A party wouldn't be a party without a party bag. As a child, it's one of the best bits of the whole event. The trouble is, the majority of party bag goodies tend to be much of a muchness - meaning the novelty soon wears off before the journey home is up, and mums and dads are left with bits and pieces all over the car/under the sofa/scattered around the house for weeks and months to come. Well, we're delighted to say that stylish party experts Carousel have changed all of that, with their stunning collection of retro party bag fillers and toys (and many of them will set you back less than 75p). We've picked a few of our favourites - 'favourites' not only because we think kids would love to receive them, but also because as adults they evoke a very special sense of nostalgia within us - they're the sort of traditional pocket money toy we'd have received in our party bags 'back in the day' (now we're feeling old). Firstly, the miniature neon dinosaurs featured above cost all of 30p each - and let's face it - how many kids don't love dinos...? And then there are these fabulous little finger monsters (75p) and jumping frogs (30p). Remember these? Well it seems they've made a come back! We loved them then - and we're pretty sure our children will do now: Why not round up a 'Star Party' in style with these lovely bouncy balls (50p) and colourful glasses (50p)? They're the perfect unisex party bag fillers for children of all ages: Or how about a bit of bling, with these winners gold medals (50p), or sparkly jewel rings (30p): And for £2.50, you can also get ready-filled bags for boys, girls or both, each including a colourful spotty paper party bag, 4 special treats and a seal: Suddenly party bags got exciting again (and just a little bit more stylish). So next birthday-time, why not check out Carousel's collection for a whole lot of lovely, retro-inspired little gift ideas? P.S. Without mentioning the X word too early, what a lovely little place to shop for stocking fillers (and don't get us started on their fabulous toy gifts...)