Hostess Gift Guide 2025

Maia James
Hostess Gift Guide 2025
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Whether you’re thanking a host or hostess, surprising a favorite teacher, or just need more creative, healthy gift ideas, we hope this list of 50 thoughtful picks will make it easier to give only Good Stuff. 

You’ll find options starting at just three bucks, so there’s something for every budget here. Some of these items are offered in our online markeplace, and if not we’ve included links to purchase. In some cases, we may earn a commission for the referral, but the price is always the same for you.

Thank you for supporting our curated marketplace as well we the brands we love! (Our Amazon storefront has even more ideas). 

1. Home Fragrance System

While this is not 100% natural, it offer phthalate-free, long-lasting home fragrance. From $95.

Buy from Aera
1. Home Fragrance System

2. Holiday Tea Assortment

A festive tea collection from our favorite toxin-free brand, with cozy flavors like Peppermint, Cinnamon, Vanilla, and Pumpkin Spice. $17

Buy from Amazon
2. Holiday Tea Assortment

3. Mid-Century Modern Water Pitcher

This gorgeous pitcher is made of non-leaching enameled carbon steel with a rattan-inspired wrapped handle. $115

Buy from Food52
3. Mid-Century Modern Water Pitcher

4. Handmade Fruit Bowl

Gorgeous and airy, plus it keeps produce fresh and doubles as a chic bread basket. $98

Buy from Food52
4. Handmade Fruit Bowl

5. Holiday Flavored Protein Powder

A festive, clean-ingredient protein blend available in limited-edition flavors like Chocolate Peppermint, Eggnog, Vanilla Peppermint, and Chocolate Orange—made with real food and no artificial junk. $60

Code: GOODSTUF for 10% off

Buy from Just Ingredients
5. Holiday Flavored Protein Powder

6. Soothing Soap Bundle

Featuring three gentle bars—two unscented and one frankincense & myrrh—made with pure, organic ingredients for sensitive skin. $35

6. Soothing Soap Bundle

7. Glass Containers with Silicone Lids

A set of three airtight containers with stretchable, airtight lids. We use these every day for meal prep and leftovers. $35

7. Glass Containers with Silicone Lids

8. Aloha Glow Kit

A three-step skincare set featuring mini essentials to purify, hydrate, and restore. $72

8. Aloha Glow Kit

9. High Polyphenol Olive Oil

My go-to gift, with an unprecedented 1,400 mg/kg of polyphenols. Organic, sustainably sourced, fair trade, and lab-tested for purity. $79

9. High Polyphenol Olive Oil

10. Hand-knit Dog Ornament

Made from 100% sustainable, fair-trade wool, and available in every breed you can think of! $36

Buy from Maisonette
10. Hand-knit Dog Ornament

11. Holiday Sugar Scrub Set

The three-piece set is 100% natural, and comes in Peppermint Vanilla, Lavender Chamomile, and Almond Vanilla. $56

Buy from Pure Haven
11. Holiday Sugar Scrub Set

12. Hand Rituals Set

Limited-edition hand wash and lotion duo in a bright tangerine blossom scent, from the company formerly known as Beautycounter. $65

Buy from Counter
12. Hand Rituals Set

13. Chocolate Babka Tea

A cozy, dessert-inspired herbal tea with notes of cacao and warm challah bread. Low-caffeine and naturally sweet, it’s the perfect treat for tea lovers who want something comforting without the sugar. $15

Buy from Amazon
13. Chocolate Babka Tea

14. Farmhouse Salt & Cellar Gift Set

From one of my favorite Vermont brands, this kit features a hand-thrown salt shelter and coastal sea salt. $90

14. Farmhouse Salt & Cellar Gift Set

15. Holiday Home Collection

Primally Pure is one of my favorite brands all year round, but this festive home collection with hand soap, room spray, and a candle made from pure essential oils is really special. $114

Code: GIMMETHEGOODSTUF10 for 10% off

Buy from Primally Pure
15. Holiday Home Collection

16. Handmade Glass Pourer

With a precise spout and oversized handle for easy use, this is perfect for drizzling olive oil or dressing, and is actually dishwasher-safe! $40

Buy from Great Jones
16. Handmade Glass Pourer

17. Ceramic Mug Set

These minimalist mugs are dishwasher-safe and available in multiple colors. $68 for 4

Buy from Year & Day
17. Ceramic Mug Set

18. Superfood Popcorn Trio

A festive trio of Sweet, Salty, and “Cheezy” superfood popcorn made with organic, nutrient-dense ingredients and packed in a limited-edition holiday collector’s tin. This sells out every year, and I already ordered mine. $70

Use MAIASAKARA for 20% off everything at Sakara.

Buy from Sakara
18. Superfood Popcorn Trio

19. Alcohol-Free Rosé Sparkler

This non-alcoholic, organic sparkling beverage has a notes of bright strawberry, with crisp bubbles and a refreshingly dry finish. $39

Buy from Kally
19. Alcohol-Free Rosé Sparkler

20. Cat Christmas PJ Set

I get all the women in my family Print Fresh pajamas each Christmas, and this set features a hand-drawn holiday print on breathable organic cotton poplin. $168

Buy from Printfresh
20. Cat Christmas PJ Set

21. Bright Eyes Duo

My go-to duo of caffeine eye cream and five brightening eye masks to de-puff, boost circulation, and reduce dark circles. $50

Code: GIMME20 for 20% off

Buy from 100% Pure
21. Bright Eyes Duo

22. Weighted Sleep Mask

This is on my own list! It's a luxuriously soft silk mask with gentle weight and light-blocking design. Filled with glass beads to ease facial tension and promote deeper sleep. $90

22. Weighted Sleep Mask

23. Sourdough Starter Set

A complete sourdough kit, featuring a dual-layered bread bag, matching proofing cover and cap, plus a digital step-by-step baking guide. $26

Buy from Amazon
23. Sourdough Starter Set

24. Clean Wine Gift Set

A limited-edition set of six bestselling bottles—sparkling, rosé, red, white, and cabernet—beautifully packaged and ready to gift. $175

Use code: GOODSTUFF for 15% off

Buy from Avaline
24. Clean Wine Gift Set

25. Adaptogenic Coffee Alternative

If you know someone who quit coffee, this blend of ceremonial cacao, functional mushrooms, and fermented tea is a great substitution. $128

Buy from Pique Tea
25. Adaptogenic Coffee Alternative

26. Calming CBD Gummies

These are the CBD gummies I take, made with organic, clean, stress-relieving ingredients. $60

Buy from Aspen Green
26. Calming CBD Gummies

27. Vagus Nerve Travel Set

Everything Osea makes is truly dreamy, and this 3-piece wellness set is amazing for travelers looking to unwind, relax, and sleep better. $58

Code: GIMME10 for 10% off

Buy from OSEA
27. Vagus Nerve Travel Set

28. Brie Baker

My mom just got this for baking perfect crispy, gooey Brie for holiday spreads. $50

Buy from Uncommon Goods
28. Brie Baker

29. Tinted Balm Gift Set

I want this vegan, plastic-free makeup set for eyes, lips, and cheeks for myself! $118

29. Tinted Balm Gift Set

30. Picnic Blanket

A roll-up quilted cotton picnic blanket with a non-toxic, water-repellent finish and easy-snap closure. $145

30. Picnic Blanket

31. Mini Cocotte

Le Creuset's festive stoneware mini cocotte is perfect for serving dips or desserts. $36

Buy from Amazon
31. Mini Cocotte

32. Doen + Sakara Holiday Pouch

Two of my favorite brands have joined forces to create this gorgeous, limited-edition wellness pouch filled with supplements to help you relax. $98

Code: MAIASAKARA for 20% off

Buy from Sakara
32. Doen + Sakara Holiday Pouch

33. Body Butter Sampler

This nourishing set of body butters is made with organic shea butter and only essential oils for scent. $39

33. Body Butter Sampler

34. Gingerbread Party Tea Towel Set

Festive cotton tea towels with a gingerbread-inspired print, ethically made and machine-washable. $28

Buy from PrintFresh
34. Gingerbread Party Tea Towel Set

35. Eco Cleaning Gift Set

A beautifully packaged trio of non-toxic, plant-based kitchen cleaner, dish soap, and hand wash, naturally scented with Australian lemon eucalyptus, lemon myrtle, and rosemary. $40

Buy from Amazon
35. Eco Cleaning Gift Set

36. Sweet & Salty Popcorn

A festive, clean-ingredient snack made with organic coconut oil and Himalayan pink salt. $3.49

Buy from Thrive Market
36. Sweet & Salty Popcorn

37. Holiday Yule Nog Chocolate Bar

A festive cashew-based white chocolate bar infused with eggnog spices and a hint of rum flavor. $8

Buy from Thrive Market
37. Holiday Yule Nog Chocolate Bar

38. Non-Alcoholic Social Tonic Variety Pack

A mood-boosting, alcohol-free drink made with organic adaptogens, nootropics, and functional botanicals. $43

38. Non-Alcoholic Social Tonic Variety Pack

39. Wine Advent Calendar

This 12-day countdown box of clean, low-sugar canned wines sells out every year. $139

Buy from Maker Wine - 15% off Here
39. Wine Advent Calendar

40. Organic Chocolate Bars

A beautifully wrapped 2-pack of ethically sourced, organic chocolate bars made with superfood cacao and eco-friendly packaging—from the brand that has tested lowest in heavy metals. $15

40. Organic Chocolate Bars

41. Immune Support Tea

A calming loose-leaf blend of elderberries, ginger, rosehips, and herbal immune boosters. This is a great gift for tea-loving teachers who spend time with your snot-nosed kids all day! $25

41. Immune Support Tea

42. To-Go Wine Tumbler

A sleek stainless steel tumbler that keeps wine perfectly chilled and travel-friendly. This paired with a nice organic wine is one of my go-to teacher gifts. $15

42. To-Go Wine Tumbler

43. Solid Wood Cutting Board

A one-of-a-kind, Pennsylvania-made cutting board crafted from sustainably sourced hardwood and finished with 100% natural, non-toxic oil. $120

43. Solid Wood Cutting Board

44. Reusable Flannel Pan Covers

A washable, eco-friendly alternative to plastic wrap that fits over casserole dishes, loaf pans, and trays. $14

44. Reusable Flannel Pan Covers

45. Marble and Walnut Menorah

A modern heirloom made from veined Vermont marble and rich walnut wood, designed to hold nine standard tapered candles. $105

Buy from Food52
45. Marble and Walnut Menorah

46. Hand-Embroidered Tissue Box Cover

A festive upgrade for an everyday essential, with a few holiday-inspired embroidered design options to choose from. $32

Buy from Anthropologie
46. Hand-Embroidered Tissue Box Cover

47. Crochet Cocktail Ornament

A hand-stitched martini ornament with charming details, made of natural fibers. $38

Buy from Anthropologie
47. Crochet Cocktail Ornament

48. Eco Kitchen Starter Kit

A reusable food-saving bundle that replaces single-use plastic with silicone huggers and storage bags. I use these every single day in my own kitchen. $45

48. Eco Kitchen Starter Kit

49. Organic Tea Advent Calendar

I received this 24-day countdown of festive organic herbal, black, and green tea blends last year. It was such a cozy daily ritual leading up to Christmas! $29

Buy from Amazon
49. Organic Tea Advent Calendar

50. Organic Toxin-Free Coffee

Fresh-roasted organic coffee with zero PFAS, microplastics, or harmful chemicals, packaged in a fully compostable bag for a cleaner morning brew. $25

50. Organic Toxin-Free Coffee

Wishing you the healthiest, happiest holiday season.

Stay sane,
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Maia, Founder & CEO

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