Homemade Childrens Gift BasketsCreate Gift Baskets For Boys or Girls of All AgesChange your gift giving routine this year with homemade childrens gift baskets for those special boys or girls on your list. It's really easy (and fun) to put together an assortment of gifts and treats for a child. 
Here are some suggestions to create a theme gift basket for a kid's birthday or any other occasion: Sand pails are inexpensive containers and very easy to work with. Fill the pail with sand or beach toys, sunglasses, a sun visor, sunscreen, a pair of flip flops, bubbles, a yo-yo, jump rope, their favorite treats, and other small childrens gifts. 
Toy wagons
make nice gift containers as well. For younger girls, a doll cradle would work well and a plastic dump truck for young boys.The next time you are in a dollar-type store, walk through the isles and you'll find many items that are appropriate for gift baskets. Also, look for baskets and other containers to use instead of baskets. Here are several more ideas for homemade childrens gift baskets which you might like: 
Gold FishFill a gold fish bowl with fish food, gravel, thermometer, net, a book or pamphlet about caring for gold fish, plastic plants and other ornaments for the bowl. Magic Lots of kids seem to be interested in magic, and would love this idea. Fill a plastic top hat or wicker basket with trick cards, a book about magic, and other magic tricks. Makeup A teenage girl would love a cosmetic bag or organizer filled with makeup, hair, nail, and skin care products. Homemade childrens gift baskets for girls can include a lot of little items, a cd, book, and any of her favorite things. Bath Time Line a wicker basket with a bath towel. Add bubble bath, bath salts, shampoo, conditioner, a bar of soap, slippers, face cloths, etc. If this is for a small child, add some bath toys and make sure the bath products are no-tears. Music Lovers Use a decorative gift box, tote bag, or basket as the container. Add well-packaged snack foods, cd's, blank cd's, gift certificates to their favorite record store, "Billboard" or their favorite music magazine. Computer Junkies Fill an appropriate container with a computer mouse, mouse pad, joy stick, computer game CD's, magazine or book, snack foods, canned beverages, etc. 
CraftsThis is a great idea for younger children. Use a cute canvas tote bag to hold the gift items. Fill the bag with colored paper, crayons, markers, scissors, stickers, coloring and other books appropriate for their age. Back To School Use a child's lunch box with their favorite character or theme. Fill it with the school supplies they need.
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