Houseguest Thank-You Gift Ideas
House-guest Gift Suggestions
"Always show up with something in hand."
This is an idea that many are familiar with. House-guests are expected to give a thank-you gift to the host either on arrival, during their stay, or sent afterwards. Some house-guests prefer to say thank you by treating their host or hosts to dinner out during their stay, or by buying groceries and making dinner one night. For gifts, something along the lines of a good bottle of wine or a nice bouquet of flowers is sufficient for an overnight stay, while a longer stay may inspire something more.
Here are some gift ideas:
- A latest best-selling book
- Hand or beach towels
- Packages of cocktail napkins (upgrade: have then monogrammed with the host’s initials)
- A movie package, with popcorn kernels, a popcorn bowl, and candy or a gift card to a local theater
- Bottle of the host’s favorite wine or alcohol
- Board games or jigsaw puzzles (a Post family favorite)
- Something fun for the kitchen - utensils, or a set of nice nesting bowls
- For a golfer, a dozen golf balls
- Gourmet foods from your home area
- Picture frame with a picture taken during your visit (sent later)
- Candles and informal candlesticks
- Houseplant in a decorative pot
