Out of ideas and lots of people still on your shopping list? Whip up one of these baskets!! There is something for everyone! For A Gardner Use a large terra cotta plant pot for a "basket". If you like, you can personalize the pot by painting it with acrylic paints. When the paint is dry, spray a light coat of polyurethane over the pot to add a shine. Fill the pot with: gardening gloves hand trowel hand rake a selection of vegetable and/or flower seeds (go for something unusual) bottle of liquid fertilizer a gardening book a subscription for a gardening magazine For Pasta Lovers Use a large pasta bowl for a "basket". Fill the bowl with: a package or two of gourmet pasta tongs a package of sun-dried tomatoes extra-virgin olive oil spices: oregano, basil, garlic powder a collection of your favorite pasta recipes hand-printed on recipe cards and/or a pasta cookbook Wine Appreciation Basket Fill a basket with: two bottles of quality wine, one red, one white corkscrew 2 or more wine glasses wine appreciation book Add snacks to go with the wine - fine cheese, fruit, crackers, etc. Relaxation Pack Fill a basket with: a gel eye-pack Epsom salts or bubble bath aroma therapy oils scented candles books on tape (to listen to in the bath) a hand-held massager Kids Coloring Kit Fill a rubber/plastic storage box with: crayons (get the big package with tons of colors) non-toxic markers assorted papers, include a variety of colors and textures coloring books assorted stickers a paint box and brushes New Home Owner Use a tool box as a "basket". Fill the box with: screw drivers wrench hammer pliers assorted nails, screws, washers gift certificate for the local hardware store do-it-yourself book assorted odds and ends like: light switch covers, light bulbs, duct tape, paint brushes, knobs and handles, etc. For the Craft Enthusiast How about a project in a "basket". Fill a basket or a rubber/plastic box with: grape vine wreath dried flowers pine cones hot glue gun and glue sticks wreath hanger ribbon The Sundae Basket Fill a basket with: ice cream scoop gourmet sauces sprinkles cones maraschino cherries assorted nuts sundae glasses and spoons coupons for gourmet ice cream Create a Salon Pack Fill a basket with: salon shampoo and conditioner hair brush and/or combs barrettes combs scrunchies clips, bows, pins, twists, etc. book on hair styles For Expectant Parents Fill a baby's bath tub with: hooded towel wash cloth rubber ducky baby shampoo baby powder baby lotion Terri sleeper For the Skier Fill a tote bag with: lip balm sunscreen goggles gloves scarf ski pass wax For the Couch Potato Fill a large basket or box with: assorted bags of flavored popcorn other snacks like chips, nuts, candy pre-recorded movies TV Guide subscription TV Remote holder Comfortable slippers Create a Bachelor's Survival Kit Fill a laundry basket with: laundry guide cook book featuring easy meals like casseroles roll of quarters and some laundry soap take-out pizza coupons an iron room deodorizer any other cleaning supplies food staples like macaroni dinners, canned tuna, canned soup and, of course, beer! The Romance Basket Fill the basket with: wine wine glasses pre-recorded movie candle candle holder romantic pre-recorded music appetizers: cheese and crackers, olives, something you've made yourself For the Teenage Girl Fill a cosmetic bag or cosmetic tray with: assorted makeup in the latest fashion colors: lipstick, blusher, eye liner, mascara cotton swabs makeup sponges nail polish in the latest colors nail file facial cleanser facial moisturizer eye makeup remover For the Rugged Camper Use a backpack as a "basket" Fill the backpack with: tent pegs compass sharpening stone mosquito repellent tent patch kit campers cook set utility knife of Swiss army knife campground guides For Adults Only Fill a basket with: scented candles massage oil lingerie wine wine glasses On Their Feet All Day? Use a rubber tub as a "basket". Fill the tub with: Epsom salts or bubble bath towel pumice stone foot lotion or foot powder comfortable slippers nail clippers