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30 Perfect Hostess Gifts For $20 or Less

By Erin Cullum

Updated on 12/21/2017 at 1:00 PM

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You don't want to show up empty-handed to a holiday party, but you also don't want to spend too much — you've got tons of presents to buy! These affordable hostess gifts guarantee you'll get the best guest award without breaking the bank. From festive kitchen accessories to essential bar items and more, these fun hostess gifts look expensive, but they're all $20 or less.

01

Crate & Barrel Snowflake Marshmallows

Crate & Barrel Snowflake Marshmallows ($8)

Crate & Barrel Snowflake Marshmallows
From
$8
02

State Slate Cheese Board

State Slate Cheese Board ($20)

State Slate Cheese Board
From
$20
03

Novel Teas

Novel Teas ($13)

Novel Teas
From
$13
04

Urban Outfitters Meow Stemless Wine Glass (Set of 2)

Urban Outfitters Meow Stemless Wine Glass ($16)

Urban Outfitters Meow Stemless Wine Glass
From
$16
05

2-Tiered Server

2-Tiered Server ($20)

2-Tiered Server
From
$20
06

French Macaron Soaps Set

French Macaron Soaps Set ($18)

French Macaron Soaps Set
From
$18
07

Red Wine Stain Remover

Red Wine Stain Remover ($8)

Red Wine Stain Remover
From
$8
08

Martha Stewart Collection Italian Spice Set

Martha Stewart Collection Italian Spice Set ($14, originally $36)

Martha Stewart Collection Italian Spice Set
From
$14
09

Paddywax Lemon and Rosemary Old Fashioned Filled Candle

Paddywax Lemon and Rosemary Old Fashioned Filled Candle ($15)

Paddywax Lemon and Rosemary Old Fashioned Filled Candle
From
$15
10

Flake Salt

Ila Cyprus Flake Salt ($15)

Ila Cyprus Flake Salt
From
$15
11

Shimmer Pastry Server

Shimmer Pastry Server ($15)

Shimmer Pastry Server
From
$15
12

Anthropologie Gilded Shapes Monogram Mug

Anthropologie Gilded Shapes Monogram Mug ($7, originally $10)

Anthropologie Gilded Shapes Monogram Mug
From
$7
13

Slant Collections 'Liquid Therapy' Stemless Wine Glass

Slant Collections 'Liquid Therapy' Stemless Wine Glass ($12)

Slant Collections 'Liquid Therapy' Stemless Wine Glass
From
$12
14

Heart Wine Bottle Stopper

Heart Wine Bottle Stopper ($10)

Heart Wine Bottle Stopper
From
$10
15

Confetti Dot Old Fashioned Glass

Confetti Dot Old Fashioned Glass ($12)

Confetti Dot Old Fashioned Glass
From
$12
16

Harry Potter Cookie Cutter

Harry Potter Cookie Cutter ($4)

Harry Potter Cookie Cutter
From
$4
17

World Market Cheese Knives and Cutting Board 4 Piece Set

World Market Cheese Knives and Cutting Board 4 Piece Set ($15)

World Market Cheese Knives and Cutting Board 4 Piece Set
From
$15
18

City Map Glass

City Map Glass ($14)

City Map Glass
From
$14
19

Cat Wine Bottle Opener

Cat Wine Bottle Opener ($13, originally $20)

Cat Wine Bottle Opener
From
$13
20

Microwave Popcorn Popper

Microwave Popcorn Popper ($15)

Microwave Popcorn Popper
From
$15
21

Malvi Mallow Malvi Hot Cocoa & Peppermint Marshmallow Set

Malvi Mallow Malvi Hot Cocoa & Peppermint Marshmallow Set ($18)

Malvi Mallow Malvi Hot Cocoa & Peppermint Marshmallow Set
From
$18
22

Fruit Keg Tapping Kit

Fruit Keg Tapping Kit ($20)

Fruit Keg Tapping Kit
From
$20
23

H&M Paper Napkins

H&M Paper Napkins ($3)

H&M Paper Napkins
From
$3
24

Anthropologie Hot Chocolate on a Stick Set

Anthropologie Hot Chocolate on a Stick Set ($16)

Anthropologie Hot Chocolate on a Stick Set
From
$16
25

French Kitchen Marble Cheese Board With Slicer

French Kitchen Marble Cheese Board With Slicer ($20)

French Kitchen Marble Cheese Board With Slicer
From
$20
26

Monogram Mug

Monogram Mug ($8)

Monogram Mug
From
$8
27

Avocado Socks

Avocado Socks ($8)

Avocado Socks
From
$8
28

Kitchen Canisters For Four, Coffee, and Tea

Kitchen Canisters ($7)

Kitchen Canisters
From
$7
29

H&M Scented Candle in Metal Jar

H&M Scented Candle in Metal Jar ($13)

H&M Scented Candle in Metal Jar
From
$13
30

Thirstystone Hammered Copper Moscow Mule Mug

Thirstystone Hammered Copper Moscow Mule Mug ($13, originally $22)

Thirstystone Hammered Copper Moscow Mule Mug
From
$13
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