BASKET IDEAS
New Baby Basket: Swaddling blankets, handmade toys, pacifier, oil, lotion, shampoo, onesies, piggy bank, picture frame, all in a baby tub.
Deck the Halls Christmas Basket: Tinsel, garlands, candy cakes, fruitcake, Christmas-themed cookie cutters, Advent calendar, Hickory Farms style edibles, wrapping paper and ribbon.
Pirates of the Caribbean Basket: Bag of Pirate Booty, chocolate gold coins, a model ship kit, and a DVD of the movie.
Halloween Basket: Anything Halloween.
Baker’s Dozen: Cookbook, measuring spoons, cups, baking mixes for cakes, brownies, pancakes, pie crust, pie fillings, rolling pin, glass pie pan, cookie cutters, mitts
Beach Blanket Bingo: Colorful towels, plastic pail, shovels, beach ball, umbrella, cooler, Frisbee, radio, sun block, and funky sunglasses.
Rainy Day Survival: Puzzles, board games, deck of cards, Mad Libs, popcorn, ingredients to make s’mores, classic books and movies.
Gardening Basket: Large pot for basket, garden gloves, tools, apron, seeds, spray can, fertilizer, soaker hose, sprinkler.
Camping Basket: Flashlights, tent, compass, local area hiking guide, lantern, cook stove, outdoor cooking pot and utensils, lantern, camping foods, and gift certificate for outdoor recreation store for sleeping bags.
Tea Party: A variety of teas, biscuits, petit fours or tiny cakes, tea set with cups and teapot.
Julie and Julia Basket: High end cooking dishes, Julie Child cookbooks and DVDs of her show, the book and movie Julie and Julia, and a French cooking class for the winning bidder and friends.
Emergency Readiness Kit: First-aid kit, bottled water, transistor radio with batteries, flashlight, matches, lightweight blanket, dried or freeze-dried food.
Ultimate Fan Basket: Team jersey, team hat, tickets, peanuts, Cracker Jacks, binoculars, heat pads, banner, team flag for car, game tickets.
Learn to Knit Basket: Knitting needles, yarn, pattern books, knitting magazine subscription, completed scarf, knitting class for winning bidder and friends with local knitting guru.
Pets: Bed treats, toys, leash, water dish, shampoo, flea control.
Disney: Movies, theme character(s) books
Car Care: Car wash/wax, flares, wash bucket, RainX.
Do-It-Yourself: Hammer, nails/screws, screwdrivers, pliers, how-to books, Home Depot gift card.
Home Alone: Cards, puzzle book, jigsaw puzzle, pencil, paperback, Home Alone movie/DVD.
Popcorn: Varieties of corn, flavors, cheese, bowls.
Favorite Dish: Recipe, ingredients and pan to prepare/serve.
Pamper Yourself: Bath salts, soaps, bubble bath, candles, potpourri/container, music DVD to soak by, spa gift card.
Barbecue: Tools, platter, recipe, napkins, plates, spices, BBQ sauces, marinades, glove.
Picnic: Basket, gourmet foods, dishes, wine.
Stationery: Ribbon, tape, bows, paper, gift bags, scissors, pens, stamps, paper, wax seal, address book, cards, rubber stamps.
Golden Oldies Memoribilia (50s 60s 70s): Records, pictures, books, clothes.
Fishing: Tackle box, flies, fish scales, hook remover, pliers, knife, “Brag Journal”.
Nursery Rhymes: Books, toys, stuffed figures.
Red, White and Blue: All American stuff.
Birthday Party: Plates, hats, invitations, party favors, balloons, decorations.
Sewing Basket: Scissors, measuring tape, pins/cushion, marking paper.
Artist: Brushes, paints, canvas, watercolors.
Couch Potato: Pillow, chair arm organizer, popcorn, bowl, cokes, beer, remote control.
Cake Decorating: Pans, tips, icing bags, books, apron, colors.
Organizer: Pens/pencils, Day-Timer, calendar, stapler/puller, tape, paper clips.
Washington Wines and Cheeses
Wines and Chocolates
Travel: Travel books from countries, maps, diary, film, photo album, disposable camera.