| The idea of sending someone a gift basket is not | | | | names and phone numbers of some handymen |
| necessarily a new idea, it has just been expanded | | | | around town. |
| upon. In the Old Testament Moses' mother placed | | | | Of course, there are many different items that you |
| him in a wicker basket and hid him among the reeds | | | | can use when putting together one as a present. |
| in the water in hopes that a wealthy family would | | | | Food gift baskets are very popular and can be filled |
| find him and take him in. The pagan goddess, Eostre, | | | | with different types of food, including fruits, candy, |
| carried young plants in a basket to offer as a sacred | | | | cheeses etc. You can even go an extra mile and |
| sacrifice. | | | | make it a gourmet food gift basket. No matter what |
| One of the most appealing things about baskets as | | | | you decide to fill it with, it will be appreciated as they |
| gifts is that they are useful as well. You can present | | | | will know you took the time to add your own |
| your gift in the basket, but it can also be used later | | | | personal touch. |
| by the person you gave the present to. There are | | | | Sometimes, how you present the gift is as important |
| many different ways that you can use baskets as | | | | as the present itself, which is one reason why a gift |
| gifts for everyone on your list. They are perfect if | | | | basket is such a great present. The fact that you |
| you need a corporate gift, baby gift baskets, a wine | | | | took the time and thought to put it together will |
| gift basket or a gift basket for Christmas. You can fill | | | | mean a lot to the one you are giving it to. For |
| them with everything from flowers to food. | | | | example, if you need a great idea for a baby gift, |
| If you have a particular present giving need, such as | | | | then you may want to consider putting a basket |
| a friend's house warming, then a gift basket can be | | | | together. |
| perfect. You can always include a nice bottle of wine | | | | Get a wicker one and line it with a soft blanket or |
| in the basket, along with different types of cheeses | | | | you can line it with a couple of those hooded towels |
| and crackers. If they have kids, then you could | | | | for bath time and perhaps add a few soft baby |
| include a bottle of sparkling grape juice so they don't | | | | wash cloths. You can then add some baby shampoo, |
| feel left out. You may want to include a | | | | baby oil, baby lotion and baby powder, little baby |
| do-it-yourself home repair book, as it may come in | | | | socks and a few sleepers and some diapers, and |
| handy. If they have a sense of humor, include the | | | | perhaps a bath time toy. It will be appreciated. |