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Christmas Gift Basket Ideas - How To Make One-Of-A-Kind Treasures

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By akirchner

Making Your Own Christmas Gift Basket

The possibilities are endless when it comes to Christmas gift basket ideas!  I've listed a few of the ideas below but use your imagination.  A gift basket can be a super personalized gift designed exactly for a certain someone with their interests in mind that will be a welcome change from the 'standard' or traditional gift. 



DIY Gift Making

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    We had local organizations to send us their holiday needs so we could share this with our readers. We urge everyone who is able to help others to consider giving to one or more of these groups. Contact information for all is included with each item.

Traditional Gift Basket

Some ideas for fillers

  • Containers or bags of homemade cookies and candies
  • Crackers
  • Bottle of cider or wine
  • Christmas ornament or two
  • Cheeses or spreads
  • Chutneys
  • Jams or fruit butters
  • Add a few inexpensive gift certificate cards
  • Add some candy canes or decorations to round it out


Baskets for Pet People

Put together a gift basket with some traditional people fare but throw in some things for the pet owner as well!

  • Greenies for dogs
  • Biscuits for dogs
  • Chew toys for dogs
  • Leash
  • Dog Brush
  • Homemade dog treats in decorative bags or tins
  • Cat toys
  • Cat treats
  • Magazine or book on pet
  • Small gift certificate for pet store
  • Mugs or T-shirt
  • Dog or cat dishes
  • Dog or cat placemats


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High Brow Basket

If you know someone who is on the intellectual side and likes music, films, books - here are some ideas for I call the Artsy Fartsy basket!

  • Book(s) but do some research into what they like to read or what nonfiction types of things they like to research
  • Add a coffee mug or 2
  • Coffee beans (could even slip in a small grinder)
  • CD of their particular kind of music
  • Bottle of wine with a couple of glasses
  • DVD of classic movie or a movie you know they love
  • Tickets to a local play or performance


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Baking In The News

  • 5 of the best books for cooksDetroit News3 hours ago

    There are only a few weeks left to shop for everyone on your holiday gift list. But if there is a cook on that list, you're in luck.

  • Let others do the baking for youTraverse City Record-Eagle3 days ago

    All around the area, kitchens in churches, community centers and homes are filled with the smells of cinnamon, vanilla, nutmeg and all that other good stuff, as organizations prepare for bake sales.

  • How to give your guests a real holiday welcomeDetroit Free Press35 minutes ago

    Sharing your home over the holidays is what the season is all about, but it can also be trying, especially if you're busy and unable to be the most attentive host. Here are some easy tricks, from Woman's Day magazine, to make sure your houseguests are as comfortable in your home as you are -- or even more so -- without feeling like you have to go overboard.

Basket For The Cook

Again, be creative - there are a million gadgets and tools out there. Some ideas would be:

  • Print off mini-tart recipe - Add mini-muffin pan and tart tool
  • Spatulas and gadgets
  • Smaller pans such as a biscotti pan or a small melting pan
  • Staples like Dutch cocoa or nuts
  • Mitts and towels
  • Trivets
  • Rolled placemats or napkins
  • Napkin holders
  • Cookbooks on specific things such as candy making

 

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