Summer Themed Gift Basket Ideas

BARBEQUE LOVER’S GIFT BASKET

Use an apron with pockets for a “basket”. Fill the apron pockets with:

marinade recipes ~BBQ sauce ~BBQ tools ~ packages of tenderizer ~ skewers ~ gift certificate for local stores selling items to be barbecued

CAMPERS GIFT BASKET

Use a Backpack for the “Basket” and fill with your choice of the following

Flashlight, Water Bottle, Swiss Army Knife, Folded Poncho, Camping Tin Dish Set, Frying Pan, Trail Mix, Dried Fruits, Jerky, Lantern, Matches in a Waterproof Airtight Container, Compass, Guide to backpacking in the local area, Camping Book

FAMILY GAME NIGHT GIFT BASKET

Fill a basket with :

cards, checkers, dice, pads, pens, microwave popcorn, dominoes, puzzles.

ICE CREAM SUNDAE GIFT BASKET

Fill A Basket With Your Choice of the following

Ice Cream Scoop, Homemade Brownies, Can of Chocolate Syrup, Jars of Pineapple, Butterscotch and Strawberry Toppings, Sprinkles, Cones, 2-Liter Bottle of Cola, Root beer or Cherry 7-Up for Floats, Maraschino Cherries, Assorted Nuts, Sundae Dishes, Float Glasses, Spoons, Coupons For Gourmet Ice Cream, Coupons for Ice Cream Parlor

NIGHT IN GIFT 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

  PICNIC GIFT BASKET

Fill a lined picnic basket with:

forks, knives, spoons, plates, wine flutes, containers, cheese knife, cheese board, napkins, bread, homemade pickles, stuffed or marinated baby olives, biscuits, biscotti, chocolate bars, mustard, cheese spread and slices, crunchies, crackers, cookies

STOCK UP THE BAR GIFT BASKET

Fill an ice bucket with:

shot glasses ~ bottle opener ~ cork screw ~ maraschino cherries ~ cocktail napkins ~ jar of olives ~ fancy toothpicks or cocktail umbrellas ~ bar guide

SUN LOVER’S GIFT BASKET

use a sun hat as a “basket”.

Fill the hat with:

sunscreen ~ sunglasses ~ lemonade mix ~ novel

WINE LOVER’S GIFT BASKET

Fill a basket with:

two bottles of quality wine, one red, one white ~ corkscrew ~ 2 or more wine glasses ~ wine appreciation book ~ tickets or an invitation to a wine tasting (often held at wine specialty shops or wineries)~ Extras : add snacks to go with the wine – fine cheese, fruit, crackers, etc.

WINE OR BEER MAKING GIFT BASKET

Fill a box with:

wine or beer kit ~ empty bottles ~ personalized or novelty wine/beer labels ~ beer caps or wine corks ~ caper ~ recipes ~