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Don't Come Empty-Handed: Best Host Gifts
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As a person who hosts parties, I know what a lovely surprise a good host gift can be. I named this list "don't come empty handed" because that's what my mom always told me about going to parties. She would always bring a bag of oranges as a gift to h...
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decor and keepsakes
 
for the kitchen

Food and Drink

 
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if you bring mexican coke to a barbecue, you will be the ultimate party hero
Mexican Coke Fiesta Pack, 12 fl oz, 12 Pack
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perfect gift for your host's morning after
Pique Tea
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the ultimate guesture: season their future meals
Pure Vanilla Paste
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make your host believe you just got back from france and give the gift of luxurious butter
Isigny Ste Mère Unsalted Butter – a lavish, cultured butter | Murray's Cheese
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bring themselves the dessert they can have when everyone else goes home
Cadbury Dairy Milk Milk Chocolate Candy, Bar 3.5 oz
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decor and keepsakes

 
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pass along a quality journal without the stakes of needing to fill multiple pages a day
Chronicle Books One Line a Day: A Five-Year Memory Hardcover Journal, 3.75" x 6.125", 36 Pages
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give the gift of intellectual stimulation, with the convenience of an easily rolled up board
US Chess Quiver Tournament Chess Set Combination
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for your friend who travels so much you almost never see them anymore
Twelve South - AirFly Pro Portable Bluetooth Audio Receiver
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for any friend who loves the movies or theatre
Admit One Framed Poster
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do your host the ultimate solid: give them an organizational tool
Mele and Co Maria Large Flocked Jewelry Box
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they start at $10 and they last forever. NOTHING does that anymore, so this will be much appreciated
Classic Cast Iron Skillets
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if you must give something practical, make it an interesting design
Japanese Can Opener (Ganji Kankiri)
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The hallmark of a good host gift is that it's something they can use and might forget to get themselves
Aerolatte Milk Frother
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gift your host the classiness of bloomingdale's for a budget
Little Brown Mug - Exclusive
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make your host feel like an iron chef (even if they just reheated the tostinos)
Denver Brown Apron - Essential
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