Birthday parties are all about fun, giggles, and cake, especially for kids. But you know what makes it even cooler? Yep, you got it–those awesome return gifts! So, here I am, spilling the beans on some super unique and budget-friendly return gift ideas for kids.
While I was cleaning my house, I found a bunch of fancy stuff like flower vases and decorative things. These were return gifts given to my child at birthday parties. They looked nice, but they just sat on a shelf and didn’t serve any purpose. I kept them, hoping we’d use them someday, but that day never came. Now, my house was filled with decorative things.
So, I had this brilliant idea -why not give small, useful goodies as return gifts for children’s birthday parties? That way, we can avoid filling our homes with fancy stuff that doesn’t have much use.
Choosing the Right Return Gifts
Now that you understand what I mean let’s jump into the fun part: Picking out return gifts that are both fun and useful. These are the kinds of gifts that will make kids say, “Wow, this is awesome!” and won’t leave parents trying to find a place for yet another decorative item.
Art Supplies
Imagine the joy on a child’s face when they receive a return gift that’s a colorful explosion of creativity. Art supplies like coloring books, crayons, markers, and colored pencils are not just fun but also a gateway to a world of imagination.
Storybooks
Nurture a love for reading by giving away storybooks. Choose to engage stories or picture books that align with the child’s age and interests. Reading is a gift that keeps on giving.
Puzzle Set
Puzzles are like magic–they challenge young minds while keeping them entertained. Plus, they come in all sorts of themes, from dinosaurs to outer space, catering to every kid’s interest.
Out Door Games
Kids need to run, jump, and play. Outdoor toys like ball launchers, frisbees, jump ropes, or soccer balls encourage active fun and social interaction.
Craft Kits
One of my top picks for return gifts or birthday presents is craft kits. They’re like a treasure trove of creative fun, keeping kids happily busy for hours. Whether making friendship bracelets or tackling small woodworking projects, these kits let kids create things they can show off and be super proud of.
Stationery Set
Kids just love their stationery, don’t they? So, how about handing them a stationery kit with all the goodies–notebooks, pencils, erasers, and more? And for that extra touch of uniqueness, you can even customize these sets.
It’s not only super useful but also brings a big smile to their faces. It’s like a mini treasure chest of school-day fun!
Diary
Imagine gifting kids these cool diaries, not just for keeping secrets but for unlocking their inner writing talents, too! With funky designs and lots of space for doodles, it’s like handing them a treasure chest for their wild thoughts and adventures. Who knows, you could start the adventure of the following writer!
Small Backpacks or Tote Bags
Small backpacks or tote bags–they’re not just handy, but they also have some style! Kids can use them for carrying their books, toys, or snacks.
And guess what? You can make them extra fun by adding cool designs or the child’s name. It’s like giving them a personalized bag of awesomeness!
Healthy Snack Packs
In a world where everyone’s all about staying healthy, a little bag of good-for-you snacks can be a real treat! Put in stuff like dried fruits, granola bars, or organic fruit snacks. It’s like gifting a pocketful of delicious goodness.
Wrap Up
When picking gifts for kids’ birthdays, make them fun and useful for your young guests. Thoughtful gifts not only make the party memorable but also show that you care about the Kid’s happiness.
When you pick from these return gift ideas, you can make sure that your return gifts won’t sit forgotten on a shelf. Instead, they’ll be loved and put to good use, bringing smiles to the little ones at the celebration.
Keep in mind, it’s not how much the gift costs but the care and thought behind it that truly count. So, let’s make every birthday party extra special for our kids with thoughtful return gifts they can happily use and enjoy.
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Very helpful post Anjali as I always struggle with this cuz I forget it till the eve of the birthday. In our times, this return gift concept wasn’t there but now if kids don’t get return gifts, I see disappointment on their faces even if they have had fun at the party. n btw, as an adult I too love receiving return gifts😊. I usually gift stationary, books, diaries… backpacks are a great idea too… thanks for it.
I really like your return gift list. It is helpful.
I remember as kids, we would get pencil boxes and art material as return gifts. Now, I like the idea of dairies, backpacks and tiffin boxes too. Good recommendations you have in this list.
This will come handy for so many moms while selecting return gifts for their kids birthdays.. I love making these too.. and mostly I help out my friends to make the goodies.
Return gift can be real headache this is really helpful. I remember last time when I had given kids return gifts like crayon and drawing/coloring books one boy came to me saying I already have this. I was like Oh no. The next time I gave the girls small kids jewelry and boys mix stationary so that I don’t get that comment again 🤣
This post is commendable. You didn’t mention gifting any gadgets or gizmos like play station or X box. Most parents buy toys they like instead of thinking what the child would learn and discover from a simple gift. Craft , puzzles and books are my all-time favourites.
I was free from this pressure of choosing return gifts atleast an year back but now when I have the little one in my life I am taking this pressure. What I feel as most important is budget for gifts as its not always every families cup of tea to give return gifts, what will they do? I believe one should give what their budget fits and something useful. What I find is very wrong in kids is that they compare one friend’s birthday gift with others and taunts the birthday kid about poor choice of gift. I really feel bad when I see such wrong expectations in kids. When we were kids had birthdays there was no return gifts and still had so much love among friends. I really dont know when, where and how the return gift concept came in India. But something budget-friendly and useful for kids i will always choose for my son’s birthday and few you mentioned fall in this catagory. Thank you for the helpful list.
I was quite confused reading the title not knowing what return gifts are for. I thought these are the unwanted gifts that you’d want to return to the store. As I read along, it dawned to me that what you meant. Exchange gifts….well, in our terminology on my side of the world. Anyways, your suggestions are really on point and what I’d exactly try to look for for my daughters to give their friends.
Finding a good return gift for children is indeed challenging. I liked the ‘Healthy snacks pack’…parents will also be happy. These days kids seem to have everything. : )
Wow Loved this post and you know I was looking for these kinda post. My nephew is about to turn two, and we are planning how to celebrate his birthday. Thanks for all your suggestions. I will forward this to my sister and plan the gift ideas.
The last you have written was good, ‘It not about how much the gift costs…’. These return gifts are really good, especially the art supplies.
The last you have written was good, ‘It not about how much the gift costs…’. These return gifts are really good, especially the art supplies.
Your post reminded me of the time when my children were young. We used to go searching for return gifts. Art supplies and books were very popular. It is nice to see it continue.
That is quite a hefty bag of beautiful gift ideas. stationary, storybooks, puzzles and sacks all are creative and useful ideas.
Your post made me so nostalgic. I remember the puzzles and brain games we used to get as return gifts when we were kids. Now there are more options available. Loved your recommendations.
This is a helpful post especially for parents because they have to deal with this so much. I appreciate that you have been so thoughtful and listed useful gifts.
“Budget-friendly gift ideas for gifts” provides a practical and thoughtful guide for those seeking meaningful presents without breaking the bank. With creative suggestions and cost-effective options, this resource proves that generosity and thoughtfulness need not be compromised by a limited budget, making gift-giving a joy for both the giver and the recipient.
Ohh!!! I love these ideas. You present so many options for gifting a kid. But I believe I always have numerous ideas to gift a kid. I struggle to find a gift for my lady friends.
Your creative return gift ideas for kids are fantastic! They strike the perfect balance between uniqueness and budget-friendliness. Parents will surely appreciate these thoughtful suggestions. Great job!
Hey wow. Before exploring the blog the word itself gave a sense of satisfaction “BUDGET FRIENDLY”, for person like me generally double-minded because of last-minute preparations we often end up either overshooting the budget or lacking ideas. I am bookmarking this so that I can plan in advance for the return gifts.
Kids always enjoy smart and cute accessories and these gifts sure to be a hit with them. These gifts will make their day and spare budget.
Try his is so cool you have vompiled the perfect list and it’s amazing
Will definitely share with my friends and family
It is always better to give them what they need. All your suggestions are excellent. liked it. The all things you mentioned here are my favourite lil things 😍
Buying return gifts is one of the biggest headaches of organising a birthday party according to me. This year I distributed pop its of different shapes along with the usual candies in the goody bag. I would love to give story books next time.
Selecting return gifts for kids is a big task, and I am glad you have made life easy with this list. Dairy is something my girl always loves to give her friends.
This is a very handy list. Come my kids birthday and I am struggling to come up with good return gifts. This list helped me Zero in on a couple of ideas.
I used to spend a lot of time searching for good return gifts for the children who would come to my son’s birthday party. As you said, return gifts should be useful; stationery, games, and sports goods were my choice.
I also believe in giving gifts that are usable and don’t pile up at home. Books and stationery are best gifts and most loved too.
These are some very thoughtful and wonderful return gift ideas for kids. I always believed in thoughtful and useful gifting, with these items life gets much sorted.
Receiving a small present generates positive feelings among children. It adds an element of excitement and joy, contributing to the overall positive experience of attending the party. I love the ideas that you have shared.
I completely agree with you. We always give some sort of craft kit that is gender-neutral so it can be enjoyed by all kids.
Whenever I get return gifts always the budget go overboard. Thanks for sharing this . Now I can atleast plan using these ideas as a checklist
These are some amazing ideas for return gifts. As they say, one should not look at the monetary value of gifts, but their real worth. Hence all these may be budget-friendly, but to a kid, it is priceless, for example, things like story books, craft kits, and so on.
These creative and practical return gift ideas for kids’ birthday parties are a lifesaver. These gifts emphasize usefulness and fun. It’s a great resource for parents looking to avoid clutter and bring joy to children.
Great ideas! I love how unique and thoughtful these return gifts are. They really add a personal touch to any occasion. Can’t wait to try some of these for my next event! Saving the post in bookmarks.
What a lovely compilation of gifts for children. These days we have a lot of options to choose from and even customisation can be done accordingly.
Return gifts are the major charm of a birthday party and you are right we need to put lot if thought behind it considering the age group. You have listed great options to selectbfrom, story books are my all time favorite.