| No matter how old we are, we enjoy being | | | | garden trowel, gloves, decorative garden picks, |
| remembered on that special day of the year that | | | | seeds, and hand lotion packed in a decorative flower |
| celebrates the day we were born! Birthdays are a | | | | pot. For the tea lover, a perfect basket would |
| time to recognize special people in our lives with | | | | consist of flavored teas, biscotti, a tea infuser, and a |
| joyous celebration. It is a time-honored tradition to | | | | china tea pot. |
| pay tribute the birthday gal or guy with a | | | | Men |
| mouth-watering cake decorated with sugar-laden | | | | Men are not as hard to please as you think - and a |
| frosting sculptures and a candle representing every | | | | birthday gift basket is a perfect solution for that |
| year of their life on earth! We bestow on them gifts | | | | hard-to-buy for dad, husband, brother, grandfather, |
| and cards filled with birthday verses and best wishes | | | | son, or boss! If he is your handyman, fill the basket |
| for many more birthdays to come. Birthdays are just | | | | with small tools and gadgets he is always mentioning |
| plain fun! | | | | he needs but never buys. Don't forget to add some |
| Typically, the most difficult part of the birthday | | | | treats to round out the basket - after all, you will |
| celebration is deciding what to buy the recipient. | | | | want to satisfy that sweet tooth. Consider a |
| After all, what do you buy for someone who has it | | | | sports-oriented theme for this birthday gift basket. |
| all? Admit it - every year it becomes more difficult to | | | | There are great options out there for sports |
| find the "perfect" gift for your mom, dad, sibling, | | | | enthusiasts in every category. If you are thinking |
| husband, and even the kids in your family. How much | | | | about something with a little more style, a bottle of |
| time do you spend thinking about it and ultimately | | | | cognac, his favorite cigars, and gourmet treats may |
| browsing through department stores without a clue? | | | | appeal to him - packaged in a brown derby! |
| Birthday gift baskets are an excellent choice for the | | | | Kids |
| birthday gal or guy at any age - they are virtually | | | | The sky is the limit when selecting a birthday gift |
| fail-proof and always a big hit with the recipient. The | | | | basket for a kid of any age. Stick to items that are |
| question may come to mind, "What are the perfect | | | | age-specific from babies through teens. Consider |
| ingredients for a gift basket?" That will vary from | | | | items that you know the child likes. You can stick |
| one individual to the next. The great thing about | | | | with a specific theme or create a hodge-podge of |
| birthday gift baskets is that they can be built for | | | | items that you know will bring hours of enjoyment to |
| children and adults of any age - and based on their | | | | a child. Ideas for an assortment of items are a small |
| unique interests and likes. The following ideas may | | | | stuffed animal, books based on age and interest, |
| help you in selecting a birthday gift basket for | | | | healthy snacks, travel-size games, small puzzles, and |
| everyone on your list: | | | | flavored beverages for kids. Consider containers they |
| Women | | | | can reuse. |
| You can't ever go wrong with a birthday basket | | | | If you just do not know what items to select, |
| designed for every special woman in your life, | | | | consider a gourmet food basket that usually satisfies |
| whether it is your mom, grandmom, wife, sister, or | | | | everyone's pallet - even the most hard to please! |
| daughter. Women love to be pampered. A pampering | | | | There is no limit on what you can include in a birthday |
| basket may include bath and body products, a loofah, | | | | gift basket, but always consider the recipient when |
| a fragrant candle, an inspirational book, and a CD of | | | | making a gift basket purchase and ask yourself |
| soothing sounds of nature. The woman who enjoys | | | | whether or not he or she will like the birthday gift |
| gardening would welcome a basket containing a | | | | basket you select! |