Ahead, find the best hostess gifts for your next soirée. By using organic grapes and removing unnecessary additives like concentrates, colors, and added sugars, Avaline sets a new standard for the wine industry. The Essentials Trio includes one bottle of their red, rose, and white wines. Each bottle has a resealable cap, so they won’t have to worry about finishing the bottle before the wine goes bad. It’s a tried-and-true hostess gift that can be enjoyed the night of the party and beyond. What sets these cookies apart from others on the market is the ingredients. With no nuts, soy, gluten, or refined sugars, anyone (no matter what their dietary restrictions) can indulge their sweet tooth. Made from ceramic, LFGB-certified silicone, and BPA-free plastic, this bowl can withstand just about anything. Toss it in the microwave to heat leftovers and add it directly to the next load of dishes after the meal. To top it all off, the Poter Bowl comes in five colorways, all of which are FDA and California Prop 50 compliant.
Pricepoint
We live in an oversaturated market where the more expensive the gift, the more superior we seem. However, the amount you spend on a gift says little about who you are as a person or how grateful you are to your hostess. If you’re questioning whether an item you are interested in giving will put you in financial strife, you should reassess what you’re giving and consider alternative options. No matter what you decide to purchase, they’ll appreciate your gesture.
Interest of the Hostess
Many of us go into the shopping experience keeping the person we are shopping for at the top of our minds but stray from our original ideas as we head to check out. More often than not, we psych ourselves out wondering what makes the perfect present. “Your gift doesn’t have to be complicated or incredibly over-the-top,” says Post. Consider selecting a gift that you know the hostess will use frequently, plays into their hobbies, or is a physical manifestation of shared memories, as these will have the greatest impact.
Why Trust The Spruce
Samantha Parsons wrote this article to include hostess gifts that are cost-effective, functional and catered to diverse areas of interest. Hours of research, reading reviews, and analyzing product trends lead her to select the items above. Additional input was provided by co-founder, etiquette expert, and co-host of the Awesome Etiquette Podcast, Lizzie Post.
Post explains that most people feel like they are a burden when being invited to an event and that a hostess gift eases the “guest guilt” that they experience. However, you never have to present a gift to someone to feel welcome into their home or special occasion because you were asked to attend for a reason. When she is not spending her time writing for The Spruce, Samantha works for a beauty brand and is constantly reading up on the latest product launches and design trends.
