Gifts for a host under $25

An inexpensive gift for a host or teacher who likes lavender; three separate boxed bars also split easily into stocking fillers.

A small, unusual food gift for a host or a coworker who cooks.

An easy, affordable host or housewarming gift that works for a few stems on a kitchen counter or bedside table.

For a cook or a friend trying to use less cling film; a small, useful kitchen gift at a stocking-filler price.

Suits a dad who hosts barbecues or keeps a bar cart.

Suits someone who sets a nice table; buy two sizes as a pair for a hostess gift.

A small coffee gift with a Maritime story, for a coffee drinker, a sailor, or someone who misses Nova Scotia.

For a letter writer or someone who wraps gifts with care and likes a finishing touch.

For a home baker or anyone who buys a sourdough loaf a week and wants it to stay fresh without a plastic bag.

A small, low-cost gift with a Canadian maple twist for someone who drinks black tea or London Fog-style lattes.

A tea lover who likes a festive change from their usual cup.

A small, easy gift for a coworker or teacher who likes toffee and warm spice.

For a gardener who weeds raised beds or borders on their knees and likes wooden-handled tools.

An easy-to-teach filler game for families and mixed-age groups.

A home cook who does roasts and stews through the colder months.

A small, useful stocking filler or add-on to a housewarming gift for someone who washes up by hand.

A low-cost starter for someone curious about swapping bottled dish soap, without buying a whole system.

An easy host gift to bring on the first night, or a practical top-up for anyone who already has a hanukkiah.

A small gift for an espresso drinker or anyone who likes nice coffee-bar details.

A small hostess gift for someone who sets a table for guests and would rather skip paper napkins.

For someone who cuts flowers for the house or deadheads pots and borders; small enough to be an easy add-on gift.

For a group that likes silly dexterity games at a party or family gathering; it plays in teams, so larger groups can join.

For a Toronto cook: they can spend it on a class or on kitchen tools in the shop, and it will not expire before they get round to it.