From luxurious cashmere throws to French lavender sachets, give thanks with one of these unique and affordable gifts from TODAYShow.com bargain huntress Merisa Vinick.";
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So much more than a color, lavender is a naturally calming herb that freshens linens and even gets rid of headaches. Give your hostess these adorable sachets to tuck into her sweater drawers to make the transition to cold-weather clothing delightfully tolerable.
(For a stupid pun while gift-giving, try: Lavender?! I don’t even know’er!)
French lavender sachets, $5.99, worldmarket.com ";
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For that special whirl of a girl, this candy-cane- inspired hot chocolate frother (yes, really) is an indulgence of an indulgence. Besides, whose hot chocolate couldn’t use a little frothing?
Peppermint-swirl hot chocolate pot with frother, $40, surlatable.com";
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Receiving this impossibly soft throw blanket made out of only luxurious materials will make your host melt... but not your wallet. It can also be monogrammed by the sleek-but-cozy westelm.com to add an extra personal touch.
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Adult sock monkeys, $18.95 (originally $24, and sold elsewhere online for up to $30), pokkadots.com ";
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Don’t try telling this plant that candy doesn’t grow on trees. Your hosts will love watching their festive gift bloom in the coming months, and think of you warmly with every blossom.
Candy Cane Amaryllis, $39, vivaterra.com";
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This “soap” of steel may not be faster than a speeding bullet, but it certainly has superpowers nonetheless. A little-known chef’s magic trick, rubbing your fingers on stainless steel after cutting garlic or onion, actually eliminates the pungent odor from your skin. Yes, you could use a steel knife too, but isn’t this more fun?
Stainless-steel soap, on sale for $8, iloveuma.com ";
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Let there be light! Blow your hostess away with these beautiful hand-blown glass candlesticks. Sure to match any décor, an assortment of these is a perfect holiday gift, and you can’t hold a candle to the price.
Lumiere candleholders. $3.95-4.95, CB2.com";
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’Tis better to give than to receive, but these gift cards provide your hosts with the best of both worlds. JustGive.org is a nonprofit dedicated to connecting people to charities, and makes it supersimple by selling “gift cards” – which can be sent via e-mail (for those last-minute gifts) or regular mail. The Web site enables the recipient to redeem their gift card to donate to a charity of their choosing with just a few clicks.
JustGive.org, gift cards, available in any amount.";
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For the hostess with a family member who is allergic to, well, just about everything, this rock candy will be a sweet treat. Check out the dietary details at the playful Dylan’s Candy Bar Web site, and you may end getting more than just ingredient information.
Rock Candy, $14, Dylanscandybar.com";
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There’s a fungus among us! Fret not, these friendly little mushrooms are meant for on top of your table, not under it. When your hostess asks to pass the salt, she’ll love how these shakers put the “fun” in fungus.
Mushroom Shakers, $12, Anthropologie.com";
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How can your hostess open a bottle without the help of Ralph Lauren? Help her out with this silver, heirloom-worthy corkscrew, and toast the holiday season in style.
Wentworth Horse Bit Corkscrew, $65, Ralphlauren.com";
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These mittens may not seem the obvious housewarming gift, but they surely will be the best handwarming gift. As it gets chillier, your host or hostess will love keeping these by the door for quick runs to the mailbox or to walk the dog.
Portolano tan & suede mittens, $49.99 (originally $115), smartbargains.com";
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No need to be ashamed of these scarlet letters! Indulge your host or hostess in a way they might not themselves with this surprisingly affordable monogrammed linen set. (Remember to order in advance to make sure your personalized gift arrives in time!)
Monogrammed set; 40.95; thestationerystudio.com";
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For the alternative holiday group that relishes in the untraditional, these silver fortune-cookie place card holders will make even the greasiest takeout food special, for it is shared with good friends.
Fortune Cookie Place Card Holders, $21 for a set of 12, beau-coup.com";
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These sunny mixing bowls will make meal preparation more fun, and are ideal to serve snacks in during the game. Even better, to show their thankfulness the Spoon Sisters donate 10% of all proceeds from the bowls to breast cancer charities.
Floral Sculpted Nesting Bowls, $29.99 at laprimashops.com"; // END editorial data