Types of Christmas Gift Baskets
Christmas is one of the most festive times of the year. Festive parties, get-togethers and who can’t resist a gift here, or there? While receiving gifts are exciting, the spirit of giving can be more rewarding than anything else. Whether it is bought, made or volunteer service for the community – the best gifts are always ones from the heart. Cliché, I know. Gifts can reflect how well you know the receiver, and while we may know someone really well; we are prone to getting stumped for gift ideas. What do you get someone who seems to have everything, already?Answer: Christmas gift basket.
A Christmas gift basket is a perfect choice for those who are unsure of what to give. They can come in a variety of sizes, and can include a range of two or more items. Gift baskets are popular mainly because they are flexible to accommodate. You can include a variety of small, but useful items that your chosen recipient would like. In one gift, the recipient can notice your creativity, and thoughtfulness you invested from your item selection, up to the final basket packaging. It is a considerate gift, cost efficient rather than costly, and best of all it was made by you.
Packaging your Christmas Gift Basket:
Baskets can be great at helping you organize and hold many small items together. But if you’re planning to do a lot of gift baskets, baskets alone it can add up. If you don’t have many items, a simple sheet of cellophane and tissue paper to line it can look just as nice. Finish all gifts off by curling ribbon at the top. Attaching a card or tag is optional; cards can be packaged inside the gift basket to personalize it, and you won’t have to worry about misplacing the card.Christmas Gift Baskets you can assemble:
Before starting, list off any ideas or personal tastes about the person you are assembling it for. Knowing your receiver’s likings will help you decide what items to add to the basket. When you have created your list, and conjured up a few items, then begin your hunt. If you’re still having trouble, try going by a theme. It can help with brainstorming ideas, while giving your basket a simple, unified look.Themed Christmas gift baskets we came up with:
- Homemade-Goody Gift Basket: You can do this simple basket by arranging store bought, or homemade food items of your specialty. This can include various types of jams, sauces, cookies, etc. Hand-made crafts can also be included. Ideas to consider:
- Christmas In A Gift Basket: A Christmas theme. Include items like ornaments, Christmas music, and mistletoe for fun. You can also include a mug stuffed with goodies, a hat or scarf, or recipes for Christmas dishes. The ideas around Christmas are endless, so have fun with this one.
- "For Her" or "For Him" Christmas Gift Basket: An article of clothing, or accessory will always be welcomed and useful. An ensemble of any toiletries, or cosmetics (yes, even men need cosmetics): Chap Stick, lotion, shampoos and body wash are popular items. Try to avoid make up brands in case of allergens, unless you know what they use.
Ideas to consider:
- "For Her": A favorite magazine, little make-up pouch,
- "For Him": Does he follow any sport? A mug with a logo. Favorite movie genre? Head to a movie rental store, or any department store (i.e. Walmart) for thrifty pickings.
- "For Lovers": A framed photo is always a nice touching finish. Getting a plain frame and decorating it yourself gets you that extra mile.
- "Thought of you" Gift Basket: When passing by a store sometimes we see items and automatically think of a person. If you managed to gather a series of small items for one person then you are set! Package it together, even if they may seem like random items. If these items reminded you of them, chances are that you know them well enough that they’ll like it.
- "For Kids" Gift Basket: Children’s clothing can be found for good bargains, and are always needed. If you’re unsure about size, go big rather than small because children will grow. An assortment of small toys, craft or science activities, fun toiletries. Favorite treats can always make a child happy, but for health-encouraged role models, include healthy alternatives.
- If they have a hobby... you can use that as your theme. A science gift basket, filled with small books, magnifying glass activities, magnet activities, etc. A craft gift basket for the next Picasso can include many items like a drawing book, drawing utensils, paint, etc.
Christmas gift baskets are a lot of fun, get into it by allowing your creativity and imagination to take over. Understandably, it’s also the season for stressful days, but don’t let it get to you. Get wrapped up in the spirit of Christmas, as it only comes once a year. And remember, gifts don’t have to be costly, and are only but small tokens to the real meaning of Christmas.
