A My Favorite Things party is starting to catch on with so many of my friend groups, and I love it! I just finished attending my 4th party of this kind for this Christmas season, and it never gets old. In fact, after last night's party, one newbie exclaimed, "Let's do this again next week!" Haha
If you're not familiar with this party theme, check out the details here. Like last year, the limit for each gift was $15-20. Here is what I brought to past parties that still remain as some of my favorites:
- 2014: Flylady's rubba scrubba
- 2015: A collection of spices from The Savory Spice Shop, one of my favorite stores in downtown Franklin
- 2016: A jar of pickled okra, Bloody Mary mix, and a small bottle of vodka
- 2017: A Christmas tea towel I bought at Sanctuary South (one of my favorite gift shops)
- 2018: A collection of several items: stainless steel condiment cups, baking cups, and homemade cinnamon rolls
- 2019: Stainless steel spoon straws
- 2020: Hint flavored water and Tea Forte's herbal retreat presentation box
- Pantry labels I especially love these designs and have them not only throughout my pantry, but also my refrigerator. For my closest friends, I know this is a shocker.
- Homemade hot tamales and ingredients to make my favorite chili recipe
- Two of my favorite holiday treats: Evan Williams spiked eggnog and Pepperidge Farms Chessman Christmas cookies. These cookies are great to eat by themselves, but they're also great to use for Paula Deen's Not Yo Mama's Banana Pudding recipe. The holiday edition of these cookies makes it especially festive for your Christmas table!
- One of my favorite places is the David Arms art studio in Leiper's Fork. It's one of the first places I take new out-of-town guests. His marble coaster makes for a sweet piece of art when placed on a small plate stand.
Although I'm certain I may have overlooked some items, here are some of the other favorite things shared from all four parties (in no particular order):
- Capri Blue volcano-scented dry shampoo
- Pearly wipes for especially those who love red wine
- Lucky Brand super soft boot sock from Costco
- Ghirardelli peppermint bark squares
- Thistle Farms Lavender Nourishing Body Butter
- Silpat baking mat
- Dove exfoliating body polish and Hemp seed oil plush socks
- Trader Joe's butter waffle cookies and cookie butter
- Paper Mate mechanical pencils
- Camo organizer pouch by My Mermaid Girls
- Mzoo sleep mask
- Naughty Christmas tea towels
- Kilwin's caramel apples
- The Copper Can moscow mule
- Lamarca prosecco, St. Germain, and lemon to make a hummingbird drink
- Gold Bond ultimate healing aloe
- Tula sunscreen
- Rosemary tree plant
- Santa platter from Mud Pie
- Tyler Diva room spray and sachet and car air freshener
- Turbie Twist hair towel
- Skrewball peanut butter whiskey
- Map of Franklin
- Trader Joe's truffle marcona almonds and Santa Maria Valley pinot noir
- Personalized note cards
- Crumbl cookies
- Evereve bracelets
- Baby Foot exfoliation foot peel
- Enewton Hope bracelet
- Emogene & Co all-purpose balm and lip conditioner
- Clary bath and body oil
- Bev Gris pinot grigio
- Frasier Fir all-purpose cleaner
- Fighting Words Devotional by Ellie Holcomb
- Wool dryer balls by Buff City Soap
- Hair ties
- ChapStick
- Trader Joe's Nourish cleansing oil, microdermabrasion scrub, and hydrating hyaluronic body gel cream
- Cala foot masks
- Nine West wristlet
- Thai Esane gift card
- Moroccan Magic lip balm
- White Barn candle
- Soul Sticks smudge guide and smudge sticks
- For Women By Women Daybrightener and Yankee Candle wax melt single
- Totally Awesome all-purpose cleaner and Scrub Buddies scrub sponges and heavy duty scouring pads
- Dryer balls
- Cosmetic organizer
- Miami carry on travel packing cubes
- NARS blush and prosecco
- Cosrx Advanced Snail 92 all in one cream
- Pyrex snapware
- OXO Good Grips POP container
- Buff City soap
- Dash mini waffle maker
- Cinnamon Beignet candle
- World's Softest weekend collection socks
I know Christmas is right around the corner, but hopefully this will help give you ideas for last minute stocking stuffers!
