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So your club is having a gathering with food and drinks and a short program. But you need something more to make it a memorable celebration. This is the perfect time to have your committee gather together and brainstorm on contents for gift baskets to raffle off at your party.

First, you’ll want to consider your type of organization in order to pick a theme for the baskets. A golf league may want to add golf balls, tees, a book of golf rules, or a bottle of champagne to celebrate a low score on the course. Perhaps your organization is a sewing group. Add spools of thread in bright colors, various sizes of needles, fat quarters for a quilting group, as well as some snack items. Nothing is better than a cup of gourmet tea with a few tea biscuits on the side to perk up any quilter after long hours at her sewing machine.

Now the group can simply have the baskets made to order, trimmed with bows or other appropriate decoration and have them on hand before the party so those attending can see what fun is in store for them if they win one of these beautiful baskets. This can be not only a fun way to spend some time at your gathering but also a money raiser for the group.

Book clubs have become extremely popular these past few years. Most larger bookstore chains, host monthly book club groups, as well as local libraries. Book clubs are a great way to meet new people with similar interests, with the added bonus, of being able to discuss books you have read with others. When hosting a book club in your home, treat the members with delicious snacks from baskets of gourmet food. While discussing the plot and characters of a novel, try serving, ranch mixed nuts, sesame pepper crostini, assorted cheeses and crisp crackers.

Place small trays of assorted snacks on side tables, so book club members can help themselves, without disturbing the flow of the conversation. Provide plenty of spring water, flavored seltzers and light carbonated beverages. Book club members will develop quite a thirst from the intense discussions. A full-bodied wine selection from wine gift baskets, will compliment the gourmet offerings while stimulating the lively discussion. Additional sweet offerings from gift baskets, such as imported chocolate and tender cookies will end the book club evening with a flourish.

Searching for the perfect Christmas gift for a long and varied list of friends, family and business associates?  Gift baskets are a great way to get all your shopping done at once while still personalizing your gift for each recipient.  You can assemble custom baskets yourself, or even purchase gift baskets ready-made online to suit each person’s tastes and interests, saving yourself time and gas as you send thoughtful gifts to those near and far.

Whether you’re shopping for a dad who lives to golf, a chocolate-loving sister, a best friend/wine enthusiast, or even an entire office of clients or co-workers, you’re sure to find ideas that will please everyone on your list.  Some providers even offer options that meet special dietary requirements, such as kosher foods or healthful fruit.

Gift baskets don’t have to be all about the food, either.  Why not send a spa gift basket loaded with luxurious and relaxing body and bath products?  Have fun with it and think outside the basket: For example, surprise the gardener on your list with a pretty new set of gloves and some seeds tucked in a vase, ready to display the fruits of her labors.

Whether you prepare your own or buy them pre-assembled, Christmas gift baskets are attractive, practical and always the right size!