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One thing I know the girlies love is receiving a welcome gift when they get together for events, trips, or any type of special celebration.

And not just any gift, but an aesthetic gift. A useful gift. A thoughtful gift. And honestly, a gift they can post online and brag about!

No, that doesn’t make us vain, it’s just one of the joys of girlhood that we embrace to the fullest!

When it’s your turn to be the host of a special event, you might feel a little pressure trying to put together the perfect gift that’s unique, fun, and something your friends would actually like to use.

So this blog post is here to assist with over 50 party favor recommendations, 15 types of vessels to use, and 10 ways to customize the perfect gift your friends will love and appreciate. 🎁 🥰

50 Must-Have Goodie Bag Items

Add a little razzle-dazzle to your special occasion!

Curate the perfect gift bags for your friends with these 50 items below:

A heartfelt card or note [relevant blog post: THE 5-PART FRIENDSHIP LOVE LETTER]
Candles
Simmer Pot Bags (A natural way to make your home smell good!)
Gift Cards
Mini Picture Frames (With a photo of you and your friends)
Hand Sanitizers
Sunglasses
Medicine/Liquid IV/Pill Cases
Water-Proof Phone Pouches
Gloves
Beach Towels
Throw Blankets
Face Masks
Luggage Tags
Perfume/Refillable Perfume Bottles
Makeup Wipes
Sleep Masks
Mini Fans
Lip gloss/Lipstick
Hair Ties/Hair Pins/Hair Clips
Bonnets
Mini Hair Products
Body Oils
Compact Mirrors
Nail Polish/Nail Files
Exfoliating Shower Gloves
Bath Bomb/ Shower Steamers
Toothbrush/Toothpaste/Tongue Scraper/Listerine Strips
Lotion/Shea Butter/Hand Cream
Handmade Soaps
Candy/Gum/Chocolate
Tea bags/Hot Chocolate Bombs/K-Cups
Individually Wrapped Desserts
Mini Liquor Bottle/Wine/Wine Stopper/Bottle Opener
Cute Mugs/Tumblers
Water Bottles/Water Bottle Stickers
Straw Covers/ Straw Cleaners
Shot glasses (Try a DIY Jolly Rancher shot glass)
Shirts
Hats
Earrings
Slippers
Pens/Pencils
Mini Notebook/Calendar/Planner/To-Do List
Bookmarks
Books
Book Stickers/Book Annotation Supplies
Keychains
Phone Screen Cleaners
Portable Chargers/Phone Chargers

15 Unique Gift Vessels

Now that you know what you want to gift your friends, it’s time to pick the perfect gift vessel to accommodate all those goodies!

Check out these 15 gift vessels below (the links are clickable for your convenience ☺️).

10 Ways To Customize Your Party Favors

All of the 50 gift items listed above are great, but if you want to elevate your goodie bags, personalization is key!

Check out these 10 ways to personalize gifts for your friends:

Utilize their favorite colors
Make it a theme (Examples: rodeo, camping, self-care, reading, holiday-specific, etc.)
Add their name or nickname
Showcase their birth flower
Highlight their birthstone
Add something related to their career
Add something related to their hobbies/interests
Jazz it up with a photo
Include a special date
Incorporate an inside joke

A goodie bag is perfect for so many great events and celebrations with your friends like the following:

Girls Trip
Girls Night
Bachelorette Party
Bridal Shower
Friendsgiving
Friendsmas
Galentine’s Day
Birthday Celebration

When you’re putting together your gifts, remember to customize them to your friendship group, don’t break the bank, and include items that your friends would actually want!

What is your favorite thing to put inside a goodie bag or receive in a goodie bag? I’d love to hear about all the unique gifts in the comments below!