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By: Elsie T. Wood

Elsie T. Wood — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 02:29:31 +0000

I traveled all the way from Florida to Maine as a surprise to one of my dear friends, the late Emily Amor, who was celebrating her 100th birthday.

The hostess paid for my cab because no one could pick me up downtown, and it was some miles out to where the party was held. They gave my friend Emily 100 roses in two frames of 50 shaped in two hearts, and her picture was taken between them. I’ve never learned to drive, so really appreciated them paying for my cab. I could have, but they insisted.

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By: Tom

Tom — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 19:51:26 +0000

For those who think people are clueless as to the practice of giving hostess gifts, you are right. The fact is that this is something that has to be taught, and I confess that my parents never informed me about it. I always wondered why my brother would bring something over for my wife when he visited our home. It turns out that his wife had been taught to do this by her mother.

My wife love to cook and is very good at it. She will spend large amounts of money buying food to cook for our guests. They will stay with us sometimes for several days, and it never even dawns on them to do something for the hostess or even pick up some groceries to defray our expenses.

I guess it’s like Jesus said, “Forgive them Father, for they know not what they do.” If folks have never been given any schooling in manners and etiquette, they can be quite ungracious.

Giving a gift to the hostess is a token of your appreciation for all the hard work and for the expenses that the host household has graciously given for you benefit. It is a very appropriate thing to do.

By: sassymiss

sassymiss — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 22:52:59 +0000

I read somewhere to send flowers ahead of your arrival with a note saying that you are looking forward to the occassion. Then your host can find a nice place to put it before your arrival and they know you put some thought into it ahead of time.

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shelterrific » Blog Archive » five things we learned last week — Mon, 25 May 2009 14:30:39 +0000

[...] 1) Think local when searching for the perfect host or hostess gift. Susie says, “Really anything is wonderful. I like to bring something local from where I live when visiting out of town. The farmerâ€™s market is great for this. Some jam or honey by a local provider.” Share your gift ideas and read suggestions from others here. [...]

By: Andrea

Andrea — Sun, 24 May 2009 17:52:27 +0000

I agree with others that local specialty foods from your area show that you’d like to share a little something from your area since he’s sharing his.

By: Chookooloonks

Chookooloonks — Fri, 22 May 2009 15:56:38 +0000

when my husband and I through a housewarming party at our then-new house in Houston, Texas, a friend gave me a small milk jug shaped like a cow, and a bottle of organic Texas honey. The card say, “My your life in your new home filled with milk and honey.”

it’s the sweetest gift I’ve ever received.

By: Betty

Betty — Fri, 22 May 2009 13:57:40 +0000

I’ve found a nice bar of soap (e.g. made of natural ingredients and beatifully/simply/organically packaged) is always gratefully received and works for both men and women. These are my favourite and I always have a couple on standby: http://www.cologneandcotton.com/acatalog/copy_of_Gianirosefloral.html

By: Jamie

Jamie — Fri, 22 May 2009 07:00:23 +0000

anything food is good. my mom often gives a salt combo – one jar of kosher salt with one jar of sea salt. very nice.

By: susan yee

susan yee — Fri, 22 May 2009 04:49:46 +0000

i always love houseplants – you can never go wrong with those, i think!