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7 Birthday Party Goodie Bag Ideas That Inspire Creativity (and Keep Kids Off Screens)

A table with a lot of kids goodie favour bags with thank you note
Kids' birthday goodie bags

Birthday party favours can be fun, meaningful — and yes, mess-free. If you're a parent or educator planning a birthday bash, you’re likely searching for birthday party goodie bags that won’t be tossed aside or filled with sugar and plastic.

Here are 7 thoughtful, screen-free goodie bag ideas that children (and their parents) will love — including one that turns every child into a mini artist.


1. 🎨 Creative Art Activity Packs


Skip the toys and go for imagination boosters. AdriArt’s Birthday Party Goodie Bags come with modelling clay, paint sets, watercolour bookmarks, and a pouch kids can decorate — all screen-free and age-appropriate.

These are perfect for kids aged 4–10 and double as an activity and keepsake. Bonus: They meet EU toy safety standards, so you can give confidently.


2. 🍪 DIY Cookie Kits


Pre-packaged mini cookie kits with a piping bag and toppings give children an edible activity and something to take home — with far less plastic waste.


3. 🌿 Miniature Planting Kits


Think compostable pots, a handful of seeds, and a kid-friendly plant marker. Fun, educational, and environmentally friendly.


4. 📚 Tiny Storybooks + Colouring Cards


Tuck a mini book inside the bag with a printed emotion-based colouring card. Great for calm-down time after the party and perfect for school-aged kids.


5. 🧩 Puzzle + Play Bag


Add a mini puzzle or memory game with a custom printable — a quiet-time treasure parents will appreciate.


6. 🧼 Handmade Soap Crayons or Bath Bombs


Sensory gifts like bath colour tablets or soap crayons offer fun in the tub and can be made kid-safe and gentle.


7. 🖌️ Make-Your-Own Bookmark Kits


Provide blank bookmarks, stickers, and washi tape for a create-and-keep favour that encourages reading.


🎁 Why Thoughtful Goodie Bags Matter

More and more UK parents are ditching the sugar-and-sticker packs in favour of favours that nurture creativity, calm, and learning. They’re not just easier on the environment — they’re better for kids too.

Looking for one that does it all? Try AdriArt’s limited edition Birthday Party Goodie Bags — only available while stock lasts.


📌 Quick Tips:

  • Aim for hands-on fun, not clutter

  • Think screen-free, skill-building, sensory-friendly

  • Keep it simple, aesthetic, and compliant with safety standards

 
 
 
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