[Bonnie]

What is a good gift to give some friends when you will be staying with them for a few days?

They have stayed with us several times and always brought a small gift for us.

Please – I need some inexpensive (but nice) ideas.

We want to express our appreciation without breaking the bank. Any suggestions?

Thanks!

[Shawniqua]

I have been on vacation visiting back home for 3.5 weeks, I’ve stayed with 2 of my sisters as well as my best friend.

Instead of gifting them something I cleaned their homes while I was there as a thank you.

They all work full time jobs, or multiple jobs, raising kids etc etc so they are busy individuals and I would have hours alone in the house so I would tidy up anything that needed done in the main rooms of the home.

Did the dishes and washed down counters, sweep, vacuum & mop.

Anything that I knew they would have to do after getting off work I would ensure was done.

It’s free and helpful!
Edit: cooking dinner as well! That’s another cheap gift to them and a home cooked meal can’t be beat!

[Dawn]

Bottle of good olive oil or balsamic wrapped in kitchen towel!

[Donna]

Something similar to what they gave you. People usually give gifts they would like to receive themselves.

[Susan]

Food!! Bake something, can something, offer to cook a meal or take them out to eat

[Gemma]

If they have children offered to watch the kids for four hours and give them the gift certificate for dinner out

[Nina]

I have a friend that brings a “happy” boutique of flowers every time she visits someone’s home.
It’s such a thoughtful gift

[Elizabeth]

I would love a pretty serving bowl (I never seem to have enough), perhaps with a food gift or a special mix kit (porcelain bowl, not fine china — i am resisting one Target has for about $20) .

I also appreciate new kitchen toys — some silicone tools in a bright color, maybe with a pretty kitchen towel.

I never have enough bookends —

if they’re book people.

I’d avoid anything that looks as though you’re trying to pay for their hospitality, but if the visit is more than a day or two definitely take them out for a restaurant meal — dinner or even brunch if that suits their lifestyle.

If you’re short on time, chocolates are traditional, welcome, easy to buy and often gift-wrapped.

Have fun, remember “their house, their rules!”

[Toni]

Give something they can share snacks like peanuts, chocolates.

When something leaves my hand it’s theirs to do with it what they want.

It’s no longer mine, it’s theirs.

[Kat]

Reusable bags (the cloth ones) with designs or logos that are specific to that area is a gif I love to give and receive.

That way as we go exploring they (or I) can put stuff in the bag.

[Kim]

I would gift them a few hand towels. I hate when I stay with friends and they don’t put out a towel to dry off when I wash up.

Ps- this has happened to me more than once!

[Patricia]

I either put a lot of effort into picking something personal I think they’d like or give something nice but generic that they can either use or regift

[Joyce]

I always get a nice greeting card and include a gift card to a store in their town.

Many times they have a Target.

[Ami]

I like flowers. Potted plants work too but decide which would fit best with their lives.

Or add a restaurant gift card.

[Annette]

I bring a handmade pottery dish with gourmet nuts. They usually serve the nuts while I am there, but I love they still have the unique dish.

I pick them up at art fairs during the year.

[Kate]

A planter box with herbs & salad. If you can make the box yourself & grow the plants from seed even better but even buying the box & buying seedlings will be cheap but show you appreciate your friends

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