Even if a woman doesn't expect anything for that special occasion from her man, she'll appreciate a gift that shows her how much she's thought of. Fill a gift basket with things that are specific to her.
The basketful of items doesn't have to cost a fortune – or it may. Find a pretty basket that she can use in the shower, the kitchen, the bedroom or for her favorite hobby. Place one or two main items that are the focal point and add smaller things to fill the basket and surprise her from every angle.
If there isn't enough time to be creative, choose a professionally designed basket based on a theme. The gift basket concept doesn't even have to be a basket. Instead, choose a canvas tote or other container she can use later. Add personal embellishments for that special touch.
Athletic Bag
The sporty woman will appreciate a basket or bag designed around her favorite activity. Pay attention to anything she talks about wanting, or ask her to make up a personal wish list. The gift buyer can find many items at her favorite sporting good store, drugstore and department store.
Items to fill an athletic gift basket or bag:
- Tennis – tote bag filled with a can of tennis balls, tennis socks, sunscreen, hand lotion, ponytail holders, visors and a tennis bracelet
- Golf – golf bag filled with sleeves of golf balls, sunscreen, tees, a golf towel, a golf glove and some hand lotion
- Running – tote bag filled with a sports bottle, sunscreen, stop watch, energy bars, insoles and ponytail holders
- Skiiing – backpack filled with goggles, thermal underwear, chap stick, hand lotion, goggles and lift tickets.
Spa Gift Basket
What woman doesn't appreciate a little pampering? It's important to know what scents she likes and what she finds relaxing. Start with one large item, such as a spa pillow or even a bottle of champagne, and surround it with other things to relax her muscles and take her to a place of comfort.
Ideas for spa gift baskets:
- Aromatherapy candles
- Bubble bath, body brush and body wash
- Manicure and pedicure tools and lotions
- Gel eye mask
- Sponges and facial cloths
- Bed and bath slippers
- Personal massagers
- Relaxing CDs
Homebody Basket
The woman who loves nesting will appreciate a gift basket reflecting the home. She's likely to enjoy a variety of knickknacks, home and garden magazines and maybe even some craft items. Add a snack treat or two, and she'll be delighted with her gift.
Ideas to fill a nester's gift basket:
- Candles and picture frames
- Scent balls or sachets
- Ornamental clock
- Gourmet cookies and candies
- CDs and DVDs
Gourmet Collection
Some women find their fun in the kitchen. If she prefers baking cookies over store-bought or kicking back and enjoying a relaxing meal at home rather than a five-star restaurant, she'll enjoy getting some fun gourmet items to enhance her culinary talents.
Items to fill a gourmet gift basket or bag:
- Pretty apron in her favorite color
- Kitchen gadgets and utensils
- Assortment of unusual and exotic spices
- Bottle of wine, a corkscrew and wineglasses
- Assortment of aromatic vinaigrettes
- Cookbooks
Professionally Designed Gift Baskets
If time is tight, and the thought of putting together a gift basket is overwhelming, go for a gift basket that is professionally designed. Some stores have departments with an assortment of gift baskets, or browse the Internet and shop online. Gift bags and baskets are available in a variety of price ranges.
Online gift basket options include:
- Basketsforher.com
- Winecountrygiftbaskets.com
- Adorablegiftbaskets.com
- Bluechopsticks.com
- Gourmetgiftbaskets.com
Whether she's athletic, a gourmet cook or a homebody, almost any woman will enjoy a gift basket for her special occasion. Choose from one of her special interests for the theme or give her a spa basket so she can have a day or pampering.
Find this article helpful? If so, read Gift Ideas for Moms, Wives and Grandmothers, Romantic Surprises for a Girlfriend of Wife and Unique Gift Ideas for a Woman.
Debby Mayne - Debby Mayne is a published author of more than 30 novels and novellas and former fashion writer for the Home Shopping Network.
