Inexpensive Christmas Themed Basket Ideas

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Movie Theme Basket-A couple of movies, box of microwave popcorn, theater-style candy.

Cookie Decorating Kit-This one is fun to put in a cookie jar instead of basket. Cookie cutters, can of frosting, frosting gel pens, sprinkles.

Pasta Dinner Basket-Box of noodles, jar of sauce, loaf of garlic bread, paper plates and cups.

Christmas Decorations Basket-Given early in the month. Box of lights, handful of good ornaments you don’t use and “gifted” to the basket, Christmas smelling candle. Add a small tree and it’s a perfect gift for a shut in or an elderly person who needs a gift of love.

Cookies and Music Basket-Make homemade cookies and put in Christmas tin. Add a CD of Christmas music and a few candy canes. (Be aware of food allergies.)

Christmas Eve Sleepy Help Basket-A can of cocoa, a candy cane for each person, a bag of chocolate bells (or other shapes) and marshmallows. Explain that the cocoa must be made on Christmas Eve to help the kids get to sleep so Santa will come. The chocolate candy is dropped in the cocoa and stirred with the candy cane.

Feed the Santa’s Reindeer Basket-Mix oats and glitter then on Christmas Eve, scatter it on the lawn or steps or deck. The reindeer will see the sparkles and come and eat. Also add carrots, apples, oranges and other fruit or vegetables the humans can eat.

Make a Snowman Basket-An old scarf and hat, plastic coal, a carrot, and a couple of branches. Plus, add a bag of fake snow.

Lovey Dovey Basket-Romantic music CD, bag of kisses, mistletoe, sparkling cider.

Recipe Basket-A cookbook, favorite recipe and ingredients for recipe.

Chocolate Basket-Small fondue or melting pot (if you want), bag of melting chocolate or chocolate chips, bag of pretzels, marshmallows or other yummy foods to dip.

Party Basket-Fill basket with paper goods like plates, napkins, cups, etc. Add snacks and dips.

Game Basket-Favorite board and/or card game and snacks.

Christmas Smells Good Basket-Christmas smell candles, sprays and plug ins.

Kitchen Gift Mitt-Instead of a basket, fill a mitt with tongs, salt and pepper shakers, seasonings, hand towel.

BBQ Gift Mitt-Instead of a basket, fill a BBQ mitt with grilling utensils and seasonings.