Everyone loves to give and receive gifts. There are so many gift-giving occasions, so if your family and circle of friends is large, it can be hard to come up with gift ideas that fit your budget and are yet pleasing and thoughtful. As the old adage goes, 'It's the thought that counts'. That's still true. Here we've got seven terrific ideas for cheap gift baskets, which while costing little, are thoughtful reminders that show you care. Most of these cheap gift basket ideas won't run more than $10.
In addition to the (inexpensive) contents, all you need is a basket of a size suited to the contents, decorated with a single strand of fake flowers from the crafts department and a bit of satin ribbon or lace, tied in a bow around the handle.
1.Chocolates are almost always well-received. You can buy a box of truffles at the drugstore for about $7-8. Wrap each candy individually in a snip of colored cellophane (check your Christmas wrap supply) and tie it shut with a thin satin ribbon. A week's worth of delectables, even for the biggest of chocolate fans. If the recipient is on a diet or diabetic, obviously this may not be a good choice.
2.For the tea lover, here's a cheap gift basket that's sure to please. Go to an herb shop which sells in bulk. You'll find several exotic tea blends your tea-loving friend may not have tried. Buy a small bag of each and tie them with thin satin ribbons in different colors. Put a nice mug and a tea ball in your basket and you're finished! Be sure to label each bag with the name of the blend and shop, so your recipient's favorites can be replenished.
3.Large supermarkets usually carry small sample sizes of fancy coffees at reasonable prices, designed to have the customer try a pot before purchasing a large bag. These foil-wrapped samples don't need any wrapping. They're colorful and attractive just as they are. Stuff a variety of coffees into your basket, leaving room for a mug. This is a great choice for a cheap gift basket for the coffee lover.
4.Go to the library and check out a book of culinary herbal mixtures. You'll find all manner of mixtures, for salads, savory dishes, marinades, salt substitutes and the like. Choose several which sound appealing you might even want to experiment before deciding. Buy the required herbs, available most cheaply in bulk, make up your mixtures, bag them up and label with the 'recipe' for each. Another clever and attractive way to jazz up the appearance of this cheap gift basket is to package the mixture in tall baby food jars, decorating the lids with different colored acrylic paints. Seal with clear nail polish to keep the paint from peeling.
5.If you've got a teen girl on your gift list, here's a cheap gift basket idea that will thrill her, guaranteed! Fill your basket with an assortment of nail polish, sheets of fingernail stickers, a couple of rose or lavender sachets for her dresser drawers and scented sample-sized lotions. Most of these items can be found at dollar type stores.
6.All kids love those small rubber cartoon style characters, featuring personalities like Gumby, Mickey Mouse, the M & M guys and a whole assortment of cute and comical figures. Kids love to create their own stories and dramas with these guys and will have literally, years of fun with them. You can find these at party stores and sometimes, drugstores, in the toy aisle.
7.Our last cheap gift basket idea works for kids of any age. A basket packed with cookies and bars you've baked is an all-occasion favorite. You can even give this as a gift for dieters and diabetics when you use recipes made with Splenda(TM). Visit the Splenda website for delicious recipes.
The keys to a successful cheap gift basket lie in an attractive, imaginative presentation and thoughtful contents. You'll probably have a few ideas of your own to expand on this collection and gift everyone on your list nicely!
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