November’s the time of year when it’s important to spend quality time with friends and family and also take the time to think about all the things for which you’re most grateful. If you’ve been invited to celebrate Thanksgiving Day or Friendsgiving at someone else’s home, don’t forget to show your appreciation with a thoughtfully selected hostess gift. At Ron & Alicia Robinson Florist, serving Rowland Heights and the surrounding areas, our experts have compiled a list of creative hostess gift ideas for this year’s Thanksgiving or Friendsgiving celebrations.

Great Gift Ideas for Any Thanksgiving or Friendsgiving Host

Hostess gifts are the politest way to thank your host for their hospitality and hard work. It’s good manners to bring one anytime you’re invited to a special dinner or other celebration at someone’s home. If you’re invited to a potluck-style party, you should still bring a hostess gift, along with whatever dish you were asked to make, because planning, organizing, and preparing one’s home for guests still takes a lot of work.

1. Friendsgiving

Scented Candle

Friendsgiving is similar to Thanksgiving, but it’s for friends only. This dinner is less formal than Thanksgiving dinner and is usually planned for the Wednesday before or after the actual holiday. Fun is always on the menu at Friendsgiving, so be sure to have fun shopping for your hostess gift, too.

1. A party game to play after dinner
2. Candles that smell like the best parts of the season (sweet treats)
3. A homemade pie in a festive, keepsake pie plate
4. Party poppers
5. Bath bombs to help your host unwind after everyone’s gone home
6. A set of cheeky fridge magnets
7. A new yoga matt to encourage a healthy holiday season

2. Thanksgiving with Your In-Laws

Harvest Happiness Centerpiece

It’s important not to show up to Thanksgiving dinner at your in-laws’ home empty-handed — regardless of whether you’re meeting them for the first time or have known them for ages. Show them how much you appreciate their invitation into their home, family, and holiday traditions with a tastefully selected hostess gift.

1. A statement floral centerpiece with dinner candles and autumn colors
2. Whiskey stones with a special bottle of spirits
3. A stylish cheeseboard with cheese markers and knives
4. High-quality serving utensils which are always appreciated at Thanksgiving dinner
5. A box of gourmet chocolates or macarons
6. A nice bottle of wine with an aerator, wine glass charms, or new opener
7. A culinary sampler set of sea salts

3. Thanksgiving with Your Family

Fall Fantasia

If you’re heading home for the Thanksgiving holiday, be sure to bring a gift for your parents and/or grandparents to show how much you care. Choose something they can enjoy after the holiday or something that will make everyone’s Thanksgiving brighter.

1. Gourmet coffee beans to brew after dinner
2. A set of decorative kitchen towels
3. A lovely arrangement of autumn flowers for mom or grandma
4. Sparkling cider, so everyone has a special drink for toasting
5. An activity for the kids, like a not-too-messy craft project
6. A set of cookie cutters in festive shapes
7. Hydrating hand soap to keep everyone from catching your niece’s cold

The Perfect Gift for Any Host or Hostess — Flowers!

If you’re still not sure what you should bring your Thanksgiving host, we recommend picking a gift that never goes out of style and is appropriate for anyone who’s hosting a celebration, flowers or potted plants. If you choose to bring flowers, we recommend purchasing a floral arrangement that’s all ready to go; your host likely won’t have time to trim the stems of a freshly cut bouquet and find an empty vase, while entertaining guests.

We welcome you to stop by a Ron & Alicia Robinson Florist location for further assistance and personalized recommendations when selecting a hostess gift for this Thanksgiving.