Inviting friends, family, and even strangers into your home is not always a pleasant job, the hostess in your life deserves a huge amount of credit and thanks for the work she does. Organizing fun, friendly festivities for companions takes a great deal of planning, effort, and a gift or two along the way to keep the night running smoothly. From beginning to end, guarantee she has the tools to make the night unforgettable with the best hostess gifts that amuse, inspire, and most importantly, bring us together. At long last, your neighborhood hostess can organize a party that she will enjoy as much as her guests are sure to.
Best Hostess Gifts
TableTopics Happiness
At an event where strangers are meeting for the first time, the hostess’s first challenge is to get the conversations rolling. Getting to know new people can be uncomfortable, so table topics relieve some of the pressure by starting the conversation for you. Within each case, your loved one will find 135 questions to break the ice. Offer your hostess a gift of the gab with topics ranging from the goofy to the insightful and get to know friends and strangers on an entirely new level.
Umbra Fotofalls
After countless successful events and friendships forged to last a lifetime, no doubt the hostess in your life has a fair few memories worth celebrating. The Umbra photo display is the perfect dedication to these unforgettable branches upon their tree of life. The stainless steel branches hold up to 18 photos or mementos that can be admired from every angle, making this one-of-a-kind tree the ideal gift for the hostess in need of a new, original centerpiece. With the weighted base and durable build, the display won’t tip or fall, supporting friends and family with all the strength they deserve.
Handmade Wooden Shot Tray
Wherever there’s alcohol, there’s always the potential for an event to get a little noisy. Your hostess doesn’t need to stress about chaotic get-togethers, though; With the gift of the handmade shot tray, she can relax as the party gathers around for another shot! With just one hand, your hostess can maintain full control over the wooden tray and the 6 glasses inside, reducing spills among rowdy crowds. In addition, the attached bell ensures your perpetual hostess never needs to raise her voice to calm the crowd. Raise a toast to the gift that keeps the party going and your hostess in control!
Fatboy Bolleke LED Lantern
Every hostess knows the value of flexible party décor. While the weather might take a turn, your favorite hostess never needs to cancel or reschedule her event with gifts as versatile as the Fatboy lantern. Designed for both indoor and outdoor use, a splash-resistant rubber exterior helps the lantern to illuminate without falling victim to sudden storms or energetic houseguests. Cord-free battery power ensures the utmost portability, while the 24-hour lifespan of a single charge promises to keep the party going for a full day without pause. Elegant, functional, and bright, it lights up the party wherever the party might go.
LED Ice Bucket
What’s a party without a few drinks? Your hostess knows the value of first impressions, so make sure next time she offers a few bottles around, those drinks make a statement. LED lights in the base of the SMETA ice bucket shine in dazzling red, blue or green, offering its contents an otherworldly glow that is sure to catch a guest’s eye. Requiring just 2-AA batteries to run, the bucket won’t break the bank – it’ll just shatter your hostess’s expectations for the gifts that she’ll receive in the future.
21 Daredevil Tricks to Impress Your Guests
A dinner party doesn’t have to end after dessert. Before her guests take their leave, your favorite hostess can impress and astound with a selection of memorable performances that are only somewhat dangerous. Acts like hammering a needle through a coin might sound far-fetched, but simple step-by-step instructions included with the Dangerous Experiments collection teach the method as well as explain the science at work. With 21 fun experiments to test, your hostess will give guests an evening of fun and learning that they could never have expected. Just take care where you point that saber…
Gold Glittery Please Leave Banner
Decorations that make a statement are the greatest gift a hostess could ask for. This funny confetti banner makes exactly the statement every good hostess desires: “please leave by 9.” Both hilarious and more than a little bit true, your hostess can welcome her guests with a smile – while still reminding them that she would like to be in bed at a reasonable time that night. Gorgeous gold cursive and an array of sparkling confetti add the perfect amount of flair to this hilariously blunt message to make the banner the star of your loved one’s next event. Never again will your hostess have to deal with lollygaggers when the clock strikes 9:01!
Areaware Table Tiles
All too often do guests ignore the value of the coaster. But with table protection as eye-catching as the Areaware tiles, your hostess can say goodbye to the scourge of water rings on her coffee table! Cork lining absorbs the condensation from drinks effectively, protecting surfaces from water damage while maintaining the incredible optics a good event should flaunt. Each set of 6 table tiles gift a hostess the opportunity to stop policing guest’s drinks; with such iconic imagery, they’re sure to pick up a coaster of their own without ever needing to be asked.
Don’t Stop Be Leaving Doormat
While your hostess might not think twice about her doormat, the right mat can put guests in a good mood before a party even begins. Beyond sparing her floors from the dirt and debris guests track in, the novelty welcome doormat amuses those who pass by with its fun, tongue-in-cheek messages that only remotely speak the truth. Although calling these mats “welcoming” might not be entirely accurate, they make the perfect gift for the light-hearted host as determined to host a fun event as an organized one.
PartySmart
A night of fun shouldn’t come at the cost of your hostess’s morning. Next time she has the neighbors around for a couple of drinks, help your hostess prepare with the natural, effective, clinically-backed hangover cure that has doctors raving. PartySmart supports the metabolism using natural, non-GMO antioxidants to improve liver functioning, letting a woman sip her favorite liqueur without fear for what the next morning will bring. Gluten, soy, dairy-free, and 100% vegetarian, it is a great gift for every wine-loving hostess in your friend group.
Hot Dog Slicing Tool
If your hostess wants her BBQ to stand out come summer, then it’s time to kick her hot dog game up a notch. Instead of boring, basic sausages, with the gift of a Slotdog, your party lover and resident chef can add some excitement to the summertime staple we all know and love. Adding these iconic criss-cross patterns to a wiener isn’t just an aesthetic choice: each cut increases the amount of the dog that gets coated in seasoning and toppings, bringing out the very best flavors of the summer season in a pair of fresh, fluffy buns.
Aarke Sparkling Water Maker
Not all healthy drinks are created equal. With the Aarke carbonator, your hostess can serve flavorful bubbly drinks that cut back on the sugar and artificial additives, but not on the tastiness. This sleek, sophisticated carbonator gifts any event an air of luxury and class, regardless of the smooth finish you pick out for your hostess. Combined with a selection of Aarke essences and syrups, the sparkling water maker will make your entertainer’s home the most pop-ular in the neighborhood – not that she’ll want to share her healthy, flavorful beverages with just anyone!
Singtrix Party Bundle
Even if your loved ones aren’t professional singers, a good round of karaoke is a fun, light-hearted way to get everyone at an event laughing. If your hostess wants her guests to come out of their shells, the Singtrix karaoke machine is just the gift to make each one feel confident in their singing abilities. Built-in harmonies, auto-tune, and other studio-quality sound effects make even the worst singers sound like pros, ensuring that karaoke is a fun experience, not embarrassing or awkward. More than anything, a good hostess wants to be sure that her guests are enjoying themselves and the night’s entertainment; with a karaoke bundle, she can eliminate cold feet and red cheeks once and for all.
Jumbl Puzzle Board Rack
For those calmer crowds not so interested in the karaoke scene, the experience of working on a puzzle might make for a much more engaging party activity. At 27-inches by 35-inches in size, this puzzle table offers plenty of room for a hostess and her closest friends to work together on a complicated puzzle up to 1500-pieces without bumping shoulders. If the puzzle isn’t finished by the end of the evening, no worries – built-in drawers neatly stash away loose pieces, and the portable tabletop lets your hostess move their work out of the way until the next party rolls around.
EnerPlex Never-Leak Air Mattress
Sometimes, a party lasts a bit longer than expected. In those cases, a good hostess should always be prepared to accommodate her guests without hesitation. An airbed is the gift for the hostess whose guests are known to crash at her place for the night, regardless of the end time listed on their invitation. The electric pump fills the entire queen mattress in just 2-minutes, providing surprise guests with a comfortable place to sleep off the night’s excitement. The firm, 16-inch bed should support even the most restless of sleepers, allowing guests and their hostess alike to rest easily at the end of the day.
The Kong Beer Bong
When the party gets a little wilder than your hostess expected, make sure she has the gifts to keep up with her most fun-loving visitors. A Kong Beer Bong insulates drinks as any ordinary beer koozie should, but what really sets this unique cup apart is the expandable hose built into the base. Chugging drinks is practical and hygienic when your hostess has her own built-in beer bong on hand, offering her the freedom to enjoy her party to the fullest. Afterward, by slipping the bong onto a lanyard, she can keep track of her awesome koozie as she hunts for a 12-oz refill.
The Ove Glove
Having friends and family over for dinner sounds like a blast – until your hostess has to spend all day preparing for her get-together in the kitchen. The heat-resistant oven glove can make the process a little easier, though, allowing her to pull food in and out of the oven with full control and confidence. Unlike the standard oven mitt, each glove features a 5 finger design, providing fingers a full range of mobility and flexibility as a hostess prepares a feast to blow guests away.
Napoleon Rotisserie Basket Grill
BBQ that’s easy to cook, delicious to eat, and significantly healthier than the standard picnic fare? As it turns out, your hostess can have it all! Thanks to the basket grill, a hostess can prepare almost 5-pounds of food at a time – that’s as much as 50 wings in a single serving! The rotisserie spin to the grill ensures even, thorough cooking of the contents within, promising that every bite is deliciously fresh from beginning to end. Clean-up is just as simple as cooking, too, with this stainless steel accessory being marked safe for dishwasher cleaner.
Scrub Daddy
The true daddy of the sponge family, the Scrub Daddy is the only gift your hostess will be asking for after a day full of messy guests and spilled drinks. Tough scrubbing that doesn’t scratch surfaces allows the FlexTexture sponge to remove grime from over a dozen different materials without harm. In addition, the unique smiling face form provides an ergonomic hold for the hostess with a heavy load of cleaning ahead of them while also proving to be ideal for scrubbing down utensils and similar structures.
Rustic Wooden Tray
A practical gift or a stunning decorative centerpiece? Let your hostess be the judge! The wooden tray is ideal for delivering a round of dinner and drinks at a small gathering with family and friends, going so far as to provide matching coasters to spare countertops and coffee tables as guests socialize. However, dark walnut wood with a cozy, rustic finish makes the tray a stylish fixture in the country cottage that no hostess will be able to resist. Paired with great company and a lovely home, it is sure to delight and inspire those that visit your hostess at her next fabulous brunch or afternoon tea with the ladies.
Reusable Straw Set
Cutting down on plastic has become a major environmental movement in recent years. However, your hostess can’t be forced to cut down on her get-togethers. When she serves up beverages with a practical reusable straw, both the party animals and tree huggers will be satisfied. Each pack of 4 or 6 reusable straws comes with a convenient carrying case and a unique cleaning brush, allowing your hostess to properly tend to her newest, Earth-friendly investment. At home or on the go, gift your hostess the comfortable, accessible party she deserves without hurting the turtles or the planet she loves.
2-in-1 Interchangeable Picnic Table
Being short on patio space doesn’t mean your hostess can’t put together an incredible backyard picnic – it just means she needs gifts that get a little bit creative in their design. Take the foldable table, for instance: in downtime, the table folds into a small, space-friendly bench where a pair can take in the sunshine; Once the party starts, though, it reveals its true form as a picnic table for 4. The transforming table is light enough and versatile enough for your hostess low on space but high on party vibes, allowing her to alternate between the outdoor seating she wants and the seating she actually has room for.
Anker Nebula Entertainment Projector
Your hostess could put together a pretty good movie night in her small, crowded living room; Or, with a Nebula projector, she could organize an unforgettable film night under the stars and have the neighborhood talking for years. Quality audio matched with a massive 120-inch picture allows every movie lover to absorb the feature film in all its glory, truly allowing guests to enjoy the night’s entertainment as your hostess thanks you for her latest incredible gift. Make movie night a spectacle again with cinema-quality visuals and sound from the comfort of a loved one’s home.
Slow Smoked Baby Back BBQ Ribs
You can’t rush good taste, and your hostess is determined to only serve up the best flavors at her events. Slow smoked ribs are worth every mouth-watering moment of waiting: with no additives, preservatives, or corn syrup added on, guests will be left to savor only the very best of what BBQ offers. With 2 savory racks of ribs and a bottle of sauce that pairs perfectly, your hostess can satisfy up to 4 empty bellies with a smoky flavor that can’t be rushed. They say that the key to a man’s heart is through his stomach, but it’s actually the key to your hostess’s heart that lies within this delicious gift.