Holiday Gift Basket Guide

A gift basket for everyone on your list

Make holiday shopping a breeze this year by giving everyone on your list a gift basket. Before you decide that gift baskets are just for the corporate world, take a look at this holiday guide.

For the women in your life Treat your wife, mother, sisters, and friends to a deluxe spa gift basket. These gift baskets are designed to help them create a little luxury in their life by providing them with deluxe bath and body products, delicious teas, and some even include a pair of comfy slippers. Expect to pay anywhere between $30 and $150 on spa gift baskets.

For the men in your life

What about a gift basket filled with caviar, salmon, and Beefeater olives for the men in your life? If that doesn't work, there are many other options such as sports gift baskets or ones filled with gourmet coffee. Prices depend mostly on the items in the gift basket, but anticipate spending at least $50 for these.

For the little ones

Dora the Explorer, Spiderman, and Sponge Bob are just a few of the gift baskets available that are perfect for nieces, nephews, and grandchildren. You can select from a number of filler options that vary from candy and cookies to coloring books and crafts. Most children gift baskets start at $30.

Design your own

For the hard-to-shop-for people on your list, you can always work with retailers to design your very own gift basket. Most gift basket retailers offer a variety of filler items and can work with you to stay within your budget.

Something more traditional

If you are looking to give something more traditional, consider gift baskets filled with fruits, jams, and cheeses. Starting at around $40, these make wonderful presents and can be enjoyed by everyone.