Can you guess the top ten Valentine's Day gifts? I have an idea that candy, flowers and jewelry rank pretty high on the list. These are all great presents, but, they don't always show a lot of thought and effort for that special love in your life. How about creating a gift basket of their favorite things? Here are my top five gift basket ideas that you can make yourself.
- Movie Night Basket: Line the basket with a fleece blanket for couch cuddling as you watch your flick. Add popcorn with homemade seasonings, Redbox or Netflix gift cards, and a fun beverage mix. Tang is a neat one. When's the last time you had that?!
- Cookie Mix Basket: Create homemade cookie mix and place in a decorated mason jar with cooking directions. Add small containers of mix-ins for the cookies such as carob, peanut butter, chocolate or butterscotch chips. Sprinkles and icing are fun too.
- Spa Basket: Oatmeal, sugar, olive oil, honey and sea salt are all great to make homemade scrubs and soothers. WebMD has some ideas to help you get started. Add a little bubbly to the basket with a flavored seltzer or champagne.
- Indoor Picnic Basket: Line the basket with white indoor string lights (you'll need to present this one near an outlet). Add tasty treats including grapes, dried fruits, cheese, crackers and chocolate. Tuck in a small furry blanket to picnic upon.
- Flower and Vegetable Basket: Center the basket with a potted herb such as rosemary or basil. Sew remaining space with seed packets of her favorite flowers and garden eats, a planter's knee pad, small shovel and gloves. Show you really care with a cute sun hat and insect repellant.
This gift will have her thinking of you through spring and summer. Be sure to lend her a hand during planting season to ensure good, happy thoughts!
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