Personalized Gift Baskets

Spa Gift Baskets

Spa gift baskets can be easily created for your best friend, coworker or any one on your gift list. Some of these baskets are feminine, some masculine, others are suitable for both male and female. You can make your baskets more personal by including something only they would be interested in. Maybe a friend or relative loves a certain products, bath oil for example. Consider buying two or three bottles and arranging them in a basket with some silk flowers for decoration.

Violets or Lavender Gift Basket
Violets and lavender are an exquisite delicate fragrance that will be enjoyed by all ages. Include to some of the following violets or lavender scented items to your basket.

Soap
Perfume
Lavender water
Body lotion
Bath salts
Bath crystal’s
Bath oil
Sachets
Bath cubes
Bath talcum powder
Cologne

Manicure Gift Basket
This is a great gift for anyone who doesn’t have their own manicure kit. Items you might include are

Emery board
Nail scissors
Cuticle cream
Orange wood sticks
Cuticle remover
Cotton’s squares
Nail buffer
Nail lotion
Nail brush
Nail polish
Cotton gloves
Nail clippers
Nail polish remover

Woman’s Bath Gift Basket
It is easy to put together a luxury gift basket that any woman would love to receive. If you know her favorite scents, use that to guide you with the items listed here.

Bath soap
Natural sponge
Bath brush
Body lotion
Shower cap
Bath salts
Bath mitt
Loofah
Bath Oil
Pumice stone
Bath pillow
Bath mats

Men’s Bath Gift Basket
If you know his favorite cents then purchase of those items to include in your gift basket. You can add a little humor to the gift by tucking in a small bath toy such as a boat or rubber ducky.

Bath soap
Soap on a rope
Body lotion
Pumice stone
Bath mats
Bath pillow
Colorful washcloths
Nail clipper

Men’s Grooming Gift Basket

If he doesn’t have a favorite scents you can choose from ones that are earthy spicy, citrus and modern blends. You can purchase everything from shampoo to body lotion, all in the same scent. Choose from the following items:

Shampoo
Shaving cream
Aftershave lotion
Body lotion
Soap
Deodorants
Hair conditioner
Cologne
Soap on a rope
Hair brush

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Personalized Gift Baskets For Christmas

If you want your Christmas gifts to have a personal touch and still be cost effective this year, create  personalized gift baskets for the special people on your list. With a little thought, some time and creatitivy you can put together a gift that everyone will be happy to recieve.

Start with a wicker basket. There are many shapes and sizes to you to choose from. Spray paint them green, red, silver or gold. See if you have any of these colors on hand before you buy them Use what you have first.

Find a complimentary color cloth napkin to line the bottom.  For a red basket, silver is nice and visa versa. I like the green and gold combination also. Try to find a large one so the corners hang over the edge of the basket.

Start filling it with Christmas items. Christmas ornaments are a great item to use in a gift basket like this. Look for Christmas mugs, pencils, pot holders, dish towels, trinkets, pins and other assorted items to give your basket a festive look. These items don’t have to be expensive.

Nest, think about the person you’re giving the gift basket to. What do they enjoy doing? What are their hobbies? Do they have a favorite movie, place or sport? Use what you know to fill the rest of the basket with items just for them.

If they enjoy camping, add in a new flashlight and some warm socks.
If they like cars, pick up the latest issue of a car magazine and a new key ring.
A bird watcher may like a pair of binoculars and a field guide.
An ice cream lover may appreciate an ice cream scoop and some new ice cream bowls.
If they play the lottery add some lottery tickets, a few interesting looking pencils and some special coins to use for scratching the tickets.

Last, fill in the empty spots with some Christmas candy. Tuck in a few candy canes and some chocolate here and there. Some Christmas cookies would also be a welcomed treat.

Happy Holidays! :)

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Personalized Gift Baskets: Snacks

Who wouldn’t love a personalized gift basket full of yummy snacks and delicious treats? :) Making one is simple and cost effective yet it will be an appreciated and welcomed gift. This would be perfect for a student leaving for college, a graduation, new neighbor or a thank you gift. Here’s some ideas to get you started.

Start with a wicker basket and spray paint a really fun color like metallic blue or hot pink. Line it with a funky looking cloth napkin. This will add to the festive look you’re going for. Now you’re all set to fill it with goodies!

Think about getting a little bit of different kinds of treats like candy, some cookies and something salty. You’ll also want to go for a variety of tastes and textures like crunchy, sweet, hard, chewy, etc. This will give the gift a nice blend of different snacks to munch on. Choose items from the list below and also include snacks that you know the recipient likes.

Bags of microwave popcorn
Individual bags of pretzels
Individual bags of potato chips
bubble gum
chocolate candy
hard, flavored candy
soft and chewy cookies
crunchy cookies
fruit

If the recipient likes to cook or bake their own treats, add some new kitchen gadgets into the basket.

You can also make some homemade treats to include. Try one of these simple recipes.

Homemade chocolate covered snacks:

1/2 cup milk chocolate chips
1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 tablespoon of vegetable shortening
An assortment of cookies, miniature pretzels and strawberries
Cover a tray with wax paper.
Place the chocolate chips and shortening in small microwave-safe bowl.
Microwave for one minute and stir.
Dip 2/3 of each snack into the chocolate mixture.
Place on a dish and refrigerate, uncovered until the chocolate is firm.
Store in airtight container in cool, dry place.
Makes about 1/2 cup coating.

Microwave Fudge

1/2 cup butter
3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1/2 cup cocoa
1/4 cup milk
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 cup chopped nuts

Place ingredients (except nuts) in bowl; do not mix. Microwave on high power for two minutes. Beat with an electric mixer until smooth. Fold in the nuts. Pour mixture into buttered 8×8 dish. Refrigerate 15 to 20 minutes until set.

Peanut Butterscotch Crispies

12 oz. butterscotch morsels
3 cups corn flakes
1/4 cup peanut butter

Melt the butterscotch morsels and peanut butter together, stirring until smooth. Add the corn flakes and mix well. Drop by tablespoon onto waxed paper.

All of these homemade treats can be put into small plastic baggies, wrapped with a ribbon and added to the basket. Make a few extra for yourself! :)

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