A modern mom's life is a whirlwind of events. You often find yourself besieged with invites to baby showers, birthdays, and bar mitzvahs. It's no wonder you sometimes feel you're spending all your time and money on attending the milestones of your mommy-friends. If you're the hostess, holding your, say, third birthday party that year; sweeten the deal by giving guests a goodie bag when they leave.

A goodie bag is the latest trend in hosting and entertaining, and any modern mom should know how to create one. The good news about a goodie bag is that they are festive, gracious, and can be customized to fit any budget. And modern moms know nothing makes an event feel more glamorous than getting a goodie bag at the end. To leave an unforgettable impression on your guests, here's a guide to assembling a pretty little goodie bag.

Include:

- A useful gift, like a MomAgenda Desk Pad

- Mini lotion or hand sanitizer

- A perfume sample

- A flower from your garden

- A bookmark commemorating the day, time and event

Simply bind the whole thing together with a festive ribbon and pass the goodie bag out as your guests walk out the door. The total cost and effort of the gesture was minimal, but there's no doubt your friends will leave saying "Oh goody!" as they peer inside their goodie bag.

MomAgenda was conceived of and developed by Nina Restieri, a busy mother of four, who, like many others, was both amazed and overwhelmed with the amount of appointments her young children had. For more info, contact Tracy Paul and Company at 212.741.5459 or alexa@tracypaul.com

Remember, nothings more good than a goodie bag!