Hi @Brie2970
I always leave soemthign out for my guests but I adjust alter it to suit that "flavour" of the guest. I have learned not to invest too much time or energy or expectations into the said gift. it is very rarely even acknowledged and often not touched.
Usually I will leave out a jar of home made jam, but it might be a pack of biscuits or a bottle of wine - it depends on the purpose of the visit. A group of young ones just going to the beach - they're probalby not going to care or appreciate the extra thought so I keep it minimal, an older couple celebrating a birthday - a bottle of bubbly.
Just what I do.