The holiday season is coming upon us fast, and you may be wondering what to give your loved ones. Holiday baskets are a wonderful change from the average gift wrapped box. They can be made to look anyway you want them to, and can be filled with items that your family and friends will enjoy. Gift baskets are a great gift for infants, children, teens, as well as adults.
Making gift baskets is fun and easy. All you need is a basket, tissue paper, cellophane, ribbon, a card and some gifts. There are not a lot of steps involved in the gift making process. All you do is: line the basket with tissue paper, place the gifts neatly inside the basket on top of the paper, wrap the gift basket with cellophane, tie the ends of the cellophane together using the ribbon, and tape the card to the front of the basket. The baskets can be decorated any way you want. You can choose not to use some materials, or to add others. Red and green would are good colors to use for the holidays.
Coming up with ideas for your gift baskets may not be easy. You may have children on your list to buy for, but not have any children yourself. You may not know what to buy for your friend and her family. The following are a few ideas for holiday gift baskets that might help you make your decision.
Movie Night Gift Basket
The movie themed gift basket is a great gift to give children, teens and adults. It makes a great gift for the single person, or the whole family. Items for a movie gift basket may include:
A DVD Microwave popcorn A six-pack of soda Movie candy
Baby Gift Basket
The baby themed gift basket is a wonderful gift to give a baby and can also be very helpful for the parents of the baby. Items in a baby themed basket may include:
A small package of diapers Baby wipes Baby cookies First Christmas ornament Baby food Formula Sleepers Teething ring Rattle
Toddler Gift Basket
Every toddler will enjoy a basket filled with gifts for him or her. Toddler’s minds are always growing, so it is a good idea to have at least one learning gift in the basket. Items for a toddler gift basket may include:
Wooden puzzles Books Toys that are age appropriate Clothes Fruit snacks A new outfit Bath crayons Other bath toys Coloring books Washable crayons and/or markers
Young Boy Gift Basket
Young boys are usually full of energy and play hard. Most of them like toys that they can take outside with them. They also need things that will stimulate their minds. At this age, boys sometimes do not like getting clothes as gifts. Items in a young boys basket may include:
Match box cars Puzzles Magic sets Action figures Adventure books Dump trucks Tractors Sports equipment
Young Girl Gift Basket
Most young girls like to dress pretty and play with dolls. Some may rather play with the boy toys and gifts listed in the young boys section. Items in a young girls basket may include:
Dress up clothes A new outfit Barrettes and hair ties Dolls Doll clothes Books Puzzles Horses Nail polish if they are allowed to use it
Teen Boy Gift Basket
Teen boys can sometimes be hard to buy for. They usually no longer play with toys and are more into video games. Video games can be expensive and may not be the best idea for a gift basket. Items in a teen boy basket may include:
Magazines Clothes Deodorant Razors Shaving cream Foot ball or other sports ball Books that you know he wants to read A favorite CD Chewing gum Baseball cap
Teen Girl Gift Basket
Teen girls are sometimes easier to buy for than teen boys. However, some may want their basket to be filled with some of the stuff on the teen boys list. Items in a teen girls basket may include:
New clothes Magazines books that you know she wants to read Makeup Bath beads Shower gel Bubble bath Hair accessories Chewing gum Jewelry Perfume
College Student Gift Baskets
Living in a dorm room can be hard and the college student may not have everything he or she needs to get by. A gift basket filled with things they need on and everyday basis will be very helpful. Items that may go in a college students gift basket may include:
Easy-to-microwave foods Snacks A sweater with their college name on it Shampoo Conditioner Soap Deodorant Gift cards or certificates to local restaurants Gift cards or certificates to the local grocery store Air freshener School supplies if you know they need it
Making gifts basket as Christmas gifts is easy and fun. Your friends and family will enjoy seeing a beautiful gift basket under their tree and enjoy opening it too. Gift baskets are a good gifts for people of all ages and you do not need a lot of materials to make them. If you are thinking about making a basket for someone you know, try one of the ideas listed above, or create your own.
Reference:
The Custom Basket
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