A gift hamper or fruit basket is generally a single gift sent to the recipient at either their residence or office. This could be an arrangement of fruit, cookies, chocolates, cheese, spreads or honey. Gift baskets are increasingly popular in gift giving because they can be more than one gift packed into one box. A large variety of gift hampers exist: some contain only fruit; others may contain canned or dry food items like crackers, cookies and jam; or a single basket may include a mixture of both fruits and dry goods.
A gift hamper or basket usually contains gift items that the recipient will find attractive and interesting. In addition, it can include things the person does not normally have or uses. For example, if a person is married, a gift hamper can contain a gift certificate for a dinner party; or a hamper might contain a bottle of wine, a gift certificate for a massage or a book on how to take care of a pet.
A gift hamper for someone who is a little more interested in the things he or she does have can contain a collection of books about various hobbies and interests. This type of gift hamper can be a great gift for someone who collects autographed sports memorabilia or is into collecting stamps. It can also be a great gift for a fan of a particular sport. The variety is endless.
If you know the person’s hobbies or interests, but want to surprise him or her with something totally different, a gift hamper for the outdoors can be just the thing. This basket contains clothing, sports equipment, a hiking guide and a first aid kit. If you know the person is into fly fishing, a gift hamper containing fishing poles, a fly reel and other accessories may be just what he or she is looking for.
For someone who collects clothing or souvenirs from travels around the world, a gift basket for the adventurous is sure to delight. This basket may contain items such as a travel guide to various countries, a bottle of champagne, an embroidered shirt or hat or a coffee mug with the logo of the desired company. If the gift recipient is into vintage or hard to find items, a vintage quilt might be the perfect gift. Or, a vintage watch would be something to be proud of. And if someone loves sports, a sports theme gift hamper is sure to please.
A gift basket filled with gourmet food products can be another wonderful surprise for your gift recipient. This type of gift is an excellent choice if you know the person enjoys indulging in gourmet foods or if you are giving the gift of gourmet food for a business meeting or conference. In this case, it is often wise to choose something the person will use rather than something frivolous. Be sure the basket does not include food that has already been consumed.
Gift hampers are also a great gift for a romantic relationship. The contents are designed to be practical rather than decorative. Think of a gift hamper for a boyfriend as a way of saying “I love you.” Even a gift hamper for a girlfriend can include jewelry or stationery items she will definitely enjoy.
No matter what the occasion may be, a gift hamper is a thoughtful and useful gift for virtually any person or occasion. It is especially fitting for all ages and for all kinds of interests. These gifts are fun, useful and look terrific as well as being very personal.
