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Being a guest at Thanksgiving is undoubtedly easier than hosting, but it still brings up all kinds of etiquette questions. Namely, what in the world are you supposed to bring?
You don't want to be that guest who shows up empty-handed to Thanksgiving dinner, especially if you want to impress your host. These no-fail pairings take common requests — like "Why don't you bring dessert?" or "Just pick up an appetizer." — and kick them up a notch with a matching present for the host. You can find everything on this list at your local Sam's Club — and if you're not already a member, it's worth joining to take advantage of their incredible deals, exclusive savings, and top-notch holiday dishes. Sign up today and bring on the turkey!
Cheese Spread + Serving Board
If the host asks you to bring an appetizer, opt for something crowd-pleasing and big enough to share with a large group — like creamy, savory Member's Mark™ Smoked Gouda Pimento Dip ($9). Don't forget to bring something for her too, like a stylish serving board. Think wooden cheese boards or even slate slabs.
Pie + Platter
Being tasked with dessert on Thanksgiving only means one thing: pie. Grab an extra-large pie in a classic flavor, like Member's Mark™ 12-Inch Pecan Pie ($12) or Member's Mark™ 12-Inch Pumpkin Pie ($6), but take it up a notch by replacing the plastic pie dish with something a little fancier. Ceramic pie plates and melamine platters make lovely gifts.
Fall Flowers + Nontraditional Vase
When in doubt, you can't go wrong with a seasonal flower arrangement. Pick up a bouquet from your Sam's Club, then dress it up with a nontraditional vase ($26) like a ceramic pitcher or an upcycled glass jar. It makes the blooms just a touch more sophisticated.
Dip + Bakeware
Bringing something that needs to be heated up, like Member's Mark™ Buffalo Chicken Dip ($8)? Do your host a favor and bring a baking dish as well — she's got enough on her mind without trying to find the one clean dish in the kitchen to use.
Salad + Serving Utensils
Even a simple green salad can seem a bit fancier if you bring something extra along with it. Pick up some stylish salad servers ($18) — maybe a carved wooden pair or something metallic.
Rolls + Linen Napkins
Dinner rolls ($6) are always a safe thing to bring to Thanksgiving — you can never have enough. Upgrade the presentation, though, by bringing a few stylish linen napkins. Your host can either set them out for guests or use them to line the bread basket.
