Gift Basket Ideas for Christmas?

[Dreaming of Disney]

I know I saw a thread about some ideas for gift baskets not too long ago, but I can't find it now. I could really use some ideas. I was thinking of doing baskets for my MIL and FIL and also for my Dad and Stepmom. I've thought of movie night or romantic night, but that's all I can think of.

Does anyone else have any ideas? Thanks!

 

[SplshMtn99]

How about those mixes in a jar (dry ingredients for cookie or bread mix) along with favorite coffees / teas /cocoas...... new mugs....... or add already made cookies. Include a good book to read?

Breakfast in a basket: once we got a mix for the best blueberry pancakes (some company in VT), again add coffees........ spreads.... maple syrup.....

Crafters baskets.
Gardeners baskets.
Fishing basket.
Chef's basket.

 

[The Mystery Machine]

Now may be a good time to get the stuff together. I was at Michaels and baskets and arrangements are 40% off this week. I am considering making some for the neighbors.

Last year I did one for SIL. I put in Bath and Body stuff, family ornament for the tree, stuff like that.

Guys are easy, beer and snacks and a favorite shirt/video/book.

I bought my mom a sewing machine for Christmas, I think I will make her a sewing basket for her b-day...

 

[Disney Doll]

Figure out what people like, what their hibbie srae, and go off that. For example, gardening(seeds, little pots,gloves,seed starter pots), bingo(bingo stamper, a cute t-shirt,,a covered coffee mug), lottery(scratchoffs,the Beanie Baby lotto bear,quik picks),sewing(thread,needles, thimbles, buttons, gift cert to fabric store),a movie basket(popcorn,candy,a video or video store gift cert or movie ticket passes, a couple of cans of soda).

You can also do holiday themed ones...for example, if the person is irish, how about one with all sorts of Irish-themed stuff and St.Patricks Day decorations?

They really are fun to do once you get the hang of it.

 

[sogger1]

I am going to do a gift basket for my grandma. She is always saying she is cold (because of blood-thinning meds), so I plan to start with a fleece throw blanket, a vcr tape of old MGM musical, and a gift certificate to the grocery store. She is very picky about what she eats because of sugar diabetes.

 

[MerryPoppins]

Keep these good ideas coming. I just found out today that our Boy Scout troop is going to have a silent auction for themed baskets. It will help finance a visit from our brother troop in England. Each patrol is responsible for building 1 to 3 baskets to auction off. I need more ideas and I'm taking notes!

 

[Tiggerkeeper]

DH is doing one for his secretary with a book, flavored hot chocolates w/mug, candle and candies. Kinda of a put your feet up and relax idea.

We've done the movie night with Blockbuster certificates, popcorn, pretzel, and candies.

Also a basket of homemade jellies and bread. Soup mixes and bread too.

Keep those ideas coming!