Gift Basket Ideas...

wine or non-alcoholic wine
a movie that both spouses like
popcorn kernels with favorite spices an inspirational book about marriage & bubble bath
an afghan made for two
sweets and cookies

paint brushes
different types of paints
markers
pencils
sketch books

High energy bars
Sports drinks
Carbo loaded mix
Pasta
Jar of pasta sauce
Sunscreen Lip balm
Moisturizer/shower soap

bibs
baby soap
night light
receiving blanket
socks
washcloths
rubber ducky
t-shirts or onesies
soothing baby CD
little toy
baby spoon
baby frame
baby lotion

laundry basket
laundry guide
cook book featuring easy meals like casseroles
roll of quarters
laundry soap
take-out pizza coupons
an iron
room deodorizer
any other cleaning supplies
food staples like macaroni dinners, canned tuna, canned soup and, of course, beer!
 

assorted bagels
jams
cream cheese
cutting board
utensils.
 

cake pan or cookie tin 
pot holders
decorative frosting set
assorted sprinkles and nuts
baking recipes
cake server
your favorite cookie recipes or a cook book
cookie cutters
chocolate chips

plastic bag
dabber
magnetic wand
bingo chips
markers
good luck charm
chewing gum

apron with pockets
marinade recipes
BBQ sauce
BBQ tools
packages of meat tenderizer
skewers
gift certificate for the local butcher

cast iron gift basket
container of maple syrup
package of smoked bacon
ham or sausage from a local butcher shop
bag of pancake/biscuit mix
tea and/or coffee and/or some juice boxes or bottles
jam/jelly/preserves
small jar of honey.
 

best-sellers or books and magazines related to the book lover's hobbies and interests.
large coffee mug / tea cup,
flavored coffee / variety tea,
comfy slippers,
an assortment of decorative bookmarks,
neck pillows (great to use while reading)
bookends.

his favorite cookies or candy
small package of inexpensive trucks or cars (take out of the package)
a bed - time story book
coloring book with washable markers
a small package of legos
a cowboy hat or any other kind of hat
little toy man with parachute & a paper plane they can assemble
bubble bath
stickers
his favorite cartoon video
puzzle
yo-yo

book about easy cooking
two tall scented candles
a diary with fancy pen (so the bride can write down her wedding day experience)
silk teddy or lingerie
register both bride and groom in a cooking class
"Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus" book
wine or non-alcoholic wine
tall wine glasses
strawberries

Votives, tea lights, tapers
snuffer
glass holders
matches

backpack
tent pegs
compass
sharpening stone
mosquito repellant
tent patch kit
campers cook set
utility knife or Swiss army knife
campground guides

pockets of a tool belt or pouch
work gloves
hammer
screws
nails
screwdriver
tape measure
duct tape.
 

premium quality auto wax
buffing products
treated dusting cloths
assortment of magazines on cars
books about classic, vintage or sports cars
videos about maintaining cars
a tire gauge
a car-theme T-shirt
a disposable camera to snap the freshly waxed car and its owner;
a frame for a photo of the car buff with the shiny car.
liter of oil
wax
chamois
car wash coupons
squeegee for the windows
mileage log and pen
travel mug

a pot
assorted dried beans:  kidney, black, white, navy, pinto, etc.
dried red chili peppers
chili powder
cayenne pepper
cumin
cilantro
chili recipes
ladle
oven mitts ~

cat basket
food and water dishes
collar
brush
catnip ball
rubber ball
rubber mice or other cat toys
book on cat care

chocolate cookies
chocolate bonbons
chocolate sauces
chocolate syrup
chocolate dipped coffee spoons
Hot chocolate mix
chocolate covered coffee beans
chocolate recipes

a wok
Chinese tea set
package of green tea
cook book
cleaver
chop sticks
package dried black mushrooms
bottle of soy sauce other sauces like
plum sauce, Szechwan sauce, teriyaki sauce, etc.

gourmet coffees
coffee mugs
novels
chocolates
decorative bookmark

decorative Christmas box or tin
assorted chocolates
Christmas ornaments
pre-recorded Christmas music
tuck in some candy canes or foil wrapped chocolate Santas for a finishing touch
hot apple cider mix
large mugs
a letter saying why you love Christmas
matching mittens, hat and scarf
some mistletoe
nativity set
decorative lights
candles

deck of trick cards
whoopie cushion
chattering teeth
joke books
comedy movies
cassettes or CDs
tickets to a comedy club

reference books
items they collect
display cases books, etc
cleaning supplies (special polishes, oils, brushes, etc.)
tickets to a collectibles show

Fill a decorative box with:
membership to an online gaming WWW site
computer game CDs
joy stick
mouse pad
shareware games on diskette

mouse pad
diskettes
novelty or personalized disk labels
anti-static wrist band
travel mug (so that things won't spill on the computer)
a list of your favorite Web sites

cowboy hat
bolo tie
western belt buckle
boot protector
gift certificate for country dancing, horseback riding, rodeo, etc.
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large basket or box
assorted bags of flavored popcorn
other snacks like chips, nuts, candy
pre-recorded movies
TV Guide subscription
TV Remote holder
Comfortable slippers
Cushion

cycling helmet
cycling gloves
water bottle
reflectors
sunglasses
odometer
patch kit

‘rubbermaid’ storage container
glue gun and glue sticks
acrylic paints
assorted brushes a craft knife
other craft supplies such as beads, pompoms, wood sticks, buttons, stickers, dried flowers, etc. craft patterns or how-to books small terra cotta plant pots flexible stencils
acrylic paints tape brushes
spray polyurethane
seeds to plant when pots have been decorated
assorted needles or crochet hooks assorted patterns buttons ribbons personalized "made by" labels wool

large dog bowl
squeaky toy
rawhide bone
dog biscuits
dog brush
dog collar
leash

A box of pasta (this looks really nice if you buy the colorful pasta and put it in a mason jar)
jar of sauce
a jar of shaker cheese
clove of garlic
shaker of Italian seasoning
a pasta spoon or wooden spoon with a ribbon tied on the handle
a pair of candles for romantic lighting
two cupcakes or a bag of gourmet cookies
gift certificate from the local movie rental place.

wedding planner
unity candle
garter
cake knife
honeymoon travel information or tickets
wedding decorations
wedding album

plastic box
resistors
capacitors
wire pliers
soldering iron and solder
light bulbs
LED lights
printed circuit boards
project books
wire cutters ~
electrical tape

tote bag :
towel
water bottle
workout tapes or magazines
power bars
sports drinks
sports socks
gym membership

briefcase
daytimer
business card holder
pen and pencil set
newspaper subscription
shoe polish
reference books
desk calendar
coffee mug

cards
checkers
dice
pads
pens
microwave popcorn
dominoes
puzzles.

baby's bath tub
hooded towel
wash cloth
rubber ducky
baby shampoo
baby powder
baby lotion
terry sleeper

children's artwork
gifts made by the kids
picture frames
videos of the family
a long-distance calling card
Extras: fill out the basket with:
Candy
Coffee
Tea
Biscuits
Christmas ornaments
candles, etc.

subscription to his favorite magazine
his favorite cologne
comfy, warm slippers
a gift certificate to his favorite sports shop
his favorite cookies or treat
his favorite popcorn spices
his favorite action movie
a nice picture frame

Fill a Southwestern-style clay or terra cotta bowl
spicy treats like domestic Salsa Jack cheese,
fresh jalapeño peppers,
gourmet salsa and blue corn chips.
Toss in a pair of traditional Mexican maracas for color and pizzazz

books and magazines on women's health issues;
a variety of herbal teas;
skin care lotions for maturing skin;
gentle hair care products with herbal scents;
skin care accessories, such as sponges, brushes and loofahs;
humorous coffee mugs;
Beatles CDs, for the memories.

a tackle box
assorted lures
Leaders
Pliers
Gloves
guide to local fishing

enamel fondue pot
blue cheese,
Swiss cheese,
crusty breads,
nuts,
figs,
apples
apricots.
Outfit each fondue set with matching plates or bowls color-tipped fondue forks and candles or burners

decks of cards
dice
poker chips
poker rule book
pocket electronic games
plane tickets to Vegas

a month-at-a-glance calendar
microwave popcorn
a football theme mouse pad
a sweatshirt with a favorite team's logo,
a hat with a favorite team's logo,
a mini AM/FM radio and binoculars
plastic raingear
a VCR tape

a cuddly teddy bear
candy or sweets
relaxing CD
a humorous book or a book about poems
a deck of cards
puzzles or games
cozy warm slippers
a funny movie

large terra cotta plant pot
If you like, you can personalize the pot by painting it with acrylic paints. When the paint is dry, spray a light coat of polyurethane over the pot to add a shine.
gardening gloves
hand trowel
hand rake
a selection of vegetable and/or flower seeds
bottle of liquid fertilizer
a gardening book
a subscription for a gardening magazine

her favorite cookies or candy
cheap make-up (so she can dress up)
junk jewelry
small inexpensive doll, or make one that is simple
a bed-time story book
a grown-up plain straw hat
that you decorate with fake roses, ribbon and lace
fancy grown-up dress shoes
ladies gloves
coloring book with washable markers
plastic tea set
bubble bath stickers
her favorite cartoon video

cook book featuring meals in 30 minutes or less
day timer to help them organize their time more efficiently
watch
information about or coupons for a shopping service which will do their shopping for them
coupons for other time saving services like dry-cleaning, tailoring, take-out food, car washes, etc.