Are you as a loss to give a special friend or family member for a birthday or special occasion? There is always a reason for a gift basket to be given to anyone. Unlike flowers, gift baskets are more functional and you can actually use the items placed inside the basket for your day-to-day living. Most of the time you can even end up using the container it came in for storage as well! It is a more personalized approach to gift-giving and will be highly appreciated by the recipient. If you are looking for ways to make someone happy, a gift basket is the answer and it can be given on any of these occasions. It is also fun to give. It allows the giver to pick and create the items they believe the recipient would enjoy the most. Here are a few examples of baskets suitable to give on certain occasions.
Christmastime is the ultimate gift-basket giving season. There are many online sites that offer ready gift baskets but you can personalize a good gift basket with your own hand-made goodies. How about including your mom’s fruitcake or chocolate chip cookies you bake yourself? A good red wine is also a staple item as well as candy cane and Christmas shaped chocolates. After season Christmas sales are a great way of stocking up on ornaments for next year’s gift baskets!
Companies, order gift baskets in bulk for their annual Christmas giveaways to important client and employees and staff. They can personalize the basket with products from their own line as well as items with their company logo or name on them. These normally include gift certificates to restaurants or stores as well.
A Thanksgiving feast in a little basket can say more than anything else. What else can you think of to give at Thanksgiving, anyway? You can place ingredients for a great Thanksgiving on a gift basket. How about a coupon for a turkey at the local supermarket, a homemade pumpkin pie and a choice of white wine to complete the whole effect? You can tastefully add acorns and jack-o-lantern cut-outs for maximum effect. Also, consider including family recipes or items to make a beautiful table centerpiece for Thanksgiving Day.
For special days, a gift basket full of relaxation tools such as essential oils and burner, chamomile tea sachets, scented candles, special soaps and lotions can be the perfect Mother’s Day gift. You can also order a personalized basket for a loved on their birthdays. How about a football fanatic basket with a ceramic football mug, a sports bag and some football snacks of chips and salsa? What about a baker’s delight for a girlfriend with a basket full of measuring cups, different types of flour and cookie cutters of all shapes and sizes? Nothing could be as personalized as these. The options are endless…just take the individuals’ hobby and create a sampling of items related.
Gift baskets are becoming more popular primarily for their versatility and variety. Instead of the recipient getting only one gift, you can give him a whole package of interrelated gifts that they can actually use. They can also be centered on a theme and customized for your needs, whether you are a big company looking to impress clients or an individual looking to touch a loved one’s heart. Many local flower and specialty shops have gift baskets for your to order but if you are on a budget, creating your own would be in your best interest!
