Gift Basket Ideas

Gift basket themes will vary with both the receiver of the gift - what they like, what their interests are or maybe just something special to spoil them - and with the situation - a housewarming, a new baby, a college graduation or a sweet 16.

Use these helpful hints on ideas for gift baskets to inspire you.

• Chocolate gift basket. Assorted chocloate-covered food, truffles, hot chocolate, gourmet coffee, chocolate stirrers, chocolate cookies, chocolate biscotti, cocoa . Add a small chocolate-themed recipe book or hot chocolate mug to make your chocolate gift basket unique.
• Gift baskets for seniors. Birthdays, a wedding anniversary, a retirement gift or Mother's day. Here are some gift basket ideas for seniors. Favorite teas and coffees, hot chocolate pouches, special cookies or crackers, chocolates, delicious jams, jellies and preserves. What about beautiful writing paper, pretty cards, pens, envelopes, notepad or a small address book.

• Spa gift baskets. Use aromatherapy candles, pretty hand towels, bath oils, body lotions, shampoos, soaps, loofah sponge, massage oils, bath mitt, bath pillow. Use a wire bath caddy or white wicker basket for the container. Scatter with black pebbles to use for a hot stone treatment.
• The Baker's basket. Baking items such as cookie cutters, cookie press, spatula, whisk, decorating sprinkles, measuring spoons, kitchen timer, cookie jar. Stuff the basket with a kitchen towel or apron.
• The Cook's gift basket. Kitchen gadgets, good kitchen knives including a chef's knife and slicing knives, spices, herbs and seasoning, special cooking oils, garlic press, grater. Stuff the gift basket with a chef's apron.
• Coffee and Tea gift baskets. Gourmet coffee, speciality teas, biscotti, wafer rolls, chocolates, gourmet cookies, coffee stirs, pretty mugs, special creamers, teaspoons.

• Golf gift baskets. Include golf playing cards, ball markers, golf balls, golfers hand towel, golf ball magnet, golfing magazine, golf-themed mug and water bottle, snack food like pretzels, crackers, popcorn, peanuts.
• Kosher gift baskets. Select a variety of kosher foods and wine. Gift basket ideas for making kosher gift baskets include grape juice, honey, honey dipper or spoon, dried fruit, chocolates, cookies, coffee, wafer rolls, pretzels, pistachios, marzipan, pita chipa, apple tea.
• Organic gift baskets. Gift basket ideas for the health-conscious! Fill with organic foods like organic olive oil, dried fruit, nuts, teas, organic herbs and spices, organic fudge, peanut brittle, peanut butter, organic chocolate, organic preserves, organic honey. Stuff with a tea towel made from organic cotton. Include a pretty honey or jam pot, wooden honey dipper or salt grinder filled with organic sea salt.
• Italian gift baskets. Appetizing Italian fare like pasta sauces, hand made pastas, Italian cheeses, biscotti, olives, sun dried tomatoes, foccacia crisps, expresso and capuccino coffee, amaretto, pizza kits, olive oil, balsamic, risotto. Add a keepsake like a pizza cutter, pasta server or olive fork. Stuff with an Italian-themed kitchen towel.

• Gourmet gift baskets. Gourmet coffees, speciality mixes, delicious pasta sauces, roasted nuts, gourmet olives, gourmet cookies, chocolates, speciality cheeses, crackers, dried fruit, delicious honey. Include some special keepsake like an olive or pickle fork, cheese knife, honey spoon.
• Wine gift baskets. A couple of bottles of good wine, coasters, wine charms, 2 wine glasses. Add treats to snack with the wine such as olives, assorted nuts, pretzels, crostini, grilled artichokes, tapinade and crackers.
• Pet gift baskets. Cat and dog gift baskets are increasingly popular! Include pet toys, balls, pet treats, blankets, feeding and water bowls, brushes, pet shampoo, dog biscuits.

• Cheese gift baskets. Gift basket ideas include an assortment of cheeses, crackers, olives, tapenade, pate, cheese knife, cheese board, cheese spread crocks. Create a rustic look by using a wooden crate and soft straw
• Gardening gift baskets. Include seed packets, plant markers, misting bottle, gardening gloves, garden tools such as a weeder, wind chimes, gardener's hand cream. Fill with snacks to eat while gardening such as pretzels, crackers, cheese straws, roasted nuts, dried fruit, cookies.

Special occasion gift baskets

When starting a gift basket business it is not usually economical to buy and store inventory for a multitude of different baskets. Choose a selection of gift baskets that are versatile for a number of occasions and stick initially to these. The Spa Gift Basket, the Cook's Gift Basket, the Chocolate Gift Basket are all suitable for Mother's Day as well as ongoing birthday gift basket business. The Wine Gift Basket, The Golf Gift Basket and the Gourmet Gift Basket are all great gift basket ideas for Father's Day in addition to birthday gift baskets for men.

How to make gift baskets

About a gift basket home business

Special occasion gift baskets

Starting a gift basket business

Marketing and selling gift baskets

Pricing the gift baskets

Catchy gift basket business names

A gift basket home business provides the perfect opportunity to be creative and entrepreneurial while making money from home.