Creative Gift Ideas for Party Hosts (That No One Else Will Bring)

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Slow clap for the friend who stepped up to host this year’s potluck or ugly sweater party. It takes time and effort to plan a shindig, so you can’t show up empty handed. 

Yeah, I’ll bring some wine.

Wine’s good. Or you could try something different. Here are some creative host gifts that say ‘Thanks for the invite. And I’ll definitely use a coaster.’ 

Something to impress the best cook you know…

Something to mix it up…

Something for the friend who actually drinks 8 glasses of water every day…

Something to brighten things up…

Something for when dinner turns into a dance party…

Something that makes party cleanup more sustainable…

Something to ward off wine rings...

Something for when things need to get spiced up...

Something for when things are heating up...

Something to set the mood...

Something for when everyone is too full from dinner to move...

Something for the person who loves hosting…

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