o you remember how much fun birthday parties were when you were a kid? Every time you got one of those goofy clown invitations in your hot little hands you started anticipating the games, cake and good times that would soon ensue. Arguably the best part of children’s birthday parties though, and one that is conspicuously (and annoyingly) absent from adult birthday celebrations is the goodie bag. Why does this party-goer favorite have to disappear as we get older?  Why shouldn’t everyone still get a little piece of the birthday cake, so to speak?

Well, e.l.f. cosmetics is re-instituting the excitement. They are celebrating their 7^th birthday and are giving you a little something extra to go home with. Of course, in the old days you had to leave a gift for the birthday girl/boy before getting your bundle of surprises. Now you get an even better deal – you pick up the gift for yourself and then get the prizes too. Not only do you get to enjoy all that this playful makeup line has to offer for eyes, lips and face, you also get to choose your bonus. Little Suzy’s party was never that good – you know she kept all the best stuff for herself!

e.l.f. has all the brilliant colors you need to create your dazzling summer look and they are giving you your choice of seven of their fabulous makeup brushes as a gift. Until July 18,2011, use the code 7BRUSHES (on orders of $30 or more) to get in on the fun. Sugar high, not included.