Holidays mean: happenings, fun times with all the family and friends and food excess… No wonder why it’s my favorite time of the year ?
But you know each year, I almost forget to buy the gift that is, in my opinion, the most important: the hostess/host gift!Receiving all the family, friends, colleagues, etc. – it takes a lot of time, thinking and money.The person who organizes the Holiday events have a lot to do to make everything perfect:– clean before AND after the party;– create welcome drinks;– think about games or activities to entertain the kids;– shovel snow so people can park their car;– provide an excellent playlist of Christmas songs;
– cook delicious small bites or sometimes even the entire meal.
This year, to thank them, I want to give them something better than the usual chocolate box I usually find at the drugstore…
And, you know, you could even buy the gift with other people✌️
HERE ARE 12 HOSTESS/HOST GIFT IDEAS FOR CHRISTMAS!
1. For the foodie
A box of delicious cookies or sweets
Cookies always make people happy, no matter what time of the year it is!? Our favorites these days: Audacieuse Vanille‘s vegan chocolate chip cookies made with almond butter. YUMMY! The box of 6 is $15. Website: https://audacieusevanille.com/
High quality culinary products
The “Small Luxuries Gift Box” from Maison Orphée is a great idea! We love it. It contains a lemon olive oil, a basil olive oil and a hazelnut olive oil!? It’s the kind of thing people don’t necessarily buy for themselves but will be super happy to receive and cook with it. The box is $24.99. Website: https://maisonorphee.com/
A great and beautiful cookbook
The apprentice cooks always love to receive cookbooks to get inspired! “All the Sweet Things” written by Renée Kohlman just won Gold at the Taste Canada Awards in the best single subject category. The mouthwatering recipes of this cookbook will please little ones and grown-ups for sure.? The book is $34.95. Website: http://www.sweetsugarbean.com
Delicious candies
For the smaller budgets, candies are always a good option for hostesses and hosts who have the sweet tooth! We have a thing for SQUISH Candy‘s large selection of treats. They have options for all budgets and all tastes, like this “Home For the Holidays” box which contains 3 different flavors of candies.? The box is $10. Website: https://www.squishcandies.com/
2. For the person who needs to take care of herself/himself more
The hot tub kit
People who like to receive everybody for Holidays are often the type of person who like to take care of others and treat others. Offer them something so they can take care of themselves for a change!? Our friends from Maison Lavande have many gift sets perfect for that, like this “White Flower and Lavender Set”. It contains a hand cream, a bubble bath, a moisturizing skin lotion and a soap. The set is $45. Website: https://www.maisonlavande.ca/fr/
A natural candlelight (to light during hot tub time)
Nothing better than a soft and natural scent to create a relaxing atmosphere. This one is a creation of Les Lueurs in collaboration with Atelier Margot and is really fantastic. What’s very cool about this candle is that, once it is all consumed, you can reuse the ceramic recipient to drink your coffee, your tea or even to store small objects (like earrings!?). The challenge? Choosing only one fragrance between the three they have: lavender + white grapefruit, cedar + black spruce or sage + pink grapefruit. The candlelight is $35. Website: https://www.leslueurs.com/
A book to learn how to take care of oneself
Some people need a little help to finally take care of themselves… You know the kind of people who are always looking out for others, who are under a lot of pressure, who find it hard to say “no”, etc. Why not give them a nice book about self care? “Make Yourself Cozy”, written and illustrated by Katie Vaz, will definitely please the overwhelmed people around you who need to slow things down a little? The book is $19.99. Website: http://katievaz.com
A spa day for 2 people – if you have the budget!
Going to the spa to relax… cliché, right? Maybe but it works! For people who are always on the run, it’s a really nice gift! The Scandinave Spa located in Blue Mountain Ontario is a beautiful spa situated on 25 acres of birch, maple and pine trees? Its natural aspect makes people comfortable and zen. The access to the baths is $82 – $164 for 2 people. Website: https://www.scandinave.com
3. For the organization master
A cute and practical wall 2019 calendar
For all the Monica Gellers out there, a calendar is a perfect gift as they can schedule everything clearly! Our friends from Boucle & Papier have many different kinds like this travel-inspired calendar from Rifle Paper Co.? Plus: this one is practical and adds a charming touch to any decor. The calendar is $31.95. Website: : https://www.boucleetpapier.com/fc/
A kit of cute reusable bags to reduce waste production
People who often organize parties and events will tell you: it can create a lot of waste when you don’t make an effort unfortunately. The Montreal-based company Dans le Sac offers different reusable products and created special eco-friendly kits for the Holidays! This one, the “Tableware Gift Set” is the perfect one for the hostesses and hosts? It includes a wine bag, two reusable napkins and a bread bag. The kit is $45. Website: https://danslesac.co/
A beautiful cutting board
Another tableware gift that is both practical and charming is a great cutting board, made from wood or any other noble material. It’ll definitely please all the events chefs who can serve cheese, bites, sweets and much more on it!? We have a crush on this one, coming from V de V. We love its simplicity, polyvalence and natural look. The board is $58. Website: https://www.vdevmaison.com
Notebooks to organize ideas
Notebooks are always welcome, at home, at work, anywhere! Choose one that will really please your host. Kayé Notebooks‘ notebooks are our favorites! They’re available in many different categories so you can classify and detail specific topics.✍️ Our favorites notebooks: the food, readings and wines ones. Each notebook is $11. Website: https://kayenotebooks.tictail.com/
Happy holidays everyone!?
By: Cloé Lachapelle