by Becky Robbins

Created on: February 21, 2011   Last Updated: February 22, 2011

Whether you have a housewarming party or a baby shower to attend, you are searching for the perfect gift. Instead of giving something generic, you can create a personalized gift of perfection for the special person. Gift baskets are creative options for everyone on your gift list this year.

For the handyman in your life, a tool box or tool belt is a great starting point for your basket. You can fill it with all the latest gadgets, new nails or screws, and a new supply of electric tape, masking tape, and Duct tape. You can include a reusable water bottle and some snacks to keep your handyman from getting hungry and thirsty.

A breakfast basket or snack basket will make the perfect gift for a hostess. You can fill a small picnic basket with flavored coffee beans, breakfast teas, and homemade muffins or scones. The homemade treat can be added at the last minute to make sure they remain as fresh as possible. Top off the basket with some jellies and cloth napkins and you have a fabulous host gift.

Welcome a new neighbor or a friend to their new home with a housewarming gift basket. There are many directions this theme can make. A laundry basket filled with new towels and laundry supplies is one option that will prove useful to someone in a new home. A dish drainer filled with dish soap, sponges, rubber gloves, and other cleaning supplies.

Another housewarming gift basket would be a cocktails theme. Starting with an ice bucket, you can fill it with shakers, stirrers, strainers, and coasters. You can add some mixers and a bottle of your friend’s favorite liquor for a complete look.

A spa basket is the perfect option for a Mother-To-Be. A Mother-To-Be needs nothing more than a few moments of pampering all to herself. Any sort of container that can be used as storage for the pampering items will make the perfect basket. A plush bath robe or towel is the perfect starting point for your basket. Complete the pampering with spa slippers. You can fill in the gift with lotions, crèmes, and bubble baths or salt crystals for a relaxing atmosphere. There are so many items that you can place in a spa basket to complete the gift. You can add candles or potpourri, a bottle of wine or champagne, exfoliating loofahs or gloves, and even relaxing music.

The Mother-To-Be isn’t the only one who should be pampered at the baby shower. You can take the baby a beautiful gift basket in a stylish diaper bag. Items that you can include in the baby’s gift are diapers and

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