Animal/Pet Lover Themed Gift Basket Ideas We all know someone who is obsessed with their cat, in love with their dog, or idolize their horse (you may even be one of them!). Some ideas on what to put into an animal themed gift basket include:
Treats
Toys
Clothes (if the gift recipient enjoys humiliating their pet by dressing them in poofy, frilly dresses or other types of clothing)
Collar and leash
“I Heart Horses” (or preferred critter) paraphernalia, such as bumper stickers, coffee mugs, etc.
Homemade gift certificate that entitles the gift recipient to cash in on a number of things, such as a free dog walk (rain or shine!), free pet sitting, etc.
Real gift certificates to the local pet groomer, doggy daycare, etc.Baby Themed Gift Basket Ideas This is the perfect gift basket for new parents (or those who are expecting a new arrival in the near future). The “basket” for this theme could be a number of things, depending on your budget, a few ideas include a baby bath, an infant car seat, or a diaper bag. Filling these baskets are easy, some ideas include:
Diapers
Onesies (those little t-shirts that do up between the legs)
Bibs
Teething toys
Baby food
Bottles (if the mother isn’t breastfeeding)
Baby socks/booties
Baby shampoo
Baby powder
Baby wipes
Receiving blankets …this list could be endless. Visit the baby section of any store and you’ll be full of ideas. Beach Themed Gift Basket Ideas This one is good for young kids or even families who love to visit the beach often (New Brunswick has some of the best beaches in Canada!). Some excellent beach themed gift basket ideas include:
Beach towels (roll them up tight and tie some ribbon around them to keep them that way)
Shovels and other sand toys
Sunblock
Water bottles (works good as “filler” for the basket)
Beach ball
Flip flops
Water shoes
Goggles
Snorkel
Sun glasses
Sun hat If you’re making this themed gift basket for a family with a toddler, you could also include some Huggies Little Swimmers – they’re disposable waterproof diapers. For the “basket”, you could use a large sand pale to put everything into.
Energy efficient light bulbs
Water filter for their faucet (so they don’t need to buy disposable plastic water bottles)
Metal water bottle
Reusable cloth bags
Rechargeable batteries (and charger)
Organic cleaning supplies
Solar powered gadgets
Eco-friendly cosmetics and skin products
Gift certificate to the local farmers market or organic health food store You can use a reusable cloth shopping bag as the basket, a glass container, or some other recycled container. Family Game Night Themed Gift Basket Ideas This themed gift basket could include:
One or two great board games
Deck of cards
Dice
Pads of paper and pencils
Microwave popcorn or other snack foods (non-perishable)
Bottle of popFood Themed Gift Basket Ideas There are an abundance of things you could include in a food themed gift basket. It’s always a good idea to choose non-perishable food items though, or if you plan on pulling it all together at the last minute, you can save a bunch of money by including baked goods. Here are some ideas:
Jams and jellies
Canned fruit, pickles, or fish
Cookies
Homemade chocolates (or store-bought)
Gourmet coffee
Herbal teas
Bottle of wine
Mixed nuts in glass jar
Dried fruit
Crackers
Peanut brittle
Fruitcake
Salsa or chutney
Hot chocolate
Seeds
Small garden tools
Plant food
Decorative planters
Book on gardening
Gardening gloves
Kneeling pads
Plant labels and stakes
Small garden ornaments
Solar lightsHobby-Specific Themed Gift Basket Ideas If the gift recipient has a special hobby, use it to your advantage to create a gift basket theme. For example, you could make a scrapbooking themed gift basket, or one that is geared around the photography enthusiast. If your gift recipient loves to build model trains or is into Harley Davidson, work with it to make a unique gift basket. Movie Night Themed Gift Basket Ideas Use a popcorn bucket at the container, and fill with items like:
Popcorn seeds or microwave popcorn
Gourmet popcorn seasoning
DVD or Blu-ray movies
Bottle of pop
Various snacks
Gift certificate to local movie rental storeSpa/Bath Themed Gift Basket Ideas This gift basket is not only good for the lady in your life, it can also be a fun idea for smaller children if you fill it with the right things. Here are ideas for both:
Small bath toys
Bath crayons
Bath bombs (you can purchase ones that have a little toy in them when they dissolve)
Bath salts
Bubble bath
Scented bath oils
Sea sponge
Floating candles
Lotions
Various soaps
Foot scrubs
Eye masks
Pedicure set
Massage oils …this list is virtually endless. Consider using a shower caddy as the container. Sports Themed Gift Basket Ideas If the gift recipient has a favourite sport, it’s easy to make a unique gift basket for him or her. Every sport has accessories and gear that are perfect to include. For example, the golfer always needs balls, tees, a golf glove, etc. For hockey, think stick tape, water bottle, gift certificate for skate sharpening, etc. Decide what sport you’re going to create the basket around and simply visit a sports store to get some great ideas for making a themed gift basket.
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