Friday, December 16, 2011

How to make your own holiday gift basket

Yesterday my dad had shoulder surgery. It went great, he's fine! I talked to him last night and he was surprisingly alert and surprisingly not drugged out. Since he's going to be out of work for 6 weeks and probably incredibly bored, I decided to get him a gift basket. However, he's also diabetic. And it is hard to find a gift basket that won't put you in a sugar coma as it is. 

So, I took on the daunting task of making one myself. And it was incredibly fun! The great part about it was being able to fill it with sugar-free treats and savories AND crossword puzzles AND a little something for the pups.


First, I bought the contents at Target and Barnes & Noble. I bought sugar-free candies and cookies, Hickory Farms gift pack (with sausage, cheese and crackers), nuts, doggie toys, crossword puzzle book and a magazine. Then, I took a trip to Michael's to buy everything ON SALE! I bought the basket (50% off), the treat containers, ribbon, bows, a silly ornament and a floral pick
Yes, this is for a man, muhaha! But, I didn't really care. It's probably one of the few times in my life I will actually make a gift basket so I went all out and had fun with it. The down side? It cost $23 to ship. Wah wah waaaaaaah.
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12 comments:

  1. StephanieDecember 16, 2011 at 9:56 AM

    It turned out great! I love making gift baskets!

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  2. Chelsea @ two twenty oneDecember 16, 2011 at 11:16 AM

    What a great idea! I love all the goodies you included! Boo to shipping prices.

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  3. elaineDecember 16, 2011 at 1:00 PM

    so pretty! Thanks for popping by and the comment. I'm 'following' you now :)

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  4. Michelle * Viva RevivalDecember 16, 2011 at 2:41 PM

    Thanks Elaine! I really like your blog!

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  5. Isobel MorrellDecember 16, 2011 at 3:23 PM

    That's a great selection - agree about the shipping price though! If only one could get a magic carpet and put gifts for friends and family scattered around the globe on that!

    Hope everyone has a really great Christmas - and maybe, if they have time to spare, you'd like to drop by and read about the toys I make and post about (www.ColdhamCuddliescalling.blogspot.com and/or www.coldhamcuddlies.etsy.com). Maybe you'll find some ideas for next Christmas then!!!

    Prosperous New Year to one and all, as well!

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  6. Trudy R. GomezDecember 17, 2011 at 4:31 AM

    Such a beautiful and thoughtful daughter - great job! Hope your Dad makes a smooth quick recovery! Blessings to all.

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  7. leah of sang the birdDecember 18, 2011 at 4:50 PM

    michelle, this is such a lovely, personal gift! you are so sweet!
    glad to hear your dad is doing well. xxx

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  8. HannahDecember 19, 2011 at 2:39 AM

    Oh wow. This looks amazing! I bet he loves to receive it!

    (thanks for visiting my blog btw!).

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  9. noreenDecember 19, 2011 at 6:03 AM

    awesome idea, michelle. you know what he likes better than any gift basket place, so he'll love it! beautiful. thanks for reminding us to do things ourselves. joy!

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  10. Michelle * Viva RevivalDecember 19, 2011 at 7:56 AM

    Thanks everyone for the very sweet comments! He did love the gift basket, especially the sausage, lol!

    Thanks Aunt Trudy! :-) He seems to be doing really well. I need to call him today since I didn't hear from him over the weekend.

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  11. Ada (new york)December 19, 2011 at 11:08 AM

    Glad to hear that your father is doing so much better after the surgery. And I LOVE this gift basket idea ... it def does look like FUN .. and the best part .. it's personal = made with love!!!

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  12. Michelle * Viva RevivalDecember 20, 2011 at 8:28 AM

    Thanks Ada! My dad also tells me the treats are already gone, lol!

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