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Christmas· gifts· giveaway

The Ultimate Cozy Christmas Gift Basket

December 9, 2015

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This post was sponsored by Better Homes and Gardens at Walmart, all opinions are my own.

Don’t miss the giveaway at the end of this post!

There are always those people in your life that you really don’t know what to get them for Christmas.  They either have everything they want or need, you don’t know them that well, or you just don’t have the time or energy to put forward a truly custom gift.  Well I have the perfect solution for you-something custom, thoughtful, and purposeful that will please almost everyone!

cozy christmas gift basket

It’s the Ultimate Cozy Christmas gift basket!  I wanted to put together a gift basket that anyone would love to receive, so I picked out some of my favorite Christmas items from the Better Homes and Gardens line at Walmart.  First you start out with a basket, of course.  BHG has a huge selection of cute baskets but I chose this little woven one with a chalkboard label on it.  I love gifting a basket that can be used for something later–and this one is perfect for putting anywhere–pantry, closet, office.

empty gift basket

This basket also fit my most favorite BHG item currently–the most cozy and delicious cable knit throw with a sherpa lining.  It’s seriously SO soft and comfortable…and super warm.  Perfect for cuddling under on a cold winter night.  I sat it upright in the back of the basket.

two things in the basket

The next item is classic and screams Christmas to me:  the classic book of The Night Before Christmas.  I actually bought it at Walmart.com and it fit perfectly next to the blanket.  Everyone loves a great Christmas picture book, young or old.

gap in basket

I then added a wax warmer, a festive evergreen shaped one for the season.  These are so useful and more effective than candles at aroma.  Plus you don’t have to worry about open flames or the chemicals emitted from smoke.  I also like that it doubles as a nightlight, making a more cozy and romantic mood for the evening.

stuffing the gap

After adding the wax warmer, I had this big ol’ hole in the basket where I wanted to put the wax cubes for the warmer.  But if you just put them in, they will get lost and sink to the bottom.  Simple solution:  just find some type of packing material-bubble wrap or even a bunch of grocery bags wadded up.  Cover it up with some white tissue paper and then you can set your small items on top and they will ‘be on display’.

adding in wax cubes

My final touch was to make a bow and add it in along with a little more tissue paper here and there and Tada!  There you have a super easy gift basket that anyone will love.

basket alternative

Another option is to switch out the wax warmer for some yummy popcorn and mugs with hot chocolate mix inside.  There are actually endless options to this type of basket…just think of all the things that cheer you up on a cold winter night.  DVDs of your favorite Christmas movies, yummy chocolates, gingerbread making kit, candles or LED candles, etc.

ultimate christmas gift basket

All the items in the basket can be found at Walmart.com:

Woven basket

Cable knit throw blanket

The Night Before Christmas book

Snowy Fraser Wax Warmer

Wax cubes

cozy christmas gift basket idea

I got to go to New York in October to be part of the Better Homes and Gardens live webcast with Eddie Ross. It was so super fun to participate and be on the show. My segment was all about gift baskets too which had some other awesome ideas for gifts. And I totally was inspired by this segment for my Ultimate Christmas Gift Basket.  So please watch it if you missed the show earlier and you can see the entire show here.   And a big thanks to the Better Homes and Gardens and Walmart folks for all their hard work on this show!  I had a blast and loved working with all of them.

Okay that’s not quite it–one last thing! Make sure to enter this giveaway to win a $100 Walmart gift card so you can get started with your holiday gift baskets!
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  1. Elle P. says

    December 9, 2015 at 7:49 pm

    I would buy pet items like food and cat litter.

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  2. shaunie says

    December 9, 2015 at 7:54 pm

    I’d have to say baby essentials

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  3. HS says

    December 9, 2015 at 8:48 pm

    I would get candles and rugs.

    Reply
  4. Angie Jerde says

    December 10, 2015 at 12:10 am

    What great ideas…I love putting together gift sets! If I won I would make a basket for my boyfriends mother and pick up a few other goodies. Thanks for the awesome giveaway : )

    Reply
  5. Betsy Barnes says

    December 10, 2015 at 12:38 am

    If I won, I would use the gift card to create a basket for my mother. I would include some of favorites, coffee, a new mug and something sweet, along with a few surprises 🙂

    Reply
  6. Cheryl L. says

    December 10, 2015 at 4:34 am

    Great ideas, and super gift basket. This is a great giveaway!

    Reply
  7. shelly peterson says

    December 10, 2015 at 4:57 am

    I would get some new throw pillows and some candles.

    Reply
  8. Denise says

    December 10, 2015 at 6:52 am

    I would use it on toys for my little ones! I love this basket idea.

    Reply
  9. Nicki says

    December 10, 2015 at 7:17 am

    I would love to make a gift basket like this for my mom!

    Reply
  10. Lisa Brown says

    December 10, 2015 at 11:18 am

    I would get a few new bathroom towels

    Reply
  11. Janet W. says

    December 10, 2015 at 11:29 am

    I would probably use this gift card on the after Christmas clearance at Walmart to buy wrapping paper, tissue paper, and outside inflatable decorations.

    Reply
  12. Dawn Monroe says

    December 10, 2015 at 11:36 am

    I would buy groceries for our family holiday party and wrapping paper.

    Reply
  13. Julie Wood says

    December 10, 2015 at 1:17 pm

    I would use the gift card to buy some nice birthday presents for my son next month at Walmart-they have great deals on toys.

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  14. Mami2jcn says

    December 10, 2015 at 3:04 pm

    I would buy diapers for my new baby.

    Reply
  15. Elena says

    December 10, 2015 at 5:14 pm

    I would buy a birthday gift for my son

    Reply
  16. kelly tupick says

    December 10, 2015 at 8:03 pm

    I would get myself a fitbit. It’s something i have been really wanting for myself for a while now.

    Reply
  17. Susan says

    December 10, 2015 at 8:18 pm

    I would get a birthday gift for my husband

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  18. Rosie says

    December 10, 2015 at 8:36 pm

    I’d love a popcorn popper and a slow cooker!

    Reply
  19. Kelly D says

    December 10, 2015 at 10:37 pm

    I would get vitamins and books.

    Reply
  20. Courtnie Miller says

    December 10, 2015 at 11:15 pm

    I’d get groceries.

    Reply
  21. Thomas Murphy says

    December 11, 2015 at 12:46 am

    I would get a new TV.

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  22. Jessica To says

    December 11, 2015 at 1:26 am

    I would get groceries with it.

    Reply
  23. Brittany Chadwick says

    December 11, 2015 at 2:20 am

    I would get one of those ladder shelves for my living room

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  24. Jason says

    December 11, 2015 at 3:20 am

    Probably some groceries

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  25. natasha lamoreux says

    December 11, 2015 at 3:49 am

    I would buy Christmas gifts with it and diapers and wipes,

    Reply
  26. Bridgett Wilbur says

    December 11, 2015 at 4:08 am

    I think I would buy stocking stuffers for the kids.

    Reply
  27. Laura J says

    December 11, 2015 at 6:02 am

    Oh such a fun idea! I would love to put together a book, blanket, reading basket for my mother! She would love that!

    Reply
  28. linda says

    December 11, 2015 at 6:11 am

    I would buy new bedding.

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  29. Ellie Wright says

    December 11, 2015 at 7:02 am

    Iwould get groceries.

    Reply
  30. Lauren says

    December 11, 2015 at 2:48 pm

    I would get new bedding.

    Reply
  31. Heather Dawn says

    December 11, 2015 at 8:32 pm

    I would buy presents for my son’s first birthday!

    Reply
  32. Lee Mckeon says

    December 12, 2015 at 1:50 am

    I would buy my daughter some books!

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  33. Amanda Whitley says

    December 12, 2015 at 2:19 am

    i would get a new comforter..mine is old and gross.

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  34. Tabathia B says

    December 12, 2015 at 2:24 am

    I would purchase some scented plug ins and some household cleaning products

    Reply
  35. Mary Cloud says

    December 12, 2015 at 2:53 am

    I’d mostly buy groceries with my gift card

    Reply
  36. Dianne Hall says

    December 12, 2015 at 7:28 am

    I would put it towards a laptop!

    Reply
  37. Amanda Sakovitz says

    December 12, 2015 at 10:07 pm

    id get clothes

    Reply
  38. Heather S says

    December 13, 2015 at 3:16 am

    I would buy clothes for my two kiddos 🙂

    Reply
  39. Michelle J. says

    December 13, 2015 at 9:50 pm

    I’d get a bedding set for my daughter!

    Reply
  40. Kelly D says

    December 14, 2015 at 12:52 pm

    I would finish up my Christmas shopping with this gift card!

    Reply
  41. Kim Kihega says

    December 15, 2015 at 9:00 pm

    I would get toys for my daughter!

    Reply
  42. DJ says

    December 15, 2015 at 10:19 pm

    I would buy some new pillows and towels.

    Reply
  43. mita says

    December 16, 2015 at 2:40 am

    I’d get some new throw pillows

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