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Candy For A Party

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GFreeMO Proficient
GFreeMO
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I am making up gift bags and they need to be gluten-free and casein free. So far I have starburst candy and little boxes of sun maid raisins. What else could I put in there? I need 5 or so things. It doesn't have to be candy but something fun. I don't want crying over carrots or anything..lol

Thanks!

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Roda Rising Star
Roda
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Bubble gum is always a hit.

shadowicewolf Proficient
shadowicewolf
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prunes, the sunkissed ones. Those things can pass off as candy easily :P

Also, sugar crystles (you can look up online how to make them). You can even add food coloring to give them the color you want.

Mizzo Enthusiast
Mizzo
Posted

Fruit strips. rollups etc..

Sweetarts

dumdum/lolli pops

GlutenFreeManna Rising Star
GlutenFreeManna
Posted

Mike and Ike

Hot Tamales

Swedish Fish

Jelly beans

Peeps

GlutenFreeManna Rising Star
GlutenFreeManna
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BTW, for non-candy ideas for the future look up the website for a company call the Oriental Trading Company. They make all kinds of trinkets, toys, craft supplies and party favors cheap. Any theme party you want to have you can find items for on that site.

sariesue Explorer
sariesue
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If you have an iparty or other party store near you, check out their goody bag aisle. It will have small noncandy treats like stickers, those paper yoyo things, and much more.

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seezee
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Tootsie's website has really clear information on allergens:

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For example.

weluvgators Explorer
weluvgators
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We love smarties, and dum dums work well too. They often have great facility information disclosures on their packages. We are going to try bubblegum this year (double bubble)! We also like to include mechanical pencils, fancy pencils (flames, camo, flower, etc. prints), stickers, erasers, post-it notes, highlighters, bubbles, whistles, costume/play jewelry, yo-yos - whatever we can find at the dollar store!

Have fun! We are making treat bags right now for my DD who is turning 8!

GlutenFreeManna Rising Star
GlutenFreeManna
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We love smarties, and dum dums work well too. They often have great facility information disclosures on their packages. We are going to try bubblegum this year (double bubble)! We also like to include mechanical pencils, fancy pencils (flames, camo, flower, etc. prints), stickers, erasers, post-it notes, highlighters, bubbles, whistles, costume/play jewelry, yo-yos - whatever we can find at the dollar store!

Have fun! We are making treat bags right now for my DD who is turning 8!

Smarties in the US are gluten-free and casein free. In other countries they are a completely different candy--chocolate with a candy shell and not gluten-free (and probably not casein free). Just had to clarify. Carry on. :)

Juliebove Rising Star
Juliebove
Posted

Skittles, Swedish Fish, Gummy Bears.

We put microwave popcorn in my daughter's treat bags. You can get some that is dairy free. Bearitos makes one brand. I can't remember the other brands offhand but they are organic.

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mommida
Posted

I try not to buy JUNK made in China.

but...

a deck of playing cards ( if you have time print out rules for different games like crazy 8's, spoons, speed, or just some variations of solitare~ you really can play it without a computer!!?)

check out the clearance section of craft stores. (found ceramic painting kit on clearance for .97 cents included 3 pieces to paint, paint set, and paint brush was oringinally over $5.)

make your own craft kits? I don't know the age of your bunch or if it boys only, girl's only, or mixed.

Maybe some shirts or bandannas to color with markers and marker set to keep.

GFreeMO Proficient
GFreeMO
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Thanks for all of the wonderful ideas!!! These are going to be great!

come dance with me Enthusiast
come dance with me
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what about that with a little bottle of bubbles and a small toy?

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