Will you be attending this year’s Thanksgiving festivities as a guest? If so, a gift for the hostess is always a nice idea. A hostess gift is a great way to show your appreciation, and giving one can be easy and inexpensive. Here are 7 frugal Thanksgiving hostess gift ideas that you can try so you can be sure to show your hostess your gratitude.
1. A bottle of wine or sparkling cider.
You can buy a nice bottle of wine for under $10, and a nice bottle of sparkling soda for well under $5. Add a little ribbon or a bow around the neck of the bottle and you have the perfect hostess gift.
2. A fall scented candle.
Your local dollar stores as well as most discount stores sell fall scented candles, so why not give one to your hostess? You can always wrap some ribbon or twine around it for presentation, or place it in a burlap gift bag.
3. Chocolate.
Chocolate always goes over well as a gift. You can buy an assortment of boxed chocolates, or some chocolate bars. You can even try a bag of wrapped chocolates. Stick a bow on the package and a thank you note and you are all set.
4. Hand lotion.
Some scented hand lotion is a nice way to spoil your hostess for all of her hard work. If you know her favorite scent you can opt for that. If not, try a mellow and not overpowering lotion or moisturizing hand cream. A lip balm or purse mirror is also a nice addition to this gift.
5. A journal.
A decorative journal is a nice gift, and gives the hostess a space to jot down her thoughts and other notes. You can include a decorative bookmark if you wish, and write your note of thanks directly into the journal. Partner this gift with a nice pen for a real treat for your hostess.
6. A picture frame.
People love picture frames. Give your hostess a basic wood or metal frame with the note of thanks placed directly into the frame. They are sure to get some use out of it.
7. A serving dish.
Since you already know your hostess likes to serve and host parties, a nice serving dish might fit the bill. You can find a nice selection at a great price at stores such as HomeGoods or T.J. Maxx.
Show your hostess how much you appreciate her hospitality this Thanksgiving season. A gift from this list is sure to make her smile and feel appreciated, as well as help you stay in budget. Give one of these gifts a try and you can’t go wrong!
Wine and a candle are always my go-to gifts! …because they’re my favorite to get!
These are awesome ideas. A serving dish would be perfect. I’d like to get this gift, too, when I’m hosting.
I know a bottle of wine is always a welcome gift. This is what I usually bring with me to give the party hostess. A fall scented candle would be great too.
Those are all fantastic ideas. When I host, most people bring candy or wine.
I really like these ideas! I’d love to get sparkling cider, chocolate and a serving dish as hostess gifts!
These are great ideas! I always like giving a bottle wine as a hostess gift. 🙂
I never bought a hostess gift for someone. I didn’t even think about it, but thinking more about it, it is a good idea. They do a lot of work and a thank you gift goes a long way.
Wow, love these ideas… I think I might get some fall scented candles to have on hand!
These are all wonderful ideas to give as a hostess gift, I am doing all the cooking this year and I usually
like to gift my guest a little something,( females earing,bracelet or scarf or something ) (males usually a deck of cards, $5gas card or scarf, or what ever ) it just makes coming to my home a little bit warmer loll
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These are great ideas. I think we tend to forget to take a hostess gift to close family, but we all should.
These are amazing gift ideas. I’d love any of them especially a candle or journal.
Since my extended family lives out of town we are always being invited to holiday meals. It’s hard to keep coming up with new gifts to bring and this list helps a lot! I love the journal idea and now I’ll be on the lookout for good, thrifter serving pieces and little vases, too!
As a hostess, any of these would be so thoughtful and appreciated. I really think any gesture is kind.
I always take a gift to the hostess, candles and wine are excellent ideas!
I am not a wine drinker but love the serving dish idea because as a cook, i never seem to have enough lol
I like all of these ideas. I like giving gifts that are useful.
Ilike tthe journal
Wine and candles are always appreciated. Especially jewelry candles.
A serving dish is a great idea, I would take food on the dish (maybe?) – seems like and idea!
I’ve never thought to bring a hostess gift on Thanksgiving. Since I go to my moms and I bring food to contribute to the meal, I’ve never brought anything else.
Thank you for this list! This would work great for Christmas, too!
What great ideas for any time of the year. I especially love the journal idea. Thanks again.