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Hostess Gifts: Simple Ways to Teach Your Child to Say Thank You

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Are you prepared for holiday parties? You may have the perfect holiday party outfit….but don't forget the most important accessory, a gift for your hostess!  These 7 Hostess Gift Ideas are super simple, and are a great way to say thank you!

Thank you to Payless Shoes for partnering with us for this holiday party outfit.

Are you prepared for holiday parties? You may have the perfect holiday party outfit....but don't forget the most important accessory, a gift for your hostess! These 7 Hostess Gift Ideas are super simple, and are a great way to say thank you!Anyone else on scheduling overload?  It's holiday season, and if your family is anything like ours…….you have more holiday parties than you can count.  Between children's events, and adult parties…..I feel like we barely have time to breath.  Lydia is attending holiday parties with us this year, and I've been thinking a lot about what we want to teach her.

One important thing? To say thank you.  In the hustle and bustle of the season, it's easy to forget.  It's easy to forget the effort that hosts are putting in to events.  It's easy to rush off to the next item on your agenda without saying thank you.

So our goal? To always bring a simple hostess gift along for each event we attend.

This holiday party outfit is TOO cute! That striped midi skirt is AWESOME!

Shop Our Outfits:
// Mommy: skirt / top / cardigan / shoes c/o Payless //
// Lydia: dress / bow / socks / shoes c/o Payless //
PICTURE BY CINDY GREEN PHOTOGRAPHY 

This holiday party outfit is TOO cute!

This holiday party outfit is TOO cute! I love that purple cardigan!

This holiday party outfit is TOO cute! I love the mommy and me christmas dresses!

This holiday party outfit is TOO cute!
Simple Hostess Gift Ideas

1. Bring Flowers or Seasonal Decor: Attending a Christmas party? Bring an ornament or seasonal flowers.  A New Year's Party? Confetti and Poppers.  These simple decor pieces are great for using during the event.

2. Food or Drink: Want to say thank you? Bring a treat that your host can enjoy the next day.  After all that party prep? A great casserole or basket of muffins are great to have on hand.

3. Clean Up Help: Fill out a simple card, offer to come over the next day and help with clean up.  Best gift EVER for a host!

4. Coffee: Put together a basket with simple coffee mugs and a bag of coffee beans……any tired hostess with thank you!

5. Add to Dessert: Bake your favorite cookies, and bring to add to the dessert spread.

6. Host Emergency Kit: Put together a small gift basket with cleaning supplies, a candle, stain stick, and any other items they might need for last minute party emergencies.

7. Candy Basket: This is our favorite…..Lydia and I headed to our favorite candy store a couple weeks ago and picked up a TON of our favorite treats.  Since they aren't perishable, we put together a little basket of them before each party we attend.  The best part? One trip to the store, all gifts done!

This holiday party outfit is TOO cute!Side note, aren't these holiday outfits ADORABLE? Lydia is obsessed with our “sparkling shoes”…..and I think that they are JUST perfect for the numerous Christmas parties we have coming up.  And the best part? They were a total steal.  Payless is killing it with their holiday shoe inventory this year…….I may or may not have bought multiple pairs.This holiday party outfit is TOO cute!This holiday party outfit is TOO cute!This holiday party outfit is TOO cute! I love the striped midi skirt!This holiday party outfit is TOO cute!This holiday party outfit is TOO cute!This holiday party outfit is TOO cute!This holiday party outfit is TOO cute!This holiday party outfit is TOO cute!Want to see more mommy and me style ideas? Check out our mommy and me outfit section!This holiday party outfit is TOO cute!What are YOUR favorite hostess gift ideas?

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  1. Kiki - According to Kiki says

    December 7, 2016 at 8:10 am

    A happy belated birthday to Lydia. (; Our daughters are just two months a part and I have been reading your blog for years. I too stress manners in my house and these are all excellent points!

    Reply
  2. Theresa says

    December 20, 2016 at 10:52 am

    Thanks for sharing at the Inspiration Spotlight party. Shared. Happy Holidays!

    Reply
  3. Debra Needles says

    December 26, 2016 at 7:40 am

    Thanks for sharing these great tips with us at Funtastic Friday Blog Hop!

    Reply
  4. Andrea Bai says

    January 4, 2017 at 9:50 am

    I so needed these hostess gift ideas. Sometimes I am at a loss on what to bring – especially if I’ve already brought wine the past two times. By the way, those shoes are so cute!

    Reply
  5. Jaelan says

    January 4, 2017 at 10:09 am

    How stinking cute are y’all??
    My parents taught me early on to say thank you and I’m very glad they did! I love these hostess gift ideas.

    Reply
  6. Kendall Rayburn says

    January 4, 2017 at 4:50 pm

    A clean up voucher is a genius idea! Perfect for a busy hostess!

    Reply
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