http://boards.weddingbee.com/ Weddingbee Boards Topic: Shower Hostess Gifts en Sat, 11 Oct 2008 00:08:33 +0000 http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/show-hostess-gifts#post-53555 Fri, 23 May 2008 16:40:17 +0000 prettykatie 53555@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ <p>I got a really cute thermos and some coffee from Starbucks once. I have also received a really nice decanter from Crate and Barrel, jewelry, and a box of chocolates. I think the most important thing is the thought and effort put into the gift. As someone who has hosted a lot of showers in the past, I don't really care so much about the present, but it makes me happy to have all of my work acknowledged. </p> http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/show-hostess-gifts#post-53473 Fri, 23 May 2008 13:34:11 +0000 gaudior23 53473@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ <p>I'm thinking about going to Penzey's website and giving a gift box of spices that I like to cook with.&nbsp; The 4 packs are about $22 the 8 are more like $40.&nbsp; They're neat to open cuz the packing materials are bay leaves and cinnamon sticks.&nbsp; I think they're fab gifts.&nbsp; But I have to get at least 5 for 2 showers, so I might try the limoncello idea.&nbsp; Thanks for that idea...</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/show-hostess-gifts#post-53431 Fri, 23 May 2008 11:46:22 +0000 rebecca 53431@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ <p>The wiki has some ideas: <a href="http://wiki.weddingbee.com/Hostess_gift">http://wiki.weddingbee.com/Hostess_gift</a></p> <p>You could also use the search function to search for past board posts on this.</p> http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/show-hostess-gifts#post-53418 Fri, 23 May 2008 11:24:35 +0000 evelyn 53418@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ <p>Oh cute, I like the umbrella idea! I forgot about that. THe limoncello sounds nice too but I needed non-alcoholic.</p> <p>&nbsp;Any more ladies???</p> http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/show-hostess-gifts#post-53072 Thu, 22 May 2008 16:02:50 +0000 hulafish 53072@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ <p>Hi!&nbsp; I heard of a really cute idea here on Weddingbee that I am hoping to use.&nbsp; Just get some really pretty Umbrellas (Vera Bradley, etc) and attach a note saying something like &quot;Thank you, I hope your next shower is as nice as mine&quot; </p> http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/show-hostess-gifts#post-53056 Thu, 22 May 2008 15:49:46 +0000 DrB 53056@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ <p>Do you mean the gift you are giving to the hostess of the shower?&nbsp; If you don't have time to shop or make something, a bottle of wine (if she drinks) or flowers.&nbsp; Boring suggestions, but they always work.</p> <p>If you have time to make something, I love making homemade limoncello in the summer and giving it to friends in pretty bottles.&nbsp; People love it and it is easy to make, but takes about a week to make.&nbsp; Here is a recipe that you could do, even while you are out of town (because the alcohol and lemons just sit there and brew):</p> <p><a href="http://whatscookingamerica.net/Beverage/Limoncello2.htm">http://whatscookingamerica.net/Beverage/Limoncello2.htm</a></p> http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/show-hostess-gifts#post-52999 Thu, 22 May 2008 14:50:56 +0000 evelyn 52999@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ <p>Hey ladies,</p> <p>&nbsp;I really need some quick ideas for shower hostess gifts? What are some of the things you've given or made? </p> <p>&nbsp;I have a shower on June 1 but will be out of town for work all next week. </p> <p>Drop pictures if you can! </p> <p>Thanks! </p>