If you are headed to someone else’s house this year for a Thanksgiving
meal, don’t forget to bring something to show thanks to your
host/hostess! A simple token demonstrating your gratitude will certainly
be appreciated. Here are 20 simple Thanksgiving hostess/host gift ideas for
every type of shopper:
1. The Obvious- Wine…..with a personalized label/gift tag
2. Scented Candles
3. Potted flowers or plants
For Those of you Channeling Betty Crocker or Martha Stewart this Year
4. Homemade Granola in a Mason Jar- simply fill a jar; attach a piece of ribbon and a card, and off you go.
5. Homemade fall trail mix (use up some of your leftover Halloween candy corn!)- Click here for a quick recipe…….
6. Sugared Cranberries
7. Pecans/nuts- spiced or roasted
8. Homemade Pumpkin Bread or Bars
9. Roasted pumpkin seeds
10. Minestrone Soup mix….with recipe attached in glass jar
11. Jar full of popcorn kernels and a seasoning packet tied with ribbon and a card
12. DIY Personalized “I’m Thankful For….” Journal or Jar and tags to fill it with
Thoughtful Gifts You can Grab at your Nearest Store
13. Give the Chef a day off…..Bring a frozen casserole for the host/hostess to enjoy, giving them a much
needed cooking break after the big feast (homemade or from a local church/Junior League pantry
14. Olive oil/dipping sauces
15. Live herb plants
16. Wooden Utensils tied together with a Thanksgiving inspired gift tag
17. Luxury dish towels tied with twine and a card saying “Be Thankful I’m Doing Today’s Dishes”
18. Cookbook with tied with a wooden utensil and a card
For Those of you who Plan Ahead of Time- Must Be Ordered
19. Humorous Serving Pieces- “Do the Mashed Potato” or “Where’s the Beef”
20. Framed piece of autumn/Thanksgiving Subway Art for their buffet table
Each of these gift ideas will certainly show the host/hostess that you are thankful for their invitation and for the meal you are about to share together.
Happy Thanksgiving!!