Unique Host Thank You Gifts: Options for Your Commission-Free Choice

[princessmeshelle]

do you tell your hosts what their thank you gift will be? or offer thier choice of X, Y or Z? i know alot of people do a Seasons Best... is there anything else you can offer and not eat your commission in process?

 

[doughmama]

I don't even tell the host that there will be a thank you gift. I feel that all they get in hostess benefit is thank you enough. But I do let them know how much I appreciate them and I give every host a Season's Best at the show. Plus as an extra I bring a batch of brownies made in the Silicone Floral cupcake pan for her guests. (I sell at least one cupcake pan at each show because of this).And after the party closes, I send them a hand written thank you.

 

[AnnieBee]

Ditto doughmama, except without the brownies!

 

[doughmama]

You should definitely try adding the brownies with your show. I buy the mix at Costco. $9 for 6 mixes. 1 egg, oil and water. My house smells yummy, I don't gain weight because I give them all away and the silicone pan sells for $35. Definitely worth the effort. Plus if you really want, the brownies fit perfectly on the SA rectangle platter.

 

[Hathery]

I also agree with not giving a gift. Personally, I believe a hand-written thank you note is a nice gesture to show that you appreciate his/her hard work.

 

[chefsteph07]

I give a SB or a seasoning...
And I do send thank you notes, although lately I haven't been so diligent. Need to work on that!
Oh, and they all get a Christmas card from me too...