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[ThinkingOutLoud]

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

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

[honeybeagle]

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

[Imaoldhippie]

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.

[gidgetgh]

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@honeybeagle wrote:

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

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@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. 

[Sooner]

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!!!!

[SoCal Bred]

A small inexpensive bud vase.

[Ainhisg]

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@gidgetgh wrote:

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@honeybeagle wrote:

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

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@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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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.

[jackthebear]

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 

[skatting44]

  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 .

[Scooby Doo]

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.