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November 20 // 29 Comments // 2 Minute Read

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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!

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    • 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!

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    • 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

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    • 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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Recently, we visited our storage unit to swap out a few things. 📦⁣
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Almost one year has passed since we stuffed this 9’x9’ space with furniture, decor, and other odds and ends in order to travel in our RV full-time. And during our year on the road, I’ve not missed ANYTHING … until I saw my possessions in person! 💔⁣
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For a brief second, I wanted to sell the RV and buy a sticks-and-bricks home just so I could fill it with all my stuff. 🏠⁣
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Thankfully, this mental lapse didn’t last very long. 😌⁣
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Because almost just as quickly, I thought of all the experiences we’ve shared over the last year that I would have had to trade in order to do that, and suddenly I didn’t feel so attached anymore. ⁣
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Courtney Carver from @bemorewithless says, “I don’t want my legacy to be containers of stuff.” In other words, people won’t remember you by the amount of stuff you leave behind. They’ll remember you for WHO you are. 🤗⁣
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I want people to remember me as the gal who said yes to adventure and not someone who couldn’t say no to a Hobby Lobby sale. 🏷⁣
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And so, that means decluttering a few more things that I don't need (in the RV OR in a future home!) and holding onto the simple nomad life for a little while longer. 💼⁣
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What do you want your legacy to be? ⁣
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The busiest month of the year doesn’t have to be one you dread, especially when you try this simple, yet brilliant hack: 👇⁣
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**Number your to-do list.** ⁣
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1️⃣ Start by spilling everything you need to do this week onto the page (don’t worry about the order yet!)⁣
2️⃣ Identify your top priority.⁣
3️⃣ Number the rest of your tasks in order of importance. That’s it!⁣
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Psst… I use pencil just in case I change my mind and want to switch things around! ✏⁣
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This method does two things:⁣
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💛 It helps you focus on the next right thing...not ALL the things!⁣
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💛 It forces you to prioritize. When everything is important, nothing is important. And you want to make sure the most important things actually get done. ⁣
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FYI: You don’t have to go to every party or keep every tradition just because it’s something you “should” do or “always have done” in past holiday seasons. Lean into what you love most about this month and find freedom in letting the rest go. 👋⁣
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Because somehow, having less stuff to do makes the things you CHOOSE to do all that more special. 💖

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Even though we won't be spending Christmas in the RV, I just had to put up a few decorations to enjoy before we leave! 🎄⁣
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The next three weeks will be our first time traveling without our home-on-wheels and I'm feeling all sorts of anxiety over choosing what items to pack. We've always had everything we need with us, which means I'll probably forget something. 😬 RV living tends to spoil you in that way!⁣
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Q: Are you staying home for the holidays or going out of town?

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Earlier this fall I hosted a Facebook challenge where I invited you to define what self-care looks like for your life while making an intentional effort to incorporate it into your week. 📆⁣
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This event was even more popular than I expected, and I am so pleased with the positive results many of you shared!⁣
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What I didn't expect? 👀⁣
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The haters.⁣
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Some readers morally disagreed with my Facebook self-care event and let me know by messaging me and calling self-care "misguided," "unbiblical," and even an "idol." ⁣
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Let me be clear: I do agree that we should be careful about our priorities and not neglect our responsibilities completely for the sake of a little me-time.⁣
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👨‍👩‍👦 Your family still needs you.⁣
👨‍👩‍👦 Your church still needs you.⁣
👨‍👩‍👦 Your community still needs you.⁣
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What they don't need is someone who is a frazzled, stressed-out mess who serves out of obligation rather than joy. Because when we demonize rest, we inadvertently swing the pendulum the other way and create an idol out of working, serving, and hustling. ⚖⁣
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God didn't intend for us to wear ourselves out for His glory. Rather, I think He created us with needs (food, water, shelter, rest, etc.) to remind us that we ultimately *need* Him.⁣
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So when you take time to address those needs and care for yourself, remember that it's not selfish. It's just wise.

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Are you ready for Turkey Day tomorrow? Although I’m not hosting this year, I’m helping my sis-in-law prepare and contributing my Creamy Parmesan Mashed potatoes and a cherry pie (Joseph’s request) ☝ to the menu. ⁣
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When I *did* host Thanksgiving, my family made fun of me for being over-prepared, but they later told me it was the smoothest Thanksgiving they’ve ever had—and they weren’t just talking about the mashed potatoes! 🥔⁣
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I relied on these seven tips to pull things off without a hitch:⁣
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1️⃣ Read over your recipes one more time and confirm you have ALL the ingredients. ⁣
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2️⃣ Create your day-of timeline. Calculate backward from dinner time so you know exactly what needs to be in the oven when.⁣
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3️⃣ Copy/hang recipes on your cabinets  so you can see everything you need to make at a glance rather than being forced to flip through several cookbooks.⁣
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4️⃣ Lay out and label all food dishes (including serving ware) with sticky notes.⁣
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5️⃣ Set the table. (And perhaps bust out some crime scene tape to keep kiddos out of the dining room!) 🤣⁣
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6️⃣ Make whatever food you can ahead of time, whether it’s chopping veggies, assembling dry ingredients, or making the entire recipe and refrigerating until it’s time to warm! ⁣
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7️⃣ Do a quick clean of your kitchen so it’s fresh and ready for the big day!⁣
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Remember: the point of Thanksgiving is NOT to pull it off perfectly. 🚫⁣
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No one cares if you spill blueberries for the fruit salad all over the floor (true story) or you pull a too-jiggly peanut butter pie out of the fridge because it didn’t set right (also a true story). Those are just extra memories you can add to a table already brimming with abundance...and gratitude. 🍽Q: What is your favorite pie to eat at Thanksgiving?

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Family members are just about as different as the ice cream toppings they choose. 🍨⁣
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Even though we love them unconditionally, it's not easy for family to come together during the holidays and have it be completely drama-free. There's increased social pressure, obligation, tradition, personality differences, and always a comment or two that makes you bristle, whether it was intended that way or not! 😤⁣
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So, how can you celebrate holidays without the drama? 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦⁣
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PREPARE. Head into family get-togethers knowing how you’ll respond in a tense situation. 🗣⁣
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Here are three ideas:⁣
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1️⃣ Leave the conversation and start a new one with someone else. 🚶🏻‍♀️⁣
2️⃣ Ignore the frustrating comments, and shift the conversation. 🤐⁣
3️⃣ Engage--but instead of gearing up for battle, respond with a curiosity-driven dialogue. Ask questions in order to understand the other person's perspective, rather than focus on "winning" the argument. 🥊⁣
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Most of all, prioritize being kind over being right. Because if you approach conversations with a different attitude, your button-pusher might too. 😉⁣
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Q: On a lighter note, what is YOUR favorite ice cream topping? I love rainbow sprinkles!


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