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Suggestions for a hostess gift?

spent2much — Mon, 07 Aug 2023 01:58:46 GMT

Our Pastor's wife is having several of us ladies over for lunch Friday. I'd like to bring a small hostess gift. Suggestions? Thanks.

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Kitlynn — Mon, 07 Aug 2023 02:03:29 GMT

A nice bouquet of flowers, candle or maybe a gift card to the local bookstore.

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Etoile308 — Mon, 07 Aug 2023 02:06:20 GMT

Do you have a garden? Any fresh flowers, or herbs? Maybe even vegetables?

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lgfan — Mon, 07 Aug 2023 15:48:58 GMT

If she is a coffee drinker you can give her a variety pack of gourmet coffees.

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PA Mom-mom — Mon, 07 Aug 2023 02:17:26 GMT

@spent2much Flowers or a candle are good suggestions. I also appreciate when someone brings me a seasonal tea towel. Maybe something with a Fall theme. A good, more unusual jar of jelly or jam would be good, if she isn't on a sugar free diet.

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beach-mom — Mon, 07 Aug 2023 02:41:12 GMT

@PA Mom-mom wrote:
@spent2much Flowers or a candle are good suggestions. I also appreciate when someone brings me a seasonal tea towel. Maybe something with a Fall theme. A good, more unusual jar of jelly or jam would be good, if she isn't on a sugar free diet.

@spent2much - I like @PA Mom-mom's suggestion of a seasonal tea towel. Is she younger or a little older? I would keep it small. If you know she does collect something, like teacups for example, you could take something related to tea. You can always go with a small box of chocolates. I know a lot of pastors, and I've never met one who wouldn't be happy if his wife received a hostess gift like that!

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Franklinbell — Mon, 07 Aug 2023 03:39:52 GMT

i hope you have a great time. I heard a pod cast the other day and the host was talking about how people really Cherish a hand written note. How about a nice set of note cards with matching envelopes, stamps and nice writing pen? Have fun!

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SportyShorty07 — Mon, 07 Aug 2023 03:51:03 GMT

@spent2much How about a homemade fresh fruit basket? You could get different types of fruit from the grocery store, maybe some cheese and nice crackers and put it all into a basket lined with tissue paper and wrap some cellophane around it and top with a bow. Another option is you can bake her some cookies and put them into a nice little gift bag with tissue or a cellophane bag with bows. Whatever you end up giving as a hostess gift, I'm sure you'll come up with something great and I hope that you have a very nice time at the lunch that she is hosting.

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Spacrazy — Mon, 07 Aug 2023 03:51:59 GMT

A nice candle is always good.

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Franklinbell — Mon, 07 Aug 2023 03:57:21 GMT

When I was a young lady my mom and her friends did lunch often. They would have lunch after coming back from going downtown to pay bills(can you imagine such a thing) I would help my mom when she was the hostess and I just loved that group of women. The last one in that little group passed away last year at 99! i remember thinking I hope when I become a grownup i will be able to be a lady that goes to lunch! Again, have a great time!!

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ThinkingOutLoud — Mon, 07 Aug 2023 07:41:00 GMT

A small hardcover quote/thought book or a perpetual calendar.

$10 at Hobby Lobby (this is just one option - they have others)

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honeybeagle — Mon, 07 Aug 2023 10:39:19 GMT

Keep it simple. A nice box of chocolates in a gift bag with a note of thanks.

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Imaoldhippie — Mon, 07 Aug 2023 10:49:46 GMT

What does she like to do? Our pastors wife is into natural and organic foods. She also bakes and has a blog.

Anything for her like kitchen items, fresh fruit or veggies should would love.

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gidgetgh — Mon, 07 Aug 2023 11:02:46 GMT

@honeybeagle wrote:
Keep it simple. A nice box of chocolates in a gift bag with a note of thanks.

@honeybeagle - I would keep it really simple also. I am extremely hard to buy for (didn't use to be that way) and while a lot of the suggestions here are so nice, they just wouldn't be things I would like. So unless you really know what the hostess likes, I would keep it very simple as you suggested.

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Sooner — Mon, 07 Aug 2023 11:20:42 GMT

I wouldn't do a candle because some people have headachs triggered by smells; flowers unless it is a small boquet in a vase; food--too many people are on some diet. Nothing to display.

You've got wonderful suggestions above! Have fun! I especially like a little note pad--who can ever find paper? LOL!!!!

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SoCal Bred — Mon, 07 Aug 2023 11:25:08 GMT

A small inexpensive bud vase.

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Ainhisg — Mon, 07 Aug 2023 11:31:39 GMT

@gidgetgh wrote:
@honeybeagle wrote:
Keep it simple. A nice box of chocolates in a gift bag with a note of thanks.

@honeybeagle - I would keep it really simple also. I am extremely hard to buy for (didn't use to be that way) and while a lot of the suggestions here are so nice, they just wouldn't be things I would like. So unless you really know what the hostess likes, I would keep it very simple as you suggested.

What @honeybeagle said. I, too, wouldn't care for a lot of these suggestions. Unless you know your pastor's wife well, a handwritten note of appreciation and gift card (Visa, Wal-Mart, Amazon, etc.) would be thoughtful. If you really desire to take a gift, like I said, unless you know her well, I wouldn't take candy (some people have diet restrictions), a scented product (headaches/allergies/personal preference for scents), tea towels (who needs more of those), etc.

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jackthebear — Mon, 07 Aug 2023 11:41:21 GMT

I would do flowers or a plant

don't give anything that she will have to find a place for or "house" and dust.

To some, this might sound rude but I think most people at our age or younger don't want more "stuff"

add a card thanks for hosting this lunch, etc

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skatting44 — Mon, 07 Aug 2023 12:49:38 GMT

gift card at Panera or Starbucks or eatery. Agree many people now a days are " down sizing " and aren't into more collectibles . Am sure many Pastor's come across people who can't afford a cup of coffee or sandwich , so extra gift cards that people give as gifts could come in handy .

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Scooby Doo — Mon, 07 Aug 2023 14:03:59 GMT

I would go to Great Harvest or a local bakery and get a nice loaf of bread and jam, or a small box of muffins.