Enjoy this list of inexpensive hostess gift ideas that you can use for all your family and friend gatherings this holiday season.
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.
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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.
Here's an example (above) of one I wrapped for my Guess Who game article:
Bottle Wraps to Buy
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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
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.
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
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
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!
Lisa
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.
Patti
Thanks Lisa. You made my day.