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shower hostess gift?
I'm pretty clueless when it comes to showers...I've never thrown one for someone, nor have I ever had one myself (I was adamant that I did not want a bridal shower). However, I will have having three baby showers given for me next month (one for my friends here in Chicago, one in my hometown for family, and one at work). I assume it's appropriate to give the hosts of these showers a thank you gift....yes? But what? What's a good thank you gift for something like that? My sister is throwing the one here in Chicago, and I can think of a million gifts for her, so that one's easy. But my family one will be hosted by three of my aunts and my sister-in-law, and I don't have a clue. Also, the work one is hosted by three people as well. Since I'll need eight gifts, I don't necessarily want to spend a fortune, but I'd like to get something nice. Any suggestions?
Also, would I send the gifts after the shower, or bring it to the shower itself? I assume I'd send it afterwards with a nice note, but again, I have no experience with this sort of thing, so I thought I'd ask.
TIA!
Re: shower hostess gift?
Maybe it is just my group of family & friends, but I have thrown showers & had showers thrown for me and no gifts were given as thank you's. I guess it is just I'll throw you one b/c I know soon enough, you will return the favor. And also for the most part it has been wedding showers, and the bride always gave a bridesmaids gift so I guess that is to say thank you for everything (including the shower). I am not sure why we hadn't given a thank you gift, but now you do have me thinking!
What about a nice bottle of wine for everyone? I know a lot of stores (for sure Whole Foods) offer a 10% discount when you buy a case of wine - actually WF by me, just ran a 20% off, but I have no idea how often that happens. Maybe something like that would be appreciated & not cost you a fortune.
Let us know what you end up doing!
I've never given a gift as a thank you nor was I given a gift. In fact, I'd never heard of it until I came here.
Wine would be good or if they drink coffee a Sbux gc? Have fun at your showers!