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TDY_hostess.appHeader = "20 unique and affordable gifts for the holiday hostess";
TDY_hostess.appDeck = "Want to give something special to ring in the new year? Bargain-hunter Merisa Vinick lists the best presents to express your gratitude";
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TDY_hostess[i-1].body = "Want a present that won't be re-gifted? Interested in giving something that's both interesting and thoughtful? Then forgo the usual bottle of wine! Merisa  Vinick shares her list of fantastic season finds, from clever cheese-markers to pink champagne cheesecake.";

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TDY_hostess[i-1].body = "<headline/><br>For the hostess that loves to entertain, but is not one to appreciate champagne on her ceiling, rug, and new dress, consider a champagne opener.  She&#146;ll thank you as she breathes a sigh of relief in her clean living room as the clock strikes midnight.<p><b> Champagne Bottle Opener; <a href=\"http://www.gumps.com/jump.jsp?itemID=2001&itemType=PRODUCT\"> Gumps San Francisco</b></a>; $55";

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TDY_hostess[i-1].body = "<headline/><br>For your friend who doesn&#146;t \"need\" name-brand things, but \"certainly appreciates them,\" treat her to a little name-dropping with this Versace bottle stopper.  It&#146;s a bit gaudy, but in a fun way.  You allow your hostess to keep her post-party wine fresh, and for $30 you look like a regular Donatella.<p><b> Versace red logo bottle stopper; <a href=\"http://bluefly.com/pages/products/detail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=2056157385&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2074678647&N=2074635315&Ns=Popularity%7c0%7c%7cProduct%2bCode%7c1&Nu=Product\+ID\"> Bluefly.com</b></a>; $30";

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TDY_hostess[i-1].body = "<headline/><br>Aprons are under-used and underappreciated.  Allow your hostess to still wear her new dress to her own shindig without being afraid to ruin it while entertaining.  This pink apron would make Legally Blonde's Elle Woods proud, and makes everyone feel good with a percentage of the $38 price tag going to Breast Cancer funding. <p><b> Breast Cancer Vintage-Inspired Apron; <a href=\"http://www.findgift.com/gift-ideas/pid-120785/\"> FindGift.com</b></a>; $38";

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TDY_hostess[i-1].body = "<headline/><br>No need to reinvent the wheel (of cheese cake).  Tell your hostess you&#146;ve got dessert covered, and bring this pink champagne cheesecake from confection perfectionists Harry and David.<p><b> Pink Champagne Cheesecake; <a href=\"http://www.harryanddavid.com/gifts/store/item____dessert-bakery-gifts_cheesecake-gifts_13499\"> Harry and David; </b></a> $29.95";

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TDY_hostess[i-1].body = "<headline/><br>It is traditional to give people honey to wish them a sweet new year.  Trade in that sticky bear for a glass honey bee.  When your hostess sets out tea with dessert, everyone will be buzzing over your gift (O.K., maybe the champagne helped with the buzz too). <p><b>Bee Honey Server and Spoon; <a href=\"http://www.findgift.com/gift-ideas/pid-85452/\"> FindGift.com; </b></a> $29.95";

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TDY_hostess[i-1].body = "<headline/><br>These chirpy cheese-markers allow party guests to identify which cheese is which without doing an un-appetizing fromage-sniff test.  These little birdies can even double as place cards if your hostess spears them in a melon half-moon to begin the fete. <p><b>Bird Cheese Markers; <a href=\"http://www.beehivekitchenware.com/products/products.html?itemno=BCM\"> Beehive Kitchenware; </b></a> $52";

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TDY_hostess[i-1].body = "<headline/><br>Who doesn't like a pie plate?  Your hostess can even throw Oreos on it and it'll be beautiful -- and she&#146;ll love you for that.  To ensure an invitation back next year, pair this pie plate with the pink-champagne cheesecake.<p><b>Rosanna Red Dots Pedestal Stand; <a href=\"http://www.amazon.com/Rosanna-Dots-Pedestal-Stand-Gift-boxed/dp/B000I0LHHW/ref=sr_1_12?ie=UTF8&s=home-garden&qid=1197854750&sr=1-12\"> Amazon.com; </b></a> $20.97";

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TDY_hostess[i-1].body = "<headline/><br>You can never have too many trays.  Period.  That&#146;s especially true when they&#146;re beautiful and colorful, and likely to blend into just about any d&#233;cor.  Chances are your hostess will be so thrilled, she&#146;ll use it to serve dessert or tea that night.  <p><b>Turchino Round Tray; <a href=\"http://www.tracyporter.com/Turchino-Round-Tray-p-16898.html\"> Tracy Porter; </b></a> $57<p>";

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TDY_hostess[i-1].body = "<headline/><br>Pitchers are one of the most useful items in the house; put flowers in it, use it to serve iced tea or sangria in style, store long utensils next to your stove, or even throw coins in it at the end of the day.  <p>Bring this beautiful glass pitcher to the hostess with a bouquet of flowers in it.  She&#146;ll love it (what she&#146;ll love even more is that she doesn&#146;t have to interrupt her entertaining by spending ten minutes unwrapping a bouquet, finding the right size vase, and getting leaves all over the counter in the process).<p><b>Effervescent Yellow Pitcher; <a href=\"http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?_dyncharset=ISO-8859-1&_dynSessConf=-1938921368118018179&id=78523&parentid=H07_FG_FORTHEHOSTESS&pushId=H07_FG_FORTHEHOSTESS&popId=H07_FOOLPROOFGIFTS&sortProperties=&navCount=6&navAction=poppushpush&fromCategoryPage=true&selectedProductSize=&selectedProductSize1=&color=ye\"> Anthropologie; </b></a> $28";

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TDY_hostess[i-1].body = "<headline/><br>After all that post-party dish washing, your hostess will probably crave some good hand lotion.  No one takes lotion more seriously than Ahava; a company based on the shore of the mineral-rich Dead Sea.  Kings have been traveling to the Dead Sea for centuries to benefit from these unique minerals. Chances are your hostess would like it too.<p><b>Mineral Hand Cream; <a href=\"http://www.ahavaus.com/site/body_handcream.html\"> Ahava; </b></a> $17";

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TDY_hostess[i-1].body = "<headline/><br>Fresh&#146;s Sugar Lychee candle smells as good as it sounds.  The candle will continue to keep your hostess sniffing pretty until it&#146;s lights out.<p><b>Fresh Sugar Lychee candle; <a href=\"http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P183306&categoryId=B70\"> Sephora; </b></a> $48";

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TDY_hostess[i-1].body = "<headline/><br>What hostess wouldn&#146;t be thrilled to receive something in that famous robins egg blue box?  It thrilled Audrey Hepburn, and it will thrill your host or hostess.  This Tiffany crystal star platter is beautiful for entertaining.  And at $45, you&#146;ll still have money leftover for breakfast.<p><b>Tiffany Crystal Star Platter; <a href=\"http://www.tiffany.com/Shopping/Item.aspx?sku=17063006&mcat=148207&cid=288208&search_params=s\+1-p\+21-c\+288208-r\+101424818-x\+-n\+6-ri\+-ni\+0-t\+;\"> Tiffany; </b></a> $45";

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TDY_hostess[i-1].body = "<headline/><br>Designer Jonathan Adler never fails to add whimsy to a party or a home.  Grab a few bunches of $10 supermarket orchids or peonies and present your hostess with a great arrangement that will be low enough to keep on the table while still making it possible to see the person across from you during dinner.  That way, you can brag more easily about your fantastic $42 vase from Barneys. <p><b>Jonathan Adler vase; <a href=\"http://www.barneys.com/b/browse/product.s?productId=587332&source=category&index=5&prodIndex=5&listSize=23&categoryId=486788\"> Barney's; </b></a> $42<p>";

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TDY_hostess[i-1].body = "<headline/><br>Help your hostess be even more gracious than she already is.  She&#146;ll need some way to thank her guests for her wonderful new gifts. Why not on Kate Spade note-cards?  In the age of e-mail and e-cards, everyone still gets excited to find a hand-addressed note in their mailbox.  For $25, treat her to the \"snail mail\" material she&#146;d never buy herself.<p><b>Snail Mail; <a href=\"http://www.katespade.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2202557&cp=1855190.1866716\"> Kate Spade; </b></a> $25";

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TDY_hostess[i-1].body = "<headline/><br>We&#146;re not in college anymore.  Coincidentally, neither is our furniture.  But your green-loving friend is still fighting the good fight &#150; just without those college midnight rallies.  Your hostess will appreciate these Bangladeshi fair-trade coasters, and make them a staple on the coffee table.  Although they are not guaranteed to bring world peace, these colorful coasters are so vibrant you won&#146;t need to waste paper on wrapping.  That&#146;s a start. <p><b>Woven Coaster & Mat Set; <a href=\"http://www.tenthousandvillages.com/catalog/product.detail.php?product_id=7590\"> Ten Thousand Villages; </b></a> $24";

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TDY_hostess[i-1].body = "<headline/><br>Monogramming is the ultimate in making an item feel special and personal.  I want everything monogrammed.  It ads that little <i>je ne sais quoi.</i>  If I could monogramme my younger sister -- I would.  For just $36, Williams Sonoma's set of six monogrammed dinner napkins are the next best thing.  Yes, this will take a bit of advance planning, but the extra effort will not go unnoticed.<p><b>Monogrammed Hotel Napkins; <a href=\"http://www.williams-sonoma.com/products/l214/index.cfm?cm_src=5136523F-0594-4F21-39CB24B869492F8B\"> Williams-Sonoma; </b></a> $36";

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TDY_hostess[i-1].body = "<headline/><br>Help your hostess avoid chapped hands and ruined manicures.  These kitschy gloves are sure to make cleaning up a little more bearable.  She'll (g)love you for it.<p><b>Hostess Dishwashing Gloves; <a href=\"http://www.royalaccessories.com/index.html#\"> Royal Acessories; </b></a> $29";

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TDY_hostess[i-1].body = "<headline/><br>Give your hostess with the mostest something to look forward to after all the guests leave.  When it comes to the Philosophy brand, good things do come in small (cozy house-shaped) packages.  This good-enough-to-eat (but don't!) medley of cocoa, marshmallow, and peppermint body-pampering goodies will turn her bathroom into her own private winter wonder-spa.  You might want to pick up a set for yourself while you're at it.<p><b>Ski House gift set; <a href=\"http://www.philosophy.com/web/store/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10001&storeId=10001&partNumber=ski-house-exclusive&langId=-1&parent_category_rn=&top_category=\"> Philosophy; </b></a> $30<br>";

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TDY_hostess[i-1].body = "<headline/><br>Who stole the cookie from the cookie jar?  Who cares.  This Mackenzie Childs cookie jar has enough pizzazz to stand out with just crumbs in it.  To add a personal touch -- fill it with homemade cookies, or the hostess&#146; favorite candy.  <p><b>Cookie Jar with Enamel Courtly Check Lid; <a href=\"http://www.mackenzie-childs.com/product.aspx?orgid=0&floor=&dept=0&col=0&id=4140&keywords=cookie%20jar&page=0&vao=0\"> Mackenzie-Childs; </b></a> $40";

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TDY_hostess[i-1].body = "<headline/><br>Sometimes a gift needs to be more than just a gift- whether someone is graciously opening their home to you for a whole weekend, you&#146;re trying to impress the future in-laws, or your boss is the host.  When I asked my mother what I should bring the couple who is hosting me at their &#147;flat&#148; in London over New Years, she asked, &#147;well, do they know from nice things?&#148;  Yes, ma, they &#147;know from&#148; nice things.  So she suggested a set of 2008 Waterford champagne flutes.   Every year Waterford puts out a limited edition of champagne flutes unique to that year.  Let your hostess toast to the year she threw a fantastic party for many New Years to come with this classic present.<p><b>Waterford \"Times Square\" 2008 Toasting Flute Pair; <a href=\"http://www.macys.com/catalog/product/index.ognc?ID=271481&PartnerID=FROOGLE&BannerID=PD675\"> Macy's; </b></a> $150";

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