Summer time is synonymous with vacations and fun. However, it also means the kids are home and it is really hot outside. Want to please both your birthday party guests and their Moms and Dads? Give them a take home favor of computer software, instead of candy and junk.  More affordable than you would think, computer software makes a perfect gift to thank your guests for coming!

Drop the software box into a pretty bag, tie it with a ribbon and you’ve got the most talked about party favor in town!

Computer software also makes a great Birthday Gift for any age group and they are not gender specific. Software is available for toddlers to teens.  Order a few extra to keep for upcoming parties and always have one on hand.

The types of software available  differ from an entertaining product line including some of our favorites like  cluefinders , Carmen Sandiego, backyard baseball, Kid’s John Deere, Mommy Teach Me Spanish, Fire Engine, Tractor DVDs and educational software like Reader Rabbit, Sesame Street, and Oregon Trail.  Below is a small sampling only.   Click here to view more titles:

ClueFinders 6th Grade Adventures w/ Mystery Mansion Arcade: 2 CD Set Kids Software Outlet	ClueFinders Search & Solve Adventures 2 CD Set Kids Software Outlet	Reader Rabbit 2nd Grade: Mis-cheese-ious Dreamship Adventures CD Kids Software Outlet
Reader Rabbit Learn to Read with Phonics 1st & 2nd Grade – 2 CD Set Kids Software Outlet	Reader Rabbit Preschool Sparkle Star Rescue CD Kids Software Outlet	Mighty Math Carnival Countdown- CD Kids Software Outlet
Mighty Math Number Heroes- CD Kids Software Outlet	Mighty Math Calculating Crew- CD Kids Software Outlet	The Yukon Trail – CD Kids Software Outlet
Math Munchers Deluxe – CD Kids Software Outlet	Star Flyers: Alien Space Chase- CD Kids Software Outlet	Super Solvers: Operation Neptune – CD Kids Software Outlet
DVD/CD Storage Case-Blue Steel Holds 22 Discs Kids Software Outlet	School Zone Shapes Workbook-Preschool Kids Software Outlet	Firefighter George: Amazing Airplanes – DVD Kids Software Outlet

Whether it’s for a party, gift, favor, or everyday meals these heavyweight laminate kid’s placemats will be a welcome gift!  Children love to see their names in print on these glossy 12” x 18” personalized placemats. Find one to match your party theme!

Take advantage of the wonderful, easy technology that lets you personalize these fun placemats online!  The other Mom’s will be very impressed!

BPK Tip: Place each party guest placemat in a canvas tote bag to take home instead of a the usual goodie bag!

Any party that features a sports  theme  or sports party activities  needs prizes and party favors.

Here are some perfect party favor for your kid’s sports party!

Goal!
Fill this 9″ Dispenser with Bubble Gum, Jelly Beans or Snacks and have a great favor for your Soccer Party. Gum Balls not included.

Add this fun party favor to your soccer partyware and you’re sure to score!

Also available for baseball, basketball and football party favors!

Kid’s Sports Wallets

Hit a home run, score a goal, make a basket or score a touchdown with the kids and pass out these cool wallets as party favors at child’s sports theme party!

This kid’s wallet features everything that kids need to keep their money safe and secure.  Available in four designs,

Thirsty Sport Lovers’ Cups

You’ll score a homerun, touchdown, goal and slam dunk at your next party with our Sport Lovers cups! These brightly colored 7 oz. cups are perfect for all of your sports lovers. They come in 4 different sports, baseball, football, soccer and basketball (assorted – we’ll pick for you), and come with a built-in straw.

Don’t forget to check out all the other fun party supplies for a sports theme birthday party!

The Birthday Party Kidz staff of editors has nine kids and seven grandchildren among us…we’ve been there and done that!  Just take a look!  You’ll love what we’ve found! Choose gifts for this age carefully.  Ask their mom, ask your kids of a similar age or depend on websites like ours that carefully check out these products.  Personalized gifts don’t just get thrown into a pile with all the other toys and junk; they remain as a keepsake for years to come!

You may not understand BFF,  TTYL, BTW or OMG but your kids do! Perfect for the text crazed teen!  drawstring top closure.  Here’s a great example of a great gift for this difficult age group.  A canvas Personalized Kids Sports Bag. You’ll also get FREE personalization Personalize your Kids Sport Bag with any name.  You’ll be a gift giving hero!

Check out the other sayings available for this terrific teen gift!

BirthdayPartyKidz Tip: With food allergies abundant and calorie counting becoming an issue with kids, more and more moms are turning to “Just One Favor” party favors that say: “Thank you for Coming”!  Consider this idea for the next party you give.  Wouldn’t you rather spend your dollars on one great party favor and not 10 little ones?  Some moms have even told us, “In the long run, it pretty much costs the same!”.

We’ve put together a unique grouping of birthday party favors that can stand alone or be combined to make a great birthday party favor. Many moms like to substitute these larger favors for the traditional candy and small toys. Wrap these favors in a treat bag and tie with a ribbon for a special party favor that will be remembered and not thrown away!

One of our favorite personalized favors is this is this bright and colorful personalized Spillproof Chuggers. It holds 16 oz and is shaped young hands to hold. These personalized sippers are a perfect take home favor for 1st and 2nd Birthday Parties. They are shipped in assorted colors with
Hearts designs for girls and Stars design for boys. Even better, there is a big price reduction when you order in larger quantities.
$5.95 ea. (1-4 pc.)
$4.95 ea. (5-9 pc.)
$4.75 ea. (10-19 pc.)
$4.50 ea. (20+ pc.)

Beach pails, lunch boxes, themed gumball machines, banks and other functional products make fun, party favors. Many larger goodie bag favors can be personalized or you can add your own personalization to the favor with a fabric marker or permanent multi-purpose marker.

For the older party goers,especially little girls, how about an autograph pillowcase? There are many available like sleepover, Tinkerbell and princess. You won’t need anything else with these wonderful party favors!

Be sure to also check out our section on Personalized Party Favors and How to Personalize Your Own Party Favors.

Decorate-Your-Own Princess Mirror #658 $7.95 – $6.50	9 Piece Beach Bucket Set #1052 $7.95 – $6.50	Sip ‘n’ Go Drink Cup #193 $4.95 – $3.75
Neon Sipper Cup Mirror #658 $5.95 – $4.50	Personalized Placements #1028 $6.95 – $5.95	Small Party Favor Bag Colors: Blue, Pink $1.00
Personalized Door Hanger #645 7.95 – $6.95	Sip-A-Trainer Cup #253 $5.95 – $4.50	Carrying Case #205 $7.95 – $6.50
Princess Mini Tote Bag #340 $4.95 – $3.95	Wallet #142 $5.95 – $4.50	Snack Tote #202 $6.00 – $4.75
5 ½” Pail and Shovel #280 $5.00 – $3.95	Room Sign #758 While Supplies Last $7.95 – $6.50	Mini Heart Pail #120 $5.50 – $3.95
Sparkly Mini Tote #199 $5.95 – $4.50	Sports Lovers Cup #691 $5.95 – $4.95

Thirsty Sport Lovers’ Cups

You’ll score a home run, touchdown, goal and slam dunk at your next party with our Sport Lovers cups! These brightly colored 7 oz. cups are perfect for all of your sports lovers. They come in 4 different sports, baseball, football, soccer and basketball (assorted – we’ll pick for you), and come with a built-in straw.

#691 Sport Lovers Cup

$5.95 ea. (1-4 pc.)

Personalized Notebook Party Favors

These personalized notebooks make the perfect party favor. These notesbooks with a sturdy laminated cover, 50
double–sided, wide ruled, standard size (8.5″ x 11″) sheets, and white plastic spiral binding are
sure to be used by guests all year and appreciated by parents.

(more styles available)

Ps…Be sure to visit Frecklebox for unique, personalized birthday gifts, too!

Bottles, Straws, or Sippy Cups??

It has been found that one problem with bottles is that children tend to carry them around all day, drinking juice or milk or formula. This habit may actually decay the teeth as they are continually bathed in sweetness.

Although traditional sippy cups seem convenient and are touted as “spill-proof” accidents will still happen, and have you ever pulled the plastic stopper out of a sippy cup and looked inside? They can harbor spoiled liquid and mold if not properly cleaned.

Even babies can catch on fairly quickly to drinking out of a straw, and with very few problems. Drinking out of straws is recommended by speech therapists as it allows for proper training of the tongue, which makes articulation of consonants easier for children.

Our Personalized Sip ‘n Drink cup is as convenient as can be! These brightly colored 10 oz. plastic cups have their very own built-in straws. The contoured bubble design makes it easy for small hands to hold.  A great first “grown-up” cup!  They are 4” high and comes in four assorted colors.

Colors: Assorted – we’ll pick for you

Designs: Hearts for girls, Stars for boys

#193 Sip ‘n Drink Cup

$4.95 ea. (1-4 pc.)
$4.50 ea. (5-9 pc.)
$3.95 ea. (10-19 pc.)
$3.75 ea. (20+ pc.)

Lookng for a pirate activity?

Before your guests arrive:

• Set up a pretend ship and have tables for all the kids to work. Place cups and bowls filled with jewels, paint pens, stickers and more down the center of the table. If you’re feeling really creative, paint the names of each guest on the chest beforehand and place each on the table. This paintable would treasure chest can be decorated at the beginning of the party and taken home as a perfect pirate party favors.
• Scatter gold coins and candy treasure throughout the party area in anticipation of a Pirate treasure hunt

After your guests arrive:

• While your treasure chest are drying, give each pirate a plastic bag to collect the buried treasure you’ve hidden. Be sure to have a name on each bag, so you can place them into the corresponding treasure chest.
• Remove arts and crafts supplies and use the same area for a snack or meal featuring fun pirate supplies and decorations
• During the meal or snack, place each child’s treasure bag into their chest to take home as a perfect party favor.
• Complete you pirate party with pirate’s buried treasure, and keep it safe with a pirate’s treasure chest! No pirate would sail the seven seas without the perfect pirate treasure chest so neither should you!

After your guests leave:

• Involve your child in the cleanup or give him a nap
• Share the experience of the day with your child, you’ve done a great job!

Ahoy, Mateys! Check out more pirate party crafts and accessories below, you can even narrow your search for “pirate flags”, etc.  If you are looking for pirate tableware, enter a search for”pirate plates” and you’ll see the many party themes available!

We have a  collection of  Princess Party supplies that will thrill any little girl. All your daughter’s favorite princesses will love going home with this Princess gumball machine party favor!  This pink blastic gumball machine is decorated with gold glitter and is 7″ tall.  Although the gumballs aren’t include, you can buy them separately and one box fills 2 or three machines.

For the boys in the kingdom solid blue, red or black gumball machine

BPK TIP: To easily personalize either of this party favor, use either a paint pen or tie a tag around the machine with a pretty bow!