Gift baskets are a luxurious holiday treat—and you can make your own, at little cost, with items from the grocery store!
Purchase a plain, inexpensive basket from the craft store to hold the items. Then simply choose a theme, and gather the necessary foodstuffs or ingredients. Arrange them artfully in the basket, and cover with cellophane; top it off with a decorative ribbon in seasonal colors.
Here are some popular gift basket themes:
1. Gourmet pasta dinner. Include colorful Italian pasta, a nice bottle of extra virgin olive oil, a package of sundried tomatoes, breadsticks, sauce, and seasonings
2. Pancake breakfast. Include gourmet pancake mix, maple syrup, preserves, and coffee beans
3. Chocolate lover’s dream. Include various bars of chocolate, and chocolate-dipped items (like pretzels, espresso beans, and dried fruit)
4. Snack attack. Fill with the recipient’s favorite snacks, like nuts, chips, crackers, pretzels, and trail mix
5. High tea. Fill with a selection of gourmet teas, crackers, scones, and preserves
Get creative, and tailor the contents to the recipient’s particular tastes and interests. They’re sure to love such a thoughtful (and delicious) gift!
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I love the different ideas for gift baskets! Very creative.