Favorite Things $25 edition

[Alps79]

I don't think one of these has been posted yet? Going to a favorite things party next week and I always love the crowd sourced inspo. Hits last year were a Laneige lip set, a swiglife insulated  stemless wine cup, a $25 bottle of wine... 

What I'm really loving lately is my Drybar shower cap. I am obsessed with it. It's ~$16 so I might do that plus a $10 gift but I'm not sure everyone would love the shower cap like I do? 

What would you take to a $25 favorite things gift exchange? 

[Jalapeñomel]

I posted this in randoms, but:

Body Back Buddy Elite – USA Made – Trigger Point Massage Tool, Neck and Back Massager Handheld, Manual Self Massager, Massage Cane, Muscle Knot Remover with Instructions, Upgraded 2021 Version (Black) www.amazon.com/dp/B07B8GZ31S/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_DFXJT64Y5FTXKARR06B8?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

[mrsd2006]

A Bath and Body Works 3 wick candle

[TR]

If I could find that Revlon blow dryer brush on sale, I'd take that.
There are some skin care/hair care products I love, but that stuff is so specific to someone.

[sproctopus]

GIR mini spatulas
Peppermint bark from Williams Sonoma
Fnnch x WS Honey Bear coffee mug
No Kid Hungry WS Celebrity spatulas

Non-food related:
Spongelle body sponges
Buxom Lip plumping polishes

[twinmomma]

Really good coffee from a local coffee shop.

[sometimesrunner]

I'm going to a party like this on Saturday and I'm bringing Olaplex 3. It's 20% off right now at Sephora, so it will be right under $25.

[jinkies]

I was also going to suggest the Revlon hair dryer brush. The best price I could find right now is $35, but I'm sure if you look around at sales and coupons you could probably get it closer to the budget.

Essie Expressie nail polish is also really amazing. My nails always, always chip within the first day or two. But I tried out a bottle of Essie Expressie and it looked perfect for at least a week, and fine for another week. Obviously that's not $25 but you might be able to find a gift set or package it with other nail-related things (Burt's Bees cuticle cream, a nail file, etc)

I always think Tile Trackers are a good gift exchange item, but the last time I took them to a party they were not received enthusiastically LOL. We use them on everything from our remote controls to the dog's collar, but I guess we are the outliers.

[followyourarrow]

These coasters. www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01KJBWOI0/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

A moleskin notebook and nice pens.

Community Coffee in the waffle cone flavor.

[liverandonions]

I love the Laneige lip set

Also, smart plugs www.amazon.com/Smart-Extender-Protector-Independently-Together/dp/B09LY7Q53S/ref=sr_1_26_sspa?crid=171QYC7IGLPBB&keywords=smart+plug+with+multiple+outlets+alexa&qid=1638977168&sprefix=smart+plug+with+mu%2Caps%2C208&sr=8-26-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUE4U1pKMFMxS045RUUmZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTA2MTg2NDVWR045OFdNV1hRSVImZW5jcnlwdGVkQWRJZD1BMDY0MTM3NzFYWFNaQlZGTzRORzYmd2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9tdGYmYWN0aW9uPWNsaWNrUmVkaXJlY3QmZG9Ob3RMb2dDbGljaz10cnVl

This is the Lilyanas natural Little Lillies collection - with the code HOLIDAYS21 it comes out to $29 so a little more, but not too far off lilyananaturals.com/collections/all-products/products/little-lillies-core-4

[Deleted]

I love my Planner and would try to find a pretty one that fits in your budget.

I also love single use kitchen items, so I might do a little box or basket with things from Home Goods. Think things like an Onion Saver, Avocado Saver, Fish Scaler, Lime/Lemon Juicer, Microplane, etc.

[underwaterrhymes]

This is AMAZING.

www.sapobodysponge.com/

[eb777888]

H surprised me and David with these socks while on our Colorado trip. They are SO COMFORTABLE. I told him I want more for my stocking and I've been stealing theirs to wear around the house when mine are dirty, lol. And I'm not a socks person but these are heaven.

www.amazon.com/Slipper-Christmas-Patterned-Gripper-Bottoms/dp/B07GX6JRB5/ref=asc_df_B07GX6JRB5/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312061209102&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=9040954359085711755&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9026805&hvtargid=pla-571180557018&psc=1&tag=&ref=&adgrpid=64937949507&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvadid=312061209102&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=9040954359085711755&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9026805&hvtargid=pla-571180557018

[countthestars]

Smart plugs

Love Mich coffee coozie: lovemichcollection.com/collections/fall-winter-collection

External charger

[deadwing]

Dec 8, 2021 10:14:48 GMT -5 sproctopus said:

GIR mini spatulas
Peppermint bark from Williams Sonoma
Fnnch x WS Honey Bear coffee mug
No Kid Hungry WS Celebrity spatulas

Non-food related:
Spongelle body sponges
Buxom Lip plumping polishes

GIR spatulas are the fucking best!  I have a variety of sizes/colors and love them all.  The minis are very useful.  Definitely a good gift.

[dochas]

I got a rechargeable handwarmer last year and love it. The kind I have isn't on Amazon anymore so I don't have a specific recommendation. But you can also use it as a charger for other things.

[sproctopus]

Dec 8, 2021 11:25:24 GMT -5 deadwing said:

Dec 8, 2021 10:14:48 GMT -5 sproctopus said:

GIR mini spatulas
Peppermint bark from Williams Sonoma
Fnnch x WS Honey Bear coffee mug
No Kid Hungry WS Celebrity spatulas

Non-food related:
Spongelle body sponges
Buxom Lip plumping polishes

GIR spatulas are the fucking best!  I have a variety of sizes/colors and love them all.  The minis are very useful.  Definitely a good gift.

Trader Joe's is selling them rn in all sorts of fun colors for 7.99!

[sunshineluv]

I have one of these next weekend but ours is $20. I bought the volcano scented candle (anthropology candle). Last year I gave papermate flair pens and and a nice notebook.

Other hits were Bombas socks, a book light with Barnes and noble gift card. Adult coloring book with colored pencils.

[silva]

Can someone explain what exactly smart plugs do? I need scenarios here.

[TR]

Dec 8, 2021 11:49:24 GMT -5 silva said:

Can someone explain what exactly smart plugs do? I need scenarios here.

I use mine to control/set a routine for our Christmas tree lights. And I can adjust it from an app on my phone.

[twinmomma]

Dec 8, 2021 11:49:24 GMT -5 silva said:

Can someone explain what exactly smart plugs do? I need scenarios here.

I have it set so that the light in my kid's bedroom turns off automatically at "lights out" time. 

Also, when I walk into the house with my hands full, I can yell at Alexa to turn on the light instead of trying to get to a lamp myself. Our house is old and doesn't really have light switches, it's all individual lamps. 

[jinkies]

I'm just following TR through this thread and agreeing with her. LOL. We also have our Christmas lights on a smart plug. We have an amazon echo in our kitchen, so I can just say "Alexa turn on/off the lights" and anything plugged into that outlet will go on/off. We used to use an old-school manual timer, but we always seemed to end up wanting them on/off during "off" times so ended up crawling under the tree anyway. The smart plug is so much easier.

[silva]

Thanks! That is helpful!

[mbcdefg]

Wool socks: www.rei.com/product/189320/smartwool-performance-hike-light-cushion-low-ankle-socks-womens

Portable phone charger: www.bestbuy.com/site/anker-astro-5200-mah-portable-charger-for-most-usb-enabled-devices-black/6305776.p?skuId=6305776

Vanilla extract: www.worldmarket.com/product/nielsen-massey-vanilla.do

Chocolates: www.lindtusa.com/shop-our-chocolates--sc4/gifting--sc4-c/gift-boxes-and-baskets/assorted-6-flavor-lindor-holiday-sampler-gift-box-36-pc-152-oz-42906l

Mr. Coffee mug warmer: www.bedbathandbeyond.com/store/product/mr-coffee-reg-mug-warmer/1017912933?skuId=17912933&mcid=OS_googlepla

Postage stamps paired with all-purpose stationery or assorted occasion greeting cards

Silicone muffin cups: www.target.com/p/oxo-12pk-baking-cups/-/A-53257633?epik=dj0yJnU9QTlvVGEyalVqUlNzZHZyWmZ6b0syTGxNbDZlT3RVRzEmcD0wJm49S25OcFhMS3BjU0FBUTM2RkE2ZlI1USZ0PUFBQUFBR0d3NldJ

Portable garment steamer: www.target.com/p/conair-portable-garment-steamer-white-gs2wb/-/A-78304884#lnk=sametab

[VillainV]

Peeps eyeglass cleaners ($19):

Silicone body scrubber (takes the place of a loofah):

Junk workout headbands ($16ish):

Feetures or Bombas socks ($16)

Portable chargers

[glitzy07]

I love the Lollia products from Margot Elena. The "Relax" scent in the handcreme is my favorite and all of their packaging is so pretty.

margotelena.com/collections/lollia

[TBM]

Dec 8, 2021 11:05:00 GMT -5 eb777888 said:

H surprised me and David with these socks while on our Colorado trip. They are SO COMFORTABLE. I told him I want more for my stocking and I've been stealing theirs to wear around the house when mine are dirty, lol. And I'm not a socks person but these are heaven.

www.amazon.com/Slipper-Christmas-Patterned-Gripper-Bottoms/dp/B07GX6JRB5/ref=asc_df_B07GX6JRB5/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312061209102&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=9040954359085711755&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9026805&hvtargid=pla-571180557018&psc=1&tag=&ref=&adgrpid=64937949507&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvadid=312061209102&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=9040954359085711755&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9026805&hvtargid=pla-571180557018

For some reason I have problems with most Amazon links on this board, but I am really curious about these socks. Could you give the name/description so that I can look them up? Thanks.

[eb777888]

Dec 8, 2021 15:47:12 GMT -5 TBM said:

Dec 8, 2021 11:05:00 GMT -5 eb777888 said:

H surprised me and David with these socks while on our Colorado trip. They are SO COMFORTABLE. I told him I want more for my stocking and I've been stealing theirs to wear around the house when mine are dirty, lol. And I'm not a socks person but these are heaven.

www.amazon.com/Slipper-Christmas-Patterned-Gripper-Bottoms/dp/B07GX6JRB5/ref=asc_df_B07GX6JRB5/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312061209102&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=9040954359085711755&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9026805&hvtargid=pla-571180557018&psc=1&tag=&ref=&adgrpid=64937949507&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvadid=312061209102&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=9040954359085711755&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9026805&hvtargid=pla-571180557018

For some reason I have problems with most Amazon links on this board, but I am really curious about these socks. Could you give the name/description so that I can look them up? Thanks.

Sure:

Fluffy Thermal Sherpa Slipper Socks, 3 Pairs for Women, Ultra Soft Christmas Winter Non Skid

And the store is called the Winterlace Store

[womet]

USB lighter

[tacoflavoredkisses]

Dec 8, 2021 11:18:28 GMT -5 countthestars said:

Smart plugs

Love Mich coffee coozie: lovemichcollection.com/collections/fall-winter-collection

External charger

Im obsessed with Love Mich and highly highly recommend.