Welcome to Money Saving Madness! This site is dedicated to helping you shop smart and save more! Here you will find coupons, deals and creative ways to save!

Don't miss any of my great deals and money saving tips by subscribing for FREE via email or RSS feed.

11.22.2010

Thrifty Inspiration: Gift Baskets for Christmas Gifts

Have you given your stockpile items as gifts in gift baskets?  I recently received a question from a reader asking for thrifty gift basket ideas.  The items inside are items you get FREE or cheap with coupons or sales and already have in your stockpile.  Don't run out and buy items for your baskets, but use your stockpile as inspiration!

Office Supplies Gift Basket
I have a ton of office supplies in my stockpile, so this will be a cinch!

Popcorn & Movie Night Gift Basket
I love the idea of using the popcorn bucket itself as the "basket".  Add candy, and a movie for a super fun basket.

You could alternately create a "Dinner & a Movie" basket by adding some boxed dinners like Wanchai Ferry or Macaroni Grill and a few other items.

Baked Goods Gift Basket
A friend once created one of these for me.  She baked some nut breads and rolls, added some fruit and provided me with her homemade jams.  Delish!

Coffee or Tea Gift Basket
Coffee, creamers, mugs, and biscotti are a few of the items you could include.

Home Scents Gift Basket
Fill this basket with scented candles, scented sprays and other room deodorizer items.





Gift Basket for Him
Is there a sports fanatic on your list?  Create a gift basket for him with themed baseball, football or other sport items.

Meal Gift Baskets
Pack a colander or pot with items you'd use to create a meal.  Add some utensils and a tea towel.

Gum Lover's Gift Pack
Got gum?  Create a gum sampler basket.


Hair Goodies Gift Basket
Toss in some homemade hair bows, styling products, a brush and anything else you might have that relates to hair.

Makeup Gift Basket
Cosmetics, makeup remover, and cotton squares will fill this basket.


Arts & Crafts Gift Basket
Do you know a crafter?  Fill their basket with the things they'll need to be creative!

I've got lots more ideas, but they'll have to wait for the next post! 

Now it's your turn to tell us what kind of gift basket you'll make from your stockpile items!

Thrifty Inspiration: Gift Baskets for Christmas GiftsSocialTwist Tell-a-Friend
Print

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

My sister died this summer, so I will give my brother-in-law a gift basket of household items/cleaners/toiletries that I know he can use.

kelly said...

I really love the gift basket ideas,every year I stuggle with what to give friends and family. I always want to give them something they would like,and with these baskets I can customize them.

Prowell said...

I like to buy dessert sized paper plates and napkins on sale and add a 4 pk of plastic cups matching the theme. I include these along with baked items in a basket or bag. It's like giving a party - I usually include fudge, a small pound cake, and a few cookies. It makes a great gift!

 

Blog Design By Sour Apple Studio © All Rights Reserved.