Favorite Things Party

In December, our book club has A Favorite Things Party. I got to host again this year.

We played two games before getting to the gift exchange. The first one was a draw-on-your-head-without-looking game. I asked them to draw a Christmas scene one thing at a time. Then they got to look at their drawings and receive points for certain things. Like if their stocking was actually touching their fireplace mantle or points for every decoration on their Christmas tree, etc.

For the second game we had a "snow ball" fight. I had them write down 3 of their favorite things on  a piece of paper; favorite breakfast, favorite place to shop and favorite type of book/movie. Then I had them wad up their paper and throw them at one another. After a minute or so, we stopped throwing and grabbed a "snowball". We took turns reading them and trying to guess who's it was.

Of course there was a lot of yummy food to eat too.

Last, but not least, we exchanged our favorite things. We said why our item was our favorite thing, then we drew a name and gave it to that person. I gave a homemade nativity ornament; I love/collect nativities and also love to craft/create with my hands.

A fun night. One I always look forward to.

Favorite Things Party

For December's book club, we (again) had a "Favorite Things Party". This year Jilene Ray hosted a WINTER WONDERLAND themed party.The snowflake sugar cookies and the brownie bite pops were AWESOME! Everyone brought one of their favorite treats/snacks to share and a favorite item for the gift exchange.

We also played the game we did last year, "What's Yours Like?" (favorites version). We took the opportunity to go around the room and say WHY it was our favorite. That added an additional element of fun.

With our book club leader moving, the torch has been passed. Hopefully we will continue to carry on as usual. I always look forward to going and hanging out with these women.

A Favorite Things Party

You've probably heard of "Oprah's Favorite Things"... well, I did my own version this year.

Instead of our normal book club this month, I had a "Favorite Things Party".

I asked guests to bring one of their favorite treats or snacks to share.

We played a FAVORITES version of "What's Yours Like?" game.

I haven't actually played the real board game. Wonder if it's as fun as my made-up version. Anyone ever played it before?

Also, each guest brought one of their favorite THINGS to give. We shared about our favorite thing, then drew a name out of the bowl and gave it to the person we drew.

It was so cool to see all the favorite things and to hang out with "the girls".

I received tinted, minty lip gloss (Bath & Body Works) and bright red, metallic nail polish.

Can't wait to paint my toenails with it!

This was such a fun party to do. And shhhhh... WAY easy. :)

Anyone want to do it again next year?