Favorite Things!

Last night my ward Relief Society group had a very fun activity so I thought I'd share.  I mean, I love hearing about fun things and I have even been known to "copy" said things.  My theory is...Why reinvent the wheel?  Right?

This activity was all about our Favorite Things.  Each sister was given an instructional invitation and a paper bag. 

Here's the instructions:

1.  Pick your favorite thing.  It could be a favorite poem, story, scripture, book, hymn, treat, recipe, household tip, gadget, song, photo, website...really anything!

Come prepared, in 30 seconds or less, to share why it is your favorite.  Keep it simple, no stress!

2.  Bring, in this bag (the paper bag) or another bag, FIVE of your particular thing to share with FIVE sisters.  For instance, if your favorite thing is a poem that really lifts your spirit, bring FIVE copies of it to share.

3.  When you arrive at the meeting you will write YOUR name on FIVE slips of paper and add them to our bowl of names. 

4.  When it's your turn to share your favorite thing you will draw FIVE names out of the bowl & give those sisters the favorite thing that you brought.

5.  You will go home with FIVE new favorite things and knowledge of other favorite things!  Most importantly, you will know a little more about your Relief Society sisters.

We had such a great time!  A lot of women brought baked goods & the recipes because they love to bake.  Some brought quotes.  One brought eye masks because she loves to take naps.  One brought cotton balls soaked with lavender oil because she loves lavender.  One brought sea shells because she loves the ocean.  One brought a CD of her favorite music.  One brought Cadbury eggs, and one brought 5 passes to Women's Conference because she works on the committee that puts that together each year!

My biggest problem was that I have too many favorite things so it was pretty hard to narrow it down.   It was really fun to hear from different people and hear what they like and why.  This activity would work great for almost any kind of group that wants to have fun and get to know each other better.  

PS.  One of my favorite things is coming to Spanish Fork!!!  Hurray!!!