Ideas for Making Themed Gift Baskets on a Budget
Creating Personalized Gifts for Your Friends and Family
Oct 4, 2009
Themed gift baskets are a great way to compile items that are meaningful to a loved one and present them in a way that will likely leave them speechless. Personalized gift baskets do not have to cost a fortune. Shop creatively and add unique, special touches.
Department stores like Walmart and Target are good places to find a wide variety of items to put together a themed gift basket on a budget. Discount stores like Marshall’s and T.J. Maxx are also excellent spots to check out when looking for perfect little knick knacks. Finally, the clearance section of stores like Macy’s and J.C. Penny’s can be a storehouse for good deals.
When making a themed gift basket it is important to take into consideration the style and personality of the person who will receive the gift. What are some of their favorite colors? What types of things interest them? Are they in need of stress relief? Thinking about these types of questions can help when it’s time to make a decision about the actual theme for the gift basket.
These are a few ideas for budget-priced themed gift baskets:
Tea and Coffee Gift Baskets
Think of a color scheme and then shop for a box of a loved one’s favorite herbal tea and a small package of an aromatic coffee. Select packages that fit into the same color scheme and then pick out a set of mugs to match. Add a small honey bear, a scented candle, a soothing sounds CD or even a lovely journal or planner to make this themed gift basket extra special.
Bed and Bath Gift Baskets
Start with a set of soothing bath products such as bubble bath, shower gel, and body lotion. Take note of the colors on the labels and add items that coordinate well. Scented candles can also be placed in these types of gift baskets along with other types of aromatic niceties such as potpourri and essential oils. A body puff, loofah or a sponge make nice additions as well.
Variety Style Gift Basket
Pick up inexpensive items that would be meaningful to a loved one. A favorite movie and book are great options for this type of gift basket. Chocolate candy also makes a yummy addition. A snuggly fleece blanket can be rolled up and placed in the basket along with anything else that a loved one might like. Perhaps a miniature version of a classic board game like scrabble, chess, or checkers would be a fun item to add!
Making a themed gift basket can be a fun project to take on and it doesn’t have to cost a fortune either!
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