For X-mas this year my husband and I decided to have a family dinner at our home (which will cost at LEAST $150.00) so we are doing familt gift baskets for everyone. I've looked at several local stores, ad decided I'd like to put them together myself to personalize them a bit, but cannot vome up with any ideas. Any suggestions would be helpful. I don't plan to personalize them alot, just small things I knwo my SIL, and other family will like.
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You can do themes depending on the person's interests. Do they like movies? A $10 gift card for a local movie rental place, a couple of packs of microwave popcorn, and maybe some popcorn seasoning, a pack of licorice, or whatever snacks they like. Do they like books? A gift card from a book store, a book mark or two, a list of recommended books (this can be found on line or at your library, tailored to their reading tastes - I know I'm always trying to find new authors I might like), a couple of packs of hot chocolate or tea, or small packs of coffee - what you need to sit down, have a hot drink and a good read. Do they like gardening? Seed packs, small clay pots, work gloves, etc. Cooking? Specialty pasta and sauce, specialty sea salt, really good olive oil, etc. New house? A book on decorating or easy home repairs, a gift card for a local DIY store, work gloves, etc. New baby, new dog, etc. etc. etc. It's harder to come up with something different for everyone, but, to me, ultimately more rewarding for the recipient. One other thing: To keep costs down - don't spend a lot of money on the basket or wrapping material. Most of the baskets are never used anyways, so try to come up with alternative containers - either something that is a part of the gift (a popcorn bowl for the movie lovers, a large plat pot for the gardener, etc.), or something that is inexpensive, like a large gift bag. Good luck, be creative, and have fun!
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