A hamper is a basket, usually with a lid.
A hamper refers to a basket, usually one that comes with a lid. A homemade hamper often refers to a gift basket filled with items that you either made or selected yourself. A homemade hamper is a suitable gift for nearly any occasion, as you can fine-tune the items inside the hamper to suit the likes and interests of the recipient. Does this Spark an idea?
Chocolate Hamper
If a special someone in your life is a chocolate lover, indulge that taste preference with a homemade hamper filled with chocolate-themed items. For example, select an array of gourmet chocolates and truffles from a reputable chocolatier, make homemade chocolate chip cookies and add a jar of gourmet hot chocolate. Consider adding novelty chocolate that comes in different shapes: If your recipient works on a computer, add a chocolate mouse or keyboard. If you have room in the hamper, add a chocolate fondue set or scented candle.
Kids Creative
Select a large hamper with a lid and a fill it with items that will encourage kids' creativity. For example, fill it with dress-up items so kids can invent and reinvent themselves when they play together. Add items like ornate princess dresses, pirate and cowboy hats, fairy wings, masks, wigs, sunglasses and parasols. Add a face paint set and props like magic wands, plastic swords, fake jewels and umbrellas. Visit a thrift store and look for items there, like trench coats and hats, briefcases and hat boxes -- anything that you think will inspire kids to act inventively.
Gourmet Items
Pamper your friend and family member and compile a gift basket of food items that she enjoys, except pick out up-market, gourmet versions of each item. For example, if you're making a gift for a coffee lover, select gourmet, imported coffee beans from France, Italy or Columbia. For a meat eater, select smoked sausages from Germany and beef jerky from South Africa. Add an array of cheeses of the world and Nova Scotian smoked salmon and Russian caviar. The receiver will feel absolutely spoiled and pleased that you remember his favorite foods so well.
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