Few years ago when we were in Paris, D1 invited a friend from London to join us for few days. We hosted her while she was with us (room and meals). She brought a very nice cashmere scarf for me. I was pleasantly surprised, and I think of the trip (and her) whenever I use the scarf.
My girls’ friends will often bring flowers or wine when they come over to our place for dinner.
The girls know how I feel about gifts, so they would coach their BFs when coming to my house.