If you find the gift-giving experience fun, you’re not alone. The whole process of picking out a present and then surprising the recipient brings about a sense of satisfaction and happiness for the giver too. This being said, if you want to get a mood boost by taking part in such an act of altruism, you don’t have to wait for a holiday or a special occasion to get a gift basket for those you care about.
Let’s face it, as much as you may be thrilled whenever splurging on gifts, there’s sometimes the thought recipients may not be all too excited about them in the end.
Fearing getting the look of disappointment and potential regifting can put a strain on you, to the point of stressing out over shopping every time you get the idea of surprising someone.
Since there’s a world of items that could be the perfect presents for different tastes and personalities, the quest for the ideal one can be overwhelming yet, fear not, there’s such an option that’s in fact adequate no matter a person’s likes.
No, it’s not too good to be true – it’s the versatile and delightful gift basket that delivers on every expectation!
What Makes Baskets So Special?
They may not be your first choice, however, they’ve become popular as of late thanks to how great of an option they are. Here are some of the reasons why:
They’re Affordable
Now this is an important aspect for those occasions when you find yourself having to buy gifts for more than one person, and your budget doesn’t allow you to be as generous as you want.
Since a hamper can be simple or luxurious, comprising of various bits and pieces, there’s the opportunity to buy just one and separate the items into several gifts, and you keep the basket yourself and use it at home (I’m thinking Easter egg hunt) or reuse later for other presents.
Instead of looking for ways to surprise dad for Father’s Day or the perfect gifts to treat mum, you’d get 2 in 1 which saves you both time and money. You have to agree this sounds way more economical than when actually shopping for separate gifts.
Moreover, certain shops offer promotional codes and discounts on such presents, so you might also stumble upon a great deal and buy more than you initially planned on, for less.
While there’s the ready-made gift basket offered at the shops, which is by the way ideal for those who don’t want to bother with choosing the bits and pieces, there’s the bespoke alternative for those of us who love making our own unique present.
This makes for a bigger amount of flexibility and you can use a person’s likes as well as the occasion you’re buying for (if there is any!) when making a list of the different items that would be part of the whole basket.
Of course, this requires a little snooping around if you don’t know the person all too well, but you won’t have to go through much trouble now that social networks provide most answers.
As sweet edible treats are beloved by most people, they’re a great complementary choice to components related to the recipient’s interests. Just be sure to find out if you’re buying for a vegan or someone with gluten intolerance.
Even if they aren’t that fond of, say, chocolates, you could always get them doughy delights like donuts, or look for a salty alternative such as crackers that go oh-so-well with treats like various types of cheese and jam.
Such options are great for those who like to eat alfresco with picnics. In case you have a health and fitness fanatic in mind, then perhaps a fruit-based basket would do the trick.
They’re Suitable for Any Occasion
Are you looking for that special surprise for the Easter and Christmas holidays?
There are plenty of gift baskets for these occasions that you can choose from, and you won’t even have to add anything more to them, as they have all the ingredients for these two holidays – from chocolate eggs and bunnies to chocolate Christmas tree arrangements.
Gifts for other occasions such as birthdays, anniversaries, special dates, or Valentine’s Day require hampers that contain a special drink for a nice toast – could be a wine, bubbly, or something different and unique like craft beer or gin. Extras like insulating wine tumblers, Pilsners or rock glasses make handy complements as well.
Corporate events like those hosted outdoors under marquees are ideal for this kind of present too, and you won’t have to go into too much thought when you get a ready-made gift basket to show a colleague, boss, or client your respect and appreciation.
Expressing feelings, like “get well”, “sorry”, “congratulations” and “thank you” are more reasons you can use to your advantage when opting for a gift basket as your go-to choice.
Kids aren’t left out either, as with a little creativity you could come up with an eye-catching basket that’s got all the baby gifts a newborn would need, or bath toys for little ones, along with plush toys, puzzles, building kits, and gadgets for toddlers, school kids, and teenagers.
Even if you don’t have an occasion, this type of purchase is sure to be more than welcome for the recipient.
Let me point out, that you don’t need a reason to surprise loved ones with a hamper full of edible treats, accessories, and essentials every now and then to show them exactly how much they mean to you.
Throw in a succulent, add an aromatic candle or essential oils, and a nice soft towel or slippers, and you’d remind them to have a little “me time” all to themselves while you do the chores at home.
They Can Be Delivered Anywhere
Last year turned our lives upside down with the COVID-19 pandemic and the health measures that many of us are experiencing to this day.
This made things somewhat difficult with spending time with the people we love and care about, marking special dates, or showing off our affection with gifts, however not when it comes to the gift basket.
You don’t have to personally take it to the recipient to put a smile on their face. Nowadays with the option to customize your own hamper online, it’s really easy to order and just as easy to send it to the address.
You know what this means – you have no excuse not to treat them to some chocolatey, fruity delights packed up in a hamper!
