https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 21 Apr 2026 01:07:41 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/shower-thank-you-gift-for-hostess#post-2135477 Tue, 07 Apr 2015 16:00:58 +0000 mrsrain 2135477@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My mom and sisters hosted our baby shower right after the holidays, so we purchased Christmas ornaments and personalized them, "Aunt Colleen", etc. We didn't spend much on the ornaments, but they were thrilled because it was the first thing they received that acknowledged their soon-to-be aunt/grandma status. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/shower-thank-you-gift-for-hostess#post-2135476 Tue, 07 Apr 2015 16:00:13 +0000 autumnlove 2135476@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I got one host an iPod (small one with no screen) and I gave the other a GC. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/shower-thank-you-gift-for-hostess#post-2135473 Tue, 07 Apr 2015 15:58:12 +0000 namaste 2135473@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@My Only Sunshine: These are like most of the items I got my host lol I didn't even think to do a card which would have been crazy because she was 7 weeks pregnant at the time. </p> <p>I spent $100 on gifts for my host. I got her a lot of high end spa things she wouldn't normally spend money on, nail polish, and I think a fun blouse! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/shower-thank-you-gift-for-hostess#post-2135303 Tue, 07 Apr 2015 14:10:34 +0000 raspberries 2135303@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@My Only Sunshine: Awww, that's so cute! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/shower-thank-you-gift-for-hostess#post-2135300 Tue, 07 Apr 2015 14:09:20 +0000 dc yoga bee 2135300@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@My Only Sunshine: I LOVE this idea! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/shower-thank-you-gift-for-hostess#post-2135294 Tue, 07 Apr 2015 14:06:42 +0000 regberadaisy 2135294@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My mil and good friend hosted my baby shower. I treated mil to a massage and got my friend. Set of throw pillows with covers she wanted off Etsy.</p> <p>I think in your case a spa day or mani/pedi with dinner afterwards would be nice! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/shower-thank-you-gift-for-hostess#post-2135290 Tue, 07 Apr 2015 14:03:58 +0000 My Only Sunshine 2135290@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@raspberries: I stole this idea from WeddingBee like five years ago - I did a little package of fancy shower gel from Philosophy with a loofah, some hand cream, and nail polish with a card that said "I hope your next shower is as a great as mine was!" </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/shower-thank-you-gift-for-hostess#post-2135276 Tue, 07 Apr 2015 13:50:42 +0000 youboots 2135276@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I got a pepper grinder for one friend, it was still on her wedding registry. I got my other friend a hex bowl and platter. All items were from C&amp;B, they box it up for you and tape a gift receipt to the inside. <a href="http://m.crateandbarrel.com/hexa-platter/s220384" rel="nofollow">http://m.crateandbarrel.com/hexa-platter/s220384</a></p> <p>ETA I spent 30-40 each but if it we just one host I would spend up to $100. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/shower-thank-you-gift-for-hostess#post-2135274 Tue, 07 Apr 2015 13:47:35 +0000 avivoca 2135274@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I bought my friend a dozen cookies from a well-known bakery in my area. It was about $30 and I knew she would enjoy them. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/shower-thank-you-gift-for-hostess#post-2135273 Tue, 07 Apr 2015 13:47:18 +0000 Adira 2135273@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My mom hosted my baby shower - I gifted her with a coffee mug, chocolates, and a gift card to Starbucks. I maybe spent $50 total. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/shower-thank-you-gift-for-hostess#post-2135272 Tue, 07 Apr 2015 13:46:50 +0000 NorCalWayfarer 2135272@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I did a spa gift card for one hostess and then a little gift bag of new home things (matching serving bowl for her china, tea towel, door hanger) for the other hostess who had just bought a house, plus a spa gift card. I just wrote a thank you note for the hostesses of my work shower though. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/shower-thank-you-gift-for-hostess#post-2135266 Tue, 07 Apr 2015 13:40:57 +0000 Mommy Finger 2135266@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>For my aunt or DH's aunt that both threw me a wedding shower, I sent them flowers afterwards. My SIL's threw me both a wedding and baby shower and I got them necklaces both times. I found a pretty one I thought they would like on etsy for the wedding shower and an initial necklace with all of their kids' initials for my baby shower. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/shower-thank-you-gift-for-hostess#post-2135234 Tue, 07 Apr 2015 13:20:08 +0000 mrsjyw 2135234@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've done gift cards, spa day, sorts of gifts with a heartfelt card as thank you gifts :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/shower-thank-you-gift-for-hostess#post-2135229 Tue, 07 Apr 2015 13:17:46 +0000 Mrs. Microscope 2135229@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Well, I haven't had my shower yet, but I have hosted about 5 for various friends, and have NEVER ONCE gotten a hostess gift, just a thank you card for the actual shower gift I bought. The friends who are throwing my shower are both guilty of this, so no, I am not getting them anything, just a heartfelt thank you note. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/shower-thank-you-gift-for-hostess#post-2135213 Tue, 07 Apr 2015 13:01:02 +0000 raspberries 2135213@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Did you give a thank-you gift to the person who hosted your shower? How much money would be appropriate to spend on it?</p> <p>My BFF is planning a shower for me in my home town (about a 10-hour drive away from where I live now) and has really gone above and beyond - I want to give her something to show how much I appreciate it, but I have no idea what to do! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hostess-gift-for-baby-shower#post-733779 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 09:19:25 +0000 Bookish 733779@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@photojane: That is the cutest idea! </p> <p>@Smurfette: She does LOVE getting pedicures, so that + a bottle of wine may be the way to go... or maybe a pedicure g/c + a little basket of pampering goodies. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hostess-gift-for-baby-shower#post-733748 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 09:11:48 +0000 Smurfette 733748@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think a gift card for a manicure and pedicure are always good! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hostess-gift-for-baby-shower#post-733736 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 09:09:46 +0000 Alivoo01 733736@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@photojane: The tag is so cute!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hostess-gift-for-baby-shower#post-733712 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 09:04:38 +0000 photojane 733712@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think a bottle of wine is a nice gift. I'm sure they're not expecting anything, so any little gesture will be appreciated. </p> <p>I had four hostesses &amp; a tight budget, so I put together little baskets with nice bubble baths, candles, loofah, etc. &amp; a little tag that said, "Thanks for making my shower so wonderful -- I hope this makes yours wonderful too!" It was cheap, cute, &amp; appreciated! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hostess-gift-for-baby-shower#post-733684 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 08:53:57 +0000 Boheme 733684@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm either getting my shower hostess a pedicure gift certificate or a Target gift card, since our favorite hobby is Target shopping :) Since she's a fitness instructor, maybe a fun workout top? I always love new fitness gear of any kind. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hostess-gift-for-baby-shower#post-733638 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 08:35:34 +0000 T.H.O.U. 733638@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would say maybe a bottle of wine for each of them and then maybe a gift card in your SIL's card? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/hostess-gift-for-baby-shower#post-733565 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 08:04:52 +0000 Bookish 733565@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My SIL is very generously hosting my baby shower in two weeks at her place, and is getting some help from a couple of her friends. My question is, what is an appropriate hostess gift to give her for doing all this work? I didn't have a bridal shower so I have no experience at this sort of thing. I was thinking about getting her a bottle of her favorite wine and a nice card, but I don't know if that's enough!</p> <p>We are on a budget, so if y'all could shoot me some ideas on the 40$ and under range, I'd appreciate it! For reference, she's in her early 40s, has two school-age kids, is a fitness instructor and graphic designer, and is extremely creative (which is why I'm not DIY-ing something LOL) I also didn't plan on getting the other two women anything big, but at the same time, I would like to knowledge their help. Ideas on something smaller for them would be appreciated as well!</p> <p>Thanks! :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-care-about-thank-you-cards#post-511102 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 19:04:54 +0000 birdofafeather 511102@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I care more about the message as well! No one compares their thank you cards with someone else's and this is coming from a paper person. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-care-about-thank-you-cards#post-510939 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 17:51:43 +0000 spaniellove 510939@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I really don't care about the card as much as I do about what's inside. As much as I like pretty things, it kind of irritates me when I feel like someone put more thought into choosing design-y cards than conveying meaning or maintaining a relationship. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-care-about-thank-you-cards#post-510469 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 15:42:37 +0000 ladyfingers 510469@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I really don't care and usually throw them out as soon as I receive/read them. So I always buy the cheapo ones to send out. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-care-about-thank-you-cards#post-509981 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 12:47:49 +0000 shopaholic 509981@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks ladies for all the convincing that it's the message and thought that counts! </p> <p>@me0wmeeh: That sounds like such a nice after gift!</p> <p>@Amelieisme: I always keep the fancy cards too seems like such a waste to toss them. I'm not from the South, but I like the etiquette.</p> <p>@adnama: Oh I LOVEthe flower idea! I think that mightbe the perfect boost to add to my hostess gifts! Orchids from Trader Joe's! Thanks for the tip!</p> <p>@Boogs: No we don't have a Dollar Tree near us, but I think I'll check out some stamps today. I like handmade ones sometimes. </p> <p>Thanks again for all the assurances ladies! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-care-about-thank-you-cards#post-509943 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 12:36:16 +0000 heffalump 509943@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I dont think it matters. Personally I always make my own cards, just need card stock and stamps. I already have those things so its free. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-care-about-thank-you-cards#post-509887 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 12:22:39 +0000 Alivoo01 509887@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm also in the camp with what's written in the card is more important than the card itself. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-care-about-thank-you-cards#post-509867 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 12:14:01 +0000 Amelieisme 509867@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am a little strange, but I feel a little guilty when I receive a really nice card. Like, "should I keep this because it is so nice?" and I feel bad about the waste of resources in just throwing it away (all that nice beading! the cute little pin!) BUT I can't stand clutter so they usually get trashed :(</p> <p>That said, I'd prefer a stamped card any day. Its the message that counts. I'm from the South and we usually buy a Thank You gift for the hosteses at the shower and then send a thank you card to thank them for the gift they gave and reiterate the thank you for hosting the shower. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-care-about-thank-you-cards#post-509857 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 12:11:11 +0000 Bao 509857@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I could care less if my thank you card was a piece of construction paper folded in half, it's really the thought of even giving one, and the message inside. </p>