Hi , this seems to be a challenge to me because I have always shown my love by bringing a gift of nice wine or specialty food along when I go to someones house. Also, what do I bring as a gift to someones house if their dieting or had WLS. What do you guys keep in the house for friends that stop by. What about wine? I know that this is a social issue, but it will be a barrier I need to figure out. Please any and all suggestions.

I bring wine, specialty cheese, candles, flowers, fancy soap, a windchime...

I like cute wine glass charms or serving type dishes. Ourdoor gardening stuff and the ever popular flowers work too.

I love the wind chime idea and specialty cheese - maybe adding a nice cheese knife

flower/candle centerpeices are nice. That's what I usually bring when I can't bring food.

I bring flowers if it's summertime. In the winter, I bring fruit or depending on the occasion, a fruit salad.

Sometimes a gift, like candles.

I'd bring food even if I can't eat it, or wine. Other ideas I've used: gourmet coffee, tea towels, candles, potted plant, box of candy, mixed nuts, decor related to the holiday or event. Pretty or funny paper cocktail napkins. I try to pick something the host can simply put up without fussing with it (therefore no flowers unless they are already arranged in a vase) and something that could be used then or saved for later, in case they don't want to add what I've brought to the party food/decor.

Lynda

Thanks all for the ideas. They are GREAT! It still will be a change I will have to make.

Lot's of great ideas here!! Thanks for the topic. I would also like to add that you could still bring food, just focus on more protein/low carb recipes. I also love the candle idea.

Kelly