To Whom Do You Send Homemade Gift Baskets?
Sometimes the hardest part of planning Christmas is determining who gets what gift. Solving this problem may be easy if you decided that making homemade Christmas gift baskets will work for you. Homemade Christmas gift baskets are fun to design, easy to make, and the recipient will be delighted by your efforts. In addition, gift baskets can be made stylishly on any budget. If you have determined that making homemade Christmas gift baskets is a gift solution for you, the next step is deciding who will get a gift basket and what kind you will make.
College students: Whether or not your college student will be home for the holidays, they will be delighted to receive a gift basket. Most college students are lacking in funds and would be happy to receive anything but consider sending a gift basket filled with snacks, easy to prepare dorm food(cups of soup, hot chocolate, etc.),gift certificates for pizza or a gas card if your student has wheels.
Military: Anyone serving in the military would love to receive a gift basket. Be sure and check with their unit to determine what the limitations are before sending anything. Most soldiers no matter where they are stationed would love to receive a gift basket filled with cookies (certain kinds ship better than others), hard candies, playing cards, stationary and stamps.
Teachers: Many teachers receive the same gifts year in and year out. Why not give your child’s favorite teacher a gift basket this year? Teachers are generally overworked and underpaid so why not indulge your teacher with gift certificates to a favorite spa for a pedicure or manicure; in addition add a gift certificate for eating out or movie tickets and your gift basket will score an A! There are lots of teacher themed goodies that you could throw in as well. Note cards, fun pens, punches, and art supplies would be appreciated as well.