15 Birthday Party Favors for $5 or Less

When it comes to kids birthday parties, favors are probably on the top of your list. If you’ve got a birthday coming up this winter, you’re in luck—we’ve scoured Etsy for the coolest party favors that all come in at $5 or less. Scroll down to see the goods.

1. Elsa Crowns
Frozen-obsessed kids can become Elsa for the day with these sparkly crowns from Confetti Momma. All that’s missing is her signature braid!

Available from Confetti Momma on Etsy, $0.99 each

2. Snowflake Crayons
These cute crayons from Happygotrekkie are the perfect favor for your winter party, and you can request your kiddo’s favorite colors. The glitter is optional, but we love the festive touch it adds.

Available from Happygotrekkie on Etsy, $0.75 for a 4-pack

3. Holiday Pencil Toppers
Kids will take on school in style with these wintry pencil toppers from HedgeHogsandLadyBugs. Pair the handcrafted reindeer, snowflakes and Christmas trees with colorful pencils and you’ve got an awesome favor that’s actually useful.

Available from HedgeHogsandLadyBugs on Etsy, $1.50

4. Snowflake Bath Bombs
We love the idea of putting bath bombs in goody bags—kids love to watch them fizz, and it gets them excited about taking a bath. This cute snowflake variety from Little Turtle Soaps is sparkly and fun but easy on the wallet.

Available from Little Turtle Soaps on Etsy, $1 each

5. Wintry Favor Bags
You’re going to need a bag to put all these goodies in, and this one from Sweet Thymes is an awesome option. It’s stamped with a bunch of wintry words, and you can request the color to match the rest of your party.

Available from Sweet Thymes on Etsy, $1-$2.60 each

6. Metal Deer Clip
Help guests keep their papers organized with this cute metal deer clip from Blissful Perfections. And check out the store’s other options, like reindeer or snowflake paper clips.

Available from Blissful Perfections on Etsy, $1 each

7. Snowflake Hair Tie
We’re all about functional favors, and these hair ties from Azurea Studio definitely fit the bill. They’re cute enough to wear all winter long!

Available from Azurea Studio on Etsy, $1.10 each

8. S’mores Pops
Sweeten up the deal with these tasty pops from Sugar Bakers Bakery. They’re made with marshmallows dipped in Belgian chocolate and graham cracker crumbs—yum!

Available from Sugar Bakers Bakery on Etsy, $1.35 each

9. Peppermint Lip Balm
These peppermint lip balms from Annie Fannie Crafts are sure to be a hit, and they’ll come in handy all winter long. You can even personalize them with a message of your choice.

Available from Annie Fannie Crafts on Etsy, $1.29 each

10. Snowman Soap
We love these cute soaps from LolliLuscious—your guests can bring Frosty home with them! Available in sparkly pink, white and blue, they’re almost too pretty to use. Check out the shop’s sweet snowflake soaps too.

Available from LolliLuscious on Etsy, $1.50-$3.45 each

11. Gingerbread Cookie Cutters
Help your guests get ready for holiday baking by gifting them these gingerbread man cookie cutters from LM Creative Designs. The shop has lots of other shapes to choose from, too—check out the reindeer, snowman or mitten options.

Available from LM Creative Designs on Etsy, $1.85 each

12. Snowman Buttons/Magnets
Keep things simple but fun with this easy favor from PricklyCactusCollage. You can request buttons or magnets, and be sure to check out the shop’s other holiday-themed offerings.

Available from PricklyCactusCollage on Etsy, $1.50-$3 each

13. Snowflake Chocolate Lollipops
Thanks to Christina’s Chocolates, you don’t have to spend hours making edible party favors yourself. These glittery chocolate lollipops will wow your guests and give you more time to enjoy the party.

Available from Christina’s Chocolates on Etsy, $1.75 each

14. Personalized Keychains
Snag these personalized keychains from Creative Bottle Caps for kiddos who love snow sports. You can also opt for bookmarks, zipper pulls or necklaces, and the colors are customizable too.

Available from Creative Bottle Caps on Etsy, $5 each

15. Reindeer Hot Chocolate Bag Mix
Check out these cute hot chocolate mixes from Ashley Fotopoulos—we love the cute reindeer look, and they make a tasty treat for the little ones on a cold day.

Available from Ashley Fotopoulos on Etsy, $2 each

—Susie Foresman