Gift Box Ideas

  

Here are several ideas

for what to fill a gift box with and

give as a unique and

special gift!

  

     

  

Some basics that could

be included in pretty much

any box are:

  

 ~  Candy  ~  Mini Book  ~  Bookmarker  ~

Photo  ~  Pretty Post-a-note Pad  ~  Potpourri ~

~ Gift Certificates ~

(home-made too!)

 

   

       

    

     

"I'b Gotta Co'd in My Node" Kit

(Or "Sorry You're Sick" Kit)

  

Vicks Vapo-Rub, Kleenex, Cough Drops, Hand-stamped Hankie, Cold Med sample, Chap-stick, Teabag, Chicken Noodle Soup Mix Packet

Hostess Thank you

Gift Box

  

Specialty (pretty) soap (for bath or to match kitchen), Mini Lotion, Cookie Mix, Cookie Cutter, Fridge magnet, Potholder, Bookmarker, Hankie

New Job

Survival Kit

  

Breath mints, Note pad (for writing down names), Pretty Pen, Mini Phone/Address Book, Toothbrush & Toothpaste (mini), Tea Bag, Deodorant

Baby Shower (or New Baby) Gift Box

Binkie, Baby Nail Clippers,

Thermometer, Booties, Baby Washcloth, Socks, Comb & Brush, Rattle, Babyish frame, Baby Powder or Lotion, "Do Not Disturb" sign for door

Graduation Gift Box

  

Mini Diploma with favorite wise saying on it (roll up and tie like a diploma), Graduation (or "Rules for Life") Gift Book, Money or check rolled up and tied like diploma

Queen For a Day Kit

  

Gift certificate for facial, massage, pedicure, etc., Mini Lotion or Bath Gel, Nail Polish, Toe separator, Favorite Candy

Finals Week Kit

  

No-doze, Specialty coffee, Visine, Toothpicks (for eyes), Popping (noisy) Gum, Bag of Trail Mix, Carrots

"Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" Kit

Individual Packet of apple cider, Small Ornament, Mini Nativity Scene, Christmas Cookie Cutter, Christmasy Potpourri, Candle

Valentine Gift Box

  

Valentine Candy, Heart-shaped Frame, Valentine Socks, Small Rose, Hand-made certificate to go out to lunch with you

Shopping Day Kit

  

Chart of people and their sizes, favorite colors, etc.; Shoe pads, Foot lotion, Gift certificate for a pedicure at the end of the day

Birthday

Party-in-a-Box

  

Birthday candles, Matches, Confetti in bag, Small gift ~ wrapped, Mini "Happy Birthday" Banner (scroll and tie with bow)

Easter

Gift Box

  

Tiny Easter candy, Tiny Bunny, Recipe for "Resurrection Cookies," Egg shaped candle, Easterish Post-a-notes

Bridal Shower Gift Box

  

Kitchen Gadgets, Pretty Panties, Recipes (your own favorites on 3"X5" cards), Bride Booklet, Measuring Spoons, Kitchen Timer

Sympathy Care Kit

Picture of the person in a small frame, Potpourri, A few of your own written memories of the person, Pretty Hankie (or small pkt. of Kleenex), Small book: Within Heaven's Gates, Tiny vial of "oil of joy" (for mourning),

"Over the Hill" Kit

 

Geritol, Magnifying Glass, Vitamins, "Now what in the world did I come here for?" Memory Jogger (mini post-a-note pad on string to put around neck)

Time-For-Tea Kit

 

Doily, Small Tea Cup, Pretty Teaspoon (the tiny decorative kind), Teabags, Pretty Sugar Cubes, Packets of Sugar and Cream

Tiny Tot Birthday Gift Box

  

Specialty Band-Aids, Chalk, , Fancy shoelaces, Crayons, Stickers, Light-switch plate, Scissors, Small toys, Specialty Band-Aids, Hair pretties (girl) or mini vehicles (boy)

Congrats on Drivers License Kit

Key Chain, Car Key, Sunglasses, Sunglasses holder (to attach to visor), Steering Wheel Cover, Drive-up Gift Certificate (like at a fast-food restaurant or espresso stand), Registration case

"Going through a Hard Time" Kit

Teabag, Bubble Bath, Mini Kleenex, Prayer Card (CC size), Band-Aid, Candle (in the rain), Mini Bible, Lotion, Hot cocoa or cider packet, Encouraging mini book, Vitamins

Happy Road Trip Kit

  

Film or Disposable Camera, Postcard Chart, 20-cent stamps, Toothbrush/ paste and Mouthwash, Deodorant, Earplugs, Travel Game, Trail Mix, Small Crossword Puzzle Booklet, Mini Shampoo/Conditioner

Moving Day Kit

Labels (different sizes), Felt Marker, Trail Mix, Mini packet of Kleenexes, Instant Soup Mix

  

For a Neighbor Moving In, add: List of Babysitter phone numbers, your own "favorites" in the area, such as pharmacy, restaurants, etc.

Off-to-College Kit

  

Mini Sewing Kit, Breadsticks and cheese, Mini First Aid Kit, Rubberbands, Pens & pencils, Paperclips, Mini Stapler, Gum, Earplugs

Hospital Caregiver

Kit

  

Small Journal, Small Book, Gum, Mini Bible, Inflatable neck pillow, Small Note Pad, Small Crossword Puzzle Booklet, Bookmarker

"Sleep Tight" Kit

 

Earplugs, Eye Blinders, Mini Stuffed Animal, Mini bottle of Excedrin PM, Write out: "When you can't sleep, don't count sheep; talk to the Shepherd" ~ roll up and tie.

Thank-you for Conference Speaker

Gift Box

Postcards from your area, Small gift items uniquely from your state/town (go to gift shop and just look around) (In Wash:  WA Apple Lotion, Mt. St. Helens ash; Space Needle)

Happy Gardening

Kit

  

Seed Packets, Pretty Gardening Gloves, Mini Watering Can, Mini Terracotta Pot (with plant in it), Hand Lotion, Gardener's Soap

Teen Birthday

Gift Box

  

Hair Claws or Combs, Lip Gloss, Face Glitter, Fun Pencil, Fancy Notepad, Lotion, Favorite Candy, Cute Frame, Fold-up Purse Brush, Bookmarker

Happy Hunting and/or Fishing Kit

  

Fishing lures or hooks, Snacks your Hunter/Fisherman likes, A book he/she would like, Hand warmers (the kind you press or pop and it turns warm)  (Just go to a sporting store and look for small hunting & fishing stuff!)

Mother's Day

Gift Box

  

"Mother" bookmarker, Pretty Soap, Doily, Perfume Sample, Mini Lotion or Bath Gel, Bubble Bath, Small Frame (with picture of you and Mom), Fridge Magnet

Father's Day

Gift Box

Mini "Best Father" Trophy, Mini Book on Dads, Handkerchief, "Father" bookmarker, Belly Button De-lint Brush (made with pipe cleaner and long bead; mount on small square of cardboard), Espresso gift certificate

"Gotta Get Organized" Kit

  

Labels (different sizes), Scissors, Marker Pen, Paper Clips, 6-inch ruler, Tape, Stamps, Mini Stapler, Gift Tags (hand-stamped), Thumbtacks. Post-a-notes

(Your own idea!)

         

  

  

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