What are some good things to put in gift baskets for christmas?

I would like to make gift baskets for family and friends this year for christmas, but I dont know what to do. What are some good themes or ideas for unique and inexpensive gifts?

What are some good things to put in gift baskets for christmas?
I just made some gift baskets myself with a bunch of really cool little things from this site called http://www.HomeGrownMarket.com - there is a listing for gifts under $5, gifts under $10...and so on. But there are some cool magnets I got, some interesting soap, cool earrings, and a shlew of other neat stuff! And it's all handcrafted in the USA so I feel good about supporting other small businesses and women in our country!! Hope I've helped!
Reply:small gift cards, checkbook sized pocket calendars and pen, if possible some pictures of you and them, self made coupon (i.e. for one homecooked meal from you, movie night, babysitting ~you'll notice these are my favorites as they give your time), small ivy plant.....just get creative and personalize them if possible
Reply:its too soon for Christmas preparation!!
Reply:Sausages and cheeses are a great idea. Try Dakin Farms. com
Reply:Some people like to do the recipe thing where they write the recipe on a card then include all the dry/canned ingredients into the basket. You could also do those jar gifts and put the dry ingredients in the jar with the recipe attached.


Or center around a theme, like coffee, gourmet coffes, a mug, those biscuit dipping things, etc. (don't know much about coffee sorry.)


I think doing baskets are fun! good luck
Reply:Scented candles would be nice.


Oh yeah, and good ol' fruitcake.
Reply:Homemade cookies, breads, cakes,jelly's,coffee mixes are always good in a gift basket. Fruit and nuts, candy canes, homemade candy. Gifts that you make come from the heart, and appreciated by friends and family.
Reply:how abouit homemade stuff. Eg cookies in a nicely decorated box? jams or pickles too ... you can decorate the lid and jar.