Gift-giving can be a very stressful process. First, you need to figure out what to get the person — you’ll need to think about their likes and dislikes and what kind of gift they would appreciate the most. After narrowing down on an option or two, you’ll need to ensure that the gift falls within your budget if you have one. And finally, you hope that the receiver loves the present, ensuring that you made the right decision. Not only is this time-consuming, but also frustrating and slightly daunting.
So why not go for a gift that almost everyone will enjoy? The gift of pampering one’s self! Everyone could use some time to relax. Whether life is hectic, stressful, fun, or even calm already, there’s nothing like having some time to unwind and spoil yourself.
Gift baskets are a convenient and cute way to package this. Selecting a range of pampering products that can be placed within one well-decorated hamper could be just the right gift! But another barrier is set forth — what should you place in this basket? All you need to do is some ideas and suggestions for what your pampering-filled gift basket could contain!
Here are the six best pampering gift basket ideas on a budget:
Idea #1: Food gift baskets
Pampering one’s self includes indulging in different flavours of mouth-watering foods. Filling a gift basket with delicious foods could be the way to their hearts. You could choose a savoury option by adding chips, cheese, meats, bread, and so on.
Going with the sweet option is another idea: throwing in some cookies, brownies, marshmallows, chocolates, muffins, fruits, etc. The possibilities are endless. Combining sweet and savoury foods to make one multi-optional basket will give you the best of both worlds.
It may be even better to find their favourite foods and create a basket containing them to make the gift more personalized and thoughtful. Buy a drink to pair with the food, and you’re all set!
Idea #2: Wine gift baskets
Ah, a wine night. That phrase alone sounds soothing. Create a gift basket holding the necessary contents for a wine night to treat your friend to a calm night of drinking, dining, and entertainment. Pop in some wine, or any beverage they may prefer, cheese, meats, and crackers.
If you think they may enjoy an activity paired with it, throw in a puzzle or cards. This idea is so simple to put together and allows the receiver to pamper themselves with a little fun night in.
Idea #3: Spa gift baskets
Spa day. Yet another phrase that brings music to one’s ears. Instead of sending your giftee out to a spa, you could bring the spa to them! Pack up your basket with face, hair, and under-eye masks, a face and body scrub, a loofa, a bath bomb, a hair brush, some serums, a jade roller or gua sha, perhaps some lip balm too, and anything else you think they would enjoy!
BThe list for a spa day gift basket is extensive, so feel free to cut any items out or throw any other ones in. Provide them with the means to be sated without leaving their home’s comfort.
Idea #4: Book gift baskets
Some people unwind by getting cozy with a good book, captivating, entertaining movie, or show. Find the recipient’s favourite genre of books or television, and get them a gift basket comprising items related to it, but not those items specifically.
If they love a certain book or movie, they’ve already consumed it. Instead of gifting them something you know they love, gift them something they could love. Make some recommendations based on their interests and even based on yours! This will personalize your gift and allow them to explore new things. Include a bookmark or a miniprojector to tie the whole basket together!
Idea #5: Art gift baskets
Is the person you’re planning on gifting the basket to an artist or interested in art? Then customize a gift just for them! Buy a few miniature canvases, a small set of watercolours or acrylics, paintbrushes, a sketchbook, and good-quality stationery for them to sketch with. If they love art, they may feel relaxed when they make it.
You may also consider buying a miniature frame for them to frame their artwork if they feel like putting it up and admiring it! Pampering them with their hobby will show them that you care about their interests and encourage them to pursue them.
Idea #6: Candle gift baskets
This is not as much a gift basket idea as an addition to all the above ideas. Help your giftee set a warm, tranquil mood by incorporating a candle into the gift basket. Whether they satisfy their hunger with the food-filled basket, are about to start their wine night, are getting ready for a spa day, snuggling up on their couch to dive into a new book or film, or expressing themselves through their art, a candle adds the extra sense of serenity.
People enjoy being pampered in different ways. Figure out which basket would suit your recipient the best, and put it together! Remember to ensure that the basket’s contents hold some meaning to them to let them know you’re interested in their interests. Mix and match any gift basket suggestions, and fill it with leisure, entertainment, and love!