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I am makinf a huge gift basket thing for my friend. I need some ideas !!!?

I am going to a private school next year, and I am making my best friend a big gift basket. So far I made a scrapbook and some bath salts. I want to make a lot more, because i love her to death and i want to have something to remember me. I would like any ideas that are cute, fun, girly, sporty, anything. Ideas ??!!

how about some nice absorbant towels? or a nice warm bathrobe? It could line your basket

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Cherry Moon Farms Favorites Gift Basket $54.49 Gift basket includes a delightful assortment of fruits, nuts and candiesGourmet food basket is certainly a gift to rememberCollection of fresh fruits and delicious treats is sure to put a smile on anyone's face

Farm Fresh Favorites Gift Basket $42.49 Farm Fresh Favorites gift basket includes a delightful assortment of fruits, nuts and candiesGourmet food basket is certainly a gift to rememberGift basket is sure to put a smile on anyone's face

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Holiday Traditions Gift Tower $49.95 Start a new gift giving tradition with the delicious offering of premium fresh fruits and sweet treats. Seven golden gift boxes hold: Two D'Anjou Pears Two Fuji Apples Two California Navel Oranges Sweet Dried Cranberries 3 oz Lemon Tea Cookies 2 oz Seasoned Almonds 5 oz Dark Chocolate Confetti Popcorn 6 oz Ghirardelli Caramel Squares 1.5 oz Seattle Milk Chocolate Truffles .6 oz Makes a wonderful gift for sending your best. Measures 17'' H and weighs appox. 7 lbs.

Healthy Choices Fruit Gift $34.95 The perfect balance of health and indulgence! Recipients will be treated to nine pieces of the highest quality fruit with an appetizing variety of cheeses, including Wisconsin Cheddar, Wisconsin Swiss, and Jalapeno Jack Cheese. Naturally delicious Oatmeal Raisin Cookies make the gift complete. Presented in a signature mailer. Please see the Contents Tab for more information. Measures 15'' x 11.5'' x 4'' and weighs approximately 7 pounds.

Premium Delights Gift Tower $49.95 NEW! Give the gift of decadent enjoyment on the grand scale. The recipient will be treated to our finest fruits and confections, including: Godiva Signature Biscuits 1.25 oz Fresh Red Pistachios 4 oz Gourmet Seasoned Popcorn 1 oz NW Fuji Apples, 4 included Chocolate Covered Pears 4 oz Chocolate Raspberry Ladybug Cookies 2.28 oz Lindt Milk Chocolate Truffles .96 oz With its rich variety and tasteful presentation, this premium tower is always a welcome surprise. Seven boxes measure 17'' H and weigh 6 lbs.

The California Classic $79.95 This charming, deluxe wicker market basket comes filled with the freshest locally available fruit in season. We select only the best fruits such as crunchy apples, juicy ripe pears, sweet oranges, bananas ripened to perfection, and clusters of grapes and arrange them with your choice of either a bottle of Chardonnay or Merlot to complete your gift. As with all of our baskets, we select only the finest regional wines to include. Exact basket and fruit selection may vary by season and delivery location. Due to the alcoholic content of this gift, an adult signature is required upon delivery.

Single Rose Gourmet Basket $79.95 Our wonderfully hand-delivered gourmet gift basket is adorned with a single live rose. The basket is filled with a large assortment of goodies including gourmet cheese, crackers, sausage, chocolates, and candies. Your gift will include local and regional specialty items. Exact contents may vary as each basket is created individually.

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How to make the perfect baby gift basket

We live in an exciting era where exclusiveness and creativity reign. People want to show personality, be different and stand out from the crowd, a trend which has also made its way into the world of ‘gifting’. It is true; more and more individuals cut back on big shopping trips and, instead, concentrate on making their own elite gifts.

Crafts are ‘in’, regardless the occasion. Birthdays, weddings, graduation or anniversaries, a tailor-made present always attracts attention. The list goes on and also includes an event, which is always highly anticipated and involves babies. The arrival of a baby is usually celebrated in style. Parents enthusiastically embrace their new bundle-of-joy and their eagerness to show the world how thrilled they are is contagious. It even hooks you!

Baby gift baskets are welcome gifts any time during or after pregnancy. They will be appreciated at a baby shower, at the hospital, christening or at a baptism. All you have to do is adapt the theme of the basket. When assembling the items for your gift basket, remember the following:

• Be creative – Increase your gift range by buying items that are different. You could even personalize bibs, towels, quilt a small blanket or paint a plaque for the baby’s room.

• Pick a theme or color - Make your gift basket memorable by following the theme of the baby’s room or the parent’s preferred color. Sleeping bags, teddy bears, cuddle wraps, picture frames or piggy banks come in a wide variety of shades.

• Functionality – Ornaments and decorations are wonderful but, quite often, functional items represent better choices. A layette of beautiful, stylish, essential baby co-ordinates can be quite appreciated, especially if the baby is a firstborn. Toiletry items, massage lotions, rattles or hand carved mother-child sculptures can be wrapped in washcloths, burp pads, infant body suits, sleepwear or security blankets.

• Include the entire family – The arrival of a baby affects the entire family. Memorable gifts will include at least a small present for the mother, something funky for dad and maybe a toy for an older sister or brother. Eventually, the newborn will grow up and enjoy that same toy.

• Extraordinary containers – Do not limit yourself to a wicker basket when picking out a storage container for the gift assembly. Be imaginative and think outside the box. Adorable or useful, anything goes, including decorative boxes, diaper hampers, baby bassinettes, mini wagons, a baby tub or baby bag.

• Add a personal message – The perfect baby gift basket also includes a personal sentiment. Add a store-bought or home-made greeting card, note or small keepsake to your basket. You would be surprised to know how many parents will also remember even the smallest details, because they are the components that make any gift truly special.

Creating eye-catching baby gift baskets is not only fun, but can also save you tons of money. You can shop the bargains and make many items yourself, and you can even bake some cookies to take along when you deliver your gift basket. That will not only impress the proud parents, but the entire baby entourage!

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