COFFEE/TEA BASKET
* Mugs, cups
* French press, tea pot
* Coffee grinder
* Tea towels
* Scone/muffin mixes
* Coffee grinder
* Tea ball
* Book on coffee/tea
* Coffee/tea assortment
* Gift cards for Starbucks, Caribou, Tea Source etc
CHOCOLATE BASKET * Collection of fine chocolates * Drinking chocolate * Bars of chocolate with various % cacao for individual tasting * Movie “Chocolat” * Cookbook * Chocolate themed novelty items
NEW BABY * Onesy * Footies * Hat * Blanket * Rattle * Plush toy * Bib * Bank * Sleeper * Picture frames * Diapers
KIDS BOOK BASKET * Pick a theme, girl/boy and an age, find some books and throw in a gift card from the Red Balloon
FAMILY GAMES BASKET * Fill it with all the old classics like Yahtzee, Monopoly, Clue, Life, Aggrevation, Chinese Checkers, Bingo, puzzles
PICNIC BASKET * Backpack style with all the necessary plates, silverware and glasses * Old fashioned basket * Blanket * Cooler * Folding chairs * Outdoor game like bocce ball set * Gift certificate from REI etc.
MY FIRST KITCHEN BASKET * Gadgets * Utensils * Canisters * Measuring cups, spoons * Mixing bowls * Cookware set * Bakeware set * Towels/pot holders * Gift certificate from Williams Sonoma etc
BARTENDING BASICS BASKET * Martini pitcher * Cocktail shaker * Shot glass * Ice bucket/tongs * Wine opener * Cocktail recipe book * Bar tools * Rose’s Lime Juice, grenadine, Vermouth, Bitters * Cocktails mushrooms, onions, olives, cherries * Napkins * Gift certificate from Haskell’s etc.
FIESTA OLE BASKET * Tequila * Fun margarita glasses * Bottles of mixer * Stir sticks in southwest themed shapes-think cactus * Chips/salsa * Latin music cd * Party lights in southwest shape-think peppers * Tray and napkins * Gift certificate from favorite Mexican restaurant
FIRST APARTMENT BASKET * Mop/broom * Dish drainer * Drawer organizers * Extension cords * Toilet brush, plunger * Basic tool kit * Laundry basket * Cleaning supplies * Gift card from Home Depot, Menard’s, Loews
RED/WHITE WINE TASTING BASKET * 1 bottle each merlot, cabernet, pinot noir, chianti etc * 1 bottle each chardonnay, pinot grigio, sauvignon blanc, reisling etc * set of wine glasses * wine glass “bracelets” * bottle opener * book wines * subscription to “Wine Spectator” magazine * gift certificate to Surdyk’s etc
GOURMET COOKING BASKET * go to Cooks on Crocus Hill or Williams Sonoma for suggestions and ideas * premium olive oils * aged balsamic vinegars * gourmet salts * unique ingredients * European baking chocolate
FAMOUS CHEF BASKET * Think Martha Stewart, Rachel Ray, Paula Dean
BUBBLE BATH BASKET * Sponges * Oils * Soaps * Candles * Manicure, pedicure tools * Lotions * Slippers * Eye mask * Gift certificate for a massage or a spa treatment
GARDEN BASKET * Hand tools, pruning shears, bulb digger * Fun watering can * Rubber garden shoes/boots * Composting stuff * Yard ornaments * Plants, seeds * Pottery for outside * Gift certificate from local nursery, Jackson Perkins, etc
BBQ BASKET * Grill accessories * Grill pans * BBQ sauces * Smoking chips * Wooden grilling planks * Cookbook * Apron * Gift certificate to Omaha Steaks or local grocery store
HOSTESS BASKET * Guest towels * Candles * Elegant soaps * Gourmet jams, jellies * Coasters * Nice box of chocolates * Picture frame * Gift certificate to Patina, Bibelot, Pier 1
STATIONERY BASKET * Address book * High quality writing paper assortment * Handmade note cards * Photography note cards * Quality pen(s) * Postage stamps
QUILTING/SEWING/KNITTING BASKETT * Patterns * Needles * Fabric * Yarn * Kits
DVD THEMED BASKET * Hollywood Classics * Great Westerns * Horror * Spy Thrillers * Any kind of series like James Bond collection etc
CLASSIC BOOKS BASKET * Fill a basket with the likes of Dr. Suess, Winnie the Pooh, Curious George, Pippi Longstocking, Babar
ORGANICS BASKET * Food items * Household cleaners * Personal care items
GO GREEN BASKET * Find green products for the home
CHRISTMAS BASKET * Tablecloth * Napkin assortment * Music cd * Craft book * Ornaments * Greeting cards * Candles * Wrapping paper/bows
DOG/CAT LOVERS BASKET * Toys * Leash * Collar * Treats * Grooming tools * Picture frame * Gift certificate to PETSMART, Chuck & Don’s, Petco
SPICE BASKET * Include a spice rack or jars to hold spices in a drawer then assemble a great assortment of spices around a theme like spices for baking-grilling-Italian-Asian-exotic-basics
TEENAGE BOY/GIRL * I’m leaving this one to the parents
HERITAGE/ETHNIC BASKET * Think products from the old country, books-music-crafts-textiles * Go to Irish on Grand, Ingebretsen’s etc for inspiration
MINNESOTA BASKET * Think made in Minnesota * Wild rice * Maple syrup * Honey, jams * Bundt pans * Cheese * Textiles * Wine * Books * Artwork * 3M stuff
POP CULTURE THEMES * Hello Kitty * Sponge Bob * Hanna Montana * Action Figures * Comic Book Super Heroes * High School Musical * These can all become a basket as there are numerous licensed products
OTHER * What ideas can you come up???? I have found spending a little time shopping around almost any store can help you identify and fill a basket.
????????? SO WHO CAN HELP YOU FILL YOUR BASKET ????????? Your Family Friends Office colleagues Church group Bridge club Walking club Bowling league Neighbors Social organization you belong to Professional organization you belong to……ANYONE YOU KNOW!