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These DIY gift basket ideas make the perfect gifting option for any budget. Use the suggestions in this post to start, or create your own unique theme!

One of my very favorite gifts to give during the Holidays has to be hands-down, the gift basket.

I recently discovered my love for gift baskets when I created a retirement-themed one for a dear manager and friend of mine. Shopping for each unique filler item combined with all that pretty packaging was just as fun as actually giving her the gift {if not more!}

Besides, who doesn’t like to receive a container full of goodies to unwrap, savor, and enjoy? It think it’s 10x better than any one gift on it’s own for sure.

Since I’m going to be putting together a few baskets this year as gifts {spoiler alert!}, I thought it would be fun to do an inspirational roundup of my absolute favorite gift basket ideas from 24 talented bloggers around the web.

You are going to swoon when you see how cute these are.

Pin them to your gift ideas board right away so you don’t forget to reference these charming packages the next time you have a graduation, baby shower, or family Christmas exchange to attend.

All you’ll need is a simple basket, your supplies, a giant roll of cellophane {the cheapest option is from Amazon}, and a pretty ribbon for the top. Now you’re ready to tackle your baskets!

From hostess gifts, to spa and relaxation packages, you will love these creative gift basket ideas for her!

 1. Hostess Basket // 2. Baking Basket // 3. Relaxation Basket  // 4. Gardener’s Basket {Similar}// 
5. Kitchen Basket  {Similar}// 6. Pedi Basket
 

From camping kits, to handy-man buckets, you will love these creative gift basket ideas for him!

1.Sports Basket // 2. Car Wash Basket // 3. Handyman Basket // 4. Coffee Basket //
5. Camping Basket // 6. BBQ Basket
 
From movie night buckets, to snow day survival kits, you will love these creative gift basket ideas for families!
1. Cuddle Basket for Two // 2. Movie Night Basket // 3. Snow Day Basket // 4. Ice Cream Sundae Basket // 5. Root Beer Float Basket // 6. Doggie Basket 
 

From popular Frozen kits, to little artist buckets, you will love these creative gift basket ideas for kids!

1. Frozen Basket // 2. Baby Basket // 3. Toddler Basket  // 4. Science Experiment Basket //
5. Love to Cook Basket // 6. Little Artist Basket
 

Adapt these ideas item-for-item, or come up with your own fillers and unique themes. You can also create baskets as large or as small as you like, which makes them a thrifty gifting option for every budget.

Just be sure to keep your recipient in mind as you shop, and they’ll likely appreciate your thoughtful gift even more!

Have you ever put together a gift basket?

 

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  1. Jayne says

    December 5 at 5:46 pm

    I love gift baskets! They are so much fun to shop for! All these ideas are great! Giving a couple of them for Christmas!

    Reply
    • Kalyn Brooke says

      December 10 at 5:45 pm

      Awesome — glad you enjoyed them Jayne!

      Reply
  2. amanda m says

    December 12 at 5:09 pm

    Hello, the Toddler Basket Link doesn’t work it re-routes to the science basket. Any possible that you could update that I would love to see everything that went into it, thanks!

    Reply
    • Kalyn Brooke says

      December 12 at 5:37 pm

      So sorry about that, Amanda! I just updated it and here’s the link: http://www.mylifeoftravelsandadventures.com/2014/03/inside-my-toddlers-easter-basket.html Thanks for catching that and letting me know!

      Reply
  3. Angie W says

    March 29 at 9:55 pm

    I have done new mom baskets for my stepdaughter and niece to take when visiting in the hospital. A lot of it is practical like pads and lip gloss, but the main point is that it’s almost all for the mom. So much focus gets shifted to the baby after birth, and mom still needs love too.

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    • Kalyn Brooke says

      April 1 at 12:52 pm

      I LOVE this idea, Angie. You are so right — everything regarding a new birth is all about the baby, which is fine, but moms deserve that extra pampering to know they are loved. 🙂

      Reply
  4. Kate says

    July 17 at 4:29 pm

    Do u have girt basket idea for someone getting their relastate license?
    Thx

    Reply
    • Kalyn Brooke says

      July 20 at 2:26 pm

      I don’t have a specific basket idea, but since they will be starting their own business, a basket filled with office supplies would be really nice. Include pretty pens, post-it notes, business card holders, and maybe even a real estate or home based magazine. The most important part is that you put effort into creating the gift, and that will show beyond any item you include!

      Reply
  5. Kitchen Basket says

    November 23 at 1:59 am

    Your blog gives us idea about kitchen basket.

    Reply

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What’s one thing you budget for that other people might not? I always find those interesting. 😃⁣ ⁣ You might have a mortgage. I budget for campgrounds. You might want a separate clothing budget, while I’m fine combining it under “Beauty and Style.” Recently, we also added a new line item for our motorcycle—something I NEVER thought would appear in our budget. ⁣ ⁣ See, we’re all different! ⁣ ⁣ Recently, I rearranged my budget categories and created this “cheat sheet.” Sometimes I forget where things go, like picking up new wall art for the living room. Does this item belong in the categories of Household Items or Home Maintenance? 🤔⁣ ⁣ Now I know! And I save time processing receipts each Friday. 🧾⁣ ⁣ What budgeting categories do you use? Share one of your random budget line items with me in the comments below! 😃

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I call 2020 the Year of Abandoned Books. ⁣ ⁣ I’m never afraid to stop reading a book if it doesn’t live up to the hype. Why invest more time in a book I’m not all that excited about when I could be exploring new authors and storylines where I can’t wait to turn the page? 🤷⁣ ⁣ But in 2020, I let more books go than I normally do. I suppose my patience dwindled when I thought the world was ending. Not that I thought the world was actually ending…but you know what I mean. 😉⁣ ⁣ As an Enneagram 1, I hate giving up on a book. I’m prone to the all-or-nothing mentality, even in my reading habits. My eyes could glaze over boring prose and I’d still repeat to myself: “You MUST finish this book!” 😫⁣ ⁣ Why? ⁣ ⁣ No one is adding a plastic star to your Book-It pin, (Remember those?) This isn’t assigned reading from your high school English class. This is YOUR reading life. ⁣ ⁣ And YOU should choose what books deserve your attention. 📚⁣ ⁣ There are too many good ones out there anyway. Like one of my favorite reads from 2020. 😍⁣ ⁣ This week’s newest blog post rounds up everything I read last year (43 books total!) including 5-star psychological thrillers, a delightful royal series, a couple self-help books, and of course, historical fiction.⁣ ⁣ Click the link in my bio to read it! ☝⁣ ⁣ What were your favorite books in 2020? Our literary styles might be a match made in heaven! ✨

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My planner/journal lineup for 2021. 👆 ⁣ ⁣ These small but mighty sidekicks will be my saving grace this year. 📚⁣ ⁣ 1️⃣ Bullet Journal (Blue) - for everyday planning and goal setting⁣ 2️⃣ Regular Journal (Yellow) - to track gratitude (5 things a day!) and to process ALL the feelings⁣ 3️⃣ Growth Journal (Sand) - a space for me to brain dump everything I learn from books, podcasts, sermons, etc ⁣ ⁣ That last one is new to me as of this year and I can't wait to flip back through all my notes come December! 📆⁣ ⁣ What planners/journals are you using for 2021?

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