I’m sure your know one or two overworked women. They put in a jam-packed day at work to help make ends meet, and then they arrive home to get supper on the table, clean up and spend some time with the kids. You can’t help but respect their commitment and hard work. A pleasant surprise for this woman would be a spa gift basket to give her an opportunity to unwind and indulge. Consider these personalized gift basket ideas to create a gift that will truly express your admiration.
Begin by looking for a stylish basket. Scout out craft stores, dollar stores or even a thrift store to find a suitable basket. Ensure that it’s big enough to contain all the purchases that you want to fill it up with. Consider painting the basket in a shade that matches the contents.
Now it’s time to pick out the items for your special spa basket. Remember that the main purpose of this gift is to encourage the recipient to relax, so think of things that will transform her bathroom into a sumptuous home spa.
Start with towels: a soft, fluffy bath towel with matching wash cloth and hand towel. Roll up the towels individually and secure each of them with a pretty bow. Now find an aromatic candle in a coordinating color. Place this in the center of the basket, and position the towels around it.
Next you’ll want to add some bath products, again keeping to your color and scent theme. Bath oil or beads, specialty soap and bubble bath are good choices. Also, pick up a bath sponge or loofah for gentle exfoliation. Place these items around the candle, with an eye to balancing shape and size of the various products. You might wish to pick up a pre-made bath set containing a variety of products. Just open up the package and arrange the individual products however you desire.
The latest bestselling book and some relaxing music will make a lovely addition to your spa gift basket. Nothing relaxes you quite like music, and an enthralling book will take your friend’s mind off her hectic schedule and help her unwind.
The spa experience doesn’t have to end when the tub is drained. Add a bottle of body lotion for the icing on the cake. If you’re going all out, add some creams and lotions targeted to specific body parts, such as feet, hands, or elbows. Or tuck in some whipped body butter for a truly pampering experience.
An extra special touch would be to tuck in a gift certificate to a nearby spa. And best of all, include a written note offering to look after the kids for an evening so she can be worry-free as she enjoys her candle-lit home spa or uses her gift certificate for a relaxing treatment at the day spa.
Your spa gift basket will be a thoughtful, meaningful gift for the hardworking woman in your life. It will rejuvenate her, relieve the day’s stress, and make her all set to head out the door again tomorrow.