Volunteering to host the holiday gathering is less of a party and more of a psychological endurance test involving burnt turkeys and relatives with strong political opinions. While you get to inhale three plates of stuffing and leave before the scrubbing begins, your brave host is left staring at a dish pile that rivals Mount Everest.

Showing up without a tribute is practically a declaration of war, so we found the perfect offerings to soothe their frazzled nerves. These gifts guarantee you get the best leftovers and definitely ensure you don’t get relegated to the folding chair in the hallway next year.

Discover more in 19 Actually Good Host Presents Because Bringing Nothing Is The Biggest Social Faux Pas

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Wrapped caramel candies on a wooden board next to a white ceramic pitcher as good host presents idea.

Review: "These sea salt variety are my favorite. They are so soft and gooey, they feel like they were made yesterday. They are a perfect size for a mouth full of sweet, buttery goodness. One caramel is definitely enough to satisfy any sweet tooth. It's been over 90° here for several days and these did not melt together or in the container. I've ordered these throughout the summer and haven't had any of these melt at all. Feel free to purchase, these are amazing!" - Monarc

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    Ceramic wax melt warmer with melting wax cubes on a wooden table, a good host present idea for social gatherings.

    Review: "So cute and works great! The scents I picked smell fantastic and it works like a charm!" - Sam Robbins

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    At Least Make It Fun When They Open The 10th Bottle Of Wine By Gifting Them A Cat Corkscrew

    White and gold corkscrew bottle opener on dark wood table as actually good host presents for social gatherings.

    Review: "Nice quality and weights." - TC Black

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    Hand pouring olive oil from a Heraclea tin over sardines on a decorative plate, a good host present idea.

    Review: "Perfect gift for in laws who are foodies if you dont know what to get. Oil is great. taste is great. wouldnt cook with it as it seems a bit of waste of money for that. more for dipping breads, charcutier boards, etc." - Chris Stanaback

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    White butter dish with butter and croissant representing good host presents for social gatherings at breakfast table

    Review: "These little butter bells are perfect for keeping your real butter perfectly soft and perfectly spreadable.. I am very happy with this and it’s cute." - Patricia Borja

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    Colorful matchsticks in a glass holder next to a David Bowie candle, a unique host present idea for social gatherings.

    Review: "I purchased a small glass cloche for matches and these are beautiful and fit perfectly. My mom liked it so much when she saw it at our house, I ordered more and gave her a set for the holidays! They light easily and I appreciate having extra strike strips." - Suntastic

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    Showing up empty-handed is technically legal but so is microwaving fish in the breakroom, and we all know how that ends. If the previous items didn't quite capture the specific "sorry my toddler smeared cranberry sauce on your white sofa" vibe you were going for, keep reading because we have more peace offerings that are significantly better than a regifted fruitcake.

    Small herb garden with labeled pots on kitchen window sill, a practical and actually good host present idea.

    Review: "Bought for a present. Set was easy & the Herbs are sitting in the window waiting to grow!" - PAUL M BETTERTON

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    You Know Your Host Is Going To Cry In The Shower Once You Leave, So At Least Make It A Spa Cry With Some Shower Steamers

    Colorful gift box with assorted bath bombs, a thoughtful host present for avoiding social faux pas.

    Review: "How refreshing and it makes the entire bathroom smell fresh and clean." - Gammieweb

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    Hand holding a jar of Portland steak salt artisan blend, a good host present for memorable social gatherings.

    Review: "I know it says Steak Salt in the name, but I find myself reaching for this seasoning blend for just about anything! Steak, chicken, fish, veggies, popcorn, you name it! Will definitely be purchasing this one again and have even ordered their other blends to try. Amazing product. Don’t miss out!" - Barbara Radding

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    Hand holding a Capri Blue Volcano scented candle, a popular good host present for social gifting occasions.

    Review: "I bought these for gifts. Volcano is always a great scent!" - Nicole Engstrom

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    We Know They Want To Keep Celtic Salt In The Bag So Everyone Knows What They Are Serving, But The Regular Boring Salt Can Go In This Glass Pinch Pot

    Celtic sea salt in a blue container and bag, a good host present to avoid bringing nothing as a social faux pas.

    Review: "Such an adorable and quality dish for our Maldon Flakey salt! I’ve had this for almost a year now and it’s still amazing! The blue is such a nice shade and looks just like the listing photos." - Amanda Suraci

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    Stack of textured white kitchen towels with pink trim folded on a countertop as good host presents for social gatherings.

    Review: "Love these towels more than my W&S ones! Great style, absorb well, look nice and easy to throw in wash!" - KM

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    We aren't saying you have to buy their affection, but a solid gift is the only difference between being a "cherished guest" and "that freelancer who drank all the expensive scotch." If you haven't found the perfect token of gratitude yet, don't panic, the best bribes for the person currently hyperventilating over the roast beast are still coming up.
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    Help Them Do Their Part For The Planet By Wrapping Up The Leftovers In Beeswax Wrap Instead Of Cling Film

    Beeswax wrap with orange fruit pattern covering a bowl, alongside juice bottles, as a practical host present.

    Review: "My daughter asked for this product for Christmas as she is devoted to sustainability and reusable products. Honestly, I was a doubter, but as long as you do not wash with hot water, this product is reusable and definitely seals leftovers!" - Noreen Farrell-O'Reilly

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    Butter spreader holding twisted butter above a slice of white bread, ideal for actually good host presents.

    Review: "Better quality than I expected but awesome knife for butter!" - Amazon Customer

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    Hand pressing a patterned cloth on a countertop, illustrating good host presents for social gatherings.

    Review: "These cloths work fantastic. Pretty good price desirable dishcloths that don’t stink after 1 use. Any stain washed right off. I love that they last so long. Only tested one so far but so good! They are soft so they don’t scratch but even better, they don’t leave water spots when you clean the counter to. Just get em. You’ll love em too!!" - Kayleen

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    Wooden spatula set on an American flag-themed cutting board, ideal good host presents for social occasions.

    Review: "These are very useful high quality wooden spatulas. The two are not that different in size, I use them interchangeably. Easy to wash with soap and water and really useful when you don’t want a utensil scraping your pans. They’re aesthetically very pleasing too. Good buy." - Molly

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    Decorative container of Fleur de Sel Guerande sea salt, a good host present for thoughtful gift-giving.

    Review: "The Gourmanity Fleur De Sel De Guerande is hand-harvested, French sea salt packaged in an attractive, 4.4-ounce canister. This is semi-course ground salt flakes that make a perfect finishing salt for vegetables, salads, meats – anywhere you want to subtly enhance the flavor. Overall, excellent quality and flavor and would make a wonderful gift for the foodie in your life." - Dee

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    Hand holding The Laundress activewear fabric spray, a good host present for freshening performance fabrics.

    Review: "Arrived without any leaking and smells wonderful. Helps to dewrinkle clothes out of the dryer and freshens up sheets and towels. I love that it can be sprayed on delicates as well and that it is a quality product that was not expensive." - Ruth McDonald


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