5 hostess gifts for the holidays

Thank your friends for opening their home with one of these thoughtful items

Alex Mlynek,

Originally published on TodaysParent.com November 11, 2011

Let it snow, man

This adorable snowman kit is a holiday gift for the whole family. It features a wooden carrot nose, a corncob pipe, two button eyes and a classic Hudson’s Bay Co. scarf.

Hudson’s Bay Company Collections Classic Snowman Kit, $40

Where to Buy?

The Bay and thebay.com

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A caring cup

Bring this set of four fresh and stylish porcelain mugs as a gift and your host will be able to enjoy warm holiday drinks and support a great charity. Net proceeds from the purchase of these will go to Habitat for Humanity, which will then use these funds to build homes for those in need.

Everyday Essentials Habitat for Humanity Canada mug set, $10

Where to Buy?

Loblaw stores

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Easy-bake holiday fun

Treat your hosts to a cake pop kit from Starbucks. This two-in-one gift serves as both a yummy treat and a family holiday activity.

Starbucks Cake Pop Kit, $11

Where to Buy?

Starbucks locations across Canada

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Trim their tree

Give the gift of tradition and design when you bring one of these stylish polar bear or geese Christmas tree decorations with a dash of classic Canadiana to your host’s celebration.

Whigby HBC Christmas tree decoration, $25

Where to Buy?

The Bay

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The royal treatment

Who doesn’t love to be pampered? This Weleda body oil gift set contains five different natural essential oils to soothe your host’s skin.

Weleda body oil essentials kit, $19

Where to Buy?

Weleda.ca (also available at Rexall Pharma Plus stores, Whole Foods and other independent health retailers.)

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