Here are a few ideas for making your own unique basket! Choose a pretty or practical container of about the right size, put some shredded paper in the bottom and fill for an easy and clever gift.   If you are short of time for shopping, you can always order a pre-made basket one of our online partners.

Life Events Baskets

NEW BABY BASKET

For the new parents as well as baby: bibs, bottles, baby soap, night light, receiving blanket, socks, pacifier, washcloths, rubber ducky, onesies tshirts, soothing baby CD, little toy, baby spoon, baby frame, baby lotion

NEW MOTHER GIFT BASKET

Pamper the new Mom with all the things she'll be needing...book about babies, picture frame, ear plugs, scented candles, relaxing music, easy recipes, lotion, nursing pads... all you have to supply is the ottoman to put her feet up and she's ready to enjoy the little bundle.

GRADUATION GIFT BASKET

Get them started on the right foot, tassle to the left. Stationery (for all the thank you notes), fancy pen to write home with, phone card, munchies, easy cook book a letter of why you appreciate them and what you admire about them (in your own handwriting), a small book about house cleaning, a book about how to cook easy meals, self addressed envelopes already stamped, a phone card for calling home, their favorite sweets, itunes subscription, pizza gift certificates.

MOTHER's DAY GIFT BASKET

Personalized rubber stamp, pretty stationery, a journal, address book, roll of stamps - or go the bath and body route with scented soaps, and lotions, candles - or DVD of her favorite movie, picture frame, restaurant gift certificate, candy, cookies, tea, chocolate or coffee.

FATHER's DAY GIFT BASKET

Every Dad will love the thought you put into this basket so he can relax on his day. Comfy warm slippers, cookies, cologne, action movie, magazine, his favorite munchies, his favorite team logo on a travel mug, hat or playing cards. 

MID-LIFE CRISIS BASKET

If they've lost their marbles, here they are!  A balloon to hold the hot air and a penny toward the retirement fund.  A bottle of champagne and two glasses to toast life! A humorous approach to the middle age blues. 

CONFIRMATION BASKET

Include a wall crucifix, rosary, confirmation bookmark, prayer card, missel,  St. Joseph metal necklace or charm bracelet, prayer book, porcelin doll, statue or figurine, candles, photo frame, confirmation cards, patron saint metal.

FIRST COMMUNION BASKET 

First Mass book, teddy bear, Rosary, pretty wooden box, silver scapular, Children's bible, bookmark, pins, candles, disposable camera, picture frame, First Communion Cross necklace.

GRADUATION CANDY GRAM

Congratulations! Congratulations You survived Teachers from MARS...MOUNDS of homework... NUTRAGEOUS late nights of studying to SKOR well on exams and ROCKY ROADS. You proved you can ROLL (tootsie) with the punches and you're no DUM DUM. You proved you were a RED HOT student. There will be no SNICKERS, only a SYMPHONY of cheers as you graduate. Have a CAREFREE summer and get ready to hit those High School books so you can get the perfect job earning $100 GRAND a year. WERTHER you succeed is up to you. I have faith in you because you have always been a (Almond) JOY to me. HUGS and KISSES,

NEW COOK or NEWLYWED BASKET

Use a Dish Drainer for the "Basket" and fill with your choice of the following items: Wire Whisk, Rubber Spatula Set, Wooden Spoon Set, Ladle, Slotted Spoon, Long Fork, Tongs, Paring Knife, Slicing Knife, Vegetable Peeler, Pot Holders, Package of DishclothsTwo Dish Towels, Two Potholders, Two Oven Mitts, Placemats, Can Opener, Kitchen Scissors, Corkscrew,, Small cutting board, Large Mixing Bowl, Medium Mixing Bowl, Cheese Grater, Measuring Cups, Measuring spoons, Small Kitchen Scales, Scrubbing Pads, Glass Mop, Rubber Gloves, Salt & Pepper Set, Canister Set.  Wrap in a table cloth with a big bow.

WEDDING IN A BASKET

Friend planning a barefoot in jeans wedding out in a field? Make it special with the wedding in a basket - everything needed to make it a "real" wedding - veil for the bride, rice to throw, guestbook, garter, bouquet of flowers,  and topper for the cake. 

BRIDAL SHOWER GIFT BASKET

A lovely poem about marriage tied with a ribbon along with a book about easy cooking, two tall scented candles, a diary with fancy pen - so the bride can write down her wedding day experience, a book about babies (for a gag), condoms (for a gag), silk teddy or lingery, register both bride and groom in a cooking class, "Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus" book, wine or de-alcohol wine, tall wine glasses, strawberries dipped in chocolate or other gourmet foo

WORLD TRAVELER GIFT BASKET

Bon Voyage mon Petit!  Provide your world traveler with maps, sunglasses and various travel related goodies that come in handy while on the road. If we know the destination and method of travel the basket can be destination specific

BABY SHOWER GIFT BASKET

Include nail cutters, baby toys, shampoo, rattles, bottles, books, small blankets, bibs, onsies, socks, q-tips, cotton balls, nasal aspirator, burp cloths, wipes, washcloths, small stuffed animals, diaper pins, diapers, sippy cups, no-spill treat cups, small toys, pacifiers, in a baby bathtub!

WEDDING SHOWER GIFT BASKET

Include 2 tall candles, diary & pen, silk teddy or lingerie, register the couple in a cooking class, wine, chocolate dipped strawberries, on-the-go cookbook, thank you notes, stamps with photo of the couple, wedding cake knife, 2 wine glasses, wine opener, bath towels monogrammed with the new initials, address labels, stationery with the future bride's new initials and address.