I’ve hosted a few parties where we’ve exchanged favorite gifts and the number one question I get is “What should I bring?” My love language is giving gifts so I’m constantly thinking, writing down ideas, and browsing stores for ideas. It’s not hard when you look around your house to think of some common favorite items you use daily. Below are some of my favorite things to give you an idea. Hopefully this helps get your brain thinking outside the box too.
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- SERVING PLATTERS - I have this one and am eyeing this one. If you love to entertain or decorate, you can never have too many platters
- DECORATIVE PITCHERS - This pitcher is so versatile or this pitcher is similar. You can use it for drinks, as a stand alone decorative piece or bring this with fresh flowers in it. Either way you win.
- TORANI SYRUPS - There are so many soda shops popping up and I’m obsessed. However, I love to make my own concoctions so I always have a few Torani syrups at home. Saves money and time. These two flavors are my favorite: coconut and pomegranate.
- GAMES - games are such a crowd pleaser and a great excuse for another girl’s game night. My all time favorite game is Telestrations . Code Names is a close second runner.
- MOM HIVE or TRIBE necklace - We throw parties to spend time with friends we love. Why not give one of them a Tribe necklace or a MOM HIVE necklace to show our appreciation.
- LAUNDRY HELPS - I recently learned about Oxyclean White Revive and man, oh man I love it! I also received some Downy Unstoppables a few years ago during a favorite things party and I love doing laundry just for the smell alone!
- BEAUTY PRODUCTS - There are a million ways to go with makeup or products so put together your favorites for one epic gift. My favorite item is this Lash primer. I also love this dry shampoo when my hair is a few days out from washing and it smells amazing. I also love this dry texture spray when I want extra texture for my hair!
- CAR PHONE MOUNT - I love this one because it has a command strip on the back to attach it to your car’s surface and it can be removed without any damage. It has a magnet so you’ll put a magnet in your phones case and it sticks amazingly!
- SALT LAMPS - Chris loves Julia (a home decor instagram account) posted about these, and I love the atmosphere they create. Perfect ambiance to relax or use as a night light.
- ARTIFICIAL PLANTS - or real plants. I stick with artificial because I can’t keep a real one alive no matter how hard I try. But there is beauty in a living plant. If you like to kill plants like me - this one and this one are good alternatives.
- MIXING BOWL - I was gifted a mixing bowl at a party like this and I didn’t think I would use it that much. I’m biting my words though because I use it EVERY DAY! You can never have too many mid-size mixing bowls. And this one makes me want to bake.
- COOK BOOKS - I love to cook and I am always trying new recipes. One of my favorite recipes is Banh Mi Tacos and it comes from Our Best Bites cook book. It’s healthy and delicious and kid approved.
- FAVORITE BOOK - Along with cookbooks, you can always gift your favorite book. I’m as obsessed with Joanna Gaines as probably most of America. I’ve read her other book and I’ve read Chip’s book as well. I usually prefer books I can read on my kindle, but her Homebody book is a NEED in a hardcopy since it teaches so much and I need to be able to write things down. I have mine sitting on my coffee table. Do you have a favorite book(s) you can share with someone?
- ORGANIZATION - I’ve been faithfully watching Tidying Up on Netflix. Although I was aware of her methods a few years back, this show has helped me to really get motivated to organize my entire house and fold all the clothes. There are so many ways to organize and these labels make everything look so pretty.
- HAIR TIES - scrunchies are all the rage nowadays (and back in the 80’s when I was a kid lol) this hair tie is a grown up version that makes even my bad hair days look put together and comes in a few patterns. This one is a more simple version.
- MEASURING CUPS AND SPOONS - I love to bake and can bake all day long. I often go through a few sets of cups and spoons measuring out all my ingredients and am constantly replacing my sets. These spoons and cups are swoonworthy.
- Organization for drawers and more label options
- Basket of favorite scents - Combine lotions, candles, air fresheners, car fresheners, chapstick, etc and gift a basket of your favorite scents
- Baking tools - most of my friends have been married awhile and probably have their same utensils and baking items since they’ve got married. Gifting things like spatulas, silicone baking sheets, meat mashers or cutting boards will bring joy back into cooking!
- Soap - I love Bath and Body works soaps but it’s hard to make it into the store. I’ve recently discovered this brand at Target and I get compliments on the smells and look all the time.
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