Hostess gifts don’t have to be expensive or elaborate, just a small token of your appreciation to your host/hostess for an enjoyable evening.
Taste-Testing a Mardi Gras Inspired King Cake Drink….Yum or Not?
So I came across a drink recipe that looked festive and sounded delicious in the Jan/Feb 2013 food network magazine…….which I thought might be tasty for a Valentine cocktail, even though it was written as a Mardi Gras drink. Down the hill I went to get the ingredients (ok, I admit I was headed […]
My 50th Birthday Bash…..Mixing Inexpensive with “Splurge” For A Fabulous Party
In 2012, with my 50th birthday approaching in January 2013, my husband offered to do pretty much anything to help commemorate the big day. I decided I wanted to spend it with friends, here at the house, with a 50’s sock hop theme (even though I wasn’t alive in the 50’s).
January Hostess Gift Ideas….Most Under $10
From food to nail polish to a $1.00 daisy….hostess gifts can be anything you think your host would enjoy.
Four Delicious (And Inexpensive) Appetizer Dips/Spreads
These apps are perfect for a Memorial Day weekend cookout (or anytime you have people over)!
October Hostess Gift Ideas….From Oktoberfest to Harvest to Halloween…All $10 or Less
It’s nice to take a hostess gift when you’re invited to someone’s house for dinner or a party. It doesn’t have to be elaborate or expensive…just a little something that says “thank you”. Here’s some inexpensive ideas for the month of October….from celebrating the harvest season to enjoying the flavors of Oktoberfest to of course, […]
August Hostess Gift Ideas, Part 2…..From Manitou Springs
Last week I shopped in Manitou for my $10 or less hostess gifts and there were so many great shops that I had to continue with more great finds I found this week.
August Hostess Gifts (Part 1)….From Manitou Springs
It’s been awhile since I’ve shopped in Manitou Springs so I decided to grab my camera and notebook and see what unique hostess (or any occasion) gifts I could find…for $10 or less….hoping to find at least a few ideas. Well, I had forgotten how cool the stores are and ended up finding a lot more $10 or less gifts than I imagined. So I’ve decided to feature just a couple of shops each week for the month of August so I can really give you a better idea of the stores and merchandise there.
Motorhead Traveler Visits Colorado Springs….And Executive Chef Cooks Rocky Mountain Cuisine In My Backyard!
It was beyond thrilling for me to use our backyard for the TV show Motorhead Traveler (a Canadian TV show)…and to have Executive Chef Scott Savage (from The Cliff House in Manitou Springs, which just so happens to be a 4 diamond restaurant) cooking up Rocky Mountain cuisine on our humble grill!
Pork Chops With Pineapple-Mango Salsa, Spicy Grilled Corn and Salt-Crusted Baked Potatoes-($10 or Less Meal)
This is a super easy dinner…quick enough for a hectic week-night, or for when you have guests over for a laid-back barbecue. I cook the potatoes (in the microwave) and boil the corn on the cob, then finish them off on the grill for some extra flavor. Make your salsa and corn sauce before you cook the chops, have your potatoes and corn cooked and ready to add to the grill and everything will be finished at the same time. Then entire meal came in at around $7.00 (the chops, mango, potatoes, corn and cilantro were on sale).
$9.99 or Less June Hostess Gift Ideas….From World Market
It’s always nice to take a hostess/host gift when you’re invited to someone’s house for dinner, and while it’s totally appropriate to gift them with a bottle of wine or flowers, why not get creative and take something a little different?
Throw An Inexpensive But Fabulous Baby Shower!
Hopefully this will give you some ideas for a party or shower you might be hosting in the future. Using what you already have in a different way (like the football dish), and picking up paper products and little decorations from a dollar store can really help you save money.
Hostess Gift Ideas For May….Most Under $5.00
Warmer weather usually means more invitations to barbecues and cookouts and while it’s always nice to take flowers or a bottle of wine to your hostess, here’s some fun ideas for different hostess gifts.
KVOR’s Table Talk – I Am a Guest On Teresa Farney’s (Gazette Food Editor) Radio Show!
KVOR’s Table Talk I had the pleasure of meeting Teresa Farney, Colorado Springs Gazette food editor and host of “Table Talk on KVOR” radio show this past week when I was a guest on her show. She and DJ Mark Goldberg, who was sitting in for DJ Aaron Seller. were so warm and welcoming and […]
April’s Hostess Gift Ideas….
I think it’s nice to bring a hostess gift when going to someone’s house for dinner. This month I got most of the items at the Dollar Tree store and a few things from Goodwill…..if you have the budget to spend more money, you could use these ideas and just buy more expensive items….(I personally would be happy to be gifted with any of these!)
Inexpensive Hostess Gift Ideas
Hostess gifts are a nice way to let your host/hostess know you appreciate the time and effort they put in to planning a get-together. And doesn’t have to be elaborate or expensive! Every month we’ll feature a post on hostess gift ideas with pictures, where we bought the items, how much they cost and any […]