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Gift Baskets 101

myarn | Jul 15, 2011 | 0 comments

Finding gifts can be a real pain in the … pocket book. To make things easierâ€¦Give Coffee Gift Baskets a shot this holiday season.

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Are you ready for the Holidays? If you own a business don’t forget to remember your existing customers. Enough of the stress talk. You need a way to show your gratitude, but not blow the budget. Yes it is this easy: Gift baskets!

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Gift baskets can take on multiple guises. My favorite baskets are filled with coffee, cookies and chocolate, topped with a hand made bow and just waiting to be unwrapped. But there are many options.

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There are numerous companies that fill gift baskets with everything from spa treats, to doggy items. Some vendors let you pick the items that you want to put in the basket! So how do you decide on the ideal gift basket for your family, friends or client? Here are some suggestions.

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Try to choose gifts that reflects the person’s interests. Are they into “green” living? If so, then buy a gift basket that contains organic and Fair Trade items. Maybe they get their jollys from fresh fruit and nuts. Then a gift basket from Harry and David www.harryanddavid.com would be a smart choice. Pre-Made gift baskets can range in price from $19.00 – $200.00 +. But, gift baskets can be a real time-saver.

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There is also the choice of diving into creating a basket of your own. I know it sounds challenging, but it can be very easy, and you can enjoy a cost savings. The price range for this option is about $5.00 – skies the limit. Do consider that you will have to package and ship the basket. If you don’t price around, it could consume whatever cost savings you realized from making the basket yourself. Should you choose to build your own gift basket here are some simple guidelines to get you going.

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Choose a themed container to fill with goodies. Perhaps the giftie is a photographer or fisherman.

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After deciding on your theme, pick three “large” items that coincide with the theme. Let’s stick with the photographer. Choose some camera related items, such as a memory card.

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Now pick four smaller items. For a fisherman, this might include lures, and a reel . These are just a few suggestions.

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As a final touch throw in small snacks, trinkets or edibles that tie your gift together. For a child, a few ideas would be fruit roll-ups, jewelry, die-cast cars, hair ties, fancy shoelaces, or their favorite candy (as approved by their parents).

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Use glue dots (available at Michaels or local craft stores) to secure all items in place. Don’t get out-of-control with them, one or two per item is all that is necessary. Put the big items in first. Then secure medium sized objects, and the small items as filler around the bottom. Think pyramid as you are making the basket.

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Finally, purchase a basket bag, or if you are ambitious, a roll of basket wrap. Cut your wrap big enough to surround the whole basket, then secure the corners at the top with a piece of ribbon.

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For the crowning jewel, a bow at the top will create a gift that is both festive and elegant.

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If you have stuff that you want to place into a gift basket, but don’t have the time to build one yourself, find a company that will do it for you. Many times there are companies that can both assemble and attach a bow to a basket that you have otherwise created. This option ranges in cost from $25.00- $100.00 depending on how much work, and materials you use.

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Gift baskets can bring together a number of ideas, and goods. They are very functional and enjoyable. You can cover a whole family with just one gift.

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If you desire to purchase beautiful pre-made Coffee Gift Baskets, then look no longer go to Nectar of Life Organic Coffee. They have an awesome selection of gift baskets.