We’ve all experienced that feeling~ you want to give someone special, well, something special. You think, you scour the internet, and maybe even go out and browse some shops, but still you come up empty handed. My friend, you are in luck because even though it isn’t the most original idea (a quick search on Pinterest will reveal that,) it is a really easy but wonderful gift that will make anyone receiving it feel loved. So, what is it?
Ever thought of giving a gift basket? I know what you are thinking… Really? What is so special about a gift basket? And your right, if you read the million other gift basket posts they have the “easy” part down to a science….”pick a theme, buy the stuff, and throw it in a basket” And that is a very good gift, but the key to making it special is to make it PERSONAL! How? You ask. Let me tell you. Consider who your recipient is and what they love, then pick your theme and build your basket!
Our amazing friends happen to live just across the street- how blessed are we? Here are the items I found for their basket. I chose a theme, “Tea time” but I needed to make it PERSONAL! Her favorite color is blue. I was so excited to find these blue Christmas plates at Target. Also, I knew her parents were visiting from Holland and they enjoy having tea together. These cute little honey jars and tea sampler are from Lidl! I thought they may also enjoy some scones and I had great intentions of making some homemade, but when I spotted this mix at World Market I was convinced that it was a sign I didn’t need to add to my long list of Christmas baking. Lastly, I added some Bonne Maman lemon curd and a chocolate bar. The wooden basket was from the getcha area (that’s what I call it) in the front area of Target. I wrapped the entire basket in a large clear plastic gift bag from Michaels and added the finishing touch- a bow and a pressed flower resin ornament my middle son and I made. All in, this gift was $45!
I think it checked all of the right boxes- easy, cost effective, and SPECIAL! I can’t wait to hear what she and her family think when they open it!
Time to make your basket! Merry Christmas!
This gift basket is for my Mom. I didn’t pick a specific theme for this one. I included items I knew she would love and could enjoy in her new home. The red door ornament is from Target but I personalized it by adding “Our New Home” (I used my Cricut Joy! (I just love that little machine) I found a neat little way to fold a Christmas dish towel on Pinterest and put in some peppermint scented Mrs. Meyer’s soap.
Voila, an easy but super special gift!
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