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party city, oriental trading and birthday express all have monkey themed stuff. it's very popular. I actually had a monkey/justin beiber theme for my daughter. I had taffy's made that were monkeys that said my daughter is bananas for beiber.

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party city, oriental trading and birthday express all have monkey themed stuff. it's very popular. I actually had a monkey/justin beiber theme for my daughter. I had taffy's made that were monkeys that said my daughter is bananas for beiber.

I wanted my son's first birthday to be monkey as well (because that's what we call him) but it ended up being a zoo theme. I don't have any cute favor ideas, but if you want to make super easy and very cute monkey cake go to www.marthastweart.com and type "monkey cake" in the search area.
Happy birthday to your little monkey!

Why do favors at all, especially if it's something inexpensive? I seem to be in the minority in this view, but I'm not a fan of all the cheap toys that seem to come home from every party these days. The stuff either goes straight to the trash or ends up in the bottom of the toy box until it goes in the trash. We were at one party where the kids got nice (but too expensive) favors that they still play with, and I do like the idea of doing a craft that they bring home. However, I'm not sure what lesson all of this teaches our kids - that they should expect a handout wherever they go, that giving a gift should be reciprocated, that trinkets make life more fun? I don't mean this to sound like a lecture, just an alternate viewpoint from what seems to be the popular thinking... feel free to tell me to keep my old-fashioned trap shut ;)

How about making chocolate covered bananas. They would be easy and inexpensive to do. You could bag each one in a clear favor bag and tie off with a yellow ribbon. Have a great Birthday!

I think a monkey party is so cute. This is the theme that my sister is hoping to do for my nephew when he turns one. I’ve already been doing some research for his party, so here’s some of what I’ve found.

Once you find a particular style of paper products that you like do a search and shop around to make sure you get these at the best price. (Don’t forget to check shipping. Often a website looks like something’s cheaper or the same price as another site, but the shipping may be more.) Another way to save some money is just to get the monkey dessert plates and a plain coordinating color for the dinner plates (or vice versa) since you can usually shop around for a better price on solid colored plates.

I like the look of the “Mod Monkey” supplies and the colors.
Mod Monkey Party Supplies:
http://www.birthdayexpress.com/Mod-Monkey-Deluxe-Party-Pa...
or here:
http://www.1stwishes.com/Mod-Monkey-1st-Birthday-Party-Su...

Mod Monkey Party Ideas (I love the cake!)
http://www.toppartyideas.com/mod-monkey-party/

Here’s another cute one.
Monkey Boy Party Supplies:
http://www.simplybirthdaystuff.com/boymonkey.html

Monkey Party Ideas and Supplies:
http://www.party-ideas-galore.com/monkey-birthday-party.html

Here’s what came up on Oriental Trading Company doing a “monkey” search:
(I just browsed real quick, but didn’t see much that I was crazy about)
http://www.orientaltrading.com/ui/search/processRequest.d...

This next website has thousands of great ideas for birthday parties. Unfortunately, there are no pictures, just descriptions of parties. If you have the time and patience to browse, you can usually find a couple of great ideas from clever ways to word invitations, to décor, food, and games. That’ll probably be where you’ll find your idea for favors. (I haven’t read through any of them personally yet). If you’re short on time try just reading the ones that say “Winner”, “Runner Up” or “Special/Honorable Mention”. They didn’t have a page just for monkeys, but I’ve included the pages for monkey-related themes (Curious George, Jungle, and Zoo).

Curious George Theme Party Ideas:
http://www.birthdaypartyideas.com/html/curious.html
Jungle Theme Party Ideas:
http://www.birthdaypartyideas.com/html/jungle.html
Zoo Theme Party Ideas:
http://www.birthdaypartyideas.com/html/zoo_party.html

Monkey Party Ideas:
http://www.kids-birthday-party-guide.com/monkey-birthday-...
http://lilduckduck.com/monkey-birthday-party-activity-ide...

Here are some links to pictures and descriptions of real monkey parties:

Jacob’s Mod Monkey Party
http://cfamily2007.blogspot.com/2009/08/jacobs-mod-monkey...

The kiddie table and personalized cups are really cute.
http://www.hostessblog.com/2009/06/real-parties-going-ban...

Hunter’s Polka Dot Monkey Party
http://www.polkadotbirthday.com/2010/02/hunters-polka-dot...

Carter’s Polka Dot Monkey Party
(The cupcakes are cute, and I love the jar of Monkey Punch!)
http://www.polkadotbirthday.com/2010/06/carters-polka-dot...

Caden’s Monkey Party
(Monkey cups and Monkey cake are so cute!)
http://whimsyandwise.blogspot.com/2009/08/cadens-monkey-b...

Jonah’s Monkey Party
(More cute cupcakes & an adorable felt basket)
http://theshoppingmama.com/2010/07/monkey-themed-first-bi...

Miles’ Monkey Party
http://www.ohdeedoh.com/ohdeedoh/my-party/my-party-milesj...

Several cute monkey parties including more cute cupcakes and cakes!
http://partypops.blogspot.com/search/label/Monkey

Cute ideas plus barbequed bananas (yum!)
http://www.everydaycelebrating.com/2009/06/monkey-birthda...

A few monkey ideas
http://www.thepartydress.net/2009/09/childrens-birthday-p...

I like polka dots and they go with the “Mod Monkey” theme if you choose that.
Go to this next link for polka dot party supplies (balloons, cupcake liners, etc)
Here’s their super cute monkey birthday banner:
http://www.polka-dot-market.com/catalog.php?item=580&...

And although it has absolutely nothing with monkeys, here’s a link to my daughter’s first birthday party (polka dots & cupcakes theme):
http://coolestfamilyontheblock.wordpress.com/2010/08/17/a...

I’m sure that there’s a lot more out there, but this is what I’ve found so far that I’ve liked. Good thing my nephew’s only 3 months old and we have plenty of time to plan!

Hope this was helpful…come back and let us know what you did!
J.

Check out www.birthdayexpress.com
I just had my daughter's 2nd birthday party yesterday done with one of their themes (barnyard) and everyone loved it. The have adorable themes and cute favors that go with the themes. If you sign-up for the e-mails you'll get coupons e-mailed to you for free shipping and $$ off orders. Have fun!

What about Curious George theme:
http://www.funtocollect.com/curiousgeorgeparty.html
- Banana Cream Pie eating contest.
- Pizza
- Bunch of bananas to send home...

Found this in the internet. I loved the monkey soap which is the first link I am putting here.

MONKEY SOAP
http://www.simplybirthdaystuff.com/monkey-boy-birthday-so...

LOLLIPOPS
http://www.simplybirthdaystuff.com/personalizedlollipops....

COOKIES
http://www.etsy.com/listing/54069730/mod-monkey-sugar-coo...

PERSONALIZED FAVOR BOX
http://www.simplybirthdaystuff.com/monkeyboy-favor-box.html

MONKEY CUPS
http://www.designed2bsweet.com/product/CUP3/Plastic_Monke...

INFLATABLE MONKEY
http://www.birthdayexpress.com/24-Inflatable-Monkey/30152...

Hope this is of help.

What about that game "barrel of monkeys"...I have seen them sold at Target, the "Barrels" come in either red or blue...that would be cute and it is a fun game for the kids and parents to play with?

Check out orientaltrading.com they have tons of party decorations and favors very cheap. Also you mentioned the pictures. You can possibly give those as favors for the kids too if you found an inexpensive frame and were able to either print the photos that day or use an instant camera. Sounds like a great and very fun party theme!!

Check Orientaltrading.com They have tons of party supplies and monkey-themed decorations! I ordered a lot of cute stuff from them when I had my daughter's ladybug-themed 1st b-day party. Also if you sign up for their email list they send you coupons and free shipping offers. Hope this helps!