• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • About
    • Meet Tara
    • Family Photography
    • PR & Advertising
    • Disclosure
    • Privacy Policy
    • Contact
  • CRAFT
    • Wearables
    • Home Decor
    • Kids
    • Papercrafts
    • Printables
    • SVG Cut Files
  • PARTY
    • Baby
    • Back to School
    • Birthday
    • Christmas
    • Easter
    • Father’s Day
    • Graduation
    • Halloween & Fall
    • Mother’s Day
    • Patriotic
    • St Patricks Day
    • Thanksgiving
    • Valentine’s Day
    • Wedding
  • Home
    • Nehil Home Tour
    • Basement and Garage
    • Bathroom
    • Bedroom
    • Entryway
    • Kitchen
    • Living Room
    • Office
    • Outdoors
  • LIFE
    • Blog Life
    • Favorite Products
    • Mom Life
    • Organization
    • Travel
Spot of Tea Designs

Spot of Tea Designs

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

DISCLOSURE: Some of the links in this post contain affiliate links, which come at no cost to you. Know that I only promote products I personally use and stand behind. To learn more about my affiliates, please review my disclosure policy.

Whether it’s off social media, a television commercial, or Amazon, it’s just a face that people to 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.
40th Birthday Party - Favorites Party - what everyone brought | spotofteadesigns.com

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:

  • 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
  • Red Aspen nails – This was the item I brought as you know I’ve been a fan for the past year! You can order them from my rep, Laura, who is always so kind and often includes extra goodies with your order! Sign up for her VIP Facebook group for exclusives and occasional giveaways! I gifted Marciamallow which is one of my favorite neutral colors.
  • 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.
  • 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 so I’ll be sure to share results on instagram
  • Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hand Gel – With my party being in winter, it was a good season for good hand gel!
  • Pacifica Body Lotion – Recommended by a guest that says it helps her sleep better at night.
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!

RELATED POSTS:

40 before forty - final results on this short term bucket list - cake topper | spotofteadesigns.com
  • Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)

Related

in Birthday, Celebrations, Favorite Products, Lifestyle

Spotofteadesigns.com Signature Design showing ways to socially follow this DIY/Parenting blogSpotofteadesigns.com Signature showing how to follow on twitter. Username: spotofteadesignSOTD2019SignatureFollow4FacebookSpotofteadesigns.com Signature showing how to follow on pinterest. Username: spotofteadesignSpotofteadesigns.com Signature showing how to follow on instagram. Username: spotofteadesignsSpotofteadesigns.com Signature

Sign up to stay inspired with new posts!

Reader Interactions

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Primary Sidebar

Meet Tara

You can probably find me in my craft room, in front of a computer or behind the camera lens.
LEARN MORE

STAY INSPIRED

Sign up for the Spot of Tea Designs Email Newsletter and receive an email each time a new post goes live! Privacy Policy

TEACHER APPRECIATION

Summer is poppin tag for last day of school gift - pair with ring pop, popcorn or popping toy! | spotofteadesigns.com

Summer is Poppin Last Day of School Gift

Teacher Appreciation Printables - School supplies themed tag and gift card holder | spotofteadesigns.com

Teacher Appreciation Printables | School Supplies

Class of 2022 Cupcake Picks SVG cut file | spotofteadesigns.com

Class of 22 Cupcake Picks

Welcome back to school banner - free svg cut file - Spotofteadesigns.com

Welcome Back to School Banner

Tickled Pink themed Teacher Gift Idea for the Last Day of School | spotofteadesigns.com

Tickled Pink Teacher Gift Idea

Shop the Spot of Tea Designs Amazon Store front | spotofteadesigns.com

Amazon Associates Disclosure

Tara Nehil is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.
Privacy & Cookies: This site uses cookies. By continuing to use this website, you agree to their use.
To find out more, including how to control cookies, see here: Cookie Policy

LATEST GRAMS

After what's happened this week I feel like we can After what's happened this week I feel like we can't say thank you to our teachers, school admin and school resource officers enough!
.
I'm happy to be able to get in the classroom today to help throw a party for my first graders class, but will be even more happier when she comes home with me at the end of the day. Can't stop thinking of the Robb parents on days like today.
I love the Americana feel that starts hitting the I love the Americana feel that starts hitting the feed starting this week. 
.
Stars & Stripes Forever svg cut file = free on the blog
.
Frame = @custompictureframes use affiliate code SPOTOFTEADESIGNS20 to get 20% off your purchase on their site!
Attn: Cricut and Silhouette users! 21 new FREE svg Attn: Cricut and Silhouette users! 21 new FREE svg cut files just dropped on my blog! Lots of cute pool and summer themed designs for ya! Swipe to see them all!
.
.
.
.
.
https://spotofteadesigns.com/summer-slim-can-koozies/
Are we still not talking about Bruno? Cuz I have t Are we still not talking about Bruno? Cuz I have the free cut file to make this candle wrap or these cupcake toppers if you need them!
.
.
.
.
.
Find it on my blog --> https://spotofteadesigns.com/encanto-party-free-encanto-candle-svg-cut-file/
It's time to personalize all the summer gear! #vin It's time to personalize all the summer gear! #vinylallthethings
When is the last day of school where you live? . When is the last day of school where you live? 
.
In our district it isn't until June 17th. 
.
If you need a last day of school gift idea for classmates or students, check out this new printable tag that pairs well with popping fidget toys, Ring Pops or popcorn!
.
Etsy shop: Spot of Tea Designs - https://www.etsy.com/listing/1215639837/summer-is-poppin-tag-last-day-of-school
Follow on Instagram
2021 © Spot of Tea Designs
made by soulmuse
loading Cancel
Post was not sent - check your email addresses!
Email check failed, please try again
Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email.