Gift for Shower hostess?

[indigo99]

My sister's friend threw her shower. The girl's sister did all of the food & drinks, and they did decorations and paid for the location ($100 I think). Their mother also helped.

My sister asked me how much she should spend on a thank you gift, and I have no idea. Any suggestions on what she can give her?

[Mommy_Again]

I've found nice hostess gifts anywhere from $20 - $50...just depends how close you are to the hostess(es), and how many there are (I'd spend more if it were 2-3 vs 5-6; mostly due to my budget, but also because the more hostesses involved, the less each of them will spend).

[BeachBum]

So the friend threw the party and her family helped? I would do something for the family too...maybe a potted plant? orchid or something? For the friend I would probably spend about $40...

[indigo99]

Thanks for the advice. Yes, her friend was technically throwing the shower, but the friend's sister did all of the food which was a pretty big deal. Her mother was also involved somehow (probably helped pay too). My sister works part-time and is going to have to quit when the baby comes. Her boyfriend has been unemployed for months and just started a new job this week so money is tight. I just wasn't sure what was expected.