This Favorite Things Party Gift Ideas is one of my favorite gift guides to create because most of these items have been gifted at my Favorite Things parties! I’ve included gifts at a variety of price points too — but tried to keep them under $30! Tip: Some of the smaller priced items can be combined to make a great gift!
And if you’re thinking about hosting a Christmas gift exchange this year, I am here to tell you that you should definitely DO IT! These are some of my favorite holiday parties every year. I love hosting them and I love participating in them!
I would highly recommend checking out these posts:
- How to Host a Girls Gift Exchange
- 2024 Favorite Things Party (Champagne Problems Theme)
- 2023 Favorite Things Party (Snow Bunny Theme)
- 2022 Favorite Things Party (Glam Pajamas Theme)
- 2021 Favorite Things Party
- 2020 Favorite Things Party
- 2019 Favorite Things Party
Favorite Things Party Gift Ideas
Alright, let’s get down to the goodies! Also, if you’ve gifted or received a great item from a party, please share your Favorite Things Party Gift Ideas in the comments!
Favorite Things Party Gift Ideas
1. Scalloped Cocktail Glasses
I have these in pink and love them so much. These colorful cocktail glasses are perfect for martinis or mimosas!
2. Silk Pillowcase
This dreamy pillowcase is truly a little luxury that is designed to help keep your hair soft and shiny, keep your skin happy (satin is known to retain moisture, helping prevent wrinkles and blemishes) and is SO soft (but not too silky soft if you know what I mean). HIGHLY recommend!
3. What to Cook When You Don’t Feel Like Cooking
I love this cookbook so much and every recipe is so good!! I really appreciate how this cookbook is organized by how much time each recipe takes, with the option to search by protein. The pages are filled with helpful tips, easy swaps, shortcuts, and gorgeous photos of both the food and Caroline’s family. I’ve followed Caroline Chambers for a long time, so it’s been extra fun to cook from her newest collection of recipes!
4. Birdie Safety Alarm
A safety alarm that is perfect for carrying from day to night – parking decks/garages, on public transportation, walking the dog, on trails, across campus, when traveling, etc.
When activated this alarm will sound a loud siren and flash a strobe-light to create a diversion and to help deter an attack.
Available in 5 colors.
5. Kosterina Extra Virgin Olive Oil
***A HALL OF FAME GIFT EXCHANGE ITEM!
Every year we all agree that this bottle of olive oil is still one of the best gifts every brought to one of our exchanges — of all time!
I am obsessed with this superfood. It has a rich, bold flavor, smooth taste, and is packed full of antioxidants that promote your overall health and well-being.
6. Maldon Sea Salt Flakes + Marble Salt Cellar
***A HALL OF FAME GIFT EXCHANGE ITEM!
I cannot tell you how much I LOVED receiving this gift a few years ago — and have since gifted this numerous times to others!
I sprinkle these salt flakes on so many things — roasted veggies, peanut butter toast, avocado toast, meats, and use it on cocktail rims. It really does elevate the taste of any dish (or cocktail)!
This gift also included a beautiful marble salt cellar for storing the flakes and was a HUGE hit at a previous party.
7. Bio-Collagen Hydrating Face Mask
This viral overnight hydrogel mask is popular for a reason — it WORKS! I wear this sheet mask overnight and it helps hydrate, tighten pores, firm and brighten skin.
8. Diva Glamorous Wash
This luxury detergent was a super popular gift at one of my previous gift exchanges and I’ve shared it many times since.
It’s a product I have refilled many times and while it’s a splurge, it is totally worth it. A little goes a long way (you only use a cap full in a load) so the bottle lasts a while as it is highly concentrated. I use it on our towels and sheets!
9. Oribe Dry Texturizing Spray
My go-to gift exchange gift and a product I’ve shared a million times on the blog! This dry shampoo alternative smells amazing and gives the best hair volume and texture!
10. Bubble Candle Dish
Beautiful, right?! This statement glass dish is perfect for candles, jewelry, soap, and so much more. Great for your bookshelf, coffee table, or bar cart!
11. Hair Thickening Spray
A product I love and have been using for years!
Every time I blow dry my hair, I use this spray and the difference in the volume and thickness of my hair is noticeably different — like big time. If you already have thick hair, you probably won’t need this, but if you don’t, I promise you this will be one of your favorite products too.
12. Mahjong Playing Cards
For the mahjong player, this set of travel sized cards is perfect for playing on the go.
Pair it with a 4-pack of premium wooden card holders.
13. Ona Large Pitcher
This beautiful pitcher instantly became a reader best seller when I shared my White Christmas Margarita reel. And every time I serve wine or a cocktail in this pitcher, I get asked about it. It’s handmade in crystal-clear glass with a thick, cut and polished rim. And it’s an incredible price point (although over $30) for a nice gift.
14. Motion Sensor Trash Can
I am still giggling over the gift April brought this year — a trash can! This Motion Sensor Trash Can is pretty with its sleek white and gold trim AND practical. It’s perfect for the bathroom or even the laundry room (because who knew dryer lint needed such a fancy home?). The motion sensor lid opens automatically, so you don’t even have to touch it. It’s one of those gifts that’s so unexpectedly useful.
15. Earlybird Gummies
This flavor trio includes strawberry, watermelon, and lemon, and deliver just the right amount of relaxation without the hangover. During the chaos of the holiday season, they’re a great replacement for a glass of wine, and my go-to for winding down, sleeping well, and waking up feeling rested and energized the next morning.
16. Hair Vitamin Serum
This serum is a no-rinse treatment you apply while your hair is wet. It doesn’t make your hair greasy and has tremendously helped restore shine and a silky smooth texture to my hair. I will continue to repurchase these forever and ever.
17. Portable LED Lamp
The prettiest Portable LED Lamp! This rechargeable touch lamp features 3 levels of brightness and keeps a charge for up to 48 hours.
It’s perfect for placing in areas around your home where there isn’t an outlet, using as a bedside lamp, bringing outside in the evenings for a little ambiance, or the mahjong table!
18. Color Wow Dream Coat Supernatural Spray Anti-Frizz Treatment
One of my favorite gifts I received at a gift exchange and have since purchased many more times! This stuff is seriously AMAZING.
This moisture-repellant, anti-humidity spray covers each hair strand with an invisible waterproofing cloak to combat frizzy hair. And I really love how it doesn’t weigh down my hair at all which is important since I don’t wash my hair every day. Oh and it lasts for days — even if you shampoo your hair!
19. Gold Drop Earrings
One of my favorite pairs of earrings in my collection. I get so many compliments every time I wear them!
20. Fuzzy Orthotic Slippers
These slippers are not only super comfortable, they have great arch support with a thick memory foam cushion and a plush fuzzy band.
These are probably one of the items I most often hear from readers who have purchased reporting back with a rave review!
Available in 4 colors.
21. The Best Makeup Setting Spray
Truly…the BEST setting spray. It’s like hairspray for your face — keeps makeup in place all day (or night!). It gives a matte finish, tightens pores, and is totally waterproof.
22. Water Color Workbook
For one of our monthly gatherings, Laura taught us how to watercolor and everyone had way more fun than we expected. And it was surprisingly easier than it looks.
22. Gold Diamond Layering Necklace
This dainty gold diamond necklace is stunning and perfect for layering. It looks so much more expensive in person and people are always shocked when I tell them it’s from Amazon!
24. Charlotte Tilbury Blush
The absolute prettiest liquid blush that is easy to apply and blend with the cushion applicator. The color I recommend is Pinkgasm, and it looks seriously stunning on everyone.
25. Glass Vase
Just add flowers or a pretty propagated plant!
Throughout the season (and honestly, throughout the year), you can find all these Favorite Things Party Gift Ideas and many more HERE! Since I can’t update this post as quickly as I’d like, that’s where you’ll always find the most current and in-stock favorites all in one easy place to shop!
