Thank You, Here’s A Nice Book.

Thank You, Here’s A Nice Book.

September 17th, 2007 @ 5:10 pm by Mrs. Kiwi

Miss Kiwi is a lucky gal, with two people throwing me a shower. When my FMIL (who is one of the two hosting a shower) called this weekend, it was pretty hilarious. Dad and I were on the way to Pomona for the LA County Fair, and the first thing she said was, “I’m calling to let you know of some changes…” when my phone cut off. That’s what always happens, right? I finally managed to find a clear reception area and called her back. My future sister in law (MOH) has decided that we’re going to turn my shower into a co-ed shower, which is totally cool. Now that it’s been changed, our families will get a chance to meet before the wedding! Well, Mr. Kiwi’s mom has met my family, but the siblings haven’t.

So now that all the details are finally set (thank goodness), I can start to think about hostess gifts. I (we) have a few different people to buy gifts for: my aunt who is hosting one shower, and Mr. Kiwi’s sister, sister in law, and mother who are hosting another shower, since the sister in law is using her house, the sister is hosting, and the mother is putting it together. Crazy, right? So, I was thinking of getting flowers for the house owner, since it’s easy and I know she loves flowers. My aunt is hosting my shower in a restaurant, so that’s not a useful idea for her. She doesn’t like chocolate, so that’s not going to work, either. As for Mr. Kiwi’s mom and sister, I honestly have no idea what to get them either, other than thank you cards.

My aunt loves shopping, but I think it would be weird if I got her a gift card. Perhaps I should just have some flowers sent to her house? Maybe an awesome Harry and David gift tower? My future mother in law loves mermaids and scrapbooking, something I don’t think goes together! happy02 Maybe I could find a nice scrapbooking set for her, since she’s told me about how expensive that habit is. My future sister in law, I don’t know. I used up all my good ideas on her already. laughin

What are you doing for your shower hosts? Are you giving them thank you gifts or just a card? According to a Q & A on the knot, gifts are not necessary, while a card is. I’d like to be a little more giving, I think.

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8 Responses to “Thank You, Here’s A Nice Book.”

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TriciaJ

I use Harry and David often when I don’t know what to give. I mean, really, who can resist Moose Munch???

9/17/07 @ 5:17 pm (reply)

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Melanie (message) 100 posts, Blushing bee

I am giving really cute umbrellas, tea & snacks, note cards, and a bath and body works bath set with a note that says, “May all your showers be as lovely as the one you’ve given me.”

9/17/07 @ 5:20 pm (reply)

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Val

I gave each of my ladies set of hand stamped stationery (with their monogram), a set of lotion/bath soap from Victoria’s Secret, a candle, and a nice hand written note.

9/17/07 @ 5:31 pm (reply)

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Jen

Play around on redevelope.com, i’m sure you’ll come up with some ideas.

I plan on getting my FMIL something from Coach, no idea what though.

9/17/07 @ 5:51 pm (reply)

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Davis2B

My friend and soon to be cousin hosted one of my showers and I got her a nice card and gift certificate to her fav restaurant (a date night for her and the hubby).

My sister/MOH hosted the other one and I gave her a card because I’m spending a lot on her gift.

9/17/07 @ 7:38 pm (reply)

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Amy

A standard host gift that I often fall back on is a set of hand soap and lotion from Williams Sonoma. They come in delicious scents and in a pretty metal holder. They are around $40 so they are a little expensive and luxurious for what they are- which is exactly why I like to give them as gifts. Everyone has always loved them and they look great by the kitchen sink.

9/18/07 @ 8:32 am (reply)

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beachbride

I gave my shower hostesses silver Tiffany starfish bracelets. Pricey, but I feel like the women who threw my two showers really went out of their way.

9/18/07 @ 9:44 am (reply)

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Angel

I sent her a dozen of her favorite and kind of pricey roses. She loved them and was so happy that someone out there knew what her favorite rose was.

9/25/07 @ 1:16 am (reply)