2007 Fall Fest Silent Auction

Gift Baskets Ideas

Updated on Friday, July 18, 2008

Fall Fest 2007 will be on October 6 from 10 am to 3 pm and here are some ideas for making Gift Baskets that are always great money makers at the Silent Auctions:

 The Bread Basket:  This could include a loaves of different breads such as white, whole wheat, banana nut, zucchini, and pumpkin bread, a small jar of jam or some honey butter (butter whipped with some honey and nutmeg).  A few teabags or a few small bags of gourmet ground coffee, some dry flavored creamers, possibly a butter spreader.

 Breakfast Basket:  How about a bottle of Maple Syrup, a bag of pancake/biscuit mix (Bisquick or gourmet) put into a clear cellophane bag and tie with a pretty strip of fabric or ribbon with a tag attached to it that includes directions on how to prepare the pancakes or biscuits.  Some teas or coffees, some juice boxes, and some jams and jellies.  You could wrap this all in a cast iron frying pan instead of a basket too!

 Pamper Yourself Basket: Bath Gel, Lotions, Loofah Pads or a Bath Scrubby, Candle, Bath Soap, Body Spray, small box of Chocolates, some Decaf Tea Bags or coffees, a pretty mug, a romantic paper back book.

Dinner and a Movie:  Box of Pasta, (this looks really nice if you put in a Mason Jar and cover lid with same fabric and wrap some ribbon around lid) a jar of Spaghetti Sauce, a jar of any Italian Cheese, a Jar of Italian Seasoning, a Pasta Spoon, or wooden spoon with a ribbon tied on the handle, a pair of candles for romantic lighting, two cupcakes or a bag of gourmet cookies, and a gift card from the local movie rental place. This is also nice for new parents, as they won't be going out much in the next few months.

Wine and cheese party: small bottle of wine, two wine glasses, box of crackers, small paper plate with cubed cheese and maybe pepperoni or a cheese ball, candles for atmosphere.

For a young girl: small purse or change purse, nail polish, hair thingy's, perfume, glitter, makeup, nail file, mirror, earrings, stickers, notepaper, fancy pens or pencils, etc.

Great for guys, campers, or anyone: Beef Jerky, Beef stix, cheese, pepper rings or spread, crackers, cookies, candy bars, hard candy, canned pop or drink mix, gum.

Manicure/Pedicure for Pregnant Friend: This is one you would only send to a friend that has a sense of humor: Pumice stone, toe separator, toenail polish, nail file, foot lotion/cream, toe ring, and a funny note that "If he's going to make you barefoot & pregnant, at least make him paint your toenails so your feet will look nice". I sent this to a friend and she thought it was funny.

In cold weather for a couple: two mugs, hot cocoa mix, two spoons, and a light blanket or throw, nice note to cuddle up together on those chilly winter nights.

"Ice Cream Sundae" gift basket: You can make this very frugally or extravagantly. Just place sundae or ice cream bowls (can easily be found at 1$ stores), some spoons, an ice cream scoop, sprinkles, ice cream sauces (home-made or store bought) and napkins (paper or cloth) on a basket

Grandparents Gift Basket:. This is a very practical gift, but remember for someone older or who doesn't get out much, these are things they won't have to go get: coffee, dried fruits, favorite fruit juice in a can, mints, candy, soap, socks, razor, shaving cream, laundry soap, cans of their favorite soups or food that you have canned yourself, mini loaves of bread or muffins that you make, a small homemade cake, gourmet things they like but don't often buy for themselves, like specialty coffees or teas, soup mixes, noodle mixes, pasta, bag of their favorite chips.