Whether you’re invited to lunch, dinner or brunch, it’s always in good taste to take a long a small gift for the hostess. And when you stay overnight in someone’s home I know you probably like to give your host a generous gift as a token of your appreciation for all the trouble they have gone to for you to feel comfortable. With the holiday season upon us, I thought it was definitely time to share a gift guide for hosts and hostesses.
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I’ve carefully selected a number of gifts that I think will suit your needs, whether you’re visiting in someone’s home for Thanksgiving, Christmas or any other time. These are gifts that convey your appreciation and tell your host how special they are to you. I have a wide assortment of gift suggestions in a full range of prices, too.
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For the Foodie
I do think gourmet or specialty foods can make a lovely hostess gift. However, when giving food items I think it's always important to convey to your host that you do not expect them to serve it during the event you're attending. They've undoubtedly gone to great lengths to fine tune their menu already. So I suggest simply letting the host or hostess know that this is a special treat just for them to savor later.
I've chosen a few more practical gifts as well as a few splurges for the hostess with the most-est. Of course you know your host better than I do. So if you know she has fragrance sensitivities, certainly don't give her a candle. But if you visit me, you're more than welcome to bring me one. Ha! I love my wool dryer balls. I suggest breaking the set and bundling up three for your hostess in a pretty organza bag.
It demonstrates some forethought when you give your host a personalized gift. After all, they've probably been planning for your visit for a while. Why not give a gift that says you've been anticipating it, too? Especially if you are staying in someone's home for more than a few days, that custom home portrait would certainly be a spectacular gift. That's also one you could send later.
Sometimes I hesitate to give people holiday things because I figure they can only use them during a limited period. But then again, when I pull those special pieces out to enjoy each year, I'm reminded of the memories we made together and I remember the giver of the gift with fondness.
Now at this time Mary set out and went in a hurry to the hill country, to a city of Judah,and she entered the house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth.When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the baby leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit.And she cried out with a loud voice and said, “Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb!And how has it happened to me that the mother of my Lord would come to me?For behold, when the sound of your greeting reached my ears, the baby leaped in my womb for joy.And blessed is she who believed that there would be a fulfillment of what had been spoken to her by the Lord.” ~ Luke 1:39-45
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Dear Kay,
I took your advice and checked out the Talbots straight leg jeans. You are right—they are perfect. Visiting the store when I did afforded me an attractive price. With the money I saved (ha ha) I bought the black and white striped turtleneck.
It is clear you work thoughtfully to provide helpful content. Reading your blog has enriched my life in multiple ways.
Dear Kay,
I took your advice and checked out the Talbots straight leg jeans. You are right—they are perfect. Visiting the store when I did afforded me an attractive price. With the money I saved (ha ha) I bought the black and white striped turtleneck.
It is clear you work thoughtfully to provide helpful content. Reading your blog has enriched my life in multiple ways.
Thank you!
Praying for feet..don’t stay on steroids long the side effects are not good
Celebrex works for me!
Oh no, it was just a six day pack. I’m off of those. Thanks for the prayers.