Spoil Those You Love With Holiday Gift Baskets !

If you are looking for something extra special to give as a holiday gift this year, why not put together a gift basket. The sky is the limit when it comes to what goes in the basket and you can tailor it to fit the person you want to give good holiday cheer to!

1. First choose a container to put gifts in. It doesn't have to be your typical wicker basket. Find something fun and creative. What about filling the back of a toy dump truck or fill the inside of a cute purse with yummy holiday treats? Come up with a catchy saying to go with your creative gift. Like "Purseonally we hope you have a Happy Holiday!" Something along those lines.

2. Decide what filler you will put in the bottom. This can include fabric, shredded tissue, regular tissue paper, something to display your gifts on in the basket.

3. Gift items to go in the basket can include, holiday DVD's, CD's, advent calendars, ornaments, small collectible Santas, cookies, chocolates, fruit, crackers, cheese, muffins, or hot chocolate. Is there something special that you can buy that represents your part of the country? Tailor the gift basket to fit the individual(s) you will be giving it to. Tuck movie tickets, and or gift cards inside the basket for an added surprise!

Don't forget to consider including gift items from a local college such as t-shirts, mugs filled with individually wrapped candies, items with the college logo, and a good book from the college bookstore. You could also include tickets to the next college basketball game. This would be great to give a college student or an alumni from that college!

4. Finish off your basket with holiday accents, bows, ribbon, small bells, ornaments,candy canes, etc... Wrap your basket in cellophane or a large clear gift bag. Then tie the top with wired ribbon and attach a festive handmade card.

There you have a gift that is not only thoughtful but sure to please! If you would rather order a gift basket and have it shipped visit Christmas Twigs and let them take the stress out of your holiday! It will also leave a lasting impression that you took the time to create or give such a nice holiday gift!