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Same feelings about a gift for the guest - seriously why do we have to give them something? I feel like we've bought into another ploy by the marketers to make people buy more.
I always like to bring a hostess gift around Christmas time...something a little special, just because of the season. Other times we bring a bottle of wine. Twice recently we received a bottle of good olive oil from guests and I really appreciated that!!! We don't give gifts to our guests...although it is a nice idea...
Having said all that, I do agree that we all seem to fall into the marketers trap of buying too much........
Thanks Everyone, you have given me some great ideas.
I saw a couple of ideas on that breakfast show yesterday with Kelly and Regis.
I'll try to remember them:
A bottle of expensive or inexpensive olive oil, wrapped in a good quality tea towel and ribbon.
A thermos and hot chocolate, and a soccer ball (ok, that was for the 'soccer moms')
A colander, a packet of fancy pasta, and a pasta cook book.
An ice crusher gadget.
Various popcorn types, in clear jars, with a hand-cranked popcorn popper machine. Oh, and a movie book.
Gees, I can't remember tham all.
What do you think? Out of all of them, I like the olive oil one.
For me, I would opt for a box of good quality truffles. I love them, and would give them as gifts every time, hoping I would get at least one, lol
I agree with you I think the gift thing is out of hand, when do you take a Hostess Gift and when would you not take one. If a friend invites you for dinner do you take something or does it have to be a party? How much would you spend and do you get gifts for your guests to take home?
I wouldn't go without a hostess gift now but it feels to me like this has gotten out of hand. I'm trying to rid myself of 'over consumption - mine or from others' and more stuff is coming in the door. I have people over for the pleasure of their company - nothing is expected in return expect a thank you.
Same feelings about a gift for the guest - seriously why do we have to give them something? I feel like we've bought into another ploy by the marketers to make people buy more.
very cute little note pads for your purse. 5.00 no tax for the breast cancer fund from Avon.
I saw on Cityline last week Anna Olsen made a batch of cookies took a picture of them and put the picture in a nice frame. She included the cookies the picture frame and the recipe for her Hostess Gift. I think that woud be great as people always love homebaking.
...guest soaps, festive candles, personalized memo pads, Christmas tree ornraments.....
I was at Peir One yesterday and they have these lovely glass ornaments that come in a pretty fabric covered box, so all you have to do is add a bow. I got one for my daughters teacher and its really pretty.
You could also get them a nice set of cheese knifes, winter/xmas bottle stopers, or even a small gift basket with some nice teas, coffees, and hot chocolate, with 2 nice xmas mugs in it. I am pretty sure you can get something like this at starbucks.