1. Posted by miki_cleaver on Fri, Dec 08, 2006, 2:31 pm PST

how much is the wine set and where can you find it

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2. Posted by Megan on Sat, Dec 09, 2006, 11:53 am PST

try clicking the link...

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3. Posted by midolcevida8 on Sat, Dec 09, 2006, 11:55 am PST

Good Advice. Don't forget that hostess gifts do not need to be expensive.For example a lovely set of Flower Salad Servers, an Unusual Cake Server, pr a Mod Salt 'nPepper set will also be appreciated.

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4. Posted by boushi on Sat, Dec 09, 2006, 12:54 pm PST

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5. Posted by cannot g on Sat, Dec 09, 2006, 1:32 pm PST

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6. Posted by blackwatchstables on Sat, Dec 09, 2006, 2:02 pm PST

It's just right on, and wry on, too. Go for it -- your hostess felt up to the challenge of entertaining you, so you ought to honor her for making the effort! Practical, beautiful, indulgent -- gifts you get back, how can you lose?

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7. Posted by callie50 on Sat, Dec 09, 2006, 2:15 pm PST

These gifts are lame. What about some nice pump soap for the kitchen, or a scented candle, or some cute paper napkins, or a nice box of chocolates? A cook book is expensive, plus they may not cook, they should already have the wine ready, and wood serving trays are ok, if you like wood. I guess as long as you bring a gift, it's ok.

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8. Posted by on Sat, Dec 09, 2006, 6:03 pm PST

With a gift of the ~"Veuve Clicqot's Traveler Collection"~ .....How could you help not but *"Party on"!*. . .

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9. Posted by millie_mil_mil on Sat, Dec 09, 2006, 8:07 pm PST

What do you get your friend's parents if your taking a road trip and a group of you and your friends are staying at their place for a couple nights?

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10. Posted by abc x on Sat, Dec 09, 2006, 10:13 pm PST

the least we can do to show our appreciation to the host/hostess for indulging us with their time, company, and good food is to leave a little something of us to share with them... as said, it need not be expensive, but something well thought and hopefully the host/hostess will like.

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11. Posted by abc x on Sat, Dec 09, 2006, 10:13 pm PST

the least we can do to show our appreciation to the host/hostess for indulging us with their time, company, and good food is to leave a little something of us to share with them... as said, it need not be expensive, but something well thought and hopefully the host/hostess will like.

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12. Posted by 宁 李 on Sat, Dec 09, 2006, 10:21 pm PST

i like thie partierd! itis ok!

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13. Posted by on Sun, Dec 10, 2006, 12:31 am PST

Good tips, but it´s also advisable you offer some gift to the host

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14. Posted by ericsdog2002 on Tue, Dec 12, 2006, 9:52 pm PST

all suggestions are a bit lame.take a small basket with pate/mustard and marinade,something the hostess would like to try.

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15. Posted by Katiebird on Thu, Dec 14, 2006, 4:51 am PST

When I host a party I would much rather receive wine or flowers - something that is enjoyed for the moment - than "stuff" that I have to find a place to store. And, I'd really rather not receive cookbooks - unless they really relate to my own cooking interests.

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16. Posted by Scott L on Thu, Dec 14, 2006, 11:17 am PST

I prefer a trendy box of chocolate from www.dylanscandybar.com, or www.chocolatebarnyc.com,that way it's not the usula godiva or lindt that you can get anywhere!

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17. Posted by alex l on Thu, Dec 14, 2006, 12:12 pm PST

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18. Posted by aiesha n on Fri, Dec 15, 2006, 3:11 pm PST

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19. Posted by Ronda on Fri, Dec 15, 2006, 3:16 pm PST

I'm not a big fan of the cookbook option, unless you know that your host/hostess has a cookbook fetish and lots of storage space. I live in a small condo/apt (with equally small closets) in Los Angeles a few miles from the ocean. It costs a lot to live here and even the really pricy homes may be tiny. Giving an item that you think the host/hostess can use at that particular party is always a great idea...like a food, nice beverage, candy, or something similar. Try this fudge; I love the mocha: http://www.zcioccolato.com/ Once I even gave a nice display box of holiday napkins when I didn't know what else to give. It's even better if it's a gift that the host/hostess might want to choose to keep for themselves *or* distribute at the party...like those great cookies you only make once a year. One gift I gave a host was a photobook of the actual event we were reuniting to celebrate, and it was a hit. If none of that sounds like something you can work with, you might break with tradition and give the host/hostess something unrelated and moderately impersonal that you think he/she might appreciate...a gift just for them. Hey, any thoughtful gift is better than no gift. A lot of people don't give hostess gifts at all these days. It's a shame. Hope this helps.

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20. Posted by shannon t on Sun, Dec 17, 2006, 1:00 pm PST

One thing that I often do for a host/hostess is I take a nice set of oven mitts and place a bottle of wine in each one. I pick a white wine and a red wine...or whatever the person hosting the party drinks! You can also put in a bottle of spirits if you'd like. Just put in the bottle and tie a pretty coordinating ribbon around the middle of the mitt to secure the bottle. I received that as a gift when I hosted a party years ago and I still use the oven mitts to this day! The wine...that was gone that evening! Enjoy everyone! Happy Holidays!

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21. Posted by shannon t on Sun, Dec 17, 2006, 1:03 pm PST

One thing that I often do for a host/hostess is I take a nice set of oven mitts and place a bottle of wine in each one. I pick a white wine and a red wine...or whatever the person hosting the party drinks! You can also put in a bottle of spirits if you'd like. Just put in the bottle and tie a pretty coordinating ribbon around the middle of the mitt to secure the bottle. I received that as a gift when I hosted a party years ago and I still use the oven mitts to this day! The wine...that was gone that evening! Enjoy everyone! Happy Holidays!

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22. Posted by April TX on Wed, Dec 20, 2006, 3:06 pm PST

I have usually brought a bottle of nice wine, chocolates, gourmet treats, or even flowers.

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23. Posted by Todd Gensler on Sat, Dec 23, 2006, 2:28 pm PST

Try looking at 'thebar.com' for drink ideas. They have the latest trends of drinks and you can buy the ingredients as a gift. It's great conversation and the kind of recipes most people don't know how to make. As long as you know the group you are with, that can be fun.

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24. Posted by Marie on Sat, Dec 23, 2006, 2:31 pm PST

These are all great ideas! The art of manners is underrated.

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25. Posted by Sarah M on Sat, Dec 23, 2006, 2:36 pm PST

seriously..you people have the time to really care what others are bringing as hostess gifts.get a life

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26. Posted by terrijose1205 on Mon, Dec 25, 2006, 10:48 am PST

A good idea for a hostess gift would be a nice basket filled with different Mary Kay products. Your hostess will really enjoy them and they also have mens products to.

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27. Posted by terrijose1205 on Mon, Dec 25, 2006, 10:49 am PST

A good idea for a hostess gift would be a nice basket filled with different Mary Kay products. Your hostess will really enjoy them and they also have mens products to.

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28. Posted by jsemple@sbcglobal.net on Fri, Dec 29, 2006, 9:21 am PST

Before Thanksgiving, I make pomegranate jelly in small decorative jars - maybe 20. Then later, I make cranberry orange bread, wrap in foil, label and freeze. Some will have nuts, so I make a separate batch with nuts and carefully label each. These are ready to place in gift bags ready to go when the need arises.

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29. Posted by Ed :) on Fri, Jan 26, 2007, 11:29 am PST

Thanks

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30. Posted by Jerry on Thu, Jan 29, 2009, 11:52 pm PST

hmm nice tips....lemme try out next time when i go over to some host...

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