(4) More Homemade Gift Basket Themes & Ideas

Themed Gift Basket Ideas You Can Make at Home
   – Crochet Lover – Vegetarian Lover – Jogging Lover – and more!

Hair Lover

Basket = Large Cosmetic Bag

Contents:

• salon shampoo and conditioner
• hair brush and/or combs
• gift card to Local Gene Juarez or other beauty shop
• clips, bows, pins, twists, etc.
• hair style books
• magazines of celebrity hair styles
• gift card to local store for hair care items

Chili Lover

Basket = Crockpot

Contents:

• chili recipes
• ladle
• oven mitts
• assorted dried beans: kidney, black, white, navy, pinto
• dried red chili peppers
• chili powder, cayenne pepper, cumin, cilantro
• gift card to local Trader Joe’s or specialty food store

Girlie Teenager

Basket = Stylish Tote Bag or Overnight Carryall

Contents:

• a wallet
• key chain
• lip gloss
• small photo frames
• purse sized perfume atomizer
• small size digital camera
• purse sized hair brush and mirror
• tickets to local fashion show
• gift card to local pizza restaurant for her & a couple of friends

Mom & Dad To Be

Basket = Baby Bathtub or Baby Diaper Bag

Contents:

• hooded towel
• wash cloth
• rubber ducky
• baby shampoo
• baby powder
• baby lotion
• sleeper
• footies
• baby keepsake book

Beer and/or Wine Maker

Basket = Ice Bucket or Small Cooler

Contents:

• wine or beer kit
• empty bottles
• personalized or novelty wine/beer labels
• beer caps or wine corks
• books on wines or beers
• recipes
• gift card to local specialty beer pub or tickets to wine tasting event

Avid Skier

Basket = Totebag or Carryall

Contents:

• lip balm
• sunscreen
• goggles
• gloves
• muffler
• wool socks
• wax
• gift card to local REI or sports supply store

Vegetarian Lover

Basket = Large Mixing Bowl

Contents:

• several meatless recipes on recipe cards
• assorted dried beans
• brown rice
• sun dried tomatoes
• spices: oregano, thyme, basil, garlic powder, etc.
• mixing spoons
• pot holders
• bottles of juice
• Gift Card to local Trader Joe’s store

Jogging Fanatic

Basket = Tote Bag or Gym Bag

Contents:

• pedometer
• sweat band
• iPod with arm holder (or similar mp3 player)
• shoe laces
• sport socks
• personal alarm
• container of whey protein (for after the jog)
• protein bars
• aluminum water bottle in a shoulder or waist holder
• gift card to local sports store

Bear Hugs

Basket = Storage Cube or Decorative Bag

Contents:

• teddy bear
• coffee or tea mug
• hot chocolate, tea, coffee packets
• bedtime reading books
• truffles or cookies

Home Office Worker

Basket = Messenger Bag or Briefcase

Contents:

• appointment book or day planner
• business card holder (one for the wallet, one for the desktop)
• pen and pencil set
• gift card for Starbucks
• reference books
• desk calendar
• coffee mug
• assorted coffees or teas
• gift card to local office supply store

News Years Eve Party Pack

Basket = Large Party Bag or Colored Ice Bucket

Contents:

• champagne or sparking cider
• glasses
• party hats
• noise makers
• confetti
• balloons
• party invitations
• CD’s with party music
• gift card to local party store

Crochet Lover

Basket = Tote Bag or Carryall

Contents:

• assorted needles or crochet hooks
• pattern magazines or books
• buttons
• ribbons
• personalized “made by” labels
• specialty yarn
• gift card to local yarn store

Bead Lover

Basket = Tool Bag or Storage Compartment Box

Contents:

• assorted packets of beads
• beading thread
• bead project books or magazines
• beading tools
• gift certificate to a local beading class
• instruction beading books

Writer Mania

Basket = Desk In-Box container

Contents:

• lined note or legal pads
• an engraved pen
• reference books (dictionary, thesaurus, quotes, how-to books)
• pocket voice-activated tape recorder and tapes
• style guide
• newsletter or magazine subscription
• books about how to get published
• coffee or tea mug
• mechanical pencils
• CD’s or flashdrives to backup computer writing files

Band Groupie

Basket = Tote Bag

Contents:

• fan club membership
  (look for their favorite musician on the Internet, look for online fan clubs which also sell tickets, posters, t-shirts, etc)
• CD’s of their favorite group
• posters of their favorite group
• biographies
• sheet music
• tickets to a local concert

Night Out

Basket = Basket or Decorative Box with Lid

Contents:

• list of babysitters or coupons for babysitting
• restaurant guide and/or gift certificates, gift cards
• movie reviews and/or tickets
• tickets to a local show or concert
• cab fair or limo reservation
• lighted key chain
• gift certificate for a local hotel

Mystery Lover

Basket = Decorative Box with Question Marks all over it

Contents:

• just released mystery novels
• mystery game for computer
• magnifying glass
• puzzles or brain teaser books
• tickets to a local ‘mystery’ movie
• gift card to local book store

Hiking Enthusiast

Basket = Backpack

Contents:

• maps
• rain poncho
• walkie-talkies
• battery powered am/fm radio with weather channel
• trail mix
• compass
• first aid kit for hikers
• aluminum water bottle
• gift card to local REI or camping supply store

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