The best Thanksgiving hostess gift helps the host relax after the cooking is done. Good options are something for the table, a small treat for later, or an experience they can book for themselves, like an in-home massage gift card from Blys. It arrives by email, starts from $50, and the host picks the date.
What is a good Thanksgiving hostess gift?
A good hostess gift is:
- Ready to give. No assembly, no vase hunt mid-dinner.
- Not more work. Avoid anything that needs cooking, serving or a spot on a crowded counter.
- For the host, not the party. Something they enjoy after everyone leaves.
Hostess gift ideas by type
For the table
- A bottle of their favorite wine or a nonalcoholic sparkling option
- Good olive oil, local honey or a jar of preserves
- A candle in a neutral scent
For after the dishes are done
- Nice hand cream or a soft throw
- A coffee or tea they like for the morning after
- A book from an author they mention
For real recovery: an in-home massage or beauty gift card
Hosting means hours on your feet. A Blys gift card lets the host book a massage or beauty treatment at home on a day that suits them.
- Choose any amount from $50, a single 60, 90 or 120 minute session, or a pack of 5 or 10 treatments.
- Send it by email instantly or schedule it for a set date, with a personalized message.
- It can be used on any Blys service, including massage, facials, mani-pedis, spray tans, makeup and hair styling.
- The host picks the date, time and place, and their preferred therapist gender, when they book.
Is a gift card a thoughtful hostess gift?
It can be, if it is something the host would not buy for themselves. The gift card arrives as a PDF by email. Send it to yourself, print it, and hand it over with a small table gift.
What about Friendsgiving?
The same rules apply. If several guests want to chip in, one gift card with a higher amount goes further than several small gifts.
Can I send a hostess gift if I can’t make it?
Yes. Schedule the gift card for Thanksgiving morning so it lands in their inbox on the day. See more instant Thanksgiving gift ideas.
Shopping for the holidays too?
You can also schedule a Blys gift card to arrive by email on Christmas Day. Because it is emailed, there is no shipping wait. See Christmas gift cards or, for clients and staff, corporate gift cards. Buying for a team? Choose a quantity in the gift card checkout to buy several at once, or email hello@getblys.com for help.
Frequently asked questions
How much should I spend on a hostess gift?
There is no set rule. Spend what feels right for the occasion. Blys gift cards start from $50.
How fast does a Blys gift card arrive?
You can send it instantly by email or schedule it for a set date, including Christmas Day. Because it is emailed, there is no shipping wait.
Can the host choose what to book?
Yes. Blys gift cards are redeemable on all services. The host picks the treatment, date, time and location.
How does the host redeem it?
They book on the Blys website or app and enter the code from the gift card email at checkout.
How long is a Blys gift card valid?
US gift cards are valid for 5 years from the date of purchase.
Can I cancel a gift card?
Unredeemed gift cards can be canceled within seven days of purchase by emailing Blys.
