{"id":13501,"date":"2022-12-06T19:47:57","date_gmt":"2022-12-07T01:47:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/?p=13501"},"modified":"2022-12-06T19:47:57","modified_gmt":"2022-12-07T01:47:57","slug":"favorite-things-party","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/favorite-things-party","title":{"rendered":"Ready, Set, Swap! How to Host a Favorite Things Party for Any Budget"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13503\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Christmas-gifts-on-a-table.jpeg\" alt=\"Favorite things party: Christmas gifts on a table\" width=\"850\" height=\"567\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Christmas-gifts-on-a-table.jpeg 850w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Christmas-gifts-on-a-table-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Christmas-gifts-on-a-table-768x512.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These are a few of our favorite things: parties that warm cold winter nights, receiving adorable<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>digital invites<\/strong><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, gift swaps so fun you can hardly believe you\u2019re leaving with something you\u2019d want to receive!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The only place you can find all three of these things is at a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">favorite things party<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. A <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">favorite things party<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is your answer to the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">white elephant<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> party, which involves a lot of gag gifts that are good for a laugh but end up in the trash as soon as the party is over.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">favorite gift exchange<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> includes all the awesome little things that your friends, family, or <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">co-workers<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can\u2019t live without. So, not only is this <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">gift exchange party<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> a great way to discover your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">new favorite<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> thing, it\u2019ll also help you get to know some of your favorite people a little better.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re tired of gag gifts and you\u2019re ready to get (and give) something good, then you\u2019re ready to host a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">favorite things party<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. We\u2019ll walk you through the planning process step-by-step and share <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fun gift ideas<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to fit your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">price limit<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><br \/>\n<!--more--><\/p>\n<h2><b>How to Plan a <\/b><b>Favorite Things Party<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-13505 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/group-of-friends-exchanging-gifts.jpeg\" alt=\"Group of friends exchanging gifts\" width=\"850\" height=\"567\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/group-of-friends-exchanging-gifts.jpeg 850w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/group-of-friends-exchanging-gifts-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/group-of-friends-exchanging-gifts-768x512.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Planning a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">favorite things party<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a lot like<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/party-planning\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>planning any other party<\/strong><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. You\u2019ll decide on your party details, send out invites, and prepare some tasty treats. But whenever there\u2019s a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">gift exchange<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> involved, you\u2019ll need to figure out a few extra details, like the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">price limit<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and the rules for swapping. Here\u2019s how to handle the party planning process \u2014 even if planning is not your favorite thing.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Nail Down the Details<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First things first, you need to lay some ground rules. There are a few different ways to organize a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">favorite things party<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. To make the party run smoothly, you should explain the rules on your invitations \u2014 which means you need to decide on the rules before you send out your invites. Consider yourself royal highness for a day, and start making decrees about:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>The <\/b><b>number of gifts<\/b><b>:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> You can ask guests to bring between one and three identical gifts. If every guest brings one gift, then everyone leaves with one gift. But if every guest brings three gifts, everyone leaves with three gifts. More gifts can increase the odds of each guest discovering a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">new favorite item<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>The <\/b><b>price limit<\/b><b>:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">price limit<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> should depend on your social group and their spending capabilities, but typically, you\u2019ll set a higher <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">price limit<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> per item if your guests are only bringing one gift each, and a lower <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">price limit<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> if they\u2019re bringing multiple gifts. So, for one gift the limit might be $20 but for three gifts the limit might be $5-10 each.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Wrapped or unwrapped:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> As much as we would love brown paper packages tied up with strings at a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">favorite things party<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, it\u2019s more common to ask guests to leave their gifts unwrapped. This makes it easier for the gift giver to explain why the item is a favorite. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gift bags<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can be a good compromise if you want the festive feel of wrapping paper but also want to be able to show off the gifts.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Swapping etiquette:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> You can do your swapping<\/span> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.southernliving.com\/holidays-occasions\/christmas\/party\/dirty-santa-rules\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dirty Santa-style<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (\u00e0 la <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">white elephant<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">), or you can choose a friendlier swapping style. Have everyone write their name on one <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">slip of paper<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for each gift they brought. Then, have guests explain the gift(s) they brought, pick a name for each item, and give their gifts to that person. Or, choose names from the bowl and let each person pick their own gift when their name is called.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beyond your swapping strategy, you\u2019ll also need to pick a date, time, and place \u2014 just like you would with any other party. Once you\u2019ve got it all figured out, you\u2019re ready to make this party official with some invites.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Send Out Invites<\/b><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_13504\" style=\"width: 410px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13504\" class=\"wp-image-13504 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Favorite-Things-Party-Invitation-1.jpg\" alt=\"Favorite Things Party Invitation\" width=\"400\" height=\"521\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Favorite-Things-Party-Invitation-1.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/Favorite-Things-Party-Invitation-1-230x300.jpg 230w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-13504\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Design: Jen Montgomery<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pick a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">favorite things party invitation<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2014 like<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/designs\/invitations\/favorite-things-party\/red\/holiday-party\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>this adorable design<\/strong><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2014 that includes plenty of space to add your party details. At a minimum, you should include the date, time, and place of the party, as well as instructions on the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">number of gifts<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">price limit<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> per gift, and wrapping requirements (or lack thereof).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For the easiest party planning experience, choose an<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>online invitation<\/strong><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. An online invite is easy to customize with all your party details. Once it\u2019s ready, you can send it to your guests\u2019 email addresses or phone numbers. Then guests can RSVP online so you know exactly how many people to expect.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Make Some Munchies<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Food plus presents is a recipe for a seriously fun party. But you don\u2019t need to serve a full meal. A selection of<\/span> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thepioneerwoman.com\/food-cooking\/meals-menus\/g38403459\/finger-food-ideas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">finger foods<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and<\/span> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.delish.com\/holiday-recipes\/thanksgiving\/g3137\/last-minute-thanksgiving-appetizers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">appetizers<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is often enough to fill everyone up.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can also serve your family\u2019s favorite holiday recipes, try classic<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/christmas-party-food-ideas\"><strong>holiday party<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong> food ideas<\/strong><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or serve crisp apple strudels and schnitzel with noodles (although, maybe not in that order) to match the \u201c<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">My Favorite Things<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d lyrics from \u201cThe Sound of Music.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">potluck<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is another <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fun way<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to bring the favorite-things theme into your menu. Ask each guest to bring their favorite holiday food with them and you\u2019ll be able to eat favorite things while swapping favorite things.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t forget to include a few festive beverages, like one of these<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.townandcountrymag.com\/leisure\/drinks\/g1022\/holiday-cocktails\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>holiday cocktails<\/strong><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. And of course, if you have no time to cook at this <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">time of year<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, just remember: Pizza is everyone\u2019s favorite thing.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Favorite Things Gift Ideas<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13502\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2-people-holding-a-gift.jpeg\" alt=\"2 people holding a gift\" width=\"850\" height=\"567\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2-people-holding-a-gift.jpeg 850w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2-people-holding-a-gift-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2-people-holding-a-gift-768x512.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now that you\u2019ve planned your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">favorite things party<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, all that\u2019s left to do is pick out your favorite thing and give it as a gift. In the spirit of the party, whatever you give should actually be one of your favorite things \u2014 something that you use everyday or are super excited to pull out on special occasions. In other words, the best <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">gift guide<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is your everyday life.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But if you\u2019re still struggling to come up with ideas, we have a few favorite things that could inspire you to remember your own. If your favorite thing is way below the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">price limit<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for your party, you can put together two or three smaller items to make one <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">gift bag<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Here are ideas for every budget.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Beauty products:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If you have a go-to lip balm, hand <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">lotion<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">mascara<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dry shampoo<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, leave-in conditioner, eye shadow, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">nail polish<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">face mask<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, it\u2019s time to introduce your friends to your favorite product. These <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">goodies<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are a great idea if your party doubles as a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">girls\u2019 night<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Ingredients:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Anyone who loves to cook will be excited to receive your favorite olive oil, balsamic vinegar, hot sauce, spice blend, or other ingredient. Make this gift extra meaningful by including your favorite recipe to make with the ingredient (like your miso-glazed fish recipe and your favorite white miso paste).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Kitchen <\/b><b>gadgets<\/b><b>:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> For another gift that a foodie can give, try sharing your favorite citrus squeezer, garlic press, bottle opener, or wine glass markers.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Warm beverages:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Your favorite tea, coffee, or hot chocolate can warm up someone this winter. You can even pair it with your favorite mug for a super cozy gift.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Sweets and treats:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> You know that chocolate, candy, popcorn, or savory snack that you can\u2019t stop eating? This is a perfect time to get someone else hooked with you.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Desk accessories:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If you can\u2019t get through your workday without your desk calendar, mug warmer, or cable management system, share it with a lucky recipient at your party.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Tools:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> When you\u2019ve found the absolute best screwdriver, wrench, hammer, or photo hanging kit, your knowledge needs to be shared. Give it as a gift at your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">get together<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and your recipients will leave with something they\u2019ll actually use.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Entertainment:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> That book you\u2019ve read multiple times, the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Christmas movie<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> you watch every year, or the album you\u2019ve been playing on repeat all make great gifts. You can even<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/finance.yahoo.com\/news\/how-to-give-digital-gifts-from-apple-amazon-105208969119.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>send them digitally<\/strong><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, so this is a great last-minute <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">gift idea<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Plants:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This is a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fun idea<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for all the plant parents in your group. Pot up your favorite<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.today.com\/home\/5-indoor-houseplants-you-cannot-kill-t37256\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>indestructible houseplant<\/strong><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and share a little greenery this season.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Throw Your <\/b><b>New Favorite<\/b> <b>Holiday Party<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13506\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/group-of-people-holding-Christmas-gifts.jpeg\" alt=\"Group of people holding Christmas gifts\" width=\"850\" height=\"588\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/group-of-people-holding-Christmas-gifts.jpeg 850w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/group-of-people-holding-Christmas-gifts-300x208.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/group-of-people-holding-Christmas-gifts-768x531.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re ready for a different <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">type of party<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at this <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">time of year<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you\u2019ll love hosting a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">favorite things party<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">gift exchange<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> doesn\u2019t require any scheming or stealing (we\u2019re looking at you <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">white elephant<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> party), and there are no ugly sweaters in sight. (Although, we have an awesome list of<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/ugly-sweater-party-ideas\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>ugly sweater party ideas<\/strong><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> if you\u2019re interested.)\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instead, a \u201c<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">My Favorite Things Party<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d is the perfect excuse to have a little wholesome and heartfelt fun. Everyone gets a chance to share their favorite things, and you get a chance to get to know everyone a little better \u2014 and to leave with some pretty great gifts. This party is sure to become your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">new favorite<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> thing to do during the holiday season.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For more <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fun ideas<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to get you through the holidays, check out these<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/holiday-party-games\"><strong>holiday party<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong> games<\/strong><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and these budget-friendly<\/span> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/holiday-party-ideas\">holiday party ideas<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>These are a few of our favorite things: parties that warm cold winter nights, receiving adorable digital invites, gift swaps so fun you can hardly believe you\u2019re leaving with something you\u2019d want to receive! 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