Whether you are hosting a shower, having a wedding, or simply looking for something interesting to do for your next child’s birthday party, creating your own party favors is a great way to do something for your guests that will not soon be forgotten. Those who are skilled in the kitchen may find that edible take home treats are most suited to their strengths. However, if you would prefer not to spend the time leading up to your next get together cooking, there are an almost limitless number of fun and unique treat options that you can try.

Personalized, molded chocolates are fun treat that will take up little of your time. most candy stores offer a number of molds in different, easy to use shapes and sizes. From hearts for wedding to storks for showers, crafty hosts can purchase melting chocolate and create their own chocolate shapes in any color that they desire. These molds can take some time to set, so be sure to begin your project a few hours or days before your party is set to start. After you have created your chocolates, divide them up into clear cellophane bags to be distributed among the guests. If your party will coincide with a major holiday, find cellophane bags that will reflect its spirit with appropriate printed designs.

Those who do not like to cook can find other handmade treats that will mark the occasion as special. If you are not a cook but would consider yourself crafty, you may want to make small, homemade guest soaps that your guest can take home with them after the party has ended. To make the soaps feel more special, separate them into a few clear cellophane bags that are tied with a festive ribbon and tagged with the name of the guest. Making your own soap can be a time consuming proposition, so hosts may choose instead to buy a few large packages of their favorite guest soaps which may then be placed into cellophane bags and given out at the end of the party.

Making your own party favors can save you money and give you added freedom in choosing options that will blend well with the occasion and the theme of the party. By giving your guests something to take home, you can convey to them just how much you appreciated their attendance and give them something by which your party may be remembered in the coming weeks.

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