(5) More Ideas for Homemade Gift Baskets

Homemade Gift Basket Ideas and Gift Basket Themes – Cat Lover – Beach Lover – BBQ Lover – and more!

Pedi – Mani Lover

Basket = Large Cosmetic Bag or Overnight Tote

Contents:

• variety of nail polish
• emery boards
• nail clippers
• nail brush
• cuticle remover
• foot scrub or skin scrub
• nail brush
• pumice stone
• buffing or soaking solutions
• cuticle conditioner
• nail file
• nail polish remover
• cotton balls or pads
• gift card to local spa or salon

Home Bartender

Basket = Ice Bucket or Small Cooler

Contents:

• shot glasses
• bottle opener
• cork screw
• jar of maraschino cherries
• cocktail napkins
• jar of green stuffed olives
• fancy toothpicks or cocktail umbrellas
• glass stirrers
• bar guide or books about how-to-mix drinks
• seltzer bottle
• gift card to local specialty store

Day at the Beach

Basket = Small Cooler or Beach / Tote Bag

Contents: (adapt for children or adults)

• plastic shovel
• sand molds
• beach ball or plastic flotation device (deflated)
• beach towel
• flip flops
• sunglasses
• sunscreen lotion or spray
• squirt guns
• water spritzer bottle (to keep cool)
• lip balm
• portable fm radio
• cans of pop or bottled juice

BBQ Lover

Basket = Apron with Large Pockets or a Picnic Basket

Contents:

• marinade and BBQ recipes
• BBQ rubs
• BBQ sauces
• BBQ tools
• packages of meat tenderizer
• skewers
• gift card for Trader Joe’s or local meat/seafood shop
• outdoor table cloth
• condiment containers
• long handle BBQ fire starter

Clueless Bachelor

Basket = Laundry Basket

Contents:

• laundry how-to book or guide
• cook book featuring easy meals like casseroles
• roll of quarters and/or laundry soap
• laundry bag
• gift card for take-out pizza
• iron or steamer for clothes
• room deodorizer
• various cleaning supplies
• food staples like macaroni dinners, tuna packets, canned soup

Study Student

Basket = Office Trash Can or Bucket

Contents:

• stapler
• small wall memo board
• pushpins, paper clips, pens, pencils
• notepads
• hole punch
• desk lamp
• desk calendar
• report covers
• gift card to a local book store

Cat Lover

Basket = Basket with Fabric Liner

Contents:

• food and water dishes
• collar
• brush
• catnip
• feather teaser, rubber mice or other cat toys
• book on cat care
• gift card to local Petco or Petsmart store

Couch Potato

Basket = Basket or Storage Cube

Contents:

• DVD movies
• TV guide subscription
• TV show celebrity magazines
• remote holder
• cushy slippers
• head cushion or neck pillow
• assorted bags of flavored microwave popcorn
• snackables such as chips, nuts, candy bars
• bottled juice, pop or fruit drinks
• snack bowls

Road Tripper

Basket = Small Cooler or Tote Bag

Contents:

• maps
• travel mug
• sunglasses
• hotel coupons or gift cards
• tire gauge
• seat cover or portable window blind
• travel games
• CD’s of their favorite music genre
• car air freshener
• variety of munchables; nuts, cookies, chips
• travel mug
• portable GPS

Stamp Collector

Basket = Acid-Free Storage Box

Contents:

• reference books about stamps
• variety of stamps from the post office
• old stamps they would like to have
• acid-free storage boxes or cases
• tickets to a local collectible show
• stamp collector tools (tweezers, magnifying glass, etc)
• gift card for a local hobby store

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