6 Great Ideas for Hostess Gifts

From outdoor barbecues, to pool parties, to late night dinner soirees, with the summer months comes a jam packed social calendar. Wow the hostess with these fun and creative gifts that will keep the invites rolling in.

1. Breakfast for the Next Day: The hostess probably doesn't need any extra food for the night of a big dinner party, but how about the next morning? She's probably faced with the daunting task of cleaning up from the night before. Brighten up her morning by bringing her a little homemade breakfast that she can eat the next morning. She will look forward to eating your thoughtful treat in between all those dishes.

2. Monogrammed Beach Towels: Most of what moms tote to the beach is some old ratty towel scoured from the bottom of the closet and thrown in the bag. Give her the treat she won't give herself in these customized patterned towels. With bold colors and fun prints the kiddies will be able to spot her from a mile away.





3. Wine Bags: While a nice bottle of wine always seems like the go-to hostess gift, mix it up with a fun and creative wine bag. These wine bags made out of recycled sails are funky, and great for an outdoor party gift.






4. Homemade Avocado Dressing and Homemade Croutons: Perfect for summer, this gift is wonderfully unique. The dressing will last for a week full of delicious summer salads, and the croutons taste worlds better than the store bought ones. The hostess will appreciate your thoughtful attention to detail. Here is a recipe for delicious avocado dressing and here is one for homemade croutons.















5. For those with Sweet Tooth: Give your friend the gift that keeps on giving, literally. A 3-month subscription to the Salt and Straw gives your friends 5 unique ice cream flavors every month. They create seasonal flavors with local ingredients.

6. Big Stylish Serving Tray Stocked with Goodies: Help them prepare for their next party with a stylish serving tray stocked with their favorite goodies. It will make them so excited to throw their next get-together, that they may skip over your turn to host the party (a win-win situation for you).





















To find more fun summer hostess gifts read BergenMama's article here and Cupcakes and Cashmere's blog here.

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