I’ll let you in on a little gift-giving secret; cheap gift baskets can masquerade as delightful presents for many different occasions. By carefully choosing a basket or container, picking a theme and co-ordinating the individual items with an eye to cost, no one will know what you spent on your present.
The first thing to do is to pick a theme. Here are five suggestions for inexpensive gift baskets that can be used for all sorts of presents, from a mother’s day gift basket to a cheap valentines day gift basket that.
Cozy Gift Basket
If you are putting together a gift basket for a man or woman who enjoys cozying up with a good book or movie, include some or all of the following:
- slippers
- paperback book with special bookmark, OR DVD of her favorite movie or television series
- mug with one package of gourmet chocolate
- neck pillow or small pillow
- one scented candle
- pajamas
- hot water bottle
- cuddly blanket
Another easy gift basket to put together is a Bathtime Gift Basket. Choose a variety of soaps, bath oils or bubble bath to make customized cheap valentines day gift baskets. Include items that will encourage a “spa-like” bathing experience:
- candle
- CD of soothing music
- gel-filled eye pad
- hair scrunchie (if she has long hair)
- loofah
- wash cloth
- trial sized small bubble baths
- trial sized bath oils
- bath scrubs
Gardener Gift Baskets are some of the easiest to put together with items that are easily found at local nurseries, hardware stores, or even big-box stores such as Walmart. Here are a few suggested items to help develop a green thumb:
- trowel
- garden gloves
- seed packages
- knee pads
- hat to keep the sun off
- hand lotion
- package in a watering can or clay pot
Yoga has become increasingly popular amongst men and women over the past few years as for it’s ability to relieve stress, provide physical activity and toning as well as encouraging spiritual and mental health. Many sports shops, bookstores, and apparel stores now carry great products to help you round out your Yoga Gift Basket:
- yoga mat
- DVD
- reusable water bottle
- cd
- yoga mat case
- light bag to carry all in
One of the most universally popular physical activities and modes of transportation is plain old walking. If you are searching for a present for a “hard-to-buy-for” person, consider putting together a Gift Basket for a Walker or Hiker. This can be a truly frugal gift basket that is a perfect option for cheap mothers day gift baskets.
- certificate that entitles the bearer to having their ipod loaded with walking tunes (ie. These Boots Were Made For Walking, Walk On By, Walk Away….etc.)
- pedometer or step counter
- Walking for Dummies book
- ankle socks
- sunblock
- sunvisor or ball hat
- Good walking shoes
- light jacket
- gps for walkers
- walking cane
Once you have picked a theme and a budget, your imagination and creativity will help you come up with five to ten small gifts that combined will make wonderful cheap holiday gift baskets.
