i have several kids, so the number of kids’ shlach manos can really grow! we tell them they can give to 3 friends to drive to, and several if they walk there. i keep a bowl of little noshes/prizes to give a “something” to those who come who we didn’t prepare for. and i tell my kids “it’s not a package exchange!” (although it sure feels that way sometimes…:))
For my main shaloch monos, i’m doing all one color, it’s alot of fun finding things!