Okay, here is the list of gift basket ideas that sweetspicy posted last year!
5. Puppy Basket: food & water bowls, squeaky toy (s), dog biscuits, collar & lead, brush/comb.
cute for when we finally get a doggy
9. Child’s Activity Tub: In a plastic tub a pad of recycled paper, package of colored paper, crayons, markers, colored pencils, glue sticks, scissors (blunt point for either R or L handed), coloring books, stickers.
12. New Year’s Eve Basket: At a party store find Top hat, a crown, two masks, noise makers, and horns, a bottle of champagne (or sparkling cider), two champagne glasses, and candles. Try these variations:
New year's Eve PJ Party For Kids: DVD, popcorn, soda pop, $$ to order in Pizza (or ingredients for a brave parent to make Pizza )noise makers, hats, camera, etc. I might combine the 2
14. Manicure Basket: nail enamel, base and top coats, emery boards, buffer, nail clipper, cuticle trimmer, orange stick, remover, quick dry spray.
15. Beach Kid’s Bucket: Fill a large beach pail with: plastic shovel, sand molds, inflatable beach ball, beach towel, flip flops, sunglasses, sun block, swimsuit, cover up.
I do this for easter
18. Sewing Basket: Can be scaled down to be a gift in a jar for someone just starting out. Small pin cushion, needles, Black, white, and navy thread, small scissors, straight pins, safety pins, needle threader, iron on hem mender, thimble.
22. Computer Addict: custom made mouse pad, silver mouse with engraved initials, package of CDRWs, memo cube with pencil, music CD, timer …
27. Candle Lover Basket: assorted candles (jars, tapers, votives, tea lights, and/or tarts), pretty box of long stemmed matches, match holder, candle snuffer, wick trimmer, Stick-Um candle adhesive, bobeche, candle plate, votive holder, tart burners, candle sticks,etc.
34. Crafter’s Basket: for someone new to crafting … items such as glue gun, glue sticks, craft knife, small paint brushes, craft pencils, tape measure, scissors, staple gun, staples, patterns or how-to books, class schedule and gift card for a local craft shop.
36. Rainy Day Game Basket: decks of cards, game book, cribbage or backgammon board, crossword puzzle book and pencils, etc.
39. Home Office Basket: desk calendar, desk lamp.
40. Fisherman’s Kit: Fill a tackle box with assorted lures, leaders, sunscreen, bug spray, gloves, local fishing guide, Band-Aids.
50. Bird Watcher’s Basket: seed feeder, thistle sock, suet feeder, fill for all three, bird watcher’s guide book for your area, binoculars.
54. Candy Making Basket: molds, candy melts, pop sticks, cello or plastic bags, ribbon for ties, dipping spoon,recipe and directions, etc.
61. Kid’s Craft Kit: A plastic tub with a lid is a better *basket*: colored paper, crayons, stickers, stampers, stamp pads, art foam, pipe cleaners,sequins, beads,ribbon or string, buttons, glue, scissors, wobbly eyes, sparkles and glitter, wooden and art foam shapes, magnetic tape, project sheets.
63. Car Care Basket: coupons for the car wash, chamois, car vac, emergency kit for the trunk, extra oil, oil rags,etc.
79. Car Travel Tote: Adult- In a personalized tote bag (color or name) add a cushie pillow, small fleece blanket, travel games, book, notebook and pencil, travel pkgs of wipes, tissues etc. A reusable water bottle, pocket umbrella, waterproof poncho, sunscreen and bug spray may also be useful. Add any comfort items the recipient would enjoy.
Child - In a personalized tote or backpack put small pillow, small stuffy, small travel games, crayons, coloring book, snacks etc. Travel wipes, music and DVDs for travel DVD players if recipient has one.
80. "Olde" Toy Basket: In a tin or an old box put a collection of old games and toys. Jacks and a ball, ball-in-a-cup, tic-tac-toe, marbles, hoppy-taw and sidewalk chalk, bubbles, string and instructions for Cats Cradle, puzzle, etc. ( many party stores carry these items....)
88. "Christmas for the birds". Posted by Random. For the bird lover/watcher in your life! In the little wooden crate that holds clementines add some raffia to the bottom. Stuff it with Bird Friendly Christmas decorations to hang on a small pine tree in the backyard: popcorn and cranberry garlands, Christmas "balls" made out of brightly coloured netting stuffed with yarn and bits of fabric for nest building, pinecones spread with peanut butter and dipped in bird seed,orange slices tied with ribbon, suet and birdseed bells, birdseed wreaths, add a pair of binoculars and a local bird identification book.
To complete the gift, a fruitcake and some hot chocolate to enjoy together after decorating the tree.
89. Survival kits! Motherhen posted some of these. There's a great web site with a TON listed. Christmas, and just about any other occassion you can think of. In the interest of space I'm posting the link. You can find the lists here:
http://www.budget101.com/survival_kits.htm
I found this at organizedchristmas.com.
) and place on ungreased cookie sheet. bake for 30 mins
It looks nice, better than what it sounds like. I think she used paint instead of the shoe polish, but I remember all of the tape.
So as soon as I can find some christmassy looking socks, like red stripes, etc. I will make several.
