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    7 Fantastic Last-Minute Hostess Gifts ... From the Grocery Store!

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    A Ball Of Twine
    Pick cotton, sisal or hemp. Repackage and voila! A hipster gift that looks like you ordered it from an old-school hardware store in Brooklyn.
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    Photo by: Babble
    A Ball Of Twine
    Pick cotton, sisal or hemp. Repackage and voila! A hipster gift that looks like you ordered it from an old-school hardware store in Brooklyn.
    Related: 10 great gifts for the photographer in your life

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    Mon, Dec 17, 2012 5:30 PM EST
    Picture this. You're in the car, wearing something sparkly, and on your way to one of your many December events. A party, a potluck, a gathering. You get to a red light and gasp: You forgot to pick up a hostess gift! This happens to me every year. And I'll bet it happens to you too. If it does, don't fear -- the grocery store is actually a great place to pick up a last-minute gift! Click through below for my top picks from the housewares department and the food department. - By Gabby Blair



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