Gifting a Bag

When shopping for a bag as a gift, there is much to consider. Primarily on the list should be the person whom you are buying the gift for. Do there have any particular likes and dislikes? In addition, you can consider the following:

• Color – Is there a particular color you have in mind? A brightly colored bag may work better for teens and youngger children, but a neutral shade would work better for an older person who can team up a single purse with various outfits.

• Functionality – From makeup purses to totes and laptops, there's plenty to select from so consider what your receiver would prefer.

• Price – Price generally plays a large part in gift selection. Having a budget in mind will allow you to select the right gift and be easy on your wallet as well.

If you or your child is having a theme based party, you can convert your bag into a goody bag holder and fill it with theme based items or items that fit the bag's purpose, for example colored pencils in a pencil case or makeup for a make -up case or file paper for a binder bag.

Here are some more fun ideas you can use to fill your goody bag with:

• A CD of favorite party songs
• Gift certificates at an ice-cream parlor or coffee shop
• A customized t-shirt or iron on decals for clothes
• Coloring books with a packet of crayons
• A spa set
• Craft sets that can be worked on in leisure
• Edible trees