Ottakee Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 17dd and I are driving with my friend to Montana next week. We are driving a big diesel truck with camper topper and hauling a large enclosed trailer. Should be a fun adventure. The plan is for us to drive over 3 days to my friend's aunt in Montana and then for us to stay overnight with her for 2 days. Then dd and I will fly home while my friend's dh flies in the same day from Alaska and they will continue the drive with truck and trailer to Alaska. I was just wondering what would be an appropriate amount/type of hostess gift for me to give to her aunt. I have never met her but she had even offered to let dd and I stay even longer with her after my friend left but I need to get back for the rest of the kids and we hit a super low airfare day and got those tickets. We will be with her 2 nights and I expect she will feed us for the 2 days as well. I would certainly pay for everyone a meal if we go out but they are quite rural so I don't know if that will be an option. I was thinking a gift card to somewhere my friend could suggest. Any ideas? We have never done anything like this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 My favorite hostess gifts are Belgian cookies (almond thins and waffle cookies) available in most larger grocery stores. Belgian chocolate. Pretty photo frames. A bottle of nice wine. A Starbucks card. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momofkhm Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 When a friend's family stayed with me for a couple days, she brought me a set of fridge magnets. It was completely unnecessary! But they were so pretty and I still love them. She got them from Brighton. (http://www.brighton.com/category/66/1/desktop.html) I've taken wine, a book of "prayers for the homeschool mother". If it weren't going to take 3 days to get there, I'd say bring brownies or a dessert or something. Is there something your area is known for that you could take? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandelion Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 Since they're very rural, a gift card to a restaurant might not be readily used. I second the suggestions of gourmet cookies, chocolate, and wine. Another idea is a pretty box set of assorted teas. If you have a Cost Plus World Market in your area, check there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ottakee Posted May 8, 2013 Author Share Posted May 8, 2013 Thanks for the ideas. I will run them past my friend and see what she thinks her aunt would like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lara in Colo Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 A nice Harry and David basket that arrives after you leave (so that they don't have to share). http://www.harryanddavid.com/h/gift-baskets-tower-boxes/gift-under-40?cm_sp=fonav-_-giftbasketstowerboxes-_-giftunder40#%28{l:30,h:40}%29:s=best:p=1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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