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Gift Baskets #2
Gift Baskets #2
>52.
> For the musician.
>
> Fill a decorative can with:
>
> reeds/strings/drum sticks/mouthpiece - appropriate for
>the instrument they play
> sheet music
> valve oils for brass instrument players
> instrument strap
> electronic tuner
> metronome
> recorded music of their favorite artists
>
> 53.
> For someone who likes to BBQ, use an apron with pockets for
>a "basket".
>
> Fill the apron pockets with:
>
> marinade recipes
> BBQ sauce
> BBQ tools
> packages of meat tenderizer
> scewers
> gift certificate for the local butcher
>
> 54.
> For the collector:
>
> Fill a basket with:
>
> reference books
> items they collect
> display cases, books, etc.
> cleaning supplies (special polishes, oils, brushes,
etc.)
> tickets to a collectibles show
>
> 55.
> Create a bachelor's survival kit.
>
> Fill a laundry basket with:
>
> laundry guide
> cook book featuring easy meals like casseroles
> roll of quaters and some laundry soap
> take-out pizza coupons
> an iron
> room deodorizer
> any other cleaning supplies
> food staples like macaroni dinners, canned tuna, canned
>soup and, of course, beer!
>
> 56.
> For someone who like to walk or jog, fill a tote bag with:
>
> pedometer
> sweat band
> tapes and batteries for the walkman
> shoe laces
> sport socks
> personal alarm
> t-shirt
> water bottle in a shoulder or waist holder
>
> 57.
> For just about anyone:
>
> Fill a basket with:
>
> teddy bear
> coffee mug
> hot chocolate mixes
> bedtime story books
>
> 58.
> For the student or the home-office owner, use a rubber
>garbage can as a "basket".
>
> Fill the can with:
>
> stapler
> tacks, paper clips, pens, pencils
> notepads
> holepunch
> desk lamp
> desk calendar
>
> 59.
> For the cat lover use a cat basket as a "basket".
>
> Fill it with:
>
> food and water dishes
> collar
> brush
> catnip ball
> rubber ball, rubber mice or other cat toys
> book on cat care
>
> 60.
> Create a Christmas Decorating basket.
>
> Fill a basket with:
>
> nativity set
> assorted Christmas ornaments (store bought or hand-made
>by you)
> decorative lights
> candles
>
> 61.
> Make a basket full of puzzles.
>
> Fill a basket with:
>
> Rubic's cube
> 3D puzzle
> jigsaw puzzle
> word-search book
> crossword puzzle book
> slider puzzles
> and any other puzzles you can find
>
> 62.
> For someone who sews, fill a sewing basket with:
>
> needles
> assorted threads (stick to basic colors: black, white,
>navy, cream)
> pins
> thimble
> pin cushion
> measuring tape
> tracing wheel and paper
> sewing club membership
>
> 63.
> For someone who likes to lounge in the sun, use a sun hat as
>a "basket".
>
> Fill the hat with:
>
> sunscreen
> sunglasses
> lemonade mix
> novel
>
> 64.
> Create a gadget collection, for someone who is moving away
>from home, getting married or moving into a
> new home.
>
> Fill a canvas onion bag with:
>
> garlic press
> can opener
> jar opener
> paring knife (carefully wrapped)
> strawberry huller
> egg slicer
> cheese slicer
> mixing spoons
> measuring spoons and cups
> egg timer
> grater
>
> 65.
> For the wood shop owner use a shop apron as a "basket".
>
> Fill the apron with:
>
> safety glasses
> wood glue
> sandpapers
> measuring tape
> paint brushes
> shop magazines
> woodworking patterns
>
> 66.
> For the fisherman use a tackle box as a "basket".
>
> Fill it with:
>
> assorted lures
> leaders
> pliers
> gloves
> guide to local fishing
>
> 67.
> For baby
>
> Fill a basket with:
>
> rattle
> bib
> story book
> stuffed animal
> sleeper
>
> 68.
> Create a women's accessories basket.
>
> Fill a basket with:
>
> a silk scarf
> scarf clip
> earings
> belt
> broach
> necklace
> perfume
> evening purse
>
> 69.
> For cyclists use a cycling helmet as a "basket".
>
> Fill it with:
>
> cycling gloves
> water bottle
> reflectors
> sunglasses
> odometer
> patch kit
>
> 70.
> For the aquarium owner, use a decorative tin for a "basket".
>
> Fill the tin with:
>
> fish food
> book about aquarium maintenance
> algae magnet (you run the magnet up and down the
>outside of the tank to remove algae inside the
> tank)
> a net
> thermometer
> ornaments
> gift certificate for fish
>
> 71.
> For someone who likes games, fill a basket with:
>
> decks of cards
> dice
> poker chips
> poker rule book
> pocket electronic games
> plane tickets to Vegas
>
> 72.
> For the painter:
>
> Fill a decorative tin with:
>
> paints (acrylic, water color or oil)
> brushes
> paper or canvas
> charcol
>
> 73.
> For someone who bakes use a cake pan as a "basket".
>
> Fill the pan with:
>
> pot holders
> decorative frosting set
> assorted sprinkles and nuts
> baking recipes
> cake server
>
> 74.
> For someone who travels by plane a log.
>
> Fill a travel bag with:
>
> travel pillow
> travel alarm
> flight schedules
> gum
> magazines or novels
> toothbrush
>
> 75.
> Create a Christmas box.
>
> Fill a decorative Christmas box or tin with:
>
> assorted home-baked cookies
> assorted chocolates
> Christmas ornaments (better if you made them yourself)
> pre-recorded Christmas music
> tuck in some candy canes or foil wrapped chocolate
>santas for a finishing touch
>
> 76.
> Creat a night in, in a basket.
>
> Fill the basket with:
>
> wine
> wine glasses
> pre-recorded movie
> candle
> candle holder
> romantic pre-recorded music
> appetizers: cheese and crackers, olives, something
>you've made yourself
>
> 77.
> For the crafter, create a project in a box. Use a
>rubber/plastic storage box as a "basket". Go to our and
> select a project you like. Use your Browser's PRINT function
>to print out the instructions and any patterns
> that accompany them. Purchase all of the materials need to
>complete the project and put them in the box.
>
> 78.
> Create a kid's bath set.
>
> Fill a basket with:
>
> bubble bath
> no-tears shampoo and conditioner
> bath crayons (they let kids write on the tub or the
>wall, then they wash off)
> bath toys
> bath mit or decorative face cloth
> printed towel
> robe
> slippers
>
> 79.
> For the teenaged girl, fill a cosmetic bag or cosmetic tray
>with:
>
> assorted makeup in the latest fashion colors: lipstick,
>blusher, eye liner, mascara
> cotton swabs
> makeup sponges
> nail polish in the latest colors
> nail file
> facial cleanser
> facial moisturizer
> eye makeup remover
>
> 80.
> For the computer game player.
>
> Fill a decorative box with:
>
> membership to an online gaming WWW site
> computer game CDs
> joy stick
> mousepad
> shareware games on diskette
>
> 81.
> For campers, use a backpack as a "basket"
>
> Fill the backpack with:
>
> tent pegs
> compass
> sharpening stone
> mosquito repelant
> tent patch kit
> campers cook set
> utility knife of swiss army knife
> campground guides
>
> 82.
> For thelover of spicy foods, use a chili pot as a "basket".
>
> Fill it with:
>
> spices: cayenne pepper, black pepper, white pepper,
>dried red peppers, chili powder, paprika
> hot sauces like chili sauce
> salsas
> hot pickles (pick them up from an Asian food store)
> fresh peppers
> pepto bismal
> recipes
>
> 83.
> For the sci-fi fan.
>
> Fill a basket with:
>
> Science fiction novels
> sci-fi movies
> collectible figures (you know, the plastic ones
>modelled after TV and movie sci-fi characters)
> Spock ears
> books about their favorite shows or authors
> tickets to a sci-fi convention
>
> 84.
> For the engaged couple fill a basket with:
>
> wedding planner
> unity candle
> garter
> cake knife
> honeymoon travel information or tickets
> wedding decorations
> wedding album
>
> 85.
> For someone who works out at the gym fill a tote bag :.
>
> towel
> water bottle
> workout tapes or magazines
> power bars
> sports drinks
> sports socks
> gym membership
>
> 86.
> For adults only.
>
> Fill a basket with:
>
> scented candles
> massage oil
> lingerie
> wine
> wine galsses
>
> 87.
> For the jigsaw puzzle lover.
>
> Fill a basket with:
>
> jigsaw puzzle
> puzzle mat
> coffee mug
> magnifying glass
> gourmet coffee
>
> 88.
> For the naturalist.
>
> Fill a knapsack with:
>
> binoculars
> bird watching guide or wildlife or wildflower guide
> log book and pen
> maps
> trail mix
>
> 89.
> A small twist on the usual coffee gift basket.
>
> Fill a basket with:
>
> gourmet coffees
> coffee mugs
> novels
> chocolates
> decorative bookmark (why not make one yourself)
>
> 90.
> For someone who ison their feet all day, use a rubber tub as
>a "basket".
>
> Fill the tub with:
>
> epsom salts or bubble bath
> towel
> pumice stone
> foot lotion or foot powder
> comfortable slippers
> nail clippers
>
> 91.
> Create a kid's craft kit.
>
> Fill a rubber/plastic storage box with:
>
> coloured paper
> crayons
> stickers
> pipe cleaners
> buttons
> pom-poms
> white glue
> kid scissors
> wooden shapes
> wobbly eyes
> kid sized craft apron
> sparkles
>
> 92.
> For little students fill a children's lunchbox with:
>
> pencil toppers
> decorated pencils
> colored pencils
> rulers
> plastic stencils which let them draw stars, circles,
etc.
> stapler
> children's scissors
> water bottle in a shoulder or waist holder
>
> 93.
> For someone who likes needlepoint fill a basket with:
>
> patterns
> canvas
> assorted thread
> needles
> thimble
> frames for finished work
>
> 94.
> For the movie buff, fill a basket with:
>
> pre-recorded movies
> movie soundtracks on CD or cassette
> batteries for the remote control
> head cleaner for the VCR
> movie tickets or gift certificates
> popcorm
>
> 95.
> For someone who like to walk or jog, fill a tote bag with:
>
> pedometer
> sweat band
> tapes and batteries for the walkman
> shoe laces
> sport socks
> personal alarm
> t-shirt
> water bottle in a shoulder or waist holder
>
> 96.
> For the electronics hobbyist.
>
> Fill a plastic box with:
>
> resistors
> capacitors
> wire
> pliers
> soldering iron and solder
> light bulbs
> LED lights
> printed circuit boards
> project books
> wire cutters
> electrical tape
>
> 97.
> For the chocolate lover.
>
> Fill a basket with:
>
> chocolate cookies (home baked is best)
> chocolate bon-bons
> chocolate sauces
> chocolate syrup
> chocolate dipped coffee spoons (see the instructions in
>our project sections)
> Hot chocolate mix
> chocolate covered coffee beans
> chocolate flavored coffee beans
> chocolate recipes
>
> 98.
> For the young at heart.
>
> Fill a basket or a small toy box with:
>
> silly putty
> assorted magnets
> magnifying glass
> yo-yo
> paper airplane kit
> kite
> kaleidescope
> puzzles
>
> 99.
> For the health food buff.
>
> Fill a basket or a mixing bowl:
>
> brown rice (in a bag tied with a ribbon or in a glass
>jar)
> other grains like quinoa, spelt, bulgur, etc.
> all-natural candy bars
> tofu in asceptic packages (so it doen't need
>refridgeration)
> assorted dried beans (black, black-eyed peas, chick
>peas, lima beans, fava beans, etc.)
> assorted spices
> all natural skin and body care products (find them at
>your local health food store)
>
> 100.
> For the someonw who never has enough time.
>
> Fill a basket with:
>
> coupons for your babysitting time
> cookbook featuring meals in 30 minutes or less
> daytimer to help them organize their time more
>effeciently
> watch
> information about or coupons for a shopping service
>which will do their shopping for them
> coupons for other time saving services like
>dry-cleaning, tailoring, take-out food, car washes, etc.
>
> 101.
> Create a Chinese food "basket".
>
> Fill a basket a wok with:
>
> Chinese tea set
> package of green tea
> cook book
> cleaver
> chop sticks
> package dried black mushrooms
> bottle of soy sauce
> other sauces like plum sauce, Szechuan sauce, teriaky
>sauce, etc.
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