Today’s my 33rd Birthday! You guys, I love my birthday just as much today as I did when I was three. And in no way do I feel 33! Each year just gets better. I count down the days starting February 1st and it drives my hubby bonkers.
For the past three years, I’ve hosted a Favorite Things Party for my birthday. Because birthdays are meant to be celebrated! My girlfriends and I go to dinner. We swap cute gift bags filled with our favorite things. I wish I could invite each of you to the party. I’d serve you my favorite Classic 50’s Dr Pepper and a scrumptious red velvet cupcake (my mom’s recipe).
Since I can’t invite you to the actual party – why don’t we have our own little Favorite Things Party here on the blog!
One lucky reader will win a prize pack that will include a few of my favorite things (I’m not telling which ones). For your chance to win just leave me a comment and tell me a few of your favorite things. I will pick a winner March 1st!
Here are a few of my favorite things…
1. Dr Pepper
I am unashamed of my Dr Pepper addiction. To make matters worse, there is one place in Norman, OK that has the BEST Dr Pepper. Classic 50’s DP can’t be beat!
2. Reeses Peanut Butter Cups
Chocolate. Peanut Butter. Could there by anything better? But I must say – the holiday Reeses (the trees, eggs, and hearts) are much better than the traditional cups. Peanut butter overload. Is there a reason they can’t we make them like that year round?
3. Washi Tape
I have no idea why I just started using this festive tape? So many colors, patterns, and happy all rolled up! I use it to decorate packages, cards, my calendar and my scrapbook.
4. Soma Pajamas
I got two sets for Christmas and I love them. They are so soft and comfy! Everyone needs a nice pair of pjs. They just make you happy!
5. Bath & Body Works Tahiti Sweetie Lotion
This has been my lotion of choice for years! It’s rarely on sale, but John got a great deal at Christmas and now I’m set for several months. It’s Maui in a bottle. And Maui just happens to be one of my most favorite places. The smell takes me back to the sunsets and beautiful beaches.
This is where I print all my Instagram photos. I’m obsessed! Great quality and a great price!
I love the prints Lindsay designs! I’ve given them as gifts and I have several displayed in my home. Bright, cheerful and inspirational!
8. Books
I just can’t narrow it down to one or two. I love to read and have make reading a priority the past two years. Some of my favorite authors include Christina Baker Kline, Beth Kendrick, Emily Giffin, and Elin Hilderbrand. You can find a list of the books I read in January here.
9. Cupcakes
Red velvet – my G-Mom’s recipe is my go-to cupcake, but I also make a cookies & cream cupcake that’s amazing!
10. Stationery
Not just notecards with cute envelopes. I’m talking pens, journals, cute notepads, and cards galore. There’s nothing I love more than sending cards to friends and family.
11. Counting Gifts
In January 2014 I read One Thousand Gifts by Ann Voskamp. I started my own gratitude list and counted 1200 gifts in 2014. I recently started counting gifts again because counting really does change your perspective. Gratitude was my One Word for 2014. You can read more about my gratitude journey here.
12. Jesus Calling
As the mama of a rambunctious three-year-old ( who wakes up at the crack of dawn) finding quiet moments to spend with Jesus can be a challenge. That’s why I love Jesus Calling! The devotions are short but powerful. It’s the perfect way to start my day and helps me keep my eyes on Jesus despite what comes my way (dirty diapers, tantrums and food fights).
So tell me, what are your favorite things? Your comment might win you a Favorite Things Prize Pack from me!
I’m right there with you, loving Dr Pepper (I used a can in BBQ this weekend!), Reese’s Cups, reading, and the beach. And comfy PJs? Always! 🙂 What a fun thing to do. Happy birthday to you, sweet friend. xoxo
Thanks Kristin! I’m sitting here watching it snow (kind of a cool birthday gift) but I would definitely not turn down a sunny beach today 🙂
Happy Birthday!! I agree one of my favorites are Reese’s Cups (I like the eggs, trees and hearts best too). I love chocolate covered almonds, diet coke, I love taking pictures (even though I’m not that great at it). I also can’t live without my Soma bras.
Miranda – I love taking photos, too! My mom says Soma bras are the BEST! I guess I need to give them a try. I’m definitely sold on their pj’s!
Happy birthday!!! Favorite things: stale Peeps, books, crazy socks, Sevenly shirts, Target and Netflix. Dr. Pepper gets an honorable mention since I haven’t had any soda since July but it sounds sooooo good!!!
Jenny – I LOVE Target, too! It’s funny that you like stale peeps, I know several other people who prefer them that way 🙂 Thanks for stopping by and sharing your favorite things!
Happy Birthday sweet friend! A few of my favorite things….my bible, blankets, york peppermint patties, organizational supplies, scrapbook paper and new crayons!
Amber – I love new crayons, too! And yes, my Bible is one of my favorite things. I’ve wanted to get a journaling Bible but I would have such a hard time NOT using the one I’ve had for so many years. I’m so glad we’ve been friends all these years and have shared in so many memories!
Sweet tea, good books, worship music, popcorn, Grey ‘ s Anatomy, mocha frappacinos…I especially like them in combination!
Cindy – I’m a huge Grey’s Anatomy fan! I didn’t even think to list my favorite shows 🙂
Jennifer, first of all I want to THANK YOU for the very precious Christmas photo card of you, John and that precious sweet boy Jackson! I am really late with this, but I continue to enjoy it everyday on the frig 🙂 I guess my favorites list might be a bit different, my children coming home to visit has become my most favorite thing, (looking forward to visits this year already) coffee with hazelnut creamer has become my morning MUST, fellowship with family and friends is a total joy to me, and my prayer time at bedtime is the most comforting time of my day! Have a fabulous birthday today, and I wish your sweet family nothing but the very best of blessings 🙂 God Bless
Dixie – You’re so sweet! I know how much you look forward to your kids coming home. We ALWAYS look forward to seeing Justin and Jessica, and still miss them terribly. They are the best friends! I love your list! All wonderful things! 🙂
My favorite things….dogs, books, family, forensic files, Caribbean way smoothies, makeup, my women’s bible study group, prayer journals, chocolate!
Michelle – this is a great list! Thanks for sharing!
Birthday blessings! Thanks for the opportunity to win your favorite things. My favorite things include a tasty cup of coffee in my grandma mug, Diet Coke, a good book to read in front of the fireplace, spending time with my grandbaby, Rolo candy, and my L.L. Bean robe for cold winter nights.
Thank you Barbara! I love your list! My mom is a fan of Rolo candy!
Some of my favorites…books, hydrangeas, Burt’s Bees chapstick, Bearpaw boots, soup, praise and worship music, my heating blanket, and snuggles from my boys. Happy Birthday!!!
Shawna – I love hydrangeas! Thanks for participating in my virtual birthday party 🙂
my kindle (couldn’t live without it since i can’t get hard copy books over in Jordan!), double stuff oreos (oh missing those so much right now), nice pens, milk duds, southern bbq (jim n nicks is my favorite). so fun! happy bday! so neat to see leslie with you now!!
Rachel – If you win this giveaway, I promise to include a package of Double Stuff Oreos in your box 🙂 Yes, it’s so crazy that Leslie is living in Oklahoma now! I was so glad she got to come to my party! We had a great time.
I love cupcakes too! I have to wait until Easter though since I gave up sweets for Lent 🙂 I also love my Bert’s Bees lip balm, office supplies (especially pens and notepads) and jelly beans all year long. It’s so fun you got a chance to have a little ladies night with some of your dearest friends! Hope you had a great day 🙂
Victoria – It’s no wonder we are friends 🙂 Cupcakes, pen and notepads. You are my kind of girl! Yes, it was so much fun getting together. It was our third year to do it and we look forward to it every year!
Happy Birthday – what a fun list! 🙂 Let’s see, cake yes, homemade buttercream frosting yes yes yes, Bethel music playing loud, my tribe of friends that “get” me, lemon heads and chewy sweettarts 🙂 Kristin
Great list Kristin! I’m so glad I have a group of those friend who “get” me too! It make life a lot more fun! Thank for stopping by and joining in the Favorite Things Fun!
what a great idea for a favorite things party! I may have to adopt that idea! Some of my favorite things…nail polish, scarves, pumpkin spice latte’s, cute notepads and/or journals and fun colored pens, francine rivers books and Hobby Lobby. I’ll stop before my list gets too long!!
Kelly – Who doesn’t love Hobby Lobby! I can spend so much money in that store! Thanks for stopping by and sharing your favorite things. You should definitely have a party. It’s a blast!
Happy Birthday!!!
Favorite things:
1. Fuzzy.socks.
2. A.Really good book (reading American Sniper right now)
3. Bonfires.and.cookouts.
last but.not.least…….
4. Alone.time…
Brandy – Are you loving American Sniper? Have you seen the movie? Crazy thing…the trial is actually taking place in my hometown of Stephenville, Texas. It’s brought quite the media frenzy to my little Texas town. I saw, and loved, the movie. My husband is reading the book and said I need to when he finishes it.
I love this idea! My 33rd birthday is March 6th, maybe I should start this tradition this year?!! I also do a countdown and celebrate my birthday week, and month 😉
A few of my favorite things are picture frames, quotes, headbands, baking cupcakes and those Colgate wisp throw away toothbrush things (I’m addicted to them). I hope you had a wonderful birthday!!!
You should definitely have a party Nichele! It’s so much fun! And bake a bunch of cupcakes for it 🙂
Chips and salsa, pajama pants, General Hospital…some of my top favorite things!
Mary – I LOVE pajama pants. My sister and I have a tradition and we get matching pj pants every Christmas! It’s so much fun!
My favorite things are:
Anything orange
Reese’s Cups
Chocolate milk
Journaling
My Bible
My family
Great list Hannah! I love to journal and I love my Bible. I actually have a hard time using any other one but it. 🙂
I’m totally with you on books, pens, pj’s, and Reese’s anything–yum! Some other things I love are vaseline lip therapy, Essie nail polish, and pizza (of course!).
Great list Michelle! I love fun-colored nail polish, but I NEVER paint my nails. I am SO bad at it 🙂
I love a good book, the beach, or a good book at the beach, Reese’s or GS thin mints from the fridge, pizza, chips and salsa, and of course some comfy pj’s.
Lee Ann – I am devouring GS thin mints this week! They are my FAVORITE! Yum!
I have a box “hidden” in the freezer. lol
I love classic science fiction, white chocolate peanut butter cups, root beer, stationery, and opera.
I’ve never tried the white chocolate peanut butter cups, but then again I’m not a big fan of white chocolate. Thanks for stopping by the blog and sharing your favorite things 🙂
Thank you for the giveaway! A few of my favorite things are Bath and Body Works Eucalyptus Spearmint shower gel, pizza, a good horror movie, Kawaii stationery and stickers , Diet Mt. Dew , pjs, and can not forget my mom and my pets!!
Amy – I am going to have to try the shower gel! That sounds amazing! I am also going to have to google Kawaii stationery and stickers. I’ve never heard of it and it sounds like something I would love!
Ummmm…..cats! Real, stuffed, ceramic, towels, etc. Also, Classic Coke, Snickers Bars and anything vanilla scented or flavored!
Something about Classic Coke and Snickers Bars just screams American to me 🙂 They also make me think of my dad and our summer trips to Colorado. We always had ice cold cold and Snickers Bars on our trips.
Frozen York Peppermint Patties! We keep a huge bag in the freezer and on the weekends my husband and I sit together on the couch, watch one of our favorite shows, and eat frozen Yorks.