Homemade Birthday Gift BasketsHomemade birthday gift baskets can easily be personalized to make the recipient feel really special. And, who doesn't enjoy celebrating their birthday? One way to personalize a birthday gift basket is to select small gift items and treats that indicate their favorite things. Since thoughtfulness does not have to be expensive, this will help you stay within your budget. 
There are many homemade birthday gift baskets that work for women. A basket full of pampering items is appropriate for women of all ages. A wicker basket or wicker tray with an edge is a nice container because it can be reused even after all the gift items are gone. If you know her favorite fragrance, purchase bath salts, body lotion, shower gel, etc., in that fragrance. This is one way to really personalize a gift basket. If she is a tea lover, coffee drinker, gardener, or loves to cook or entertain build a gift basket around that theme. 
The same concept works for
men,
however, the themes can be different. What does he do in his spare time? Does he enjoy fishing or sports? Is he a lover of golf? How about wine? Any of these theme ideas can be turned into gift baskets for men.Visit my gift basket themes page for lots of themes for men, women, and children of all ages. A fun birthday gift idea that works for many people is a basket full of popular sweets and treats. Use a basket or other container that is several inches tall. Then simply start by propping the tallest items (such as Hershey Bars) at the back and lean other candies against these taller items. Include Snickers, M&Ms, or other popular sweets. Fill in any empty spaces with packs of gum or other small wrapped candies. Tie a bow to a bamboo skewer and stick it in the basket or purchase a small happy birthday balloon on a stick. For 
homemade birthday gift baskets
for children, use a plastic pail or tote bag for the container. Add some filler material (such as shredded paper, tissue paper, or purchased shred) in the bottom to hold the gifts in place. Gift ideas such as coloring books, puzzle books, crayons, markers, silly putty, play dough, a slinky, yo-yo, stickers, small toys, candy, gum, and small packages of chips or cookies.
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