During this time of year, it seems as though we have to buy a Christmas gift for everyone. That’s why this year we have to get creative. You can give a gift that is thoughtful and creative without breaking the bank.
I have made many homemade gift baskets before… I fill them items such as homemade BBQ sauce, spiced pecans, cookies, candies and different things I think the receiver of the basket would like. But this year, I’m getting even more creative and giving you some gift basket ideas that every type of person on your list is sure to love.
Happy holidays!
Basket ideas:
- Wine and cheese Basket (…for your wino friend.)
- red or white wine
- dark chocolate
- assortment of cheeses
- cheese cutting board >> www.bigkitchen.com
- sausage
- crackers
- wine glasses >> www.villeroy-boch.com
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- Bloody Mary Basket (…for your favorite brunch partner)
- vodka
- Bloody Mary mix
- olives
- Tabasco sauce
- pickles
- jalapenos
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- The “Manly” Basket (…for your manliest friend.)
- assortment of beer
- beer nuts >> www.fleetfarm.com
- pork rinds
- personalized beer mug >> weddingshop.theknot.com
- cigars
- Extra points for a dirty magazine
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- Relaxation Basket (…for the stressed out mommas out there.)
- Bath soap
- lotion >> Bath & Body Works
- salt scrub
- candle gift set >> www.barneys.com
- gossip magazine
- dark chocolate
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- Car Lovers Basket (…for the car nerd in your life.)
- car wash gift card
- detail products
- terry cloth polishing rags >> www.webstaurantstore.com
- car glass cleaner >> www.dollargeneral.com
- tire wet >> shop.advanceautoparts.com
- car freshener >> www.campingworld.com
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- Kiddo Candy Basket (…for the sweetest kids around.)
- Candy (chocolates, gummies, and all the goodies)
- iTunes gift card
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- Afternoon Tea Basket (…for the tea lover.)
- tea cup and saucer >> www1.macys.com
- assortment of teas >> www.waresdirect.com
- lemons
- tea cookies >> www.amazon.com
- sugar cubes >> www.soap.com
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- Couples Basket (…for your significant other or a couple you’re close with.)
- Champagne
- Champagne flutes >> www.foodservicewarehouse.com
- chocolates
- candle >> www.neimanmarcus.com
- massage oil >> www.puritan.com
- Extra points for a gift card from an “adult store”
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- BBQ Basket (…for the grillsmith)
- Beef jerky
- dry rub >> www.firecraft.com
- grilling tools >> www.williams-sonoma.com
- BBQ sauce >> www.cortazzofoodsllc.com
- customized grilling apron >> www.zazzle.com
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- Movie Lovers Basket (…for T.M. Powell or the movie junkie in your life.)
- DVDs (You could hit up the 2 for $5 bin a Wal-Mart.)
- microwave popcorn
- Goobers or other movie theater snacks
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- Fashion Basket
- Scarf >> www.express.com
- Lip gloss set>>shop.nordstrom.com
- fashion magazine
- fold-able flats >>www.kohls.com
- heel inserts
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You can buy baskets at Michaels, Wal-Mart or here >> www.prestigewicker.co.uk
Tara Wikoff | CW44 Tampa Bay
