Game Prizes

Okay, now that you have a great activity planned it's time to give the guests a small reason to participate. However, most people have VERY limited budgets and aren't able to put money into little giveaways when they are paying for a shower too.

Here are a few options:

Chocolates-Every woman loves chocolates! Go to the local Walmart or Target, or whatever chain department store is close and look at the candy section. Nowadays they have miniature boxes of chocolates for around $1 that work wonderfully for a small prize. Have a large group? Buy a box of a dozen regular size candybars for about $6 and save more.

Bath Salts-Make your OWN! 1 cup of Epson Salts, mixed with 1/4 cup of baking soda and a couple drops of body safe scent/color which you can pick up at the local craft shop. Put these salts into pretty little jars and tie with a ribbon, or if you are really limited you can pour into 2"x2" plastic zipper bags that you find in the jewelry craft section.

Dollar Store: If you have a dollar store nearby you are set for most of your shower decorations, activity props and guest prizes. This is a store that sells small candles, body wash, lotions, etc for only $1 each! Take your pick and go crazy! At my Price is Right party I had the following prizes and I gave them out one at a time-a large candle, a bottle of body wash, a selection of small soaps (my own obviously), a pretty glass baking dish, and my showcase showdown was a small 8" brownie pan, with a box of brownie mix, a spatula, and a hotmit.

Another idea might be a $5 gift card to a local ice cream shoppe, or fast food restaraunt.

Personalize the gifts that you give the guests to make your event more memorable. By all means scour the internet! Consider purchasing favors wholesale if you are having a really large event, some website online offer unique favors for as little as $1 each, add a ribbon or gift tag and you are done!

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