My husband had a great idea ! We are doing this instead of additionally filling stockings..I am a champion stocking filler..nice gifts…so heres these nice EMPTY stockings I’ve made..so he suggested everyone gets their stocking and fills it with their ‘loot’…still trade later

I love this so much! Thank-you for writing to tell me. Going to spread the word! Made me think of bachelorette and bachelor parties for this spring and summer. And baby showers and wedding showers…..possibly put two things together for those in each “fold”—something for the guest and something for the new mom or bride. You have made me think of so many ideas! 🙂 Thanks again!

Our ball included beauty samples, full size makeup (eyeshadow, lip gloss, etc.), makeup brushes and tools, candy, Chapstick, cute socks, hair ties, a novelty tee, a pair of cute flip flops in the center. At the end, we negotiated for the items we wanted most.

So much fun! This year the girls are donating items for the ball, so the expense is not on one person.

Thanks so much for saying so! Our “kids” (ages 19-35) love it!

Its really a fun loving activity because kids really loves the surprises and these types of plastic wrap balls or box. Thanks for sharing such an amazing idea and tips to create big plastic wrap ball. I love the whole idea…. Cheers!!

That would make it super fun! Might have to try that! What all do you put in yours? for what ages?

Love the $20 in the middle! I never had chocolate melt, but I had candy canes break all over the place, so we don’t put those in anymore. This year we are doing something fun in conjunction with the plastic wrap game. We are putting numbered cards throughout, and whoever has one goes first to choose something from the “Plastic Wrap Store”–for items that are too big or too breakable for the plastic wrap, such as inexpensive throws, canned beef (we have four marrieds now!), glass candles, etc. I’m excited to add this fun element to it! The trading at the end is going to be crazier than ever!

That is a great idea! I seriously had never thought of that…much more fun than just passing out party favors. I’d love to hear how it goes! That’s a perfect age for it too!