Junk Food Junkie
Basket = Small Trash
Can
Contents:
- variety of candy bars
- bags of microwave popcorn
- bags of different hard candies
- Hostess cupcakes, Twinkies or Ho-Ho's
- bag of cookies
- bag of marshmallows
- bottled juice or pop
- photo of a pig or a stuffed animal (pig)
Garden Lover
Basket = Terra Cotta Pot
Contents:
- gardening gloves
- hand trowel
- hand rake
- a selection of vegetable and/or flower seeds
- plant markers
- bottle of liquid fertilizer
- a gardening book
- gardening magazines
Pasta Lover
Basket = Large pasta Bowl or
Strainer Contents:
- a package or two of gourmet pasta
- tongs
- a package of sun-dried tomatoes
- extra-virgin olive oil
- spices: oregano, basil, garlic powder
- a collection of your favorite pasta recipes
hand-printed on recipe cards
- and/or a pasta cookbook
Golf Lover
Basket = Golf Bag or a
Soft-Sided Cooler Contents:
- golf tees
- golf balls
- a baseball cap
- sunscreen
- water bottle
- a small towel
- cans of juice, pop or beer
Wine Aficionado
Basket =
Decorative Box or a Basket Contents:
- two bottles of quality wine, one red, one white
- corkscrew
- 2 or more wine glasses
- wine appreciation book
- cheeses, fruit, salami, crackers
- gift card to local fine wine shop
- tickets or an invitation to a wine tasting
(often held at wine specialty shops or wineries)
Dog Lover
Basket = Dog Bowl
Contents:
- squeaky toy
- cow ears, chew stick or rawhide bone
- dog biscuits
- dog brush
- dog collar
- leash
Artsy Crafter
Basket = Plastic or
Acrylic Storage container Contents:
- glue gun and glue sticks
- acrylic paints
- assorted brushes
- a craft knife
- gift card to local craft store
- other craft supplies such as beads, pompoms,
wood sticks, buttons, stickers, dried flowers, etc.
- craft patterns or how-to books
Snail Mail Lover
Basket =
Decorative Basket or Square Basket Contents:
- note cards
- envelopes (choose a variety of sizes)
- note paper
- letter opener
- gift card to local stationary store
- a pen or a pen and pencil set
- a personalized seal and some sealing wax
- personalized return address labels
Shutterbug
Basket = Camera Bag
Contents:
- assorted film
- coupons for picture developing
- filters for his/her camera
- lens cleaning solution and cloth
- assorted picture frames and/or albums
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Skier Fun Pack
Basket = Tote Bag
Contents:
- lip balm
- moisturizer
- mittens
- hot packs
- a pass to the local ski slope
- ski rental gift card (if they don't have their
own skis)
- apple cider packets
- small thermos
- hot chocolate
Mystical Lover
Basket = Satin
covered Gift Box Contents:
- tarot cards
- crystals
- scented candles
- incense
- new age music on CD or cassette
- certificates for palm reading, psychic reading,
etc.
- gift card to local book or candle store
Coloring Kids
Basket = Plastic or
Acrylic Storage Box Contents:
- crayons (get the big package with tons of
colors)
- non-toxic markets
- assorted papers, include a variety of colors and
textures
- coloring books
- gift card to local Toys R us
- assorted stickers
- a paint box and brushes
Sports Lover
Basket = Sports Helmet
or Sports Cap Contents:
- sports cards
- baseball, puck, etc.
- shoe, boot or skate laces
- for the hockey player, add: lace tightener and
some tape
- for the baseball player, add: mineral oil,
batting glove and gum
- a sports DVD
- a subscription to a sports magazine
- a poster of their favorite player
New Home Owner
Basket = Tool Box
Contents:
- screw drivers
- wrench
- hammer
- pliers
- assorted nails, screws, washers
- gift certificate for the local hardware store
- do-it-yourself book
- gift card to local Home Depot or Lowes store
- assorted odds and ends like: light switch
covers, light bulbs, duct tape, paint brushes, knobs
and handles, etc.
Guitar Lover
Basket = Storage Cube
(Bed, Bath & Beyond stores have a good selection of
these) Contents:
- assorted picks
- tuning fork
- sheet music
- CDs of great guitar players
- guitar strings
- electronic tuner
- gift card to local music store
- lesson books
Soap Opera Lover
Basket = Basket
that can be used next to their comfy chair Contents:
- tissues
- truffles, fine chocolates
- soap opera magazines
- biographies of their favorite stars
- pictures of their favorite stars
- blank video tapes for recording their favorite
shows
- DVD's of their favorite TV series
- fan club membership
Personal Relaxation
Basket = Choose
a Basket or Pottery piece that can be used to place
guest towels on the bathroom counter Contents:
- a gel eye-pack
- Epsom salts or bubble bath
- aroma therapy oils
- scented candles
- gift card to local Bath & Bodyworks store
- audio books on tape (to listen to in the bath)
- a hand-held massager
- relaxing music on CD or cassette
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