Key Takeaways
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Hostess gifts are a thoughtful way to acknowledge the effort that goes into hosting a meal or gathering.
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While wine and flowers are a typical hostess gift, a gift basket can be a more considerate option that goes beyond a token gesture.
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A great gift basket is thoughtful, visually impressive, varied and can be shared or put away.
Hostess gifts aren’t mandatory, of course, but bringing a gift to someone hosting a meal or gathering is a classy move. These tokens of appreciation are a way of acknowledging the effort that goes into hosting. And while a bottle of wine or a bouquet might be classic, a thoughtfully assembled gift basket feels a little more special. Here’s why a gift basket is the perfect hostess gift, and where to get one here in Reno, Nevada.
It Feels Thoughtful
Whether you know the hostess well or not, a gift basket makes it easy to give something they’ll really enjoy. Biggest Little Baskets offers curated gift baskets by recipient and theme, which means they’re filled with goodies like gourmet treats, spa and self-care products, even stylish decor pieces. Our housewarming and hospitality gift categories are a great spot to browse if you’re not exactly sure what to get.
It’s Visually Impressive
As a category, gift baskets are popular partly because they just look so darn inviting! The presentation alone feels like a mini celebration, and it’s a grand gesture that any hostess will appreciate. The key here is choosing a gift basket with care (or curating one yourself if you’re up to the task). Some gift baskets are simply done better than others. At Biggest Little Baskets, we take enormous pride in curating baskets filled with amazing treats. We want them to be the kind of gifts that we’d be thrilled to receive ourselves, and we have really high standards.
It’s Loaded With So Much Good Stuff
Unlike a bottle of wine or a bouquet (that your hostess must now trim and put in water), the fun of the gift basket is in all the variety. If you don’t know the hostess very well, a great assortment of goodies means a better chance that at least something (or ideally everything) will hit the mark.
It’s Can Be Used Right Away or Later
It can occasionally be difficult for a hostess to know whether someone bringing a gift intends for it to be shared at the party, or if it’s something special for the hostess alone. A gift basket leaves that decision up to the hostess! Maybe there are gourmet treats that can be opened and shared. Maybe the gift basket is spa themed and clearly intended to be opened and enjoyed at a later time. Either way, it’s easy for the hostess to decide.
The Bottom Line
Gift baskets really are a great option if you’re planning on bringing a hostess gift to an upcoming event. It’s like a thank-you card. You’re under no obligation to write one, but don’t we all appreciate receiving a note of thanks for something we did or gave? A hostess gift is the same idea. And here at Biggest Little Baskets, we make it easy to be thoughtful and generous with very little effort! Choose a gift basket and we’ll let you know when it’s ready to be picked up at our facility on Riggins Court in Reno. You’ll be the most thoughtful guest at the gathering, and you’ll make an excellent impression on your hostess—we promise!
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a hostess gift?
A hostess gift is a little something gifted to someone hosting a meal or gathering. It’s an acknowledgment of the effort that goes into hosting and a show of gratitude. Plus, it’s just a classy move.
Are hostess gifts still a thing?
Definitely! Hostess gifts are considered good etiquette, but they may be more common in certain crowds or dependent on the formality of a particular event or gathering. It’s not so much a rule, but rather a show of thoughtfulness.
Should I bring a hostess gift?
There’s never any obligation to bring a hostess gift, but it’s a thoughtful and classy thing to do. In 2025, a hostess gift is pretty standard and always appreciated. It’s sort of like writing a thank-you note. It’s not something you have to do, but it’s always a nice gesture and leaves a great impression.