20 clever loot bag ideas under $5

Kids’ birthday parties are a lot of fun, but there are a lot of them. Genuinely thank the guests at your child’s next party with one of these creative loot bags. Bonus: They will not break the bank. (Because isn’t that what the clown is for?)

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A new set of paint with 24 colours will give little budding artists something to do during the quiet time that’s absolutely essential after a chaotic birthday party. (The parents will thank you.)

Crayola 24 Washable Watercolours, $5, amazon.ca

Give kids a head start on school supplies with smelly erasers (because are there any other kind?).

Scented Cupcake Erasers 4 Pack, $3, mastermindtoys.com

A cute new cupcake spatula will inspire a whole afternoon of mixing and baking (and licking the spoon).

Fox Run Cupcake Spatula, $5, well.ca

Help kids get messy while also getting clean with this fun fingerpaint soap!

Crayola Bathtub Fingerpaint Soap, $4, walmart.ca

You can never have too many beach toys, so a bright-as-anything watering can or toy boat are sure to make waves.

Agglo Watering Can or Beach Boat, $5, canadiantire.ca

Make the nightly ‘what book do you want before bed?!’ struggle easier on them with a brand new one to add to their collection.

I Just Forgot, $5, indigo.ca

The best take-away from a summer party, is the best part of summer itself: BUBBLES! And this loot bag choice ups the ante even further with a no spill container.

No-Spill Mini Bubble Tumblers, $5, mastermindtoys.ca

The sweetest of takeaways is literally, sweet. A yummy cupcake wrapped up and placed on this cute stand means they can have their cake and eat it, too.

Vivian Retro Metal Cart Wheel Cupcake Display Holder, $4, amazon.ca

A definite hit for kids and parents alike, this DIY kaleidoscope will mean a fun (and peaceful) drive home.

DIY Paper Kaleidoscope, $5, amazon.ca

Find a cookie cutter that goes with you party theme or any fun shapes kids will love!

Mickey Mouse Cookie Cutter, $4.50, partycity.ca

Be the talk of the town—in an amazing way—by gifting the parents, er, we mean the kids with a quiet afternoon of dreaming up sidewalk art.

Crayola Sidewalk Chalk, $3, toysrus.ca

Another great choice for First Birthday parties, this set of stacking cups (with 7 pieces!) will delight the kids (and help them reach those stacking milestones even quicker).

MULA stack & nest cups, $3, IKEA.ca

Squeals of delight will be emitted from any birthday guest who’s planning a camping trip this summer (or is afraid of the dark).

Metal LED Flashlight, $5, canadiantire.ca

Because kids LOVE glitter, this glue and glitter combo has everything they need for their next sparkly masterpiece.

Crayola Super Sparkle Glitter Glue, $4, walmart.ca

Make the parents just as happy with this old-school gift of Silly Putty. Cue: “Hey kids, make sure to keep that stuff out of your hair!”

Original Silly Putty, $3, indigo.ca

Because they certainly didn’t consume enough candy at the party, this fun collectable PEZ dispenser is a loot-bag must. Providing said candy for the dispenser is at your discretion.

Assorted PEZ dispensers, $4 each, candyfunhouse.ca

Show kids how to harness the power of the sun to make this cute little grasshopper go!

Solar Powered Grasshopper, $3, amazon.ca

Fill this up with Cheerios and Goldfish crackers as the perfect take-away for tiny guests at a First Birthday Party with much less sugar than a real cupcake.

Cupcake to Go, $5, well.ca

This pack of funky moustaches will delight any little guest because who doesn’t love a stick on moustache?

Moustache Stickers, $2, mastermindtoys.com

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