There are often
people on our Christmas lists that we just aren’t sure what to buy for. They are usually adults who are have very
special interests or ones that don’t lead naturally to presents. They may be older family members or friends
who ‘have everything’ when asked what they want. But one thing that can be a perfect Christmas
present for these awkward customers is the hamper.
DIY hampers
Making a hamper is
easier than it used to be and this can be a great option if you are dealing
with someone who has specific dietary requirements. They may be diabetic, need gluten free foods
or other special diets that mean buying a hamper off the shelf is tricky. By selecting the items to go into the basket
yourself, you can ensure they fit in with their needs and requirements perfectly
– after all, there’s nothing more depressing than a present you can’t use
through no fault of your own and people with diet issues will often get these.
You can even theme
the basket towards something they love – this can be anything from wine to
coffee, chocolate to cheese. Buy a
selection of smaller items that fit neatly into the basket and carry a theme
for a perfect treat.
Wicker baskets are
easy to pick up with garden centres often stocking them as well as plenty of
online places. Some of the big
department stores even offer a service to make your own hamper such as John
Lewis. Shredded paper is a good base to
lay the items in or even crepe paper from the local art shop while you can let
the kids at it with some glitter and sequins to give it a Christmas feel.
Personalised hampers
If you lack the time
or the confidence to make up your own hamper then the other option is to buy a
ready-made version. One example is
perfect for the coffee fan – the Coffee Mug Personalised Gift Hamper. This hamper features ground coffee beans from
Brazil and from Columbia as well as some chocolate to enjoy with it. The stand out feature is the personalised mug
which you can have up to 14 characters added to. There are even three different designs to
choose from to get the perfect match for the recipient.
Nor do hampers just
need to be about food – beauty products, smellies and toiletries are popular
choices, particularly for the ladies. The
Luxury Personalised Pamper Hamper is all about the smellies and will call out
for a relaxing bath as soon as the recipient opens it. Among the presents include are five hand cut
soaps, a bath bomb, shower gel and hand cream.
The moisturizing bath butter is perfect for after the bath and the
scented candle can be used anywhere around the house. The finishing touch to the present is a
bottle of sparkling rose wine with a personalised label on it. She can lie back, sip her wine and enjoy the
bath treats for a totally relaxing time – and will love you for giving the set
to her!
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