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the Most Potted Amaryllis Amaryllis plants make a statement, are easy to grow, and bloom beautifully in the winter. Pop a sprouted bulb in a decorative pot to add color and cheer to the most wonderful time of year. Breakfast Basket Cooking is the last thing anyone wants to do after an evening of entertaining. A breakfast basket stuffed with coffee beans or tea bags, mugs, biscotti, local maple syrup, and pancake mix is guaranteed to make the morning after stress-free. Cookie Kit Surprise your host with a tasty treat to sprinkle more fun into the holidays. Pack a tin of pre-baked sugar cookies with icing, piping bags, food coloring, edible decorations, and more for an activity that makes the season a little sweeter. Herb Bouquet Swap the generic flower arrangement for one made of herbs. Tie up a bundle of fresh winter herbs, like rosemary, thyme, and sage, for a foodie to use in hearty soups, stocks, and stews. Holiday Playlist Every event deserves its own soundtrack. Gift your host a Bluetooth speaker, and curate a playlist of holiday hits to keep the good vibes going long into the night. Recipe Box A recipe card box is a thoughtful present full of flavor and feeling. Include blank cards for your host-with-the-most to record their favorite creations, and feature a few of your own family staples to get them started. Games Great icebreakers that can provide instant excitement, board games and puzzles are consistent crowd-pleasers. Tailor your choice to match your hosts' interests—trivia for the brainiacs, drawing challenges for creatives, and puzzles for kiddos. Pet Prizes Don't forget to pamper the four-legged friends! Cute toys, treats, accessories, and other animal goodies are perfect for pet parents. COMING HOME MAGAZINE 13