Tabbi Coffman #20 How to

Alright, it's not like I'm untalented and I don't know how to do anything, it's more like I don't kmow what to teach.

So here's two fun(ish?) things that you can now know how to do:

How to give someone a great birthday gift (for a girl!)

1) Obviously you're friends or at least acquainted with this person so you probably have some idea of what to get them. (If you are not even acquainted with this person then you should not give them a birthday gift because then they'll think you're weird)

2) The next step is to figure out what to give them,  you can do in two different ways. The first way is to subtly bring up stuff they might like, like make-up, food, scents, artists, etc. In fact you could even ask their other friends about what that may want so what you get them will be a total surprise. Or the other way is to get a list of things that they like. I personally like to use the second method.

Here's what I usually ask:
-what's your favorite candy/snack?
-what make-up can you not live without?
-is there anything on your make-up wish list?
-do you like earrings? Like scale of 1-10
-what are your favorite scents?
-okay top three things you're obsessed with, go

3) It is now time to make a trip to your local pharmacy (walgreens, cvc, rite-aid). That's the beauty of these gifts, you can literally get everything you need to give your friend a good gift for like 30$. So go pick out a bag of their favorite candy or snack, and some new make-up.

*optional step*
If you want ro make this present extra special without paying a lot or having to make something all heartfelt or whatever you can go get them a t-shirt, or some jewelry, or a candle. It costs a little more but it'll just make your friends happier.

4) Alright, if you aren't someone who subscribes to ipsy or any other monthly make-ul service then you might want to invest in some small, stylish, and inexpensive make-up bags. I have, like, 30 or something.

5) Now you're ready to put your present together. I always open the make-up and put it in a make-up bag I think that the person would like (ex: I gave Tori a chic black one and Aditi a cute white one with blue anchors). Then you can put their make-up bag and their snack in a mini present bag and put some tissue paper on top. If you got them a t-shirt or a candle or anything like that make sure it's on the bottom so no snacks are harmed.

6) Go give your awesome present to the birthday girl and treat yourself to extra cake.

*optional step part two*
Remember when I said making a present that's heart felt? Well I think that the best heart felt present is cookies or art. And obviously the former is easier. So to make freaking delicious cookies, chocolate chip or otherwise, look up "Hershey's Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookies". This recipe not only makes delicious cookies but is also extremely reliable. Happy baking.