Shown from left to right:

1. Zagat Guides, $25 for Two Guides, $46 for Four

Insider Zagat bibles now cover everything from golf courses in the United States to global shopping and can be handpicked in bundles of two or more. Pair with No. 2 for the serious jet-setter.
To Buy: www.zagat.com.

2. Magnets, $20 for 24

Your adventurous host will be, well, magnetized by this assortment, reproduced from vintage maps. Each box features a different selection, ranging from maps of the world to individual cities. Break up the set and include a few with a Zagat guide as the perfect thank-you for a (movable) feast.
To Buy: Cavalinni Papers & Co. magnet sets, www.anthropologie.com.

3. Sauce, $25 for Four Bottles

Exotic blends, like wasabi ginger and honey barbecue, make these sauces great for marinating meats and dipping crudités.
To Buy: Stonewall Kitchen Jonathan’s Favorite Grille Sauce Collection, www.stonewallkitchen.com.

4. Seasoning, $20 for Four Tins

Texas Red and Kansas City Steak Rubs add a little spice to any barbecue. Pair with No. for even more flavor.
To Buy: Victoria’s Gourmet seasoning set, www.vgourmet.com.

5. Peanuts, $15 for Four Bags

These extra-large Virginia peanuts, in the shell and salted, come in 12-ounce muslin bags. They make for a tasty, good-looking year-round gift that can be munched on during the seventh-inning stretch or in front of a favorite movie.
To Buy: Feridies Virginia peanuts, www.feridies.com.