You can create a variety of homemade gift baskets that will be treasured for a long time.

Here are some unique gift basket ideas:

• Spa, Bath and Body Gift Basket – includes facial and body scrubs, handmade soaps, a loofah scrubber, hand and foot lotion, a fluffy towel , a gift certificate for a massage or spa visit.

• Anniversary Gift Basket – includes a bottle of wine or champagne, cheese and crackers, a gift certificate for dinner for two at a fine restaurant.

• Valentines Day or Romantic Gift Basket – includes fancy chocolates, wine glasses, wine or champagne, a stuffed animal, candles, and a handwritten poem or note.

• Gift Basket for a Man – a gift basket for him includes his favorite wine or beer (for non-drinkers: bottled water or ginger ale), his favorite munchies, cologne, a nice watch or other gift you know he will love, a handwritten poem or note.

• Gift Basket for a Woman – a gift basket for her includes chocolates, candles, perfume, a nice necklace or ring you know she will love, a framed photo of the two of you, and a handwritten poem or note.

• Sports Gift Basket – includes memorabilia from a favorite sports team like: t-shirts, baseball caps, collectible cards, tickets to a game, bobble head doll, munchies, and homemade cookies or brownies.

• Movie Gift Basket – includes movie tickets, popcorn, popcorn bowl, movie DVD or video, favorite soda, movie theatre style candy.

No matter the occasion, you can put your own personal touch on a homemade gift basket. You will get much pleasure from watching the recipient’s eyes light up when their look of surprise turns into a big smile.