Thanksgiving is a time for getting together with family and/or friends, and giving thanks for them and for everything we have. It’s the perfect time to let them know how you feel, so we put together a list of inexpensive thanksgiving gift ideas guide for you. Order something for your wife, or show up to the front door of your mom, grandmother, sister, or friend with one of these in hand and let them know how much they mean to you!
Hostess Gift – Inexpensive Flowers
Flowers are always a great idea for a Thanksgiving hostess gift (unless they’ve told you they don’t like them, which of course, we don’t believe). 😉 Flowers don’t have to be expensive, we promise! Just pick up a bouquet and vase at the grocery store/ supermarket the day before Thanksgiving. If your grocery store doesn’t sell inexpensive vases, stop by the Dollar Tree or a Dollar Store and pick up a clear glass vase like this one, tall enough for your bouquet. Snip the ends off of the flowers at an angle, so they can get fresh water. Fill the vase with water about halfway and empty the little “stay fresh” flower packet into the water, then just put the flowers in the vase. Easy peasy! Your wife or the host of your Thanksgiving dinner will love them and truly appreciate the gesture. Be sure to tell her how grateful you are for her!
Thanksgiving Hostess Gifts
The flowers above are a great start, but here are a few more gifts that would be great ways to show your wife, mom, or hostess that you are thankful and grateful!
Thanksgiving candle. Beautifully packaged yummy scented pumpkin and cinnamon candle!
Decorated Thanksgiving cookies. So cute and comes in a set of 6 or 12.
Thanksgiving turkey cookies. These are really cute!
Thanksgiving Fall Succulent Gift Box. This is adorable and so unique – she’ll love it! Send to yourself if you’d like to hand deliver it in person.
Fun at the Kids Table
Be the favorite grownup when you show up with something off this list for the kids!
Bring these rings to Turkey Day and you’ll be everyone’s fave. Give them to all the littles ages 3 and up – your kids, nieces/nephews, grandkids, friends.
Or bring these Pilgrim sticker scenes or beary happy scene that kids will love playing with. They’ll be so happy they are also included in the gift giving.
Thanksgiving Puzzle. This one is 550 pieces, and the kids and adults can put it together & start a family puzzle tradition.
My First Thanksgiving Playset. If your little girl is turning one, or you have a niece or granddaughter who is, this set is the perfect little gift for her. Complete with soft pumpkin pie.
Mad Libs Thanksgiving version. Older kids (ages 8-12) will think these are hilarious!
Thanksgiving cookies for kids. These would be so cute to put at the kids’ table for each little one.
Women’s Thanksgiving Shirts
Wives and girlfriends on our panel really love these! Quick Tip: While some of the gifts in this guide are great to give on the day of Thanksgiving, these tshirts are best given a few days before Turkey Day – so they can enjoy wearing them, of course!
Our panel’s faves are Gobble to You Wobble; Happy Turkey Day; One Thankful Mama; Thankful & Blessed; and a Thankful shirt. Our favorite color choices are burgundy/maroon/wine colored ones, as well as white, olive, navy and grey.
Bless the Food Before Us Thankful Art
And last but not least, if you’d really like to make a statement with your wife, these are an awesome idea for November or anytime of the year!
Bless the Food Before Us set of 3 instant downloadable art prints. This is a great gift to present to your wife on Thanksgiving. If she likes simple, minimalistic prints like this, she’ll love them, because they will match any décor. Just go to Hobby Lobby or Michael’s (get coupons!) to get some white cardstock and 3 frames (and precut mats if you want to get fancy). For help with printing, see our quick tip guide!
Wooden Bless Food, Family, Love art. This is another version of the quote above, but it is a painted wooden sign. If she likes Joanna Gaines and Fixer Upper type farmhouse looks, she will love this and it will melt her heart.
Bonus Ideas to Show Long Distance Love!
If you can’t be with her, the next best thing is to call her, of course! But you can also send her a card! Send her a sweet one, or a funny one – just be sure to include how thankful you are for her. Just be sure to send it to her 3-4 days before Thanksgiving, so she gets it in time!
Bonus Ideas for Friendsgiving!
If you’re away from family & are spending it with friends, you’re hostess will love this friendsgiving banner sign and friendsgiving party favor tags. She’ll love the thoughtfulness behind them!
Here’s to a wonderful time of gratefulness and thanks will family and friends!
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