75 Favorite Things Party Gift Ideas For $5, $10, and $25

What is a favorite things party, and what do you bring to it?

Favorite Things Party Gift Ideas For Adults

Below are the exact items I would bring to a favorite things gift exchange. I separated these blogger gift guides by price point: $5, 10, and $25. As mentioned, these are actually my favorite things. The point of this type of party is not to bring random gifts but rather exceptional ones that make a difference in your life, even if it’s tiny!

Under $5

Kitsch’s Satin Scrunchies: The only scrunchies I’ve tried that don’t stretch out, don’t rip your hair out, and don’t cost a fortune.

Pacha Bath Bomb: My favorite bath bomb, which I first selected after searching high and low for the cleanest ingredients. (See more relaxing gifts for women)

Trader Joe’s Holiday Candle Set: Trader Joe’s candles are so cheap yet smell so clean and delightful. I buy practically all of them, but I especially love their delectable holiday scents. They are all winners!

Poppi: These “healthy sodas” taste yummy and are good for you, too. They contain prebiotics and are both low-calorie and low-sugar. They are my go-to “fun” drink.

Bookmarks: Everyone needs a beautiful bookmark, and Target nailed it with this $5 find. (See more gifts for book lovers.)

Ornament: Target is also great at offering cute ornaments at cheap prices. As a book lover, I selected this reading mouse, but there are many options.

Truff Hot Sauce: This sauce blends two amazing flavors together. While cheap, it tastes luxurious and has versatility. It’s also been one of Oprah’s favorite things!

Olive & June Nail Polish (best sellers): The only nail polish I use. It’s most known for being long-lasting, clean, cruelty-free, and vegan. (New customers can save 20% off Olive & June systems with code OJJULIANNEB20.)

Trader Joe’s Snack Mix: I buy a stack of these every holiday season because everyone loves them. They sell out lightning fast!

$5-$10

Book: If you stick to paperbacks, you can buy your favorite read of the year around $10. I selected A Court of Thorns and Roses because it’s been so popular this year.

Olive & June Press Ons: Even if you’re not into press-on nails, you will likely still like these. They come in various styles and sizes and are so easy to use. You can cut and shape them, too! (New customers can save 20% off Olive & June systems with code OJJULIANNEB20.)

Milk Frother: Get the taste of the coffee shop at home with this little gadget. It’s always a hit with our guests! (See more homebody gift ideas.)

USB Candle Lighter: This is nice to have because it’s more economical and better for the environment.

Bookmark Light: One of the most purchased items by readers of The Literary Lifestyle, this bookmark does double duty by helping you read more easily at night. It’s a go-to gift for me.

ECO Tools Eye Brushes: I swear, this brand’s makeup brushes are better than the professional set I had, which cost hundreds of times more.

IGK Dry Shampoo: I’ve tried many, and I particularly love how this one doesn’t cause build-up or discolor my hair.

Harney & Sons Hot Cinnamon Spice Tea: I love all of this brand’s teas, but this one tastes just like Christmas and comes in decaffeinated or regular.

NYX Marshmallow Makeup Setting Spray: Does its job while smelling like dessert at the same time.

Olive & June Nail Polish (color of your choice): The only nail polish I use. It’s most known for being long-lasting, clean, cruelty-free, and vegan. (New customers can save 20% off Olive & June systems with code OJJULIANNEB20.)

Pilot G2 Metallic Gel Pens: These pens are so much fun to use. They also give your cards extra flair!

Folex Carpet Spot Remover: This popular cleaner lives up to its hype. It’s tackled red wine and pet stains for me in a flash.

Touchland Hand Mists: These Allure best of beauty award winners sanitize, soften, and hydrate. They’re also clean, vegan, cruelty-free, scented, and so chic!

Rabbit Sparkling Wine Stopper: It keeps your champagne bubbly for weeks after you open it. Trust me, you’ll still hear that POP.

ELF Lip Oil: Offers both color and long-lasting hydration without feeling sticky or drying out. I wear it nearly every day!

$15-$25

Barefoot Dreams Socks: These cozy socks are worth the price and live up to their hype. They are the most cozy and high-quality slipper socks I’ve tried, and they last years.

Apple AirTag: It’s hard to believe such a useful little gadget is so cheap! This tracking device gives me peace of mind, particularly during travel.

ECO Tools Full Face Luxury Brushes: As mentioned, this brand’s makeup brushes are better than the professional set I had, which cost hundreds of times more.

Charlotte Tilsbury Pillow Talk Lip Set: This cult favorite also lives up to its hype! It’s neutral and flattering on a variety of people.

Nest Holiday Candle: This is my favorite candle brand. Its seasonal holiday candle is a great way to try its luxurious scents.

Peepers Blue Light Glasses: Another Oprah’s favorite thing (several years in a row). These glasses look good and exponentially help relieve my eye strain during long days at the computer.

Tarte Lights, Camera, Lashes Mascara: Your favorite mascara is a great gift, and this is mine. It’s bold and makes an impact while looking natural and without feeling goopy or flaky.

ChomChom Hair Removal Tool: Removes deeply embedded pet hair from fabrics better than anything out there, period. It’s a must for pet owners.

PopSockets: I simply cannot hold my phone without it, and they come in so many styles now. It works well on a Kindle, too.

Olive & June Nail Care Set: This brand also has excellent mani tools. Their nail polish remover pot is an award winner. It’s so gentle and easy to use. (New customers can save 20% off Olive & June systems with code OJJULIANNEB20.)

Phillips Sonicare Electric Toothbrush: My dentist raves about my teeth every visit when I mention this toothbrush.

Necessaire’s Hand Cream: “Hands down” the best hand cream. It’s super hydrating, not greasy, and has high-quality ingredients. (Use my code JULESB10 for 10% off sitewide at Necessaire.)

RTIC Travel Mug: This is my favorite travel mug because it’s long and lean and can fit inside your car’s cup holder. The handle makes it easy to grab in the car, and it also has a leakproof screw-on lid with a closure for drinking. It’s a really effective design.

Necessaire Body Wash: An award-winning cult favorite for a reason. It’s so luxurious and indulgent, and it’s jam-packed with facial-grade ingredients to improve the skin on your body. (Use my code JULESB10 for 10% off sitewide at Necessaire.)

Esarora Ice Roller: Incredibly soothing for my headaches and migraines, and it can also be used for facial puffiness and better skin overall. I couldn’t live without it.

Olive & June Cuticle Serum: Another award winner, this keeps your nail beds hydrated on a daily basis so your mani looks better for a longer time. (New customers can save 20% off Olive & June systems with code OJJULIANNEB20.)

Tangle Teezer Brush: If you have matted wet hair, it’s a must. It works through it easily and without pain.

Conair Fabric Shaver: Every woman needs this, especially for the winter sweater season. It brings old clothes back to life!

Saie Illuminator: Once you try this illuminator, you can’t stop using it. It’s clean formula gives you a subtle glow that looks and feels so good.

More Christmas Gift Exchange Ideas For Your Favorite Things Girls’ Night

Here are even more ideas to inspire you. They are general suggestions for the types of items that work well for this kind of party. I focused on items that women might not already have but would add value to their lives. After all, that’s the purpose of such a favorite things party!

Your favorite…

1. Advent calendar
2. Amazon/Target/Trader Joe’s find
3. bath product
4. cleaning product
5. coffee, tea, wine, or other beverage
6. cold weather product
7. condiment
8. fragrance
9. game
10. hair product
11. homemade treat or craft (see my DIYs for book lovers)
12. jewelry
13. kitchen tool
14. local products
15. makeup
16. mug
17. organizational product
18. phone accessory
19. photos (printed)
20. plant or flower
21. reading accessory
22. recipe
23. skincare product
24. snack
25. social media follows (a list)
26. songs or podcasts (a playlist)
27. spices
28. stationary
29. travel accessory
30. water bottle

Favorite Things Party Rules

There are a few different ways you can run your favorite things party.

First, set a budget and the number of gifts you want each guest to bring.

The gifts can all be displayed. It’s up to you whether they are wrapped, but unwrapped gifts make it easier for guests to learn about the beloved items and/or select what they want.

Then, decide how the gifts will be distributed. You can have guests each place their name on a slip of paper in a bowl. Or, you can have a bowl filled with numbered paper slips for the number of guests attending.

Then, if you are drawing names, each person can state why they selected the item they brought and draw a name to distribute it. Or, if you are drawing numbers, guests can go in order of their number and select an item to bring home, which gives guests more control over what they receive.

Alternatively, you can have everyone bring a gift for everyone else. In this case, it would be fun to give each guest a gift bag and let them fill it!

You will likely want food and drinks at your favorite things party, too. It’s a great idea to make it a potluck and have everyone bring a favorite food or drink. You can assign guests categories to avoid overlap and even have guests bring copies of the recipes so everyone can go home with an excellent selection of favorite recipes!