This past weekend I met up with the Blonde Squad; Jill, Kathrine, Andrea, and Caroline in Chicago. We had so much fun catching up and having a Favorite Things Party! These ladies are such amazing friends and I’m so grateful they are in my life.
Favorite Things Party
Friday when we met up, we did a Favorite Things party. Have you ever heard of a party like this or done one? The gist of it is to choose one or more favorite things and then exchange them. You can choose a spending limit and number of gifts for each attendee to bring. However many gifts you bring, is the amount you will go home with. Gifts can even revolve around a theme such as kitchenware, skincare, etc.
Since there are only 5 of us, we decided to bring a gift for each person so we could all try out each other’s favorite items. The price limit was $20 a person. Honestly, this was so fun for me. It would be easy to go out and buy a pricier gift, but I had to put some thought into how to break down the $20. And I used it down to the last penny!
Here is a break down of what I purchased
- Mini silicone spatula– Perfect for getting the last drop of skincare or makeup
- Bowl hugger– We have two of these and they are so convenient! You put them under a bowl before microwaving it so you don’t burn your hands when taking it out of the microwave. They are washable, too.
- Shower steamers– I prefer showers and steamers are a nice way to make it more luxurious and relaxing. They smell so nice.
- Glass nail file– These never get dull. They do the best job of filing nails. You can even get a foot file to make sure your feet are sandal ready!
- Travel Valet tray– This tray folds up for easy packing, but the corners snap together so you can place your keys, jewelry, and anything else you may need. I find this so useful when traveling. Mine stays in my toiletry bag when not in use.
- Fun pen– I’m not sure why exactly, but I love using purple pens for any writing I do. They are fun, still easy to read, and pretty. I’ve been liking this brand lately.
- Bathbomb- I am not a big fan of baths, but my kids love any kind of bath bomb!
Because amazon sells many of these items in multi-packs I was able to get them for very low amounts. My MIL kindly made the travel valet trays, too.
We stayed at Level Chicago and Andrea had a lounge all set up and decorated with Blonde Squad decor and pink. It was adorable! We each brought a snack to share, too. I made Reese’s Peanut Butter Bars. I have been making them since high school and they are SO good!
Each of us took turns explaining what what in our gifts and why we chose each item. Some of the other items we received are
- Kathrine
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Rose Plant
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Decorative Quote
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Personalized Mini Journal & Pen
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- Andrea
- Personalized Note Cards
- 24K Gold Eye Mask
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Shortbread Cookies
- Caroline
The Rest of the Weekend
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