What's the best favor you've ever received?
My mom and sister are hosting my shower in August and I told them I'd like to get the favors. I like the idea of the "thank you" coming from me as well as giving my mom and sister one less thing to do. I've never received a favor that I actually wanted to take home... I really dislike things that are so baby-related (bottle shaped candles, baby carriage soap, etc) that no one wants them and I'm trying to think of things people would actually like. Should I just go the edible route or do you ladies have any better, more creative suggestions? Thanks!
Re: favors people will actually like
At my wedding shower my aunts had a bunch of $5 gift cards to different coffee shops, but that could get pricey if you have a lot of guests.
At a recent shower we all got reusable totes. They roll up really small to fit in your purse, but are really roomy when undone.
edible is best!
chocolate's
chocolate lollypops
cut-out cookies
cookie pops
maple sugar candy
Edible is the only thing you can take home but won't throw on a shelf or in a drawer - my fave so far was a friend who made sugar cookies in the shape of a onesie and decorated with royal icing. Put them in a little clear bag, and it's cute/decorative, but still "useful."
Think about how smell sensitive you are right now before going the candle route - I'm pretty picky about scents to begin with, and lately most candles (and lotions, perfumes, etc) just make me ill and go in the trash.
Also don't feel like you HAVE to give a favor. I've never left a wedding or shower upset that I didn't get a stupid expensive token to take home. Spend the $$ on the food or beverage, that's more important.
Edible!!!
My hostess on Saturday had little popcorn boxes that said "ready to pop" with a silhouette of a pregnant woman - and jelly bellies or chocolate covered raisins inside.
I hate any favor that I can't eat because it is something I have to find a home for. I even balk at the idea of candles, because people have VERY different ideas of candles they would like/use (especially if they have a theme on the outside or a stinky scent).
Just had my shower this past weekend and my sister was in charge of the favors. She did 2 favors for each guest. First she bought pink bars of soap from Bath and Body works (Sweet Pea I think) for $1 during the semi-annual sale and then put some ribbon around them and a sticker saying "From xx's shower to yours". Then she made little bags of choc covered pretzels which she decorated with pink and purple chocolate since I am having a girl. Both were a hit b/c they are both something that would be used and you don't have to find a place to stash them.
I wanted to buy the little tea cup candles. I think they are so cute, but I have no idea what the theme is going to be for mine. I would love to help out, but I was told to just sit back and relax. I love candles or anything fragrant for the home.
I love the cookie cutter theme idea! In my opinion, you can never go wrong with edibles! I am hoping that my grandma will make a HUGE batch of her deliciously awesome cookies...I would scarf those the whole time AND have some for later. (I tried to make them myself, and I'm not pro yet...but I'm getting closer!)
I never would have thought about the nail polish! I love that idea! I am going to see if that will be something I could do, and find a cute name like "Tickled Pink" or "Baby of Mine". Hahahaha.
Bags of Hershey's Hugs and Kisses with a tag "Thank you for coming to my shower. Hugs and Kisses, Baby __"
Edible is always good.