| Creating your own baskets to give as gifts is | | | | bobbers, fishing line, small tackle box, fishing books |
| really easy and fun. You can save money by | | | | 5. Grooming - razors, shaving cream, aftershave |
| making them yourself instead of buying them | | | | lotion, cologne, shower gel, soaps, nail grooming |
| from a trendy store. You could also start a home | | | | accessories, male hair care products |
| based gift basket business. You only need a few | | | | 6. Games - poker playing cards, poker chips, dice, |
| simple supplies to get started. | | | | score pads, pencils, snacks, handheld electronic |
| Supplies: | | | | games |
| Basket (base container) | | | | 7. Snacks - potato chips, pretzels, cheese curls, |
| Filler (shreds) | | | | snack mix, popcorn, candy, peanuts |
| Clear Cellophane Bag or Basket Wrap | | | | 8. Coffee Lover - coffee mug, coffee commuter |
| Ribbon (to tie off the bag) | | | | cup, 2 bags of coffee, coffee shop gift card |
| Ribbon (to make a bow) | | | | 9. Meat and Cheese - 3 different sausages, |
| Gift Tag | | | | cheeses and crackers |
| Product Fillers | | | | 10. Football Fan - Nerf football, chips, pretzels, jar |
| Scissors | | | | of salsa, jar of cheese sauce, nacho chips, |
| You don't have to fill your basket with all of the | | | | peanuts and a few small items featuring their |
| following product suggestions. The suggestions are | | | | favorite team. |
| just to help you with your creative process. | | | | 11. Best Dressed Man - tie, tie tack, cuff links, |
| Try to be creative with your bases. Instead of | | | | cologne, watch, wallet, key fob, belt |
| using baskets, you can use: Chip 'N Dip bowls, ice | | | | 12. Mexican Night - taco chips, mild salsa, hot salsa, |
| buckets, cleaning buckets, plastic bins, popcorn | | | | chipotle cheese sauce, jar of hot peppers, can of |
| bowls or for the sportsman themes, try using | | | | refried beans, gift card to local Mexican |
| small tackle boxes and tool boxes. | | | | restaurant, bandana |
| Now let's get you started with some theme ideas | | | | 13. Car Care - sponges, drying cloths, cleaning |
| for your gift baskets. | | | | products, steering wheel cover, gift card to local |
| 1. Movie Night - 2 movie tickets, 3 bags of | | | | car wash, gift card to local car parts store |
| microwave popcorn, bonus-sized candy packages, | | | | 14. Traveling Man - toiletries travel bag and |
| DVD movies | | | | travel-sized: shampoo, conditioner, shave cream, |
| 2. Grilling - oven mitts, BBQ apron, seasoning | | | | razors, after shave, deodorant, shower gel, soaps |
| mixes, bottles of marinades, BBQ sauce, small | | | | 15. Dog Lover - dog book, bones, treats, leash, |
| grilling accessories, grilling cookbook | | | | collar, clean-up waste bags, shampoo, dog toys |
| 3. Handyman - hammer, screw drivers, wrenches, | | | | and a disposable camera. |
| nails, screws, bolts, washers, measuring tape, | | | | I hope these 15 theme ideas have sparked the |
| honey-to-do list pad | | | | creative process in you. |
| 4. Fisherman - fishing hooks, sinkers, flies, | | | | |