Give me an honest answer .. Party favors..

I can take it ..

Are goodie bags/favors a must??

I know, I know... It's just ... The party place involves a sweet treat while they are there (decorating a baked good) so an edible favor would be redundant.. And so many have allergies these days... And does anyone need more junk or yet another coloring book/crayons?

Or am I being too practical (and lazy, cheap and Scroogey)?

Kids would be 6/7 years old..

I personally don't care of my kid attends a party and doesn't get a favor ... But I'm weird.

Opinions? Ideas?
I'm willing to have my mind swayed here..

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I think they are...honestly. My girls would be disappointed if they didn't get one. They would get over it though. I would get one. Maybe something small like a notepad and a mechanical pencil or something like that or a small cup with stickers in it that you can get from oriental trading.

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My dd is only 5, but she loves favors of any kind. Not sure if 6 or 7 year olds would mind as much. I agree with pp, i think a note pad with a pen, pencil or marker is a cute idea.

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Yes to me they are a must.
Is it a baking party? What about a wisk with Hershey kisses inside? or something cooking related?

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My DD really looks forward to getting them. Yeah it's usually junk I don't need, but it brings her a little joy.

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I don't think it's necessary.

Give me an honest answer .. Party favors..

Alright... I knew that would be the answer I just needed to hear it ...

No good with this stuff!

Give me an honest answer .. Party favors..

nope.. did you go, did you have fun, did you get cake,.. then consider it awesome and go home. LOL

I still do favors because i CAN but I do the dollar store run :) $3 max per kid is my base.

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No.
Totally unnecessary.

I throw them right into the garbage when we get them,(cups with ? Bpa, bubble lotion that doesn't work, candy)

Have not given them out yet & never heard a kid complain.

I'd def say, take the time, $ and effort & put it into the party.

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I think something is necessary.

Dollar store coloring book, pad, stickers...

Give me an honest answer .. Party favors..

My son loves them....

Doesn't have to big spending... even something like a candy bar and you coukd print labels thank for celebrating kidsname 7th bday...

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As a parent I hate them, but my kid does love them. I wouldn't be upset that she didn't get a favor, but she probably would. She is 3.5 and would be happy with a lollipop or a balloon though.

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Give me an honest answer .. Party favors..

It's not necessary

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At 4 my kids don't care
Can't comment for older though

Give me an honest answer .. Party favors..

I went to 5 Below for my DD's birthday and got stuff from the $3 section. Each kid got a tumbler and I put it in a cellophane bag with a tag I printed. My kids don't necessarily look for favors or goody bags but they absolutely LOVE them. Eventually the stuff will be thrown out but they do enjoy it. I try to give favors that are cheap but a little more practical.

Give me an honest answer .. Party favors..

My kids wouldn't care. I'm surprised how many would. Especially since you are having an edible craft at the party, I would just skip it. 6 and 7 year olds are old enough to not throw a temper tantrum at not getting a favor.

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I lean towards yes but my kids are younger. I try to get things that are more practical (books, beach pails, small Lego sets, coloring books/crayons, sidewalk chalk, etc) that I think will actually get used by at least some of the kids.

I don't care if it's expected or not. Many kids look forward to them and they did take time out of the day/bring a gift for my child so I think a little thank you is nice. I would personally feel rude not having a favor.

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I always run out last minute, put something together, and without fail, forget to hand them out! !!

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My kids definitely expect a little something at the end if a party. They wouldn't be heartbroken if they didn't get something, but they would probably be a little disappointed.

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I say, YES. We love goody bags.

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Not necessary at all.
A favor is a bonus and shouldn't be expected.

Give me an honest answer .. Party favors..

I personally wouldn't care if DD got one or not. I don't want her to expect to get one at every party. That's not why she's attending.

Give me an honest answer .. Party favors..

I recently saw a notepad and pen at A c moore. it was shaped like a cupcake. It was only 1 or 2 dollars.

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I agree that it is not necessary; and don't really want DD to expect to get one either.