There are fires in the fireplace. Hot toddy is on the stove. Crockpots are working in overtime. And it is a great time of year to have many gatherings! AND there is nothing like a great reason to STOP and enjoy the reason for the season whether it is Thanksgiving, Friendsgiving, Christmas, or a New Year’s celebration! But we always ask ourselves….“what can I bring?” And by all means…a good guest should never arrive empty-handed. So, no need to stress about it….we’ve got you covered with many options for quick and easy grab and go (some DIY, too!) hostess gifts!

AND most of these gifts are under $30!

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For the Hostess that Loves to Bake, Grill, or Cook

What better way to kick off this hostess gift guide than with the “What Can I Bring?” cookbook created by Elizabeth Heiskell!

This butter bell is a favorite, and it actually sits on my kitchen counter year round! Plus it was our most popular hostess gift last year, and we decided to bring it back! Your hostess will always have soft butter at the ready! You could bring this with a butter from a local farmer to add an extra touch!

 

These little touches of white marble pieces are so great to lighten up a kitchen….or add a little country French inspo to a space. And they feel so luxurious and special when given as a gift!

 

You can never go wrong with a good cookbook! These are ones that are tops on our list!!

 

How smart are these divided baking pans??!! This one on the left is a multiple lasagna pan….either cook three of the same, or shake it up and try three different kinds. OR bake three loaves of banana bread at the same time! AND it make the list for Oprah’s favorite things for 2018! This brownie pan is so fun if you really like those crunch brownie edges! Now each brownie can have that! Know your audience on this gift because I, for one, am for team ooey-gooey over crunch, but the opposite group is a die hard believer! 🙂

 

On the left is a Himalayan salt block and on the right is a pack of cedar planks! Both are great for grilling fish and both of these gifts are under $25!!

 

 

Hello!! Nothing says ’tis the season like a good cup of egg nog, and hopefully you won’t get snogged…wait…does that mean kissed or tipsy?? 🙂 Haha! Does it really matter?? This is such a fun gift….a jar of whole nugmegs + a microplaner + a tin “egg nog” sign with the recipe….although I have to say that I’m betting my version is a little more spirited! Regardless, you are sure to please your host or hostess with this one!

 

How cute would this be….dark hot chocolate mix + peppermint candy cane stirrers + snowflake marshmallows?! And of course don’t forget the Santa mugs and cocktail napkins!!

 

 

 

 

This is my favorite candle this fall on the left! It simply smells like fresh baked yumminess in my  home! This Nest Holiday candle is fun and festive and certainly adds some Christmas cheer! This Capri Blue Volcano candle is a classic! BUT no candle gift is complete with out a pair of wick trimmers!

 

 

There is just something so special about fresh soaps as a gift! Well, now you can grab a “spa” for a  hostess gift with a soap + a marble soap dish + hand cream!

 

A bottle of wine is always the easiest “go-to” hostess gift, but with it being the holidays, why not make it a tad more special by adding one of these as an accompaniment? These are the most perfectly charming wine charms for the season! They also work great for cocktail glasses! How fun is this copper metallic stemless wine glass? It comes as a set of four for $36!

 

A little touch of metallics makes a great hostess gift! These antique brass floating frames are so timeless and so modern. These gold edged agate coasters certainly come in handy but are a great personal touch, too! And these hammered copper trays come in three sizes and are perfect for serving appetizers!

 

 

From metallics to lucite touches, this magazine holder is sure to please! And this lucite “easel” makes it easy to switch out small art or photographs! This lucite tray has that personal touch with the hostesses’ family name!

 

 

There is always something special about an edible hostess gift. Sometimes she opens it right up to share, or you are paying her hospitality forward to her next gathering by giving her something to have in her pantry to serve! These chocolate covered potato chips from Neiman Marcus bring back such fun memories! This Captain Rodney’s sauce is a Mississippi gathering favorite….just follow the recipe on the bottle. Trust me…you will never serve any other warm app again! And speaking of things Mississippi inspired, these cheese straws are certainly a favorite. My grandmother made cheese straws every single year! So, so special in our home!

 

 

And who doesn’t love something from the paper family…or something on theme for the season?! These gift tags are so cute and come in a set of six! These styrofoam cups are so fun and will be a party pleaser whether you are donning the tree or carving the big bird!

 

As we enter this season of thanks and gratitude, we want to share how thankful we are for you our readers and followers!

 

happy thanksgiving and merry christmas from our homes to yours!

 

 

 

 

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-XOXO, Kate & Chan