Five Hostess Gifts for Cinco de Mayo Parties

Cinco de Mayo is just a few days away and I'm sure many of you received invitations to Cinco de Mayo parties this weekend. Why not show your appreciation to your host/hostess for opening their home to you with a small gift. Nowadays you don't have to spend a lot of money on host/hostess gifts. I've discovered that you can find great gifts at stores like Target, Crate and Barrel, Williams-Sonoma, and Sur La Table for $25 or less. Here are five gifts under $25 from some of my favorite stores.

1. The Ultimate Grilling Rub Collection $24

(image from Williams-Sonoma)

This spice rub set includes Adam's Steak Rub (for red meat), Chili-Lime Rub, Potlatch Seasoning Rub (for seafood and salmon, and the Memphis Rib Rub(great for beef and pork).

2. Three-Part Server $9.95

(image from Crate and Barrel)

You can never have too many serving dishes and this server is the perfect size for dips and fruit.


3. Electric Wine Bottle Opener $19.99

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The electric wine bottle opener is ergonomically designed and rechargeable. Any wine-loving host will appreciate this gift.



4. Foodie Fight Trivia Game $18.95

(image from Sur La Table)

This trivia game has over 1000 questions and is sure to be a huge hit at any gathering.


5. Any type of Dessert - Crumbs Bake Shop 6 pk Cupcakes $21.70

(image from Crumbs Bake Shop)

Who doesn't like dessert? Your host and fellow guests will all be thanking you for this gift. Visit your local Bake shop and pick up a pack of cookies or cupcakes as a gift for your host.

Little Perfect Somethings - Agraria TasselAire

I stopped by Saks this afternoon and came across a great new product from Agraria called the TasselAire. Agraria makes wonderful home and personal care products and it doesn't disappoint with the TasselAire. The TasselAire elegantly diffuses fragrance throughout your home. You simply hang it on a doorknob or any other convenient spot in your home. There are eight gorgeous fragrances and my personal favorites are Lemon Verbena and Riviera Pear. The TasselAire is the perfect housewarming gift and can be purchased at Saks, Neiman Marcus, or Agraria for $35.

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Lois Loves - Gifts from the MOMA store

I love the MOMA store's uniquely designed products. If you are ever at a loss for really unique gifts, you should definitely consider visiting the store for gift ideas. I recently visited the store and came across some really cool products, all under $100.

The Clocky Alarm Clock is the perfect gift for that person who has a hard time getting up in the morning. "It can jump down from up to two feet and run away and hide if one does not get out of bed on time. After one snooze cycle, Clocky will roll and move around the room with randomly patterned alarm beeps." $50.

If you are looking for a gift for a colleague or your boss, the Perpetual Calendar is a great desk accessory. Designed to be used year after year, you just move the two magnetic balls to mark the date and the month. The calendar comes in either black and red or grey and silver. $38.

The Muji Tool with Hammer is probably one of the most useful housewarming gifts you can give someone. This stainless steel tool includes a hammer, bottle opener, knife, file, two saws, and a hexagon wrench. $18.