10 Gifts for the Health-Minded Hostess

Are the invitations floating in?  Dinner parties, weekends away, open-houses?  Lucky you! Don't go empty-handed, now. A gracious hostess always appreciates a bottle of wine or fresh flowers.  But why not change it up a bit and delight with one of these ten gifts to present to your health-minded hostess.

What Is Your Hostess Like?

Think for a moment and give some thought to what your hostess likes, his or her lifestyle, and ways he or she spends time. Do these five hostesses listed below sound like yours? If so, consider one of these gifts for that generous hostess of yours:

For the hostess who likes to garden . . . a small vase filled with a floral frog and a pair of good-quality floral shears Or a colorful watering can tied up with some interesting seed packets all tied with some burlap and ribbon.

For the hostess that has young children . . .  a game of Memo Yoga is a fun idea to get the family together.  It is a matching game that introduces yoga poses while building mental skills like focus and memory while working on coordination, too.  Toddlers on up.  Can't beat the price. $10.  Or, a favorite age-appropriate children's book or two with some hot cocoa mix using cacao like in this recipe - both great for afternoon reading time.

For the hostess who leads a hectic life and needs a little pampering . . . Two beautiful jars filled with Epsom salts - one infused with a sprig or two of lavender and the other filled with rose petals - both encourage a nice hot soak. Or, a trio of essential oils she could add to her bath like geranium, tangerine and lavender to induce relaxation and reduce stress.

For the hostess who enjoys a quiet moment . . . an assortment of unusual teas along with a new best seller, a book by your favorite author, or one you want to read. too, to discuss later Or a gift certificate for a foot massage or lesson in meditation.

For the hostess that likes to spend time experimenting in the kitchen . . . a cookbook from this cookbook gift guide would be a great choice for him or her to peruse and get inspired Or a box of gourmet salts like these salts from around the world to finish a favorite dish.




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