Creative Ideas for Party Goodie Bags

One of the keys to throwing a successful party is pleasing the guests. A goodie bag is a great way to show appreciation for the guests attending the party. A goodie bag can be a fun way for guests to enjoy the party---long after it has ended. Most party bags can start off simple---with a clear or colorful plastic bag accented with a coordinating ribbon. Items can be similar or they can be mixed and matched for a unique look.

When hosting a beach-themed party or luau---why not include something memorable. A few things that can be used to fill this type of goodie bag would be a pair of sunglasses, a small bottle of sunscreen, a beach safe (for storing small items like rings and money), water bomb, henna tattoos and a small water bottle. Keeping things beach-related will help guests reflect on the party. If desired, adding free passes to the local pool or waterslide make great goodie bag stuffers. This goodie bag can be tailored to specific beach-themed parties including wedding receptions and Margaritaville parties.

Everyone loves a good hoe-down, so allow guests to keep the party going long after they have left. This goodie bag can be stuffed with bandannas, country western CDs, plastic squirt guns, yo-yos and beef jerky. These items will be simple reminders of how much fun they had at the cowboy-inspired party. This goodie bag is great for kids but also a hit with many adults as well.

Everyone loves a princess---why not have guests leave feeling like one! These bags can be filled with everything the proper princess would love. Include a sheet of Disney princess stickers, lip gloss, a tiara, jeweled picture frames, rhinestone rings, Disney princess bubble wands and hair clips. These items can be found at the Disney store, worldwide or at birthdayinabox.com. Perfect for girls age 1 to 11.

For the army lover or GI Joe fan---a military-inspired goodie bag will have all guests saluting the host! Start things off with a compass, military tattoo, camouflage glider, green army men, cap guns and caps, sunglasses, plastic military jets, dog tags, flag stickers, camo face paint, military patches and M&M's. This bag is great for kids between the ages of 2 and 12.

For this goodie bag, collecting samples and trial sizes will help keep costs down while pleasing guests at the same time. Even after a night of feeling special, let her continue to pamper herself for days to come. A gift certificate to a local spa for a massage or manicure can also be included in this goodie bag. Filling a bag full of makeup samples, small lotion trial containers, a tea light candle, bubble bath, eye mask, personal massager and chocolate are perfect goodies for the ladies, both young and young at heart.