Inside: Hostess gifts are such a sweet way to show your appreciation for being invited into someone’s home. I’ve been on both the receiving end and the giving end of hostess gifts, and I want to share with you some of my favorites to give and receive.

Hostess gifts are such a sweet way to show your appreciation for being invited into someone’s home. I’ve been on both the receiving end and the giving end of hostess gifts, and I want to share with you some of my favorites to give and to receive.

Gift Ideas:

1. Herbal & Speciality Teas:

You can tuck some into a little gift bag along with a beautiful mug. Pick up some lovely tea bags from your local grocery store. Twinings and Tazo are some of my favorites, and I always have Yorkshire Gold on hand.

2. Coffee:

If you know your hosts are coffee drinkers, there are many options to choose from in this category. Make sure you know if they have a grinder before bringing over whole beans. Lavazza has become a favorite to brew in our home.

3. Chocolate:

I enjoy putting together a variety of gourmet chocolates from my local grocery store. Lindt & Ghirardelli are easy to find and a treat that gets consumed pretty fast. Costco is another great source to put together chocolate or treat gifts.

4. Something for Tomorrow Morning:

I’ve been on the receiving end of a homemade baked good like muffins or banana bread and it was a lovely treat to look forward to the next morning. I love that it came with a little note telling us to enjoy it the next day.

Hospitality pictures aspects of God’s generous love in the Gospel.

Jonathan Leeman

5. Kitchen Towels:

Geometry kitchen towels have been a great find. This one is a frequent hostess gift for me, and I keep adding these to my own collection.

6. Luxurious Dishwashing Liquid:

Mrs. Meyer’s or another specialty brand that your hostess probably wouldn’t splurge on is always a nice treat. I like to bring this along with my favorite Skoy dish cloths.

7. Creamed Cinnamon Honey:

We have a local pumpkin farm that carries this seasonally, but during the off season I love to pick it up on Amazon. It makes a lovely gift and goes well with so many teas, and it’s delicious on toast too.

8. Simple Kitchen Accessory:

Wooden spoons, salad tongs, spatulas,  fun measuring spoons, an apron or some beautiful paper napkins (IKEA has some great napkins) are all nice and always handy.

9. Candles:

Pick out a good-quality candle that is a favorite in your home and keep an extra one or two on hand as a gift. Frasier Fir and Woodfire are two of my holiday favorites.

10. Hand Lotion or Lip Balm:

Always a welcome and useful gift. Caldrea Hand Lotion is one of my favorites along with Poppy & Pout Lip Balm (mint is my favorite).

Bonus Item:

Books are also a great Hostess Gift – Keep a Quiet Heart or Sing a New Song: A Woman’s Guide to the Psalms are both beautiful and truth-filled options. My book Homemaking Matters: Living for God’s Glory in the Ordinary would make a sweet hostess gift too!

Being Prepared:

It helps to keep some items on hand, so you are ready to go with a gift in hand. Keep an area in your home stocked with several gifts and if your budget allows, pick up items when you see they’re on sale. A simple gift bag (pick some up at your local dollar store) and you are ready to bless your hostess with a thoughtful and useful gift.

One tip I love to share: flowers are a lovely gesture, but if you bring them, bring them already cut and in a vase. The hostess has much to take care of, and it isn’t helpful to add to her list to have to cut and trim flowers to get them in a vase.

What are some of your favorite hostess gifts to give and what are some favorites you’ve received?

Related Links:

• Christ-Centered Christmas Guide
• 14 Simple Outreach Ideas with an Eternal Focus
• What is Biblical Hospitality?
• Top Ten Book Series
• Being a Good Hostess and Guest
• 10 Gift Ideas for Friends & Family
• Our Simple Thanksgiving Traditions

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