LAST MINUTE GIFTS
I know that there is still at least SOME time left for shopping, but maybe not for you with so many other demands for your time.
I’ve always loved giving baskets with a theme. You can get pretty baskets just about everywhere (think dollar store) and can tailor the size of the basket to what you are giving. Tissue paper stuffing & padding work well to keep the items where you want. They sell special cello paper for these things to gather up top, but a gift bag will work just fine. Here are some ideas for baskets:
COFFEE/TEA: You can go Dunkin Donuts or Starbucks and get a variety of beans, maybe a gift cards and a mug or two.
You can also make your own from the gourmet section of the grocery store. Then, if some don’t drink coffee, add specialty teas, a small jar of honey, flavored stir-sticks.
COCOA: Same as coffee, mix and match hot cocoa, mugs, peppermint sticks, maybe some biscotti.
MOVIE NIGHT: Buy a DVD, bag of gourmet popping corn, Twizzlers, Raisinettes, Goobers, whatever you think they’ll like.
REAL MOVIE NIGHT: Same accessories, buy buy tickets to a local movie theater. Make it generic and they can see what they want.
SOUP MIX: You can buy soup mix at the grocery store that is already pre-packaged and is very pretty in clear wrapping. Go to the store and buy a beautiful jar or vase to put it in and decorate it for your own touch.
COOKIE MIX: Same as above.
NOSH BASKET: Real easy. Buy candies, cookies, different trail mix, nuts, dried fruits
WINES: Also cordials. Get a nice mix of wines and/or cordials and a pair of appropriate glasses.
“OF THE” CLUBS: There are subscription clubs that are great: Movie of the month, beer of the month, fruit of the month, wine of the month and so on. Most don’t require you to buy a 12-month subscription. Depending on your budget, you can get as many months as you can afford.
You can put together a really beautiful basket in almost no time at all. Not just for the holidays, these things made a wonderful housewarming gift. If you are thinking of warming up a new home for yourself, please give me call or visit my website:
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