25 Thoughtful (and Actually Helpful) Gifts To Give Your Thanksgiving Host This Year

Every good chef should have a decadent EVOO in their pantry, like this batch from Manni. Each batch is cold-pressed from Tuscan olives grown in volcanic soil, while the gorgeous bottle doubles as kitchen decor.

This stunning bouquet makes for the perfect, festive centerpiece. Autumnal red hypericum berries, mini calla lilies, and orange roses will look good long after dinner is served.

Nope, we’re not doing wine this year. Instead, Swap your Pinot with this zero-proof spirit that tastes just as good as real gin. It’s made from traditional gin botanicals, like juniper and coriander—without the alcohol (or hangover).

All that holiday prep can be stressful. That’s why this aromatherapy gift from Saje is the perfect way to say thank you for any hardworking host.

These pretty cheeseboards elevate any charcuterie. That way, the next time your host entertains, they can do it in style. There’s two sizes: a smaller board for $40, or a larger board for $60.

This minimalist holiday tea towel doesn’t overdo it on the festive front. It’s made from 100 percent cotton from the Better Cotton Initiative and makes for a cheerful accent in kitchens and dining rooms.

Help your host chill out with this gift set of artisan CBD gumdrops. They look like a work of art, but taste even better in three delectable flavors: white peach, wild berry, and the brands original strawberry and lemon sampler.

I know I said no candles, but this one is luxurious. This snowflake-inspired scent from Diptyque features a limited-edition votive that looks elegant on any mantel. Notes include white musk, iris, and mimosa.

Move over, pumpkin pie. These mouth-watering Peruvian chocolates make for a sweet gift and come in not-your-normal flavors perfect for passing around at dessert, like black fig pistachio and quinoa sesame.

This hand-woven, hand-dyed half-apron is a no-brainer for friends who spends holidays (and every other day) in the kitchen. It provides coverage from the waist down while the deep pockets make for convenient storage. Available in grey and white or blue and black colorways.

Invigorate weary hosts with this woodsy hand soap from Aesop. Key ingredients include vetiver and bergamot rind, so it smells like a dream while fine pumice allows for effortless exfoliation.

If your host isn’t too much into flowers, surprise them with a lush new houseplant. This velvety soft philodendron grows long, trailing vines that look great spread out on a bay window or hanging from a planter.

For just $20, this therapeutic mist will soothe stressed hosts in a spritz. It’s made with fresh herbs and botanicals carefully curated to center the mind and hydrate skin.

After standing all day, your host will want nothing more than to slip their feet into some cozy, comfortable slippers. We love UGG because they give you so much warmth and have good traction, so you don’t have to worry about slipping and sliding.

The next best thing to a gift card to their favorite massage place, is an actual massager. The one really kneads into sore and overworked muscles and also heats up to really relax the back and neck.

After a long day of repeatedly washing their hands, your host is going to need some luxurious hand cream. Try 54 Thrones African Beauty Butter—it’s salve-like, and offers the deepest and longest-lasting hydration for dry hands. Oh, and the scent is heavenly.

None one will be salty about receiving this gift (see what I did there?). It features four seasonally-themed salt seasonings, plus a jar of classic sea salt which goes good with just about anything.

After any hectic holiday, a warm bubble bath is a must. Your host will love soaking in this rejuvenating bath soap that’s blended with coconut milk, pink sea salt, and soothing essential oils.

This stunning piece of stoneware makes an effortless gift. The wintery pattern and red-and-white combo is perfect for the holidays, something your host will surely use over and over again.

Anthropologie is a goldmine for monogrammed mugs. Stuff this cozy cup with some hot chocolate mix and a stirrer as an easy but thoughtful gift.

Or, if your host is a tea-drinker, gift them this chic wellness tea sampler set by the Art of Tea. It includes for different samples of feel-good tea leaves, including “Cleanse,””Feel Better,” “Happy Tea,” and “Sleep”.

Sleek and shiny, these cheese knives are holiday-party ready. For $20, they’re an affordable way to instantly elevate any cheese board.

New from Momofuku Chef David Chang and food writer Priya Krishna, this cookbook celebrates the fastest, easiest, and most imperfect ways of cooking (which, after hosting Thanksgiving, your host might appreciate).

This lightweight warming stone and bag keeps fresh loaves and doughy rolls extra toasty. Not to mention, it makes it easy to transport coming dinnertime.

Maybe your host wears makeup. Maybe they don’t. But if they do, they’ll want to melt away the day’s worth of foundation and mascara they applied right after the last guest leaves, and this hardworking formula will do the trick. Just massage into skin, watch makeup dissolve, and cleanse per usual. Your host will love this.