Unique Themed Gift Basket Ideas

Gift baskets are great gifts for almost anybody because you can find ones that will match any interest or person and if you can’t find one you that you think they will like, you can make one much easier than you think! They are great gifts for anyone since you can customize it to the recipient’s likes and interests and the possibilities of what to include in the basket are almost endless. Here are just a few gift basket ideas and things you can put in a gift basket to get you started.

The main secret with gift baskets is to throw out the idea that it has to be in a “basket.” There are all sorts of things to store the gift in including porpcorn bowls, mixing bowls, mugs, cookie jars, wagons, boxes, plates, flower pots or anything it just depends on who you are giving it to and what type of theme you want to use.

Choosing a theme for your basket is the most important thing you can do.  So narrow it down first by who you are giving it to (male or female, kid or adult), what the person’s favorite hobbies are (this will help inspire the different items to include) and what the occasion is.  Obviously, a baby gift basket will be a little different than one you give for a graduation. 

These are a lot of fun and are great both for a new arrival or as a baby shower present.  It’s not always a lot of fun to give a gift to someone that are just “necessities” but these let you do so while throwing in a couple of fun items to.  You can make one for bath time including things like shampoo and soaps, towels and robes.  You can also do one that includes diapers, bottles, pacifiers and a couple of toys.  Most prepackaged ones will include an outfit or two, a stuffed animal, and maybe a book and you can find some at stores like Babies ‘R Us.  You can also put it in a diaper back with a bow around it or in a car seat depending on how much money you want to spend.

Movie gifts can be a couple of different things and I’ve used these a couple of times to give to friends for wedding gifts.  My husband and I also received one as well and we loved it since it was something we could enjoy rather than just being practical.  You can fill it will a couple of packages of popcorn, a couple of DVDs or movie tickets, a movie rental gift certificate, some snacks and even a small cheap blanket.  I like to put it in a popcorn bowl or even mixing bowls that the couple is registered for so that it is both useful for practical everyday life and for a date night.  These don’t just need to be for couples these are great for any age, just match the snacks and needs to the person you want to give it to.

These are great for moms, girlfriends wives or expectant mothers.  Sometimes they don’t get enough down time and relaxation so these can include things that will help give them an excuse to relax and get some quiet time.  A spa gift basket should include things like candles, bubble bath, some of their favorite magazines or books, or even a gift certificate for a massage or pedicure and manicure. Of course, don’t forget their favorite treat like chocolate, cookies or brownies. 

By Sport: Guys love their sports and these will make good father day’s gifts or Christmas gifts for the sports lover in your life.  Most sports require a lot of little things and so the key with these is to include those things that they need to play those sports.  For example, for the golfer you can include things like golf balls, golf tees, towels, sunglasses, a hat etc. Fishers might like a new net with some lures, and baits. 
Team Fan: Or maybe the guy in your life has a certain favorite team.  If they do include some team memorabilia like bobbleheads, cards, clothes with their favorite team on them, and maybe tickets to the upcoming game that they’ve been dying to see.

Lots of girls and women love making crafts but they require a lot of supplies.  They need paper, stickers, stamps and a lot more.  So if you have someone who loves crafts get them a basket geared towards this hobby.  If you are unsure what they would need just go in the crafts store and anyone can help point you in the right direction.

These are perfect for the cooks and bakers in your life and for newlyweds and college students. We all need different pots and pans and things to cook in and cook with. You can put it in a casserole dish, baking pan, mixing bowls colander, pots and pans, utensil crock or anything else you might need in the kitchen. Add a cookie mix, baking mix, spices, some cooking utensils like wooden spoons and spatulas, measuring spoons, kitchen towels, sponges etc. This is great if you want to include some of the smaller items couples register on wedding registries for because you can buy a lot of inexpensive little things and pack it together in an attractive package.

Kids will love anything that includes candy, their favorite toy or interest at the time and books and you can make these as inexpensive or expensive as you want. You can also include board games, action figures, Legos, video games, barbies or different sports gear. If they have a favorite movie or TV show, center it around that. So for example, if they like Harry Potter, put different Harry Potter Games and Toys, books, videos, wands, into something like the sorting hat or a cauldron.

These are really good if you have a “starving student” away from home.  Most students don’t have a lot of money and will be happy to get anything.  You can gear it towards finals or just so they have some special treats.  Include things like soups, boxed foods, recipe books, and gift certificates to their favorite fast food, restaurant or pizza place.  They will also love gift certificates for movie rentals or the movie theaters. 

Ideas for gift baskets are endless and you can find inspiration from almost anything.  Sometimes these make the best gifts for picky people or people who seem to have everything they want.  You can buy ones that are already pre made or stock up on things and make multiple gift baskets for different people and occasions throughout the year, doing so will also make it a lot cheaper!  Whatever you do, don’t be afraid that if you make it yourself the person will think it doesn’t look professional, if you personalize it enough, they will be flattered that you put so much thought, time and effort into your gift, even when it really doesn’t take as much time or effort as you or they might think!