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What Everyone Brought to the Favorite Things Party

in Birthday, Celebrations, Favorite Products, Lifestyle

Have you ever heard of a Favorite Things Party? It’s a great way to share a favorite beauty item, book, gadget or snack with a group of friends in a party settings. Check out what everyone brought to the Favorite Things Party activity done at my 40th birthday party!

What everyone brought to the Favorite Things Party | spotofteadesigns.com

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Whether it’s off social media, a television commercial, or Amazon, it’s just a fact that people buy items based on recommendations! That’s why I decided to host a Favorite Things gift exchange at my 40th birthday party in lieu of bringing me a gift.

40th Birthday party recap - invitation suite | spotofteadesigns.com

I included information about the Favorite Things exchange on the back of my party invitation. Each guest was to identify a favorite item they love under $10. (You can, of course, create whatever price point you want!) Each guest was to then bring 3 identical items to the party, unwrapped. (choosing different fragrances, flavors or colors of the item was completely ok!)

40th Birthday Party - Favorites Party - what everyone brought | spotofteadesigns.com

When arriving at the party, we directed guests to the favorite things area. Each guest was to add their items to the table and write their name on a slip of paper in each of the three buckets.

Guests took turns standing up to talk about their item, if it was from a certain store or other flavors or recommendations if they’re tried other flavors or fragrances from the same brand. They chose a name from each bucket and those three guests went home with the favorite item.

What everyone brought to the Favorite Things Party | spotofteadesigns.com

At the end of the party each guest went home with 3 new gifts!

Tips:

  • As numbers dwindle down, pay attention to who hasn’t yet been picked. You wouldn’t want a guest to end up getting three of the same item out of pure luck!
  • Encourage trading! Some gifts might not work for some guests (no piercings means no earrings, non drinker doesn’t need the wine etc)
  • Provide a gift bag to bring items home. I gave everyone a kraft colored bag with a handmade tag so they didn’t get them mixed up when leaving the party.

From food and drink, to beauty items, to home decor, here’s a list of all the items people brought to the Favorite Things gift exchange:

40th Birthday Party - Favorites Party - what everyone brought | spotofteadesigns.com
  • Newgo Eye Mask – Place it in the freezer or the microwave for a hot or cold eye mask experience! I was one of the lucky ones who got this and it’s lives in my refrigerator! I’ve used it several times to help compact puffy eye issues!
  • Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hand Gel – With my party being in winter, it was a good season for good hand gel! I heard from the winners of this cream since the party and they all loved it!
  • Nailtiques Formula Plus #2 – When I’m not wearing my nails I use this nail protein recommended (and brought to the Favorite Things Party) by my mom.
  • Pacifica Body Lotion – Recommended by a guest that says it helps her sleep better at night.
  • Red Aspen Press On nails – This was the item I brought as you know I’ve been a fan for the past year! I gifted Marciamallow which is one of my favorite neutral colors. Update: I now wear HelloLove brand nails if you’re looking for more options in this realm of press on nails!
40th Birthday Party - Favorites Party - what everyone brought | spotofteadesigns.com
  • Ruby Red Rose Wine with Grapefruit – Not only was it recommended by one guest but the store owner recommended it as a favorite also!
  • Macarons – My friend Sarah of Macarons on a Mission, not only made my beautiful number cake for the party but brought three little sets of her macs for three lucky guests!
  • Scrumptious Scrubs Handmade soap – My friend April brought this in a various of smells for guests. I was one recipient and my fragrances received was peppermint.
  • AHAVA Better Together Body Trio – Mineral Hand Cream, Shower Gel and Body Lotion in a cute gift box.
  • Pavoi Gold Hoop Earrings
40th Birthday Party - Favorites Party - what everyone brought | spotofteadesigns.com
  • Remington Fuzz Away Fabric Shaver – My friend recommended this item item for all the pulls and pills on her clothes. With 13,000 ratings on Amazon, it seems like a winner!
  • Artificial Eucalyptus Potted Plant – The party itself was hosted at a plant store and we created a DIY Dry Terrarium at the party but this adorable fake plant from Target was a hit!

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