Do-it-Yourself Basket
Tips & Tricks


JOB LOSS CONDOLENCE BASKET

They'll bounce back, but until they do - soften the blow. Let them know you care. Include resume paper, envelopes, stamps, small bottle of tylenol, new tie or scarf for interviews. Gift certificate for Resume writing services and heartfelt condolences.

FORECLOSURE BASKET

A little humor goes a long way when things are looking bad. Fill a wash tub with a dart board (and darts) and put the bank's logo on it, a note book, give a couple of months of Prepaid Legal services, a savings bond, a pipewrench, a small tool kit (to take the house apart), a blanket and pillow, a cardboard box, DVD of The Professional, a houseplant.

DIVORCE SURVIVAL BASKET

It's over - help a friend get on with life with this basket. A rubber ball to bounce back with, to an eraser to remind your friend it's a clean start and you'll always be there with the lifesavers. Soothing hot chocolate and a mug to help a busy mind go to sleep. List of items and there uses here.

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.

JOB LOSS CONDOLENCE BASKET

They'll bounce back, but until they do - soften the blow. Let them know you care. This kit Includes resume paper, envelopes, stamps, small bottle of tylenol and more. Gift certificate for a Resume writing service.

SYMPATHY GIFT BASKET

Maybe you can't be there but you can let the recipient know you care. Include a teddy, sweets, soothing tea, kleenex, hand sanitizer, lotion, hard candies for dry throat/fresh breath, snack granola bar, small plant, write out a good memory of the loved one, comforting book of poetry, candles, photos in a nice frame, casserole that can be reheated, comfort foods, loaf of bread.

TOTALLED CAR CONDOLENCES BASKET

Nothing more depressing than having your new car (or even an old car totalled). Include a fake tombstone with the car make/model on it, a set of windshield wipers, gas cap, floor mats, emergency kit, and a home made card that says "glad you are ok, even if the car isn't".

SUNAMI GIFT BASKET

Better late than never...or perhaps it doesn't hurt to be prepared for the next one. Rubber raft, paddle, whistle, flashlight, water wings, rope, rain poncho.





Condolence & Sympathy Baskets