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Birthday Gift Baskets for Under $35
By Betty Singer
Are you looking for an inexpensive gift, yet one that has a personal touch
and shows the recipient how much you really care? Did you know that you
could make a birthday gift basket cheaper than you can buy many presents?
In addition, the gift basket will have a personal touch that is sure to be
appreciated. The first thing you should do is decide what type of
things the recipient enjoys. Take a piece of paper and write down the
things you can think of that he or she likes. You might even jot down a
few stores that you would like to visit for gift ideas. One of the most
important things to remember is to personalize the gift basket specifically for
him or her. The people who really love you probably are not looking for
expensive gifts, just a reassurance that you are thinking of them and love
them.
For supplies, you should be able to get a reasonably priced basket at the
local Wal-Mart or crafts store. If you check their clearance section, you
should be able to find some nice ribbon to wrap around the basket and fabric to
line the bottom of the basket. You can even search online to learn how to
make attractive bows from fabric or ribbon. Wal-Mart has a section of
inexpensive gift cards, but if you are handy with the computer, you can print
your own. Look in the office supply section for blank cards with envelopes
and print your own specially made birthday card.
There are no rules saying all the items in your basket have to be new.
Go to local garage and estate sales to search for good bargains. If you
find something used, but in good shape and at a great price, go ahead and get
it. Sometimes you can even find new items with the tags still on them at
these sales. Also, remember that if you find something for someone at a
good price, but his or her birthday is still months away, go ahead and get
it. You can always store it away until it is needed.
For some ideas, let's say your mother likes to scrapbook. She may also
love getting pictures of her grandchildren. Perhaps while she scrapbooks,
she loves to drink flavored coffee. For her basket, you can go to the
local crafts store and purchase some scrapbook supplies. If you have a
camera (digital works best, but you can use a regular camera too), you can take
some new photos of your children and have them printed out so she can use them
when she scrapbooks. Finally, visit the grocery store for the flavored
coffee. You can purchase a large bag of her favorite flavor or several
small bags of different flavors. Top off the basket with a nice handmade
birthday card from the kids and you have a basket your mother is sure to
love! If it is your best friend's birthday, but you do not have a
lot of money to spend, do not worry! You can make a great gift basket for
under $35. Most towns have a dollar store and they have items that will
work well for a birthday basket. You might pick up a few picture frames
and fill them with pictures of you two at a special occasion (a wedding or
party). Or, find a special quote about friendship online. Copy and
paste it in a word processor, change it to an attractive font, print it out and
put that in the picture frame. The dollar stores usually have cute
figurines, hair accessories, notepads, bubble bath, nail polish, and candles -
tons of things you can use to fill a gift basket.
For your husband, you can focus in on his hobby. Does he like to go
fishing? You can purchase some small fishing items to put in his
basket. To make it extra special, print up some 'Go Fishing Anytime'
coupons. Or, if he asks you to go with him, but you never do, print up a
'Take Me With You' coupon. Find a red ribbon to wrap around the coupons;
place them in the basket with his other fishing items, throw in some of his
favorite snacks and you will have a nice gift basket. You could also
make your husband or boyfriend a 'Lover's Gift Basket.' Purchase some of
your favorite bubble bath, lotions, chocolates (to feed him), a bottle of wine,
and print up some love coupons to go in the basket.
With a little planning and creativity, you can create a great gift basket
that will not break your bank! Additionally, the recipient will love it,
because it will be a one of a kind gift that shows how much you care.
About the Author Betty Singer is a creative gift designer providing valuable tips and advice on holiday gift ideas, making your own gift basket, and holiday gift baskets.
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