After about 50+ emails between 10 girls, we finally decided to have our annual holiday "Favorite Things Party" in January. It was impossible to all be available on a weekend in December, so we've decided the first weekend in January will be our date to get together every year.
Courtney, Kendra (with Cora), Nadine, Leanne, Jenny, Sarah, Joy and Me
(Julie wasn't able to make it and Emily was sick)
After brunch and mimosas we got to exchanging gifts.
These were the gifts Courtney received since she was the only one smart enough to get a cute photo!
Here's how a favorite things party works...everyone brings 5 of their favorite things that are $6 or less. Then you put your name in a hat 5 times and everyone draws 5 names and those people go home one of your favorite things. It's really fun and a great way to learn more about your friends.
Kendra gave pretzels and dark chocolate berries. Nadine gave books from the used book store. Leanne gave Arbonne hand lotion. Sarah gave half-caf coffee from Fresh and Easy. Jenny gave peach champagne. And not pictued, Joy gave a glass nail file and hand sanitizer, Courtney gave honey from her local farmer's market and here was my favorite thing...
...a movie night. (Though it doesn't happen too often now). A bottle of soda (I gave up soda years ago, but love it on a special occasion), a bag of kettle corn (my absolute favorite treat!) and copies (I know I'm not supposed to do this, but luckily not too many people read my blog) of two of my favorite movies, Jailhouse Rock (LOVE Elvis) and Footloose (LOVE Kevin Bacon in the '80's!).
And absolutely LOVE this tradition!
I have another friend that did this too. What a great idea!!
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