Everyone needs a good gift basket regardless of the occasion. Holiday, birthday, a gift basket just because, something with all scents, you name it. Gift baskets are a great way to give a combination of items, small or big, cheap or expensive, and have a little bit of everything!
Gift Basket Ideas
Often times when I don’t know what to give someone as a gift, gift baskets are a perfect solution. Thinking of all the things a friend, spouse or family member would like and assorting them together in a cute way can be the best gifts. You can get creative with it and have a theme or focus on a specific holiday.
Every Easter is my kind of gift basket (at least until I was too adult for one). My mom would FILL baskets for both my brother and I, past the rim. Yeah, It was never just a packet of marshmallow chicks or some Easter jelly beans. She would include, Nike shorts, slippers, hair stuff, some gift cards, it was basically a mid-year Christmas. Every Easter I couldn’t wait to find my basket because I just knew there would be some real goodies in there. Maybe the fact that one day we wouldn’t be getting them anymore, my mom just went crazy with it. It was also fun acting surprised because there were times I had talked about wanting certain items and then I found them in my basket. Last Christmas I also received a gift basket from my mom and that was one of my favorite gifts by far. It was so much fun to go through, a combination of self-love, scents, soaps, and pretty things. She did well. It’s exciting opening gift baskets like that because you don’t know what will be in them and they’re just a bunch of random things that say you!
Best Gift Basket Ideas
Here is a variety of some of the cutest gift basket ideas you could give! You will find killer gift ideas for both men and women, spouses, coworkers, friends, and family. Use these ideas for inspiration and you’ll be making the best gift basket in no time!
How cute is this basket?? Perfect for all things at home, small and sweet. Some of the best gifts are a cute mug or something that reminds you of home, a scarf or something cozy, a treat and that extra good smelling candle or beauty product.
Surprise your best girlfriend with a birthday basket (or box) that reminds her of the goofy times and a bunch of little things she’ll have fun using up. Go through some old photos and find some of your best pictures together, you’ll be laughing just reminiscing over them. One of the best little gifts to give are mini hand sanitizers, maybe a scrunchie or hair item and candles!
Fall basket
(From Pinterest)
This would be such a fun basket to put together! All things fall. Imagine all the fun colors of cozy things and scented items you could find. Include a pair of socks or pjs that make you think of Fall. The ideas are endless for a good fall basket!
This basket idea is definitely a must. Find a rustic cute basket and fill it with a cute coffee mug, bags of coffee, Starbucks shot, anything that makes you want coffee! I love this as a gift for a friend or even mom, they will use it more than you realize (maybe they’ll let you have some too).
I’m just big on all things cozy so this one caught my attention for sure. Anything that feels or looks cozy to you, add it to the basket! Cozy socks are a really good one, scrunchies, seasonal soup, maybe a blanket, there are so many great cozy ideas.
I’m fangirling this basket so much. Who doesn’t want a bouquet of makeup?? This idea is simple and clever, you can find so many goodies and a selection of great products at the beauty store, along with some treats.
Ice cream, you scream, we all scream for a basket of ice cream! All the essentials you could think of for the best ice cream cone in one basket, all you need is the actual ice cream. This is perfect for sharing with a couple of friends and making an ice cream night out of it or just treating yourself whenever you want!
Where are my guys at?? This is a GREAT idea for men, with a variety of snacks you can put together he will love and a drink of course! Gifting some of his best snacks together or his favorite drink, something simple is the best way to go. This is also just a fun way to gift for your spouse or friend!
Here it is for all you Valentine’s day lovers who need a date idea or cute gift idea! Put together a basket with a cozy blanket, a couple of glasses, your favorite wine and a candle to set the mood of course. This is a perfect idea for any date or something to look forward on Valentine’s Day.
The ultimate scent basket!! Anything that smells good that you cant think of, lotions, candles, body products, anything for the house, or bath scrubs. I love the idea of a variety of small items all so related but for many different uses, imagine how much fun it would be to go through a basket like this!
It’s time to get bubbly! Mix your favorite bubbly drinks together, some cute champagne glasses, and a fun frame and quote to go with it. I love this idea in a bucket, especially with the drinks it’s very fitting. This basket idea is perfect for a coworker, friend or your significant other for the holidays!
I love gift baskets with a color theme, it’s fun to see how many different items you can find that are the same color scheme. Better yet, a saying to go with it that pulls it together! This is creative and so easy. You can do this with any color that appeals to you and has the same idea.
This is another great gift basket idea for putting together a bunch of scents and candles that will look great around the house, in the tub or bedroom! This is the ideal selection for gifting to a friend by doing something they will absolutely love. Include a little sign to really pronounce the purpose of the gift box!
Mom appreciation basket
(From Pinterest)
Is this not the cutest gift basket for mom?? Whether it be a birthday, Mother’s day, or just because, this is a perfect way to show appreciation for mom that she will love. My favorite part is the saying, it makes the whole gift even better and wraps it together well! Sometimes it’s easier to start with a clever saying and work the gift idea around that 🙂
Check out this killer sports basket for the gal who loves sports!! Everything a sports lover could want. Throw in some beers, sportswear, game tickets, get creative with it! This is one of the best gift ideas I’ve seen for athletic women, you can’t go wrong with a basket full of all things sports and beer!
If this basket idea doesn’t light up I don’t know what does! Everything that would cheer up a friend and remind them they’re just a ray of sunshine. I love the idea of everything yellow and the way each item relates to the shirt, super cute!
There has never been a better time for craft baskets! Since we cannot visit people, sending a gift basket is going to be ideal. Thanks for all the ideas and suggestions – I absolutely love your posts!