Build-a-Basket
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t’s the thought that counts. And gift baskets are some of the most thoughtful presents one can receive. Recipients of all ages will appreciate a cornucopia of goodies bundled with love. Expressing gratitude with a personalized gift basket allows them to enjoy an assortment of useful items. Gift givers also benefit from crafting customized packages because they can be budget-friendly. The gift also provides a pressure-free platform to share some of your favorite things with your favorite people.
Here’s a step-by-step guide to creating a perfect present for the special people in your life. 1. Find a base.
The first step is to find an appropriately-sized base. Baskets made with wicker or wire, cardboard or wooden boxes, plastic bins and fabric tote bags each make an excellent and affordable base. Or think outside the traditional basket, box, bin or bag, and find an alternative base that offers some additional appeal to the recipient. Consider coolers as a base for an outdoor enthusiast. Coffee mugs for coworkers or flower pots for gardeners. A musician might appreciate an appropriately-sized milk crate to organize their carefully curated vinyl collection.
2. Select a variety of goodies.
Shopping for items to construct a customized gift is the most important part. It also happens to be the most fun. There are no rules for designing a gift basket, so explore all your options. Here are some ideas for filler items that you can find locally to support small, independent businesses in Durango. Snack baskets sure to please most. Fill the basket with local flavors including chocolate confections, chips and salsa, jams and jellies, sauces and marinades and much more. Don’t forget about locally crafted beverages,
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including soda, beer and spirits. For those who love to cook as much as they enjoy eating, items like hand towels, oven mitts, kitchen utensils and reusable dish covers are fun and useful additions to any gift basket. recommended stores:
Animas Chocolate Company, Dietz Market, Durango Artisan Foods, Durango Farmers Market, Durango Natural Foods Co-op, Honeyville, Urban Market, Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory
