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    Home » Christmas

    Inexpensive Hostess Gift Ideas

    by Patti Estep · Dec 1, 2024

    Gift wrapped package with brown paper and cedar wreath.
    Brown paper package with greenery wreath.

    Enjoy this list of inexpensive hostess gift ideas that you can use for all your family and friend gatherings this holiday season.

    Brown paper package with fresh mini greenery wreath. Cinnamon sticks twine and other wrapping items on the side.

    A good guest should not come to a party empty-handed, so here are a few ideas to use as a special hostess gift for your next get together.

    This post contains some affiliate links (that means if you make a purchase after clicking a link, there's no additional cost to you, but I will earn a very small commission. ) i.e. as an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.  Click here to read my full disclosure policy.

    Brown paper packages with red ribbons, pine cones, sprigs of pine branches.

    Inexpensive Hostess Gift Ideas

    Bring a Bottle

    Bring your favorite wine or liquor. Make it special by wrapping it up in a new tea towel.

    Simply fold the tea towel in half lengthwise. Then slip the bottle in between the two layers with the bottom of the bottle at the crease about 2-3 inches in. Then fold the 2-3 inches of fabric around the bottle and roll the bottle to the end, holding the tea towel in place as you go. Tie a ribbon at the neck to hold the tea towel together.

    Red white and green tea towel wrapped around a wine bottle with red and green ribbon.

    Here's an example (above) of one I wrapped for my Guess Who game article:

    Bottle Wraps to Buy

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    LXKBD 2pcs Christmas Sweater...
    $10.99 Amazon Prime
    Svnntaa Christmas Tomte...
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    $7.99 Amazon Prime
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    Simple syrup recipes are easy to create and make a wonderful gift for anytime of year. Perfect for cocktails or natural flavored sodas, toppings for dessert and more.

    In the past, I've made simple syrups to have at our home or to bring to the party as a hostess gift. They are great as mixers or just a refreshing addition to plain seltzer water.

    Non-Alcoholic Bottles to Buy

    CHERIS DESERT HARVEST Prickly...
    CHERIS DESERT HARVEST Prickly...
    $17.50 Amazon Prime
    Belvoir Organic Elderflower...
    Belvoir Organic Elderflower...
    $19.78
    Belvoir Ginger Cordial 500ml
    Belvoir Ginger Cordial 500ml
    $23.75
    Abstinence Blood Orange Non...
    Abstinence Blood Orange Non...
    $26.95 Amazon Prime

    Bring Your Favorite Appetizer or Snack

    Everyone appreciates when you bring something good to eat to the party. When you only have to make one dish it's easy and a big help to the host/hostess.

    Mini cheese balls on a black plate.

    One of my favorites to bring are these mini cheese balls. They don't have to stay warm and look so festive. If you don't cook or simply don't have time, you can easily pick up some things at the market like chocolates, cookies, olives, and cheeses.

    TIP: Here's a great tip I learned from my friend Lisa. Bring your food item on a nice plate or platter and leave it as part of the gift. This way your host will not have to worry about returning it and they will have a new piece for the future. Lisa is an avid antique buyer and picks up beautiful pieces throughout the year. Something to keep in mind next time you are at the flea market or antique store. Discount stores like TJMaxx also have a great selection at affordable prices

    Cute Serving Ware to Buy

    Mud Pie Circa Lets Dip Set,...
    Mud Pie Circa Lets Dip Set,...
    $21.97 Amazon Prime
    Bamboo Cheese Board, Cheese...
    Bamboo Cheese Board, Cheese...
    $18.99 Amazon Prime
    AuldHome Design Reindeer...
    AuldHome Design Reindeer...
    Bico Holly Jolly Ceramic 14...
    Bico Holly Jolly Ceramic 14...
    Mud Pie Farmhouse Christmas...
    Mud Pie Farmhouse Christmas...
    $24.69 Amazon Prime
    Three wine bottle candles.

    Bring Something Scented

    Maybe it's just me but I love receiving scented gifts like candles, soaps, and lotions. Of course, you can make your own like the wine bottle candles shown above. And, if you like to DIY you can search this site and find many other candles and fragrance gifts to make.

    Fragrant Gifts to Buy

    Sur La Table Lemon Bergamot...
    Sur La Table Lemon Bergamot...
    Indigo Wild Zum Goat's Milk...
    Indigo Wild Zum Goat's Milk...
    $18.55 Amazon Prime
    Thymes Frasier Fir Pine Needle...
    Thymes Frasier Fir Pine Needle...
    $16.00 Amazon Prime
    Molton Brown Fiery Pink Pepper...
    Molton Brown Fiery Pink Pepper...
    $35.00 Amazon Prime

    I hope this gives you some new ideas for your next invite. It is a nice way to say "thank you" to your host or hostess and I'm sure they will thank you back. 'Tis the season for gifting!

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    More Gift Guide Ideas

    • 15 Hostess Gift Ideas to Buy or Make
    • Gifts for the Host and Hostess
    • Gift for Cooks, Entertainers, Nature Lovers and Travelers
    • 65 Handmade Gifts for the Holidays
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    About Patti Estep

    Patti is the creator of Hearth and Vine, a home and garden blog filled with projects to inspire your creative side. She loves crafting, gardening, decorating and entertaining at her home in Pennsylvania. When she is not working on a project at home or searching for treasures at nurseries and thrift stores with her girlfriends, you’ll probably find her with family and friends, at a restaurant, or home party enjoying new and different food adventures.

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    1. Lisa

      January 01, 2015 at 10:39 pm

      It makes me smile when I think of all the great times spent at your lovely house Patti. Shopping is fun when the gift is for a special hostess! Great article Patti.

      Reply
      • Patti

        January 02, 2015 at 2:10 pm

        Thanks Lisa. You made my day.

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