Retro Decades Party Theme: Party Bags

Option 1: Mixed-Decade Time Capsule Bag

Include 1–2 small items from each decade (1950s–1990s) with a tag that says:
“Thanks for Rewinding Time with Us!”

Option 2: Pick-a-Decade Bag

Let guests choose a bag labeled with their favorite decade (e.g., “70s Groove Kit” or “80s Flashback Pack”), each containing decade-specific items.

Suggested Items by Category:

1950s-Inspired Items

  • Mini Coca-Cola bottle lip balm or magnet
  • Classic red bandana
  • Retro-style gum (e.g., Bazooka)
  • Jukebox keychain

1960s-Inspired Items

  • Tie-dye headband or wristband
  • Peace sign necklace or pin
  • Incense sticks with holder
  • Psychedelic-pattern notepad

1970s-Inspired Items

  • Mini disco ball keychain
  • Lava lamp sticker
  • Temporary tattoos (rainbows, stars, “groovy”)
  • Gold sunglasses

1980s-Inspired Items

  • Neon slap bracelet
  • Cassette tape notepad or eraser
  • Glow stick
  • Rubik’s cube keychain

1990s-Inspired Items

  • Pop Rocks or Ring Pop
  • Mini Tamagotchi-style toy
  • “Friends” TV show sticker or magnet
  • Fanny pack-style zip pouch

Universal Add-Ins

  • Custom drink koozie labeled “Retro Rewind 2025”
  • Personalized thank-you card with a retro graphic
  • Small bottle of bubbles labeled “Blow Back to the Past”
  • 1-oz liquor sampler (where legal)
  • Polaroid-style photo taken during the party

Packaging Ideas

  • Mini lunch boxes (tin style with retro graphics)
  • Kraft paper bags with decade stickers
  • Vinyl record sleeve replicas
  • Clear cellophane bags tied with neon ribbon

 

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