With Christmas day only two weeks away, I am now in full holiday mode despite the lack of snow here in Montreal. Mostly, this means that coordinating holiday plans and shopping for gifts are my two main concerns from here on out.
The one kind of gift I usually don’t plan ahead for are hostess gifts, which has put me in stressful situations in the past. So this year, that’s where I’m starting. I thought of calling this post 5 Holiday Host Gifts That Don’t Suck, but felt it was a little negative and lacking in holiday spirit. So instead, here are five host or hostess gifts that rock. Oh, and they’re all under $25.
G O U R M E T • H O T • C H O C O L A T E
Anyone with even the tiniest sweet tooth will be thrilled to indulge in a gourmet cup of hot cocoa…
Gourmet Hot Chocolate, $12.99 at Marshalls
D E C A D E N T • P O P C O R N
…or the most decadent (and fancy!) popcorn you’ve ever tasted.
PC Chocolate Covered Caramel Popcorn with Sea Salt, $8.49 at Provigo, Maxi, Maxi & Cie and Loblaws
T E A • S E T
Who doesn’t enjoy a warm cup of tea when it’s freezing outside? Even better when you have a cute set like this one.
Hello Lovely Time for Tea Set, $24.50 at Indigo and online
W I N E • G L A S S • M A R K E R S
These wine glass markers can also be used as tea bag holders, doubling, and even tripling the number of occasions where you can use them.
Deer Wine Glass Markers, $7.99 for 6 pieces at Renaud-Bray and online
C H E E S E • B A K E R
Not many people I know have a ceramic cheese baker, but I could think of a few dozen who would probably like one.
Brie Baker, $19.50 at www.chapters.indigo.ca
What’s your go-to host or hostess gift?