During the holiday season all the up until after New Years, you may be attending a few dinner parties or just dropping in on friends. It’s always nice to bring a little something with you. Most people default to chocolates, wine or baked goods which are always appreciated! In my case, chocolates are overflowing at this time of year so I try not to gift too many sweets! I also don’t drink so I’d have no idea what type of wine to pick up. I’m also a “just add water” type of baking girl so you generally wouldn’t want to receive baked goods from me 
I always think that practical gifts can actually make the best gifts which is why these gifts for the hostess or host made my list:
As you might know, we’re huge fans of the Live Clean brand here at Toronto Beauty Reviews; so when I was sent this Live Clean hand soap in limited edition Vanilla Peppermint I was sold! Peppermint is one of my all time favourite scents and I love that it takes centre stage over the holidays. This would make an inexpensive but thoughtful gift for dropping by to a friend’s place.
Another similar gift would be this hand wash and hand lotion set from Arbonne in limited edition scent “Merriment”. It also comes with a beautiful ceramic holder that can be used year round. I plan on using mine to keep my everyday jewelry in!
I always love the idea of giving candles, but candle scents can be very personal. On top of that, many people live in smaller homes these days and burning candles can often be overwhelming. I stumbled up these various Flameless LED candles from Indigo that would match anyone’s decor! I think these are perfect to give as a gift as the host or hostess can use them all year round.
What are your favourite Gift ideas for the hostess?
I love Candles and think these are a great idea, I know so many people who enjoy burning candles but always a worry putting them out , These work brilliantly xx
Those are perfect gifts for any hostess/host for the holidays! You are right candles being a personal choice for whatever reason…I love candles!
Ursula
http://www.blueridgebeautyblogger.com
Awesome ideas. I’ll keep these in mind. I agree that giving candle scents can be quite personal.
Oooh, such awesome ideas. Thanks for sharing. I love that you included beauty products and not food because us beauty addicts prefer beauty products over food. xo
You’re like me, chocolate and baked goods, no bueno lol. But beauty products, hell ya!!! Love these picks. I’ve been looking for similar candles, I bought some on Amazon but they weren’t what I expected, I’ll have to check Inidgo. Thanks for sharing!
I agree- it’s hard to pick candles for others. The LED candles are a great alternative. Thanks for the idea!
I’m so impressed right now. I’m that person that always brings chocolate or wine because I don’t know what to get. I never thought of those before and they sound very practical, will keep these in mind
Haha! Not saying there’s anything wrong with chocolate
I’m a chocolate fiend myself 
but it can be overwhelming at this time of year 
What a good idea for a post! Maybe I’ll steal your idea and do one too, lol. I am giving a friend who loves to cook a Supoon, a cool multi-tasking stirring spoon from a creative company called Dream Farm based in Australia. And if we get invited to a party on NYE, I’m giving a beautiful handmade dove made from newspapers I think that can be used as an ornament or a trivet
Absolutely – steal away! I find during this time of year I’m always getting invited to last minute dinners or gatherings so it’s nice to have ideas and gifts (besides chocolate!) on hand! Ummm..what is this spoon?!? I’ll have to look it up! And the handmade doves sound so pretty!