Hi- once we got a cd of music at a party- every cute, my son loved it and still does. On two party occasion, I tie dyed t shirts for all the kids. Which, if you give them out when the kids get there- make AWESOME party pictures. If you have a GABRIEL BROTHERS store near you, you can usually pick up 100% cotton tees for like a dollar a piece and AC Moore carries fabric art supplies. Two colors, the soda ash and rubber bands(Staples) should run you $12-15. Even if you buy packs of undershirts at a Walmart- you could do the whole kit and kaboodle for $40 or so. The Dharma Trading Company has a website-google it-they are the holy grail of fabric arts and you can print out step by step instructions. Or easier- What about free ice cream or snowball certificates? The dollar store(and Ollies) has great books and workboooks for kids. Either way have fun, I too hate the trashy cheap candy bags!