Every parent knows the birthday party routine of cake, chaos, and then those parting goodie bags that last about as long as the car ride home and then stay there! While kids may adore them and it might be hard to imagine a party without them, could there be a better way? What if you chose fewer but more lasting party favors, opting for small gifts that inspire creativity, keep kids engaged, and perhaps even help things grow?
Whether you're hosting a backyard birthday party or a nature-themed celebration, we've put together our favorite ideas for meaningful, eco-friendly party favors that are as fun to give as they are enduring, ensuring more birthday magic with less waste.
Party Favors that Favor the Environment
Curious Critter Butterfly Garden Kit: Delight young guests with the magic of butterflies! This kit includes non-invasive wildflower seeds, a compostable butterfly, a wooden garden marker, and colored pencils. Kids can color their butterfly and plant the seeds to attract real butterflies, making it a memorable and educational favor.
Pollinator Seed Pop: A charming and effortless way to start a pollinator-friendly garden. Each seed pop is packed with wildflower seeds and comes with a wooden stick that doubles as a garden marker. Simply unwrap, plant, and watch the garden grow!
Modern Sprout One-For-One Tree Kit: Gift a tree and a greener future. Each kit includes seeds for a spruce, Loblolly pine, or sycamore tree, and a biodegradable container made from upcycled cow manure. For every kit purchased, a tree is planted, making it a favor that gives back to the planet.
Rainbow Garden Seed Ball Kit: Encourage kids to "grow the rainbow" with this hands-on DIY seed ball kit. It includes everything needed to create up to 15 nutrient-rich seed balls that will sprout into vibrant veggies, promoting healthy eating and gardening fun.
Flower Paper Making Kit: Turn recycled paper into beautiful floral stationery. This kit allows kids to create their own paper adorned with dried flowers, perfect for crafting personalized cards or artwork. This kit can double as a party activity with the favor being the paper created.
Creative Toys that Last Longer than the Party
Northern Coast Mini Silk Streamers: Add a splash of the northern coast and some color and movement to the party. These shimmering silk ribbons attached to wooden wands are perfect for dancing, waving, and imaginative play.
Miniature Bolga Basket: Handmade by artisans in Ghana, these sturdy and colorful baskets are perfect for holding tiny treasures. They make unique and reusable party favors that kids can use long after the party ends.
Mushroom Kaleidoscope: These sweet, mushroom-shaped kaleidoscopes transform the world into a swirl of patterns and colors. Made from sustainable rubberwood, they're a delightful and eco-friendly favor.
Rainbow Flip-Over Top: Handcrafted in Austria, these wooden tops flip and spin in a mesmerizing display of colors. They're a fun and interactive favor that kids will enjoy mastering.
Magic Music Wand: A unique musical instrument that creates a magical chime when struck. These hand-crafted wands are perfect for musical play, dramatic storytelling, or as a gentle attention-getter.
Cat's Cradle Kit: Introduce kids to the classic game of Cat's Cradle. This kit comes with instructions and string, providing endless fun both at the party and afterwards.
Craft Kits That Gift Creativity
Build A Bird Kit: Let kids take to the skies with this simple and colorful kit. They can create their own flying friend to sail through the air, combining crafting with imaginative play.
Flower Paper Lantern Kit: Light up the night with this beautiful kit that allows kids to create their own paper mâché lamp adorned with real dried flowers. It includes a reusable electric tea light votive for a safe and glowing experience.
Crafters DIY Screen Prints Kit: Whether decorating a tote bag, personalizing a party shirt, or making handmade cards, this simple to use screen printing kit is a fun and memorable way to let creativity shine. The kit makes a thoughtful, hands-on party favor that guests will actually use or a great party activity.
Sunprint Kit: Harness the power of the sun to create beautiful prints. This kit teaches kids about the photographic process using only sunlight, water, and imagination, making it both educational and fun.
Felted Soap Bar Craft Kit: Transform an ordinary bar of soap into a colorful and functional bath toy. This craft activity is perfect for encouraging kids to look forward to bath time and makes a lovely homemade gift.
So there you have it! We hope this list of eco-friendly party favors and sweet treasures not only provide fun and entertainment but also promote sustainability and creativity at every gathering. We wish you lots of fun and festivity and hope your summer is filled with heaps of family laughter and love, and a few crafternoons spent together. Share your play, crafts, reading, learning or anything magical with us on Instagram @bellalunatoys and use our hashtag #bellalunatoys for a chance to be featured on our feed or stories.
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