Host and Hostess Gift Ideas

This looks almost too good to eat....and I eat a LOT. From Etsy store Calabasas Cupcake Co, this is a beautiful gift idea that almost guarantees a WOW! It's a handcrafted 2-tier floral cupcake box with 7 cupcakes on top and when you undo the hand tied bow, 7 more cupcakes are waiting to be revealed. This is all before you even get to try the cupcakes. The top and bottom tiers has 6 mini cupcakes with a regular sized cupcake in the center, together looking awfully similar to a bouquet of flowers. The flowers are peonies, hydrangeas, red…

I didn't know people could get so fired up about cheese, but this stuff from Murray's Cheese has got quite a following. Murray's Cheese have put together a best sellers box that contains an iconic-like collection of snacks that are always welcome no matter what time of year. There are four fan-favorite cheeses. - Gruyère, Manchego, Brie, and Cheddar - plus crackers to eat them with and a sweet spiced jam called "Murray's Spiced Cherry Preserves". All together it contains 1.5 pounds of cheese and will satisfy 6-10 hungry people. Reviewers love the combination of cheese and preserves, with…

Give them a better way to make delicious premium cocktails right in their own home. They won't need to measure or pour any more, just insert a cocktail capsule, select the strength and press mix. The Bartesian machine will draw the spirit from the appropriate reservoir and mixes the cocktail in seconds. The cocktail capsules were developed by master mixologists and they'll be able to make favorites like margaritas, whiskey sours and old fashioned drinks. A few examples - Rum Breeze, Spicy Margarita or Pineapple Margarita. Yum! Can you imagine them showing this off at their next party or…

This is a modern take on a classic fire pit. They'll enjoy the warmth, smell, crackle and feel of a wood campfire without any of the smoke. It can convert into a hibachi-style grill in seconds and even has a built in USB rechargeable powerpack that runs the fan for the fire for up to 30 hours on a single charge. Detaches easily and recharges via USB. It burns firewood or charcoal as fuel and they can even use an app on their phone to control the size of the flames. Promising review: Great firepit. The fan really helps…

Send them summer in a bottle! This delicious rosé has a perfect balance of fresh fruit and is "the visual and taste portrait of the Hampton's high summer". Best serve chilled and compliments almost any food. It's light, tasty and ideal for a backyard cookout or upscale dinner affair. Promising review: Hands down the most beautiful Rosé for the 2020 vintage! Bright, light, easy drinking and delicious! Pairs well with summer foods!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5gFbdL3k6mc

For a classic snack gift basket, this one is hard to pass up. It's filled with an assortment of premium delicious snacks, like crisp cookies, kettle chips, smooth aged cheese and hearty crackers. It even comes with a personalized greeting card and you can choose to notify the lucky recipient via instant email if you wish. Promising review: I sent a gift basket to my cousin for a birthday gift. He was so happily surprised with the presentation and the choice of snacks included. I was happy with the price and I intend to use Gourmet Gift Baskets from…

Spoil them with a gift box from legendary Harry & David, that won't break the bank but includes a selection of their best selling treats and snacks. They'll get half a dozen of Harry & David's premium pears, moose munch popcorn, sharp white cheddar cheese, Hickory-smoked summer sausage, mixed nuts and three seed cracker. This is a treat they'll love to receive and it's a gift idea that will last for a few days (maybe) so they can indulge a few times and enjoy. Promising review: Family gifted us the Harry's Gift Box for the holidays. My husband and…

This is a combination of golf and pool and it's good fun they can share with their families and friends. They're calling it the "world's largest putting game" that will test their golfing and pool skills. It comes with everything they need to get started - including two carbon fiber putters - so they can enjoy the fun right out of the box. Promising review: It was a Christmas gift for my daughter and her family. They absolutely love it! They said it is very challenging, which is a good thing! I couldn't find any good reviews, but here's…

This game will challenge their strategy and future thinking techniques while being fun to play at the same time. It's called Blokus, each person gets 21 pieces in red, blue, green or yellow. Each person then takes turns placing their pieces on the board, except it must touch at least one other piece of the same color. Sounds easy, but you're strategically blocking the other players at the same time to mess up their attempts. The player with the least amount of pieces when the board is full wins. Promising review: This is a cheap game thats fast to…

Get them their very own 11-piece vintage porcelain tea set so they can sip their favorite drink in style. This is a top rated set from Wayfair that will transform a simple cup of tea into an elegant occasion. With schooling handles and intricate floral details they'll be drinking each cup with their pinkie in the air just like royalty. The whole set is even dishwasher safe. Promising review: I purchased this tea set after looking at many different options. I am delighted with it. The colors are just beautiful.

A real tea plant that they can harvest and make their own black, white, green or oolong tea? You bet! The difference in teas come from how the leaves are processed - it's the same plant. No matter which tea the lucky recipient prefers, they can choose as they please. Here's all they have to do: Harvest and dry the tea leaves Place a teaspoon or two of the dried leaves into their teapot Slowly pour boiling water into the teapot and let steep for 5 minutes. Pour and enjoy! This would be a fun an educational gift for…

Gift them a premium selection of organic raw honey with tastes ranging from marzipan to tropical fruit. They can use the honey as sweetener in their teas, drizzle on sliced fruit or spread on a slice of sourdough bread. The gourmet set includes: Angico: Brazilian Acacia Aroeira: Brazilian Pink Pepper Marmeleiro: Brazilian Quince Silvestre: Brazilian Wild Flower Just a heads up, the product page uses the world "varietal" - it means honey that's made from the same type of flower. I totally didn't have to look that up. Promising review: I’ve bought this twice - yummy! Each adds a…

A classic turned modern glass tea pot with a built in infuser would be a lovely gift for a tea lover. This top rated one from Vahdam India is not only a great product, but it's priced affordably too at under $25. It has 100% lead-free borosilicate glass that's durable and won't crack when the water is hot. The built in infuser is stainless steel and extra fine so that none of the loose tea material escapes. They'll also enjoy the no drip/no spill design and it's even microwave and dishwasher safe. An easy to use and easy on…

How can you make coffee better? Infuse it with real Jack Daniel's Old No. 7 Tennessee Whiskey! Premium 100% Arabica coffee isn't alcoholic, but it has absorbed the unmistakable flavor of Jack Daniel's Whiskey. They'll enjoy the delicious brew with a bold character and a smooth finish. Promising Review: This is already my new favorite coffee . It's tastes so much like Jack Daniels without being overwhelming. As someone who no longer drinks alcoholic beverages this is perfect. It's a little pricey but definitely worth every penny. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cJF7FdQi_BA

Deliver a delicious top rated California wine mixer tasting flight to your lucky recipient. They'll get 8 bottles of mixed wines, covering all the favorites like rosé, sauvignon blanc and chardonnay and some surprises. The bottles are sample size (187ml), but each one will get full tasting notes and access to InGoodTaste's digital tasting room with even more resources on the wines they receive. Promising review: I love the sampler style of the California Wine Mixer! The packaging is cute and the wine is delicious. It is the perfect amount for when you just want a glass and don't…

If they're a fan of DIY, they might love this make-at-home Cabernet Sauvignon wine making kit. The kit will give them everything they need to make a gallon of robust Cabernet Sauvignon. - Glass carboy - Funnel - Racking cane - Rubber stopper - Transfer tubing - Tubing clamp - Airlock - A Guide to Making Wine - Cabernet Sauvignon juice with yeast - Oak and additives - 5 cork stoppers - Sanitizer. The wine has a full bodied taste of California red grape and the usual aroma of a good Cabernet Sauvignon. Promising Review: This was the perfect…

If they're a die hard NFL fan, this custom "stadium tour" map could be a great gift and one that lasts a lifetime. For each stadium they visit, they can add a photo to the stadium tour map and try to complete all 30 stadiums throughout the US. This stadium map is top rated by over 50+ people and a straight 5-star score. Promising review: Absolutely amazing. Seller got back to me quickly on product and shipping. Our Uncle absolutely loved this. I also loved that it came with picture sizing so the pictures will fit well in the…

This is a mix of retro coolness and modern technological wizardry. They'll be able to take photos with this camera and have them print out instantly and share with everyone. They can also wirelessly transmit photos from their smartphone to the camera to print out photos that weren't even taken on the Fujifilm camera. There are 10 lens effects and 10 film effects along with adding softness to the focus or remove the color completely. Promising review: Great camera!!! Bought it for my gf very satisfied and a modern retro camera that can also connect to your phone!! Love…

These will add a splash of snark and a dash of sass in any kitchen with their tongue in cheek take on classic 1950's decor. Buy a specific snarky towel or get the set for $64.99. The actual towels are super absorbent microfiber, so if they do actually decide to use them for what they're made for, they'll work good. Promising review: I have a poster in my kitchen with the lady from the canning towel so of course I had to order the matching “grab your balls” towel. I also ordered another equally funny towel. My order arrived…

This top rated and best selling Cuisinart classic style popcorn maker would be an awesome gift for someone that loves moves, a gamer, a retro gift or even a gift for a family to enjoy. It makes up to 10 cups of popcorn at a time and heats up fast so there's less time waiting for the popcorn to start poppin'! The steam vents on the side of this popcorn maker means the popcorn will stay fresh until they want a refill and a straightforward cleaning process means it will be ready to go for next time fast. Promising…

Get them a super original gift idea like these vinyl record roses! Made from real vinyl records and repurposed into beautiful roses - with wire stems - they can decorate their kitchen counter, living room, bathroom or anywhere that needs a splash of retro-modern decor. Choose between a 5-inch diameter or 2.5-inch diameter rose and a ton of different color combinations like red, pink, yellow, green, blue, purple and even rainbow colored. Reviewers love what they've received, mentioning how original it is and how well the decor fits in and even upgrades their existing room style. There's also mention…

Custom made in Largo, Florida, this is an awesome personalized wine caddy that they'll keep for years! It features a custom design that are crafted to hold almost any size or shape of wine bottle and standard wine glasses. They'll be able to show off their fancy wines and personalized engraved name every time they use it. Get it delivered to them fast with just 1-2 business day shipping to most US states and choose between several options depending on their needs. The Etsy shop can make a 2 or 4 glass variation and even a fancy sommelier board…

With this smart wine preservation system they'll be able to extend the life of their everyday wines for up to 4 weeks! Not that a bottle would last that long... It works by using a clever pivot stopper and plunger and makes the last glass taste just as good as the first. It comes with two different types of stoppers for either a cork or screw cap style bottle and argon capsules that help preserve the wine without any weird taste. They'll love this smart wine preserver device and won't need to waste any of their precious wine anymore..thanks…

Let them enjoy the delicious aroma and taste of fresh espresso drinks - on demand - made right in their own home. The Nespresso Vertuo is a compact espresso and coffee machine that uses pre-filled pods for a perfect extraction every single time. One unique feature with this countertop coffee center is the generous crema that floats ontop of each drink. Crema is a rich, velvety deeply intense flavor that's difficult to get right even with machines priced double or triple the cost of the Nespresso Vertuo. There's a wide range of Nespresso capsules available - they'll be able…