Everything You Need to Know About 'Favorite Things Parties' 🛍️

[How to Host a Favorite Things Party Instead of a Gift Exchange This Year]( Favorite things parties are another trend brought to popularity by TikTok that we immediately knew we needed to try. While the nitty gritty rules can differ depending on the host, here’s the gist of it: everyone invited to the party chooses an item that they swear by, can’t live without, and would die on this hill for. Your item can be literally anything from a lip balm to socks to a protein powder—just something you absolutely love. Then, you simply bring it to the party and exchange it for a bunch of new things that the ladies in your life swear by. One of our favorite things about a Favorite Things Party? It’s the perfect replacement for your basic gift exchange party around the holidays. It takes away the stress of picking something perfect for one person, and everyone usually leaves with more than one gift—who wouldn’t be down for that!? Ready to plan your own? Here’s how! 1. Choose your invite list In terms of who to invite, it’s important to consider the idea that everyone in the group will be into the same general things. If you invite your best friend, your brother, your 65-year-old neighbor, and that one coworker you’ve always wanted to hang with outside of the office, the chances of everyone leaving with things they’re actually excited to try are slim to none. So, we recommend loosely considering your demographic so all of said gifts don’t go to waste. 2. Set rules and a clear price limit This should be a fun, easy-going evening all around, but if there are two things to be a stickler about, let it be price limits and rules. Both of these aspects are easy to nail down once you know how many people will be in attendance. For a small group, we suggest setting a low price limit and having each guest bring enough of their item for everyone in the group. For a larger group, consider having everyone bring more of an “investment” gift, and approach the gift selection White Elephant-style. 3. PICK A THEME Although this isn’t necessarily mandatory, we would say it’s highly encouraged. Who doesn’t love a themed party, you know? For instance, you can go with a slumber party theme and have everyone bring their favorite self-care musts. One of our go-to themes for this time of year is a wine tasting. Everyone can bring two of their favorite bottles (we’ll be toting La Crema!), and guests can taste one and take home another. [CLICK TO READ THE REST OF THE ARTICLE]( [“Favorite Things Party” Gift Ideas Under $35 From Our Editors]( TARGET Accessory Organizer   [SHOP NOW]( LA CREMA Monterey Pinot Noir   [SHOP NOW]( AMAZON Candle Warmer Lamp   [SHOP NOW]( URBAN DECAY Moondust Eyeshadow   [SHOP NOW]( [CLICK TO SHOP MORE GIFT IDEAS]( This email is sponsored by La Crema, but all of the opinions within are those of The Everygirl editorial board. Copyright © 2023 The Everygirl, LLC, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in at our website. Our mailing address is: The Everygirl, LLC 222 S. Morgan St. #2A Chicago, IL 60607 [Add us to your address book]( Want to change how you receive these emails? You can u[pdate your preferences]( u[nsubscribe from this list.]( This email was sent to {EMAIL} [why did I get this?]( [unsubscribe from this list]( [update subscription preferences]( The Everygirl · 222 South Morgan St · #2A · Chicago, IL 60607 · USA