Spread Holiday Cheer without Breaking the Bank! Quality and Thoughtful Host & Hostess Gifts under $15
The fall and winter holiday seasons bring family and friends together more than any other time of year. As the invitations arrive and our social calendars fill, the realization quickly sets in that you also just committed to putting together a lot of thoughtful and useful hostess gifts. The holiday pressure cooker is on!
Planning waaaay ahead will help a ton and ensures you will have lots of options and not a lot of stress! Equally important, by shopping in advance these host and hostess gifts do not need to break the bank and you can still bring a personal touch that always goes a long way.
Start your search for gifts early in the year and pick up items during peak sales such as Black-Friday, July 4th, Back-to-School, and Amazon Days. Be a bargain shopper and stay on the lookout for catchy and useful items on clearance that can be combined into a gift set when it’s time to gather. If you stay in the $5-$15 range, you can find many quality gifts perfect for the holiday season. Be sure to store all of your gifts in one place so you can find them when you need it. It will also help you remember what you bought and what to be on the hunt for on your next trip.
An example of a favorite go-to gift that is both buyer and recipient-friendly is the Mrs. Meyer’s “Kitchen Basics” set that can often be found for under $15! Well appreciated by the party host to help with the dreaded cleanup.
With new state laws prohibiting plastic grocery bags, a good gift this holiday season are fashionable, functional and reusable bags. From basic to whimsical, there are tons of options on websites like Etsy or in local shops and boutiques. These easy-to-use foldable bags are perfect to store in your purse or belt bag and then ready to use in an instant!
Stationery is also a great option for friends and family and always helpful during the thank you note sending holiday season. They do not cost a ton if you look in the right place and are always a huge hit when combined with fancy pens and wrapped with a ribbon! If you are a planner and get things done well in-advance, personalized stationery cards go a long way and give a serious personal touch to your gift. Paper goods can range from $10-$15 on the low end and good, classy generic stationery works too!! You can find wonderful ‘thank you’ cards in local discount stores like HomeGoods or T.J. Maxx. ‘To-Do’ list notepads also come in handy for most homeowners. Depending on how close you are to the host or hostess, there are some really clever and funny notepads available on the internet and in local stationery shops like The Paper Trail in downtown Haddonfield, NJ!
A final suggestion for a great house gift is a delicious bottle of wine. The wine is often easy; however, it can be a struggle to find the perfect way to present the wine to your host or hostess. This creative and fun idea can dress up your favorite bottle for any holiday occasion! Ordering A Toast for the Host Wine Bag is a great way to fancy up your gift and make a statement! You can find these creative and affordable gifts on Amazon!
Local business, Elizabeth Nash Gifts has amazing gift boxes at different price points.
Remember the most important factors when deciding upon your gifts are sincerity and gratitude. Above all else, the holiday season is all about showing our love for the special people in our lives.
Wishing you a happy and healthy holiday season,
Jessica Miller