- Calculate the number of people that you will be making gift baskets for. Keep an eye out for basket sales at local hobby shops, discount stores and home and garden centers. Be sure to choose roomy baskets that are sturdy enough to hold the weight of all the items you'll be packing in them. Once you've have a basket, you'll need clear cellophane and colorful holiday ribbon. After you've packed the baskets you can wrap the baskets with the cellophane and top it with a bow.
- Healthy non-perishable food and drinks that you can pack in your gift baskets include herbal teas, extra virgin olive oils, nut butters, dark chocolates, nuts and apple cider. Add healthy, perishable food items like fruit and whole grain breads last, just prior to presenting the gift. Toss in a handy fruit peeler, nut cracker, drinking mugs and health magazines for an extra-special touch.
- Items that promote mental health are good choices for the people on your list who have busy, stressful routines. Whether the stress comes from a job or taking care of a house full of children, adding mental health items to gift baskets can complete the baskets. Relaxation CDs, aromatherapy products such as candles, incense and potpourri, stress balls, journals, massage and bath oils, hand-held massage devices and inspirational/spiritual books are a few items you can add to your baskets.
