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Inexpensive (but Posh!) Hostess Gift Idea

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Were you raised to believe that bringing a gift over to a host or hostess of a dinner party or other gathering was good manners? I was, and I love to be able to do that. I also have a super tight budget, and have no interest in giving someone something that isn’t fabulous. You can see where the dilemma presents itself, right?

Pennywise Hostess Gift Ideas

Today I have a line of products to show you that are so perfect for these occasions, even when your funds are limited. J. R. Watkins, America’s original natural apothecary manufacturer (since 1868!) has a line of products called Gourmet Grinders
, and I love them!

They offer 4 different products in this line, all made with the finest ingredients.

  • inexpensive hostess gift ideas Garlic Peppercorn Blend: a complex blend of whole black peppercorns with savory chunks of dehydrated garlic and spaces. Use in all savory foods that could benefit from a touch of garlic.
  • Four Peppercorn Blend: black for depth, white for heat, green for subtlety and pink for mild sharpness.
  • Whole Black Peppercorns: toasted and mild fruity flavor that will flavor all your favorite foods.
  • Coarse Sea Salt: harvested from ancient sea deposits, not iodized like most table salt.
Each of these products come in beautiful glass bottles, giving them a very sophisticated (and expensive!) look. I have simply left my spices on the counter because they are too beautiful to put in the cupboard. Also, by having them within striking distance of the stove, I am regularly reminded to use them during those frequent moments when the meal being prepared needs, “a little something,” and I can’t put my finger on what it is. The Gourmet Grinders have come to the rescue on multiple occasions!

J.R. Watkins really impressed me with their natural gourmet products. Based on my experience with them, I’m now eager to try some items from their other divisions such as natural remedies and natural personal care, which has products that have been approved by the Natural Products Association (quite hard to accomplish, as I understand!). I know the quality will be outstanding, and did you notice their packaging? It’s very vintage and gorgeous!

Buy it!: J. R. Watkins Gourmet Grinders are available online for just $5.99 each, making them a very affordable and very posh gift to give! Don’t forget to request a catalog…you will love the variety of products they offer!
Win it!: One lucky Stuff Parents Need reader is going to snag a set of the 4 Gourmet Grinders I reviewed! Yippee! The contest will run until February 27th at 11:59pm EST when a winner is selected using Random.org. The winner will have 48 hours to respond to the winning notification before the prize is forfeited and a new winner is selected. Open to residents of the United States. Limit one entrant per household, please.

Mandatory entry: Tell me about a natural product that you use in your home and absolutely love. Is anything that J. R. Watkins offers catching your attention?

My answer: I’m really digging my organic coconut oil. It is very useful and better for me than butter! The item at the top of my “to try” list for J. R. Watkins is the Deep Muscle Warming Balm.

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Disclosure: I received a complimentary product for review purposes. The opinions expressed here are strictly my own.