Awesome ideas to fill up your next pinata - which are bound to be a hit!

Whether it is a party for kids or for adults - pinatas are always a hit and can really add to your themed decorations. So plan ahead and get the right pinata; and plan ahead to get the right pinata fillers to match both the occasion and your party crowd.

Before you decide on your pinata fillers, don’t forget that the goodies get rattled and shaken, and then likely land on the ground. So don’t include anything too fragile. You also don’t want anything too heavy as you don’t want your pinata and its hanging rope to break under its weight.

The most common pinata fillers are all things sweet. Whatever else you include in your pinata make sure you include some wrapped sweets and chocolates. You may also want to add some confetti so your pinata bursts open with a flash of colours.

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Here are some other ideas for goodies to include inside your pinata:

1. Hair clips and ties

Colourful and fun hair ties and clips are always a big hit with little girls.

Little girls will have fun finding the hair ties and clips they love and hunting for the other one to make a pair.

Depending on your party theme you may be able to find hair ties and clips that reflect your chosen theme.

2. Novelty pens and stationery

Which kid doesn’t like fun pens, pencils and crayons to write and draw with? These days, there are loads of novelty pens and rainbow crayons to choose from. Buy a dozen and add them to your pinata stash.

3. Erasers

Erasers aren’t just for rubbing out mistakes and kids know that well enough.

There are so many attractive erasers out in the market, and many kids like to collect them for the sheer novelty element. Find some fun erasers in different shapes and add them to the pinata haul.

4. Stickers and Tattoos:

Kids always love stickers and tattoos. Include some mini stickers and tattoos (cut into suitable sized pieces) to add to your pinata goodies.

5. Bouncy balls:

Bouncy balls not only make fun play items, they are also exciting when they bounce down after a pinata is broken open.

The ensuing mayhem is exactly how kids like it.

6. Bracelets:

Friendship bead bracelets are a fun item to include, and you will probably find rubber bracelets that match the theme of your party.

Bracelets are lightweight and make a good keepsake so are great to add into the pinata mix.

7. Jumping frogs or plastic animal:

Jumping frogs are always a popular game for kids to play. Many kids also love collecting and playing with plastic animals.

8. Eco-friendly gifts:

If you’re planning a green party, you might want to include seeds.

You can pack or buy packets of seeds of different flowering plants (choose an easy flowering option such as sunflower seeds) which the kids can take home and plant in their backyards.

9. Stamps and little note pads:

Depending on the size of your pinata you may be able to include mini note pads.

Themed stamps are always popular and being lightweight these make a great addition to your pinata treasure.

10. Zombie fingers or plastic cockroaches:

Zombie fingers and plastic cockroaches are also lightweight and make a great addition to a pinata for Halloween or for an older boys’ party.

So plan ahead and make sure your celebration is a smash! Choose from the great variety of treasures available to fill up your pinata and make your party a hit.