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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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!
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!
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.
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.
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.
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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