Happy Meal Toy Ideas

Clever and Frugal
Ideas to Use Happy Meal Toys…

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One…
Attach them to wreath using ribbon. Add a pair of kid scissors tied to the wreath. Let children cut off the toy of their choice to keep, one for each of the 12 Days of Christmas.
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Two…
Use gold embroidery thread to attach to the toys, using a hot glue gun, for creative ornaments. Hang them on small Christmas trees or use them as package toppers.
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Three…
Make a felt tree skirt and add the toys as decorations under a mini Christmas tree for a children's centerpiece.
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Four…
Make a streamer ball to use at a kid's party by taking the end of a roll of crepe paper streamers and wrap it around each toy; continue to roll streamers into a large
ball, embedding toys as you go and taping streamer ends together. At the
party, have kids sit in a circle. Each child unwraps the ball until they
find a toy, then passes the ball to the next child. Be sure you have enough toys for each child at the party.
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Five…
Organize a Happy Meal toy swap in your school or neighborhood. Combine
with a cookie exchange for more fun.
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Six…
Bag several toys up in small Ziploc bags, tied with colorful curly ribbon, or use them to fill mini stockings. Donate to a Children's Hospital or homeless shelter.
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Seven…
Let the kids make picture frames by gluing smaller toys onto a wood or
acrylic frame. Personalize with permanent markers if desired. Makes a nice
gift for teachers or grandparents, especially if the kids put their picture inside.
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Eight…
Attach toys to a pine garland and place around your front door or on a table around a larger centerpiece.
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Nine…
Use them to decorate a cake.
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Ten…
Glue one toy to a plastic plate and add homemade cookies for a quick
gift. Make place cards by gluing a toy to the bottom of a plastic cup
(use cup upside down). Cut an index card in four pieces, writing the name of each guest on one piece, using a gold marking pen, and glue to side of cup.
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