Party favors for the older kids?

[rere]

So my daughter will be turning 5 next month and I'm starting to think about the party.There will be about 10 kids ranging in age from infant to 13.In the past I have made favors for everyone.This year I can't imagine what I would give a 13 yr old boy.But he has a 10 yr old sister.Do I give a favor to the 10 yr old and not the 13 yr old?And then what about the 12 yr old who will be coming with her 3 younger siblings?

What would you do?

[limabean]

Just don't do goody bags.

Or do candy, which everyone will like and won't seem "babyish" to the teenager.

[CanBoo]

Age appropriate books?

[NiteNicole]

I'm a big fan of things like baked goods with a tag that says "thanks for coming to Whoever's party!" I know a lot of people odn't let their kids eat just any old thing, but in real life it's never been a problem for me. Three m&m cookied tied with a ribbon is a pretty nifty take home.

[rere]

Thanks for the replies!

Originally Posted by limabean

Just don't do goody bags.

Or do candy, which everyone will like and won't seem "babyish" to the teenager.

I try not to give out any candy at her birthday parties because it's only 2 weeks after Halloween and everyone is overloaded.

Originally Posted by CanBoo

Age appropriate books?

I like this idea a lot but can't afford it.Whatever they get will be made by me.My daughter wanted a kitty party so I was thinking about making kitty ears and tails for the younger kids.

Originally Posted by NiteNicole

I'm a big fan of things like baked goods with a tag that says "thanks for coming to Whoever's party!" I know a lot of people odn't let their kids eat just any old thing, but in real life it's never been a problem for me. Three m&m cookied tied with a ribbon is a pretty nifty take home.

Sweet!

[SparklingGemini]

Gift certificates for ice cream, Jamba Juice etc. are great for across the board ages.

We've done this for both of DD's parties.