Stock up on hostess gifts the days after Christmas. This is a great time to collect smaller items you can use throughout the year. Candles, ornaments, kitchen towels. There are so many things on sale. Grab a few holiday themed items, but make sure you purchase items that will fit any season. I keep a basket of gifts with my wrapping paper station. Although, I usually try to give a gift that represents the personality of the hostess, sometimes we get into a bind. These sale items you pick up in December will come in handy throughout the year and get you out of that last-minute pinch we often find ourselves in.