We’re officially into September, which means the back-to-school routine is settling in—and believe it or not, the holidays are already starting to creep onto my radar (literally 15 Sundays away…).
Before you roll your eyes and say, “Cathy, it’s September!” 😂…
Hear me out.
If you have a business, clients, employees, customers, referral partners, or a team to thank during the holidays, now is actually the perfect time to start thinking about it.
Welcome to this week’s 3 Bites from Cathy’s Kitchen!
🧂 Cathy’s Pantry Pick
Food Makes a Great Gift
Here’s something I firmly believe:
EVERYBODY EATS!
And that’s one reason I love food gifts.
You don’t have to know someone’s size.
You don’t have to guess their favorite color.
You don’t have to worry about whether they’ll actually use it.
A delicious gift is something people can enjoy, share, and—most importantly—eat!
MY personal go-to Pantry Pick for gift giving is our Artisan Oils. Even the name sounds Giftable!
Tastefully Simple makes it easy to create gifts for:
🎁 Hosts
🍎 Teachers
🏢 Coworkers
❤️ Friends & Neighbors
💼 Clients & Customers
👩💼 Employees & Teams
And that’s where Cathy’s Kitchen can help.
💡 Kitchen Hack of the Week
Start With Your Gift List—Not Your Gift
If you’re thinking about holiday gifting, don’t start by asking:
“What am I going to buy?”
Start with:
WHO?
HOW MANY?
WHAT’S MY BUDGET?Make a simple list of everyone you want to recognize.
Then divide it into categories:
Family | Friends | Teachers | Business | Community
Once you know who you’re shopping for and how much you want to spend, choosing the right gift becomes SO much easier.
Want to make it even easier? Download my FREE Holiday Purchase Tracker here!
❤️ Around Cathy’s Kitchen
Business Gifting? Let’s Talk!
One of the really cool reveals at the Tastefully Simple National Conference was the idea that we can offer a discount on gift giving! As an ambassador for 17 years (this is my anniversary month!), we’ve never really offered anything like this and it makes me proud to be a part of a company that recognizes that food is so much more personal than company merch (IYKYK).
If you’re responsible for gifts for your clients, customers, employees, team, or business partners, I’d love to help you!
Tastefully Simple has a special bulk discount opportunity available through September 30, 2026, and I can help you create delicious gifts that fit your budget and your gifting needs.
The earlier we start, the more options we have!
Have a business gifting list this year? Message me “GIFTS” and let’s start planning!
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