Suggestions:

·         Use purchased shred, old maps, comic book pages, sheet music, magazine or newspaper pages, wrapping paper, or brown paper to fill your basket

  • Use double sided tape or Bamboo skewers to affix your items
  • Wrap baskets with Cellophane bags or cello wrap

·         Decorate with bows, ribbon, raffia, twine, tulle, or curly ribbon

**In brackets are suggestions for alternate containers besides a basket**

***For any of the food baskets, feel free to add one of your favorite recipes***

 

BASKET IDEAS

 

  1. Baking (1)
    1. [Mixing bowl, wicker or wire basket, cake pan, pie plate, bread pan, casserole, baking dish]
    2. Oven mitts, towels, pot holders, An oven thermometer, a timer, measuring spoons, measuring cups
    3. Wooden spoons, rubber spatulas, cookie cutters, pastry brushes
    4. Baking mixes for cookies, cakes, bread, muffins, or brownies
    5. Small recipe book

 

  1. Cookie (1)
    1. [Cookie jar or colorful mixing bowl]
    2. Cookie cutters, cookie press,
    3. Chocolate chips, baking nuts, coconut, cookie mixes,
    4. Kitchen towel, cloth napkin, wooden spoon, potholder, non-stick cookie liners, silicone spatula
    5. Small recipe book

 

  1. Bread (1)
    1. [Bread pan or mixing bowl]
    2. Kitchen towel, cloth napkin, measuring cups, potholders, silicone spatula
    3. Bread mix, yeast,
    4. Small recipe book

 

  1. Cake (1)
    1. [Bundt cake pan or mixing bowl]
    2. Kitchen towel, cloth napkin, spatula, cupcake liners
    3. Cookie mix, frosting, sprinkles, vanilla,
    4. Small recipe book

 

  1. Baseball (1)
    1. [Unbreakable beverage pail, basin, or tub]
    2. Trading cards, sports mag subscription or issue, remote control
    3. Team beer or coffee mug, team cap or hat, team key chain, team pens/pencils, small banner
    4. Sports drinks, Energy bars, pretzels, microwave popcorn, peanuts, chips& salsa, beverages

 

  1. Basketball (1)
    1. [Unbreakable beverage pail, basin, or tub]
    2. Basketball trading cards, beer glass, stein, or can cooler, new remote control, sports magazine subscription or issue
    3. Team beer or coffee mug, team cap, team pennant, team key chain,
    4. Beverages, snacks, energy bars, sports drinks,

 

  1. Summer/Beach (1)
    1. [Canvas bag, cooler, unbreakable basin, tub or pail]
    2. Seashells, stones
    3. Sunscreen, sunglasses, can cooler, insect repellent, cap or visor, mag or paperback book, flip flops
    4. Citronella candles

 

  1. Child’s Play at the Beach (2)
    1. [Plastic pail and shovel]
    2. sand sifter and other beach toys, pinwheel, jump rope, bubbles, yo-yo
    3. Sun visor, Sunscreen, children’s sunglasses and flip flops, beach towel, swim goggles

 

  1. BBQ (1)
    1. [Salad bowl]
    2. Barbeque cookbook, apron, chef’s hat, citronella candles, oven mitts, kitchen towel, salad dressing, croutons, cans of nuts

 

  1. BBQ (2)
    1. [Unbreakable platter or tray, beverage tub or bucket, wicker picnic basket]
    2. Grilling utensils (tongs, skewers, basting brush, spatula) sauces, marinades, spices, snacks, beverages
    3. Barbeque cookbook, apron, chef’s hat, citronella candles, oven mitts, kitchen towel

 

  1. Rise and Shine: Breakfast (1)
    1. [Wicker basket or tray]
    2. Cloth napkins, tea towel, pot holders
    3. Jellies, jams, preserves, herbal teas, coffee, shortbread cookies

 

  1. Rise and Shine (2)
    1. [Wicker basket or tray]
    2. Cloth napkins, tea towel, pot holders
    3. Jellies, jams, preserves, herbal teas, gourmet coffee, shortbread cookies Pancake, waffle, biscuit, Muffins and/ or scones mix
    4. Maple or fruit syrup, honey, small boxes of cereal, oatmeal, granola
    5. Scented candle, coffee beans

 

  1. Rise and Shine (3)
    1. [Wicker basket or tray]
    2. Cloth napkins, tea towel, pot holders
    3. Jellies, jams, preserves, herbal teas, gourmet coffee, shortbread cookies
    4. Pancake, waffle, biscuit, Muffins and/ or scones mix
    5. Maple or fruit syrup, honey, small boxes of cereal, oatmeal, granola,
    6. Scented candle, coffee beans
    7. Egg cups, egg timer, silicone pancake turner, bagel slicer, syrup pourer or pitcher

 

 

  1. Newborn (3)
    1. [Wash basin, toy wagon, tote bag, wicker or plastic basket that can be used as a hamper]
    2. Packages of cloth or disposable diapers, baby wipes, teething toys, or baby powder, oil, or lotion
    3. Small teddy bear or other stuffed animal, baby rattles or other small toys
    4. Baby shampoo, lotion, washcloths, a hooded towel, floating toys
    5. Baby pillow, baby blanket or quilt
    6. Classic and current books, videos, and DVDs, subscription to a baby magazine or the most popular book all about new babies.
    7. picture frame
    8. herbal tea bags in a pretty mug, a mommy brag book, a box of chocolates, a pretty bottle of fragrant bubble bath, or anything that is monogrammed with "I Love My Mommy."

 

  1. Chocolate Addict (2)
    1. Choc candies, cocoa mix, mocha coffee mix, fudge or brownie mix, pudding mix
    2. Choc covered strawberries, choc scented candle or bath items
    3. Hot fudge sauce, choc covered nuts raisins, cherries, mints
    4. Chocolate liqueurs, baking chocolate
    5. Candy dish

 

  1. Coffee Lover (2)
    1. Mugs, spoons, kitchen or tea towel
    2. Gourmet coffee, cappuccino mix, coffee liqueur
    3. Packets of sugar, sugar cubes
    4. Cookies, biscotti, fudge, choc covered mints or coffee beans, mocha treats
    5. Chocolate spoons
    6. Magnet or notepad

 

  1. Get well (1)
    1. Book store gift card, puzzle books, small games
    2. Tea, gourmet coffee, hot chocolate, mugs, cough drops, candies, cookies, soup mix
    3. Note pad, candles, hand or body lotion

 

  1. Spa (2)
    1. [wicker basket or tray]
    2. Bubble bath, Bath salts, body lotion, shower gel, tea, bath sponges, exfoliating body net, foot brush
    3. Soap, potpourri, incense, incense holder, candles
    4. Gel eye pack or eye mask, neck pillow, spa slippers
    5. CD classical music, meditation tape, book of poetry
    6. Massage gift certificate
    7. Chocolates or cookies

 

  1. Bath (1)
    1. wicker basket with a bath towel
    2. bubble bath, bath salts, shampoo, conditioner, a bar of soap, slippers, face cloths

 

  1. Cat Lover (1)
    1. [Wicker basket, Food dish, coffee mug]
    2. blanket, ball of yarn
    3. pet treats

 

  1. Cat Lover (2)
    1. [Wicker basket, Cat bed]
    2. fleece blanket or soft towel
    3. small stuffed cat, balls of yarn
    4. squeaky toys, catnip, scratching toy, grooming brush, collar, pet treats,
    5. cat themed calendar, coasters/paper napkins, pens, pencils, refrigerator magnets, note pads, cat book
    6. snacks for the owner, cat themed jewelry, cat book

 

  1. Children (1)
    1. Coloring books, crayons, markers, chalk, stickers, small games, small puzzles, small books, jump rope, Yo-Yo, Silly Putty, Play-Doh, art supplies, craft scissors, water toys, card games, bubbles, balloons,
    2. bubble gum, candy, snacks

 

  1. Children: Gold Fish (1)
    1. Gold fish bowl
    2. Gravel, thermometer, net, a book or pamphlet about caring for gold fish, plastic plants and other ornaments for the bowl.

 

  1. Children: Magic (1)
    1. a plastic top hat or wicker basket
    2. trick cards, a book about magic, and other magic tricks

 

  1. Camping (1)
    1. [backpack, cooler, wooden crate, basket, or unbreakable bucket or tub]
    2. first aid kit, insect repellent, sunscreen, maps, hiking guide, playing cards
    3. graham crackers, chocolate bars, marshmallows

 

  1. Camping (2)
    1. [backpack, cooler, wooden crate, basket, or unbreakable bucket or tub]
    2. first aid kit, insect repellent, sunscreen, maps, hiking guide, playing cards
    3. graham crackers, chocolate bars, marshmallows
    4. batteries, flashlight, disposable camera, can coolers
    5. compass, pocket knife, battery operated lantern

 

  1. Bridal Shower (2)
    1. [colanders, trays, wooden crates, planters, bakeware and bowls]
    2. labels, stationary, note paper
    3. photo frame, cake knife for the wedding cake, two wine or champagne glasses, a decorative wine opener, bath towels
    4. Subscription to a cooking or decorating magazine

 

  1. Birthday (1)
    1. Party hat, party plates, party napkins, party tablecloth
    2. Noisemakers, balloons
    3. Candy (Hershey bars, snickers, M&Ms, gum)

 

  1. Child’s Birthday (2)
    1. Party hat, party plates, party napkins, party tablecloth
    2. Noisemakers, balloons,
    3. Candy (Hershey bars, snickers, M&Ms, gum), chips, cookies.
    4. Coloring books, puzzle books, crayons, markers, silly putty, play dough, a slinky, yo-yo, stickers, small toys

 

  1. Candy (1)
    1. Hershey bars, Snickers, M&Ms, gum

 

  1. Teachers (1)
    1. Coffee mug, gourmet coffee & tea
    2. Book store gift card, book marks

 

  1. Teen/ College (1)
    1. [Tote bag or laundry bag]
    2. Pens pencils, highlighters, calculator, Frames for photographs, paperweights, inspirational books,
    3. Stationary, envelopes, stamps
    4. Alarm clock, disposable camera, coffee mug,
    5. soup mixes, hot cereal, granola bars, hot chocolate mix, instant coffee, tea bags

 

  1. Teen Makeup (1)
    1. cosmetic bag or organizer
    2. makeup, hair, nail, and skin care products
    3. popular CD, book

 

  1. Beauty (1)
    1. Makeup, hair and bath items
    2. fragrances

 

  1. Beauty (2)
    1. Makeup
    2. Bath items (bubble bath, lotion, body scrub)
    3. Nail polish
    4. Hair items (shampoo, conditioner

 

  1. Romantic/ Anniversary (3)
    1. [Ice bucket or wine cooler]
    2. Wine store gift card, linen napkins
    3. CD romantic music, book of poetry, scented candles, silk flowers,
    4. Massage oil
    5. gourmet cheese or cheese spreads, gourmet crackers, caviar, pate, smoked salmon, mixed nuts
    6. chocolates, gourmet jelly beans, chocolate covered mints, fudge, chocolate truffles, shortbread cookies, biscotti, Hershey kisses
    7. herbal tea, gourmet coffee, cappuccino mix

 

  1. Gourmet (1)
    1. Caviar, cheese, crackers, mixed nuts, gourmet jelly beans, chocolate covered mints, shortbread cookies, biscotti, truffles

 

  1. Wine Connoisseur (3)
    1. [Ice bucket or wine cooler]
    2. Wine store gift card
    3. corkscrew, bottle stoppers, foil cutter, wine thermometer, wine glasses
    4. Wine scented candles, beverage napkins, wine bottle coaster
    5. Caviar, gourmet cheese, or cheese spreads (like Brie), crackers such as sesame, wheat, or herb pepper, mixed nuts or cashews, gourmet jelly beans or chocolate covered mints, shortbread cookies, biscotti, chocolate candy, fudge, or truffles
    6. Herbal tea, gourmet coffee, or cappuccino mix

 

  1. Movie Buff (2)
    1. [Popcorn bowl/box]
    2. Popcorn, popcorn spice mixes and/or toppings
    3. Blockbuster gift card or theatre gift card
    4. Zagat's movie guide book
    5. Cans of soda, plastic cups, straws, candy, nuts, chips, or decorative paper napkins

 

  1. Dog Lover (3)
    1. [dog bed, pet carrier or crate, food or water dish or A large coffee mug or tote bag with dog motif]
    2. pillow, bath products (shampoo, conditioner, bathing sponge, soap, a doggie bathrobe, nail clipper, and a brush)
    3. rawhide chew toys, pet food or treats, leash and collar, flea collar, flea shampoo, sweater or rain boots, toothbrush, pet vitamins,
    4. pet motif photo frame, stationary/note pads with puppy motif, snacks for pet owner, puppy refrigerator magnet, training dvd, book, or video, or dog lover gifts such as dog breed charms or earrings.

 

  1. Music Lover (3)
    1. iTunes gift card
    2. iPod case, skin, headphones
    3. snacks

 

  1. Fishing (1)
    1. tackle box with hooks, lures and sinkers, bait
    2. picture frame
    3. fish-related snacks

 

  1. Football (1)
    1. team cap, socks, can cover, gloves, sweatbands, trading cards, key chain, an issue or subscription to Sports Illustrated Magazine, a football video, dvd, or book
    2. Chips and salsa, pretzels, popcorn, nuts, beef jerky, energy bars, sports drinks

 

  1. Mothers Day (1)
    1. scented candles, scented bath items,
    2. book store gift card, movie, music store gift card, or restaurant gift card
    3. picture frame, refrigerator magnet, gourmet coffee, herbal tea, chocolate candy, fudge, mints, truffles, shortbread cookies or biscotti

 

  1. Golf (3)
    1. Golf balls, putting cup, golf towel, markers, tees, practice balls
    2. tee holders, score card, glove, cap, hat, a visor, wood covers, club brush, divot repair kit, an umbrella, insulated drink mug or holder, water bottle, can cooler, sunscreen, sunglasses, or a
    3. golf related video, book, or DVD or issue or subscription of Golf Magazine or another relevant magazine.
    4. Small snacks such as trail mix, dried fruit, pretzels, nuts, chips, granola bars, and cookies

 

  1. Tropical (2)
    1. bananas, mango, coconut, passion fruit, lemons, limes
    2.  flavored coffee: vanilla, chocolate, or macadamia nut, tropical flavored ice tea mixes
    3. macadamia nuts, chocolate covered macadamia nuts, or macadamia nut brittle. Any kind of dried fruits are fine, but banana chips, mango, papaya, and pineapple
    4. shortbread cookies or cookies with coconut, chocolate, or macadamia nuts
    5. hard candy: coffee, pineapple, or tropical fruit flavors
    6. small live bamboo plant; tropical scented candles: plumeria, hibiscus, lavender, magnolia, or gardenia

 

  1. Ice Cream (1)
    1. small ice cream bowls, a scoop, sundae spoons, a box of cones, chocolate syrup or other toppings, chopped nuts, sprinkles, a jar of Maraschino cherries, shortbread or other cookies, napkins

 

  1. Italian Gourmet (2)
    1. appetizer-type of food such as jars or cans of roasted peppers, olives, artichoke hearts, anchovies, bread sticks, small bottle of olive oil, cheeses, or salami.
    2. dry pasta, Italian seasonings, pasta sauce mixes or ready-make sauce: marinara, alfredo, pesto.
    3. pasta fork, wooden spoon, cheese grater, garlic press, small cookbook

 

  1. Kitchen (2)
    1. [salad bowl, mixing bowl, bread pan]
    2. measure cups, measuring spoons, cupcake papers, muffins mixes, pot holders, and a tea towel.
    3. salad dressing mixes, tongs, wooden spoons, a pepper grinder, cheese grater, garlic press, bacon bits, small bottles of olive oil and gourmet vinegar, croutons

 

  1. Mexican Fiesta
    1. seasonings: chili powder, oregano, taco seasoning, paprika, garlic flakes or powder, fajita seasoning, cumin, dried chili peppers, jalapenos, hot sauce, etc.
    2. Mexican cookbook, CD of Latin music, dessert items, snack foods such as tortilla chips, corn chips, salsa, black bean dip, cheese sauces, etc.
    3. Dry or canned black beans, navy beans, pinto beans, or garbanzo beans
    4. Mexican coffees, teas, or hot chocolate.
    5. Salsa recipe if you have one!

 

  1. Nautical
    1. boating/yachting magazine, book about boating, a compass, barometer, picture frame with nautical theme, ship in a bottle, windchimes, sea shells,
    2. unbreakable mugs, scented candles, insect repellent, flashlight, a Swiss Army knife with a corkscrew, floatable key chains, a disposable waterproof camera, sunblock, and a first aid kit.

 

  1. Patriotic
    1. CD of patriotic music or DVD of a patriotic movie such as 1776
    2. A diary or journal
    3. Baseball-type cap with American Flag logo, patriotic lapel pin
    4. Playing cards
    5. Beverages: tea bags, gourmet coffee, cans of soda
    6. Snack Foods: chips, salsa, nuts, pretzels, candy or cookies

 

  1. Picnic (2)
    1. Tablecloth, napkins, plates, cups and glasses; plastic knives, forks and spoons.
    2. caviar, smoked salmon, an assortment of cheeses, crackers, gourmet mustard, bread sticks, jams, chocolates, shortbread cookies.

 

  1. Tea (1)
    1. Tea towel, herbal teas, tea ball infuser, tea bag caddy,
    2. scones or biscuits, jams, jellies, preserves, honey

 

  1. Wedding (3)
    1. bath products such as bath salts, loofah, bubble bath
    2.  scented candles, candleholders, incense
    3. wine store gift card, picture frame or small photo album
    4. tea bags, hot chocolate packets, or gourmet coffee, Hershey's kisses
    5. chocolate candy, truffles, can of cashews or mixed nuts, biscotti or shortbread cookies, food or dessert mixes
    6. small packages of cheese and salami, gourmet mustard, wheat crackers or bread sticks

 

  1. Book Worm (1)
    1. Book store gift card
    2. Herbal teas, hot chocolate, mug, chocolates, book marks

 

  1. Healthy (3)
    1. dried fruits such as cranberries, blueberries, prunes, cherries, apples, apricots, etc.
    2. herbal or green teas, small boxes of raisins, healthy trail mix, sugar free sweets, soy nuts or other snacks, pretzels, or small cans of real fruit juices.
    3. sugar free, low sodium, heart healthy or low fat foods, such as extra virgin olive oil, high fiber energy bars, dark chocolate, salsa, crackers, popcorn, or oven-baked chips.
    4. Diet or exercise books, health related magazines, a healthy diet cookbook, or a relaxation DVD. Napkins, tea towels, unique bottle water, pedometer

 

  1. Gardener (1)
    1. [tote bag]
    2. Flower seed packets, vegetable seed packets
    3. Spray bottle, garden tools, gardening gloves

 

  1. Housewarming (3)
    1. laundry detergent, dishwashing or dishwasher detergent, paper towels, toilet tissue, tissues, Ajax or Comet cleaner, window cleaner, Brillo pads, sponges,
    2. rubber gloves, trash bags, toilet bowl brush, feather duster, dust pan with brush set, extension cord, light bulbs,
    3. gift certificate for delivered pizza, weather thermometer, picture hanger hardware, flashlight

 

  1. Easter (1)
    1. Easter candy, little toys, Pez dispensers, small books, crayons, stickers, bubbles, and egg shaped Play Dough
    2. Stuffed bunny, duck or baby chick, chocolate eggs, marshmallow peeps, jelly beans, cookies

 

  1. AP Scholar (1)
    1. Used AP books
    2. Highlighters, post-its, pencils, erasers, coffee and coffee mug

 

  1. Your Favorite Recipe (1)
    1. Ingredients needed for your fav recipe
    2. The recipe

 

  1. Sports Spectator (1)
    1. 2 tickets
    2. bleacher cushions, folding chairs, cow bells, air horns