Holiday 2021: Best Host And Hostess Gifts

Surprise your host or hostess this holiday season with a thoughtful gift. Nothing makes your hosts feel more appreciated than when their guests recognize the time and effort they put into creating a welcoming holiday dinner or party. Whether they're a new acquaintance, a lifelong friend or even a family member, these gifts will make a wonderful impression. Happy shopping!

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Thymes Pine Needle Frasier Fir Candle, $30.00 — If they enjoy the outdoors, this candle will bring the crisp smell of the forest to their home. Thymes gets its inspiration from botanicals in nature and art to create rejuvenating fragrances. The candle includes notes of crisp Siberian fir needles, cedarwood and sandalwood. The candle is 6.5 ounces, cruelty-free and crafted without parabens or petrolatum.

SNOWFOX Insulated Stainless Steel Martini and Margarita Cocktail Glass, $34.99 — For the host or hostess who enjoys a chilled beverage, these cocktail glasses will keep their hands warm and drinks cold. Made with food-grade stainless steel and insulated, there is no need to freeze these glasses. The glasses are versatile and can also be used to serve ice cream or frozen yogurt.

Engraved Wood Cutting Board Housewarming Gift, $32.99 — With a quote from “It’s a Wonderful Life,” this cutting board makes a great holiday gift for a new homeowner or close friend. The cutting board is 9 by 13 inches and made from bamboo. It is engraved, and the front may be displayed, while the back is reserved for use.

Oh! Nuts Chocolate Cookies Gift Basket, $35.99 — For the sweet tooth, this gift box includes 20 decorated sandwich cookies. The cookies are alternately dipped in dark and white chocolate with contrasting toppings including chocolate chips, craisins, drizzled chocolate, rainbow nonpareils and more! These cookies are also kosher and dairy-free.

HOST Freeze Cooling Glasses for Red and White Wine, $22.61 — These glasses are a great option for a wine lover and can be placed in the freezer or fridge, depending on how chilled they prefer their wine. The glasses are BPA-free, are sturdy and are suited for outdoor use.

Sunflora Picnic Backpack for 2, $64.99 — A gift that will get many years of use, this picnic backpack has an ergonomic design for comfort while wearing, and weighs in at 5 pounds. It has an extra-large insulated cooler compartment perfect for holding food and drinks for two people. It also includes two dishwasher-safe melamine plates, stainless steel silverware, salt and pepper shakers, plastic wine glasses, a bamboo cutting board, wine opener, cheese knife and two napkins. It also includes a fleece picnic blanket with a waterproof backing and a detachable wine/beverage holder.

Electric Wine Opener Set with Charger and Batteries, $29.95 — Make opening a wine bottle easy-peasy. This wine bottle opener can open up to 80 bottles with one charge — and it only takes seven seconds. It includes a foil cutter, wine pourer, two wine stoppers, four AA batteries and a USB charger. A great gift for the oenophile who likes gadgets.

Best Ship Whiskey Decanter Set, $59.99 — For the whisky connoisseur, this decanter kit is sure to be a hit. Decanting whiskey helps release the flavor and aroma. The gift set includes the globe decanter with a glass ship inside, four etched glasses and the whiskey stones for chilling. The decanter is shipped in durable double-box packaging to guarantee safe arrival at its destination.

Personalized Our Home Christmas Tree Ornament 2021, $15.95 — A lovely gift for a new homeowner, this ornament is made of lightweight cast polyresin. Each ornament is hand-painted and personalized with vibrant, long-lasting colors. The ornament is 3-D in the front and comes with a satin ribbon.

Cute Decorative Dish Towels Sets, $20.99 — If they have a sense of humor and aren’t above punning around, these dish towels make a great addition to a kitchen. They also make a practical gift. The set includes four towels in buffalo plaid. The towels are made of a microfiber waffle weave that is absorbent, quick-drying and lint-free. They are also machine-washable.

Earnest Living Essential Oil Diffuser, $27.99 — For the person who believes self-care is important, this oil diffuser adds lovely scents to a home to alleviate stress and improve the environment. The ceramic diffuser has seven color settings, can be used on four different timers and has a waterless auto shut-off function.

PrestigeHaus Glass Snowman Wine Bottle Stopper, $12.99 — This wine stopper has a seasonal touch and is a thoughtful gift for anyone who entertains. The stopper is made by glass artisans. It comes in a box, perfect for giving as a host or hostess gift.

Wood Smoked Grill Kit, $49.99 — Give the grill lover in your life everything they need to perfectly smoke on the barbecue. The kit includes 100 percent wood chips in apple, cherry and hickory. Along with the wood chips, the kit comes with a stainless steel grill cleaner, bottle opener, grilling thermometer and a smoker box to transform any grill into a meat smoker.

Burt's Bees Gift Set, $25.00 — Winter is rough on hands and feet, so this gift will come in very handy this holiday season. The gift set includes lemon butter cuticle cream, hand salve, beeswax lip balm, shea butter hand repair cream, coconut foot cream and Res-Q ointment. All of the items are natural and moisturizing to help nourish their skin all year round.

The Bon Appetit Gourmet Food Gift Basket by Wine Country, $43.43 — For foodie hosts with discerning tastes, this gift basket is sure to satisfy. The gourmet items include olives, smoked gouda, crackers, cookies, caramels, organic dried apricots and more.

WUTCRFT - Wooden Phone Docking Station, $51.99 — The multifunctional charging station has several compartments to make it easy to find everyday items. The charging station also has a cord cutout. It is entirely made of wood and is easy to put together.

Northern Brewer HomeBrewing Starter Set, $89.99 — For the beer lover in your life, this kit includes everything they need to start on their homebrew journey. The kit will yield 5 gallons of beer, enough to fill 50 12-ounce bottles. The Block Party Amber kit includes the recipe kit, 6.5-gallon fermenter with spigot, lid and bubbler airlock, bottling bucket, bottle filler, 21-inch stainless spoon, a 5-foot siphon tube and more.

Mydethun Moon Lamp, $27.99 — For the friend who likes to add ambiance to their home, this 3-D model of the moon creates a warm glow and can also be used as a nightlight. The moon light has two color settings: white and yellow, and also has a dimmer function. It arrives in a box for easy gift giving.