
Loot Bags Are Out! Smarter Ideas for Kids’ Birthdays
When we think of kids’ birthday parties, one tradition almost always shows up: the loot bag. That plastic bag full of cheap toys, candy, and trinkets meant to thank guests for coming.

When we think of kids’ birthday parties, one tradition almost always shows up: the loot bag. That plastic bag full of cheap toys, candy, and trinkets meant to thank guests for coming.

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