6 Perfect Trader Joe’s Thanksgiving Host Gifts ~ because for every Thanksgiving host, there’s an average of 6.87 guests, and that means a lot of us are going to need a little something-something to bring along wherever we’re headed this week.
I assume your mom brought you up to know it’s only polite to bring something special for your long suffering Thanksgiving host, sad supermarket pumpkin pies aside. TJs is the place to find fun, affordable stuff your host will love…
Gingerbread cookie decorating kit
~ for the host with the kids who’d otherwise turn the Thanksgiving table into a fort, right about coffee time.
Trader Joe’s Turkey Kit (gingerbread with candy decorations) $7.99 ~ baked turkey cookie, ready to decorate (it’ll keep ’em busy.)
The perfect wine to pair with turkey
~ for the teetotaling host who’s famous for her cranberry mocktails.
Decoy Sonoma County Pinot Noir $16.95 ~ a light fruity red that won’t overpower the bird.
The ultimate flight of caramels
~for the harried host who needs a little pampering.
Trader Joe’s Holiday Taste Test of Caramels $5.99 each ~ they can test their tasting skills while everybody else does the dishes.
Extra turkey gravy
~ for the host who always runs short…
Trader Joe’s Kettle Cooked Turkey Gravy tubs $3.99 each ~ and who doesn’t love a little extra gravy?
A bouquet of Brussels sprouts
~ for the host who forgets you’re vegan. Every year.
Fresh Brussels sprouts on the stalk 3.99 + cut flowers $12.99 ~ veggie/floral arrangements are the hot new thing.
Advent Calendar for Dogs
~for the four legged host who loves to bird-dog your dinner plate.
Salmon and sweet potato dog treats packed in a cute advent calendar $5.99…these’ll put him off the scent for sure!
Prefer to make your own host gifts?
See the Holiday Food Gifts section of my recipe index…you find easy recipes like Mulled Cranberry Jelly, Sweet Red Pepper Jam, and Coffee and Cardamom Truffles to wow your hosts, whoever they are 🙂
Forget all the other choices, the Brussels sprouts are the absolute best! Just like you picked them from your garden. I just wish there was a Trader Joe’s close to me. I have to drive 60 miles each way plus pay tolls of $24. Do yourself a favor and get those Brussels sprouts.
Same here, without the tolls.
Yes!! These are all what I would buy for myself. I love the turkey decorating kit, I want to get one for my son.
I need those caramels and dog advent calendar for myself. Thesse are great ideas.
I want that flight of caramels!
That caramels are fun ~ and yummy!
That gingerbread turkey looks like a great gift.
Great thoughts! Thanks for the ideas!! 🙂