Picnic Theme

• For a generic and gender-neutral basket, create a picnic-tote gift basket. Choose either a traditional covered picnic basket, or another type of basket that can serve this purpose. Fill it with a picnic blanket or colorful sheet, a bottle of wine or other beverage, cups, plastic or casual flatware, napkins, plates and some crackers, cookies or other snacks. Alternately, include food items that will serve as a picnic meal with a specific theme. For a creative touch, include a couple of magazines or books that the recipient might enjoy. This is the kind of basket that can be reused over time and enjoyed by anyone.
  
  

Spa Theme

• A spa-themed gift basket can be appropriate for both men and women. Fill it with personal care and beauty products such as soaps, lotions, body mist, and a loofah sponge. You may want to buy related products or ones that all include a lavender scent or other. To make it a pampering basket, include a facial mask, aromatherapy candles and an eye mask. If the basket is for a man, include practical things like nail clippers and shaving cream. For an extra-special occasion, give a gift certificate for a local spa or massage therapist.
  
  

Coffee and Tea Theme

• For someone who seems to have everything, a coffee and tea basket may be a welcome gift. Fill it with gourmet coffees, several different flavored teas, two coffee mugs, decorative or candy stir sticks, a small tea pot or infuser, and some breakfast scones, English tea biscuits, or dry pancake mix. For herbal tea lovers, include different themed teas, such as bedtime tea, energizing tea, nerve-calming tea or detox tea. A gift certificate to the person's favorite coffee shop might also be a thoughtful touch.
  
  

Sports Theme

• For sports lovers, fill a basket with paraphernalia of their favorite teams. Include items such as coffee mugs, T-shirts, beach towels, key chains, baseball caps or bumper stickers that feature team logos. Buy tickets to an upcoming game and place them in a decorative envelope. Include individual packs of peanuts, popcorn, jerky or other game-day snacks. For something extra, include a stadium seat pillow or pair of binoculars for viewing the action at games.