Comments on: Ideas Needed – Hostess Gifts

By: Donna D.

Donna D. — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 17:43:28 +0000

I know this is late, but I would like to add my two cents worth. When our daughter got married I had a good friend of mine make her wedding cake. For her i made a Home Made Doily. She loved it and still has to this day. I do give a little thank you for someone helping me. Also at our daughter reception I had two ladies helping in the kitchen to make sure there was punch on the table and to keep the food coming. I had brought some special coaster that matched her wedding announcement. They all loved them.

By: Laurie

Laurie — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 17:47:55 +0000

As my family lives on the East Coast, I’ve been mailing gifts for years. Here are some thoughts:

A unique dish/spreader combo (they’re at all the craft boutiques)
A Willow Tree angel (there’s one with a “welcome” theme holding a pine-
apple; there’s another holding a house that’s a “mi casa es su casa”).
Although the angels are not handmade, I love giving and receiving them,
as each one has a special meaning.
Unique holiday decoration (handmade by you or a crafter at a boutique.)
A tree ornnament, or a small folk-arty figure; something that would
easily blend into anyone’s decor.
I stay away from candles, as most people have so many – although I love
them, myself!
I love your blog – I’ve tried many recipes and gotten great ideas – thanks
for sharing!

By: Linda

Linda — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 15:42:28 +0000

Wow, thanks so much for all of the great ideas! Now I have my thinking cap on, and will have to confer with my son to see what he feels ‘comfortable’ taking! LOL

By: Leigh Anne

Leigh Anne — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 05:38:16 +0000

Dawn »

Oh girl – I just knew you would have lots of great ideas!! Now I just need to have a party at my house and invite you!!!

Thanks for sharing!!

By: Dawn

Dawn — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 04:17:59 +0000

I always try to take a hostess gift, and it varies depending on how much I planned ahead. If I know the hostess is not a baker, I take homemade cookies. Often I take notecards, tied in a clear cellophane bag with a pretty ribbon. I also like to take a jar of pepper relish like Harry & David sweet pepper relish and tie a seasonal spreader to the bag with a pretty ribbon.
Another easy gift is a gift card to a video or movie place with a bag of popcorn and a couple movie size candy bars with a note to the recipient to relax and watch a good movie. I try not to take flowers since it’s hard for a hostess to stop and find a vase. If a hostess is a coffee drinker, a pound of gourmet coffee is always welcomed.