Gift baskets are the ideal gift for any occasion! Whether you need a holiday gift or a welcome-to-the-neighborhood gift, baskets filled with thematic or even tasty gifts are always bound to be appreciated. Gift baskets also allow you to be creative and include that personal touch that is always meaningful! Use the following gift basket ideas to help you give someone special that perfect gift they’ll always remember!
Chocoholic Gift Basket
Chocolate is just about the sweetest gift you can give! Yet a gift basket filled with chocolate treats provides great variety for your favorite chocolate lover. By giving a chocolate gift basket to someone, you’ll make the occasion all the more memorable! Fill a picnic-style basket with items like dark chocolate bars, milk chocolate bars, hot chocolate, various chocolate candies, chocolate syrup, chocolate-flavored coffee, and other chocolaty treats your recipient is sure to love!
Candy Lovers’ Basket
Chocolate isn’t the only sweet treat! If you know someone with a sweet-tooth, consider giving a basket filled with candy. In fact, pair movie-goers’ favorites and a gift certificate for a film rental in your basket. Instead of a basket, however, add all your items to a huge popcorn bowl and be sure to include some microwavable popcorn too!
Tailgating Basket
Sports fans will love a basket that supports their love for the game! You can fill a Styrofoam cooler with various items that you favorite sports fan will love such as: popcorn, candy, craft beer, a new sweatshirt, and any merchandise associated with their favorite team like t-shirts, hats, socks, gloves, magnets, coasters, and more!
House-Warming Basket
When someone moves into a new home, their life is bound to be lived out of boxes for a few weeks. You can welcome them to the neighborhood by filling a basket with some items that will allow them to snack while they unpack and unwind with something tasty. Add a mug and some various teas to the basket along with a few types of nuts and candies.
‘Tis the Season Basket
A holiday gift basket can be a lovely gift. Fill a large basket with a holiday tablecloth and then add items like seasonal dishes, Christmas-theme kitchen towels, holiday placemats, and any other items that are decorated with Santa Claus, elves, or holiday trees! This makes for a great early gift that allows your recipient to enjoy the items on the holidays.
Italian-Style Gift Basket
For someone who loves Italian food, you can fill a basket with a gourmet jar of pasta sauce and various types of pasta. You can also include a bottle of sparkling Italian wine and a couple wine glasses! You can then include any items that bring Italy to mind—t-shirts, mugs, key chains, books, or even postcards.
Gardening Gift Basket
Instead of a basket, you can give a special gardener a large terracotta or ceramic pot filled with items that support their hobby. Include items like garden gloves, small gardening tools, seed packets, bulbs (like tulips or gladiolas), and top it off with a new sun hat! You can even include a special book about gardening or small props to place in the garden like small fairies or gnomes.
Baskets allow you to show off your personal touch. Each item demonstrates the thought and care you put into your gift. Your recipient is bound to be thrilled with a basket that has been especially created for them!
Charles Talley loves to create and send gift baskets to his friends and loved ones. An avid writer, he likes to share his passion by posting on a variety of blog sites.