Perfect Gift for All Special Occasions

We've got the answer if you'd like to take the stress out of giving gifts! Instead of trying to find the single "perfect" gift for a friend, family member, or employee, opt for a fun and unique gourmet gift basket. It's easy to create or find a pre-packaged gift box containing various fun gifts that are sure to please most people.  

What Is a Gift Box?

When you hear the term "gift box," what's the first thing that comes to mind? Is it those little tins of holiday cookies you get from your neighbors every year? Or maybe you envision a little cello-wrapped box of lotions and other yummy-smelling products. Of course, if you visualize these types of things automatically, you aren't wrong. But gift boxes can also be much more fun and unpredictable.   

The truth is, a gift box is one of the most diverse presents available and can't be narrowed down to just one thing. Technically, a gift box doesn't even have to include a box! In the broadest possible terms, a gift box is any box, basket, or another container that holds a variety of smallish gifts. The gifts can have a similar theme or be completely random, depending on what you think the recipient would most enjoy.  

For example, some gift boxes are food-themed and contain things like chocolate, nuts, treats, and snacks. Others might have a spa theme and contain chemical peels, lotion, eye masks, and other related items. You can even create a custom gift basket that's personalized for the athlete, sports enthusiast, nurse, or business owner in your life.  

What Makes a Gift Box the Perfect Gift?

Quick! Think of one gift you would love to give to your parents, boss, significant other, and co-workers. For example, your parents would probably appreciate a custom picture book displaying photos of your family, but your boss and co-workers would think such a gift was weird. Likewise, your significant other would probably love to receive a romantic card and candlelight dinner, but you wouldn't give your boss the same thing unless you were looking to get fired! Finally, that gold-colored pen you've been eyeing for your boss would seem like a pretty lame gift to give your parents or significant other. 

The truth is, it's really hard to think of a single gift that would be appropriate to present to practically any person who's part of your life. But a gift box is the exception. You can give gift boxes to good friends, intimate partners, and professional contacts alike. It's one of the most versatile and beloved types of presents you'll ever encounter.  

In addition to its versatility, the humble gift basket has a lot of other things going for it, as well. Here are a few characteristics that make a gift box the perfect gift for all special occasions.  

They Are Customizable

If you make your own gift baskets or buy them online, you'll find that you can customize them (at least to some degree). Making your own baskets can be a lot of fun, but be prepared for it to take a little longer than you might first expect. Finding the box or basket to put the gifts in, shopping for gifts, then making it all presentable can all be time-consuming tasks. But the end result is almost always worth the effort.  

They Are Thoughtful

A gourmet gift basket carefully chosen to meet the recipient's likes, needs, and interests makes a truly thoughtful gift. That's why this type of gift is ideal for birthdays, anniversaries, Christmas, Valentine's Day, and all your corporate gifting needs.  

They Have a Nice Presentation

There's no question that the average gift box is pretty attractive. Sometimes the container itself brings as much delight as the gift itself! Look for gifts with attractive containers like colorful boxes, interesting baskets, bowls, or jars. At Spoonful of Comfort, our gift boxes incorporate a set of smaller boxes inside that fit together like a puzzle. When you want to make a great impression, go for a gift box with a beautiful presentation for the win!   

They Come in Containers That Are Often Reusable

Are you the type of person who secretly reuses gift bags or saves wrapping paper from your own birthday gifts? If so, you'll appreciate the fact that gift boxes typically come in reusable containers. You can give a gift box to someone else knowing they can turn around and use the box for something else once they've taken the gifts out. Many gift boxes make gorgeous containers for home or office organization purposes.  

They Include Many Gifts in a Single Package

What could be better than receiving a great gift? Receiving many great gifts, of course! Why limit yourself to giving your best friend, sibling, or that hard-working customer service employee just one gift when you can show your appreciation with a gourmet gift basket that includes a variety of fun and useful items? From wine to cookies and everything in between, you can choose or create a gift box that contains a selection of the recipient's favorite things.  

A gift box is also the perfect belated birthday gift. After all, who can stay mad at you for missing their birthday when you make up for it with a box full of wonderful goodies?  

They Are Economical

One of the nicest things about gourmet gift baskets is that they can accommodate every budget. The sky is the limit when it comes to the variety and price of gift boxes.  

If you're on a tight budget (but might not want to make it obvious), a gift basket can be a very nice solution to make small and inexpensive gifts feel "big." Gift boxes or gift baskets also offer economies of scale for employee gifts or corporate event gifts during award ceremonies, conventions, and other celebratory occasions.  

They Can Be Delivered Anywhere

If you buy gourmet gift baskets online, they can often be delivered to any destination within the United States. This is a convenient option if you're mailing the gift to a child who's recently moved away to college or if you're sending a birthday gift to a remote employee who works from home in another state.  

Spoonful of Comfort is one gift box delivery service that can deliver mouthwatering homestyle soup packages to all 50 U.S. States. There's no easier way to send delicious soups, cookies, and rolls right to your gift recipient's door. The soups are made in small batches to ensure their freshness. They are also packaged within proprietary insulated liner that's kept cool with gel ice packs. This method of packaging helps keep the perishable soup ingredients (including milk in some cases) fresh during transit.   

They Are Perfect for Both Personal and Business Relationships

Most gifts are appropriate to give to either your personal or your business contacts—but not both. Fortunately, gift boxes are an exception to that rule. Typically, you can shop all types of gift baskets and find options that are perfect for both personal and business relationships. When you already have a go-to gift that's perfect for all the people in your life, it takes the frustration out of gift selection.  

They Are Ideal for Any Occasion

Does your mom have a birthday coming up? There's a gift box that's perfect for her. Is your parents' anniversary around the corner? Get a gift box. If you're hosting a high school reunion, gift boxes are perfect for the attendees. They're appropriate for practically any special occasion you can think of. In fact, gift boxes don't even require a special occasion.  

They're perfect for those "just because" situations, as well. Spoonful of Comfort even has a "Just Because" gift box that contains cookies, bread bowls, soup, and a personalized note card with a message from you. Because you don't always need a holiday to show someone you care. 

They Take the Frustration Out of Gift-Giving

How many times this year have you anguished over what type of gift to give a friend, family member, or co-worker? Even if it's only happened once, that's one time too many. Your time is too valuable to waste another minute poring over targeted ads and searching dozens of websites in search of the perfect gift. 

Gift boxes can put the fun back into gift-giving. They make it easy to impress any gift recipient and typically require less time and effort to pick out than other types of gifts. Anything that can save you time while still making the recipient happy is a win/win!  

They Are Universally Appreciated

Not everyone is going to appreciate the hand-carved statue of sasquatch you just made, but everyone can appreciate a good gourmet gift basket. For the best results, don't select just any old gift basket from off your local grocery store shelf. Instead, look specifically for a basket that truly matches the recipient's interests. 

How Can I Make a Gift Box Unique to the Recipient?

If you give the same gourmet gift basket to your sister for her birthday that you gave to your wife for your anniversary, you risk offending one or both parties. Even though gift boxes make convenient gifts, that doesn't mean you should get the same gift box for every person and every occasion.  

The best way to make someone feel like a gift box was made specifically for them is to select one that contains items you know the recipient will like to receive. You can search online for pre-made baskets or go to the effort to make your own. Either way, the recipient will appreciate your thoughtfulness. Here are some suggestions for how to make a pre-packaged gift box vs. a homemade gift box unique to the recipient.  

Pre-Packaged

When looking for the ideal pre-packed gift box that's unique to the recipient, make a list of some of that person's favorite things. You may also wish to write down talents, life experiences, hobbies, job responsibilities, and anything else that will help guide you when choosing a basket.  

Once you have a good list, circle about five list items that you feel describe the gift recipient most accurately. Then hop over to an online search engine and start typing in each of those circled items with the words "gift box" listed after it. For example, if you're giving a gift to a football player, you would type "football player gift basket" or "football gift box" into the online search bar. Ideally, you'll receive multiple search results for gift boxes that will be a perfect match for your favorite football player.  

Homemade

When curating a gift box yourself, you have the freedom to purchase any items you want and make your gift impressively customized to your chosen recipient. When you're making a gift basket, you can follow the same steps listed for purchasing unique pre-packaged gift baskets. 

First, write down every word you can think of to describe the gift recipient. Then, circle up to 10 of the words that you think describe the recipient the best. Then, using that list, buy relevant gifts that your loved one will appreciate.  

For example, if you end up with the words "hunter," "father," "beard," "sports," and "dog," you might choose to fill your gift basket with the following: 

• A hunting knife 
• A favorite photograph of you and your dad together 
• Beard growth oil 
• A signed baseball 
• A gift card to your dad's favorite pet supply store 

And there you have it—a completely unique gift box! And one that might even bring a smile or even a tear to your old man's eye. You can also follow the same steps above to create unique gift boxes for anyone else in your life.  

Is a Gift Box Appropriate for Every Gift Event?

You'd be hard-pressed to think of a single event for which a gift box isn't an appropriate present. You can give gift boxes at all of the following events: 

• Corporate recognition events
• Birthdays
• Valentine's Day
• Christmas
• Anniversaries
• Easter
• Graduation events
• Weddings
• St. Patrick's Day
• Bridal shower
• Baby shower 

How Much Money Should I Spend on a Gift Box?

If you're wondering how much money you should spend on a gift box, the answer is pretty simple: as much as you want to spend. But, of course, there's nothing wrong with selecting a less expensive gift box when you're pinching pennies to ensure you can make rent next month.  

Another rule of thumb to follow is to spend about as much on someone's gift as they typically spend on gifts for you. For example, if your husband just spent $100 on an amazing gift, you could curate a gift box with several small items that are comparable in value. Using this rule of thumb to determine how much to spend on a gift box can help you avoid worrying about hurting the other person's feelings.  

What Typically Goes in a Gift Box?

There are so many things that can potentially go into a gift box. Here are some classic items that are commonly seen in gift boxes of all types and sizes: 

• Snacks
• Chocolate
• Wine
• Beer
• Cookies
• Stuffed animals
• Lotion
• Candles
• Crackers and cheese
• Perfume or cologne
• Tea packets
• Candies
• Mugs
• Jewelry
• Books
• Movies
• Gift cards
• Flowers 

This list is not all-inclusive. There are too many items that can be found in a typical gift box to list them all here. But don't let a preoccupation with "traditional" gift box items prevent you from creating an epic gift box. You can be as creative as you want when selecting what you choose to put in your custom gift boxes.  

Where Can I Find Gift Box Inspiration?

Is your hunt for the perfect gift box yielding few results? Here are some gift box ideas to give you a little inspiration: 

• A deluxe coffee collection box
• A home office essentials box
• A whiskey-tasting gift set for two
• A scented candle box
• A home spa box
• A holiday beer box
• A beginner's pottery kit 
• A flavored popcorn set
• A box of chocolate-covered nuts 
• A wine-tasting box
• A beer and cheese box
• A game box
• A charcuterie box
• A tea sampling box
• A soup and cookies box
• A baking box with pre-measured ingredients
• A snack box
• A crafting box 

The list could go on and on. If it can fit into a small container, you can turn it into a gift box. If you need additional inspiration, take inspiration from subscription boxes. They're fun, popular, and unique.  

How Do You Decorate a Gift Box?

Often, decorating a gift box can be even more challenging than deciding what to put in it! The last thing you want to do is toss all of your preselected items haphazardly into a box and call it good. Instead, you want your box to stay beautiful and orderly so you can present it to the recipient with pride. Here's a step-by-step guide to decorating and finishing up the presentation of your gift box, so it's sure to impress.  

Step 1: Arrange Your Gifts Inside Your Chosen Box

This step is very important because it will help you ensure that every gift in the box can be seen at a glance. When arranging items inside the box, use the same strategy you use to make sure every plant in your flower garden can be seen: place taller items in the back and shorter items in the front. Once you've found a good spot for everything and you think it looks good, you can move on to the next step.  

Step 2: Secure Your Gifts Inside the Box

You can do this using double-sided tape or glue. Smaller items should stay in place with double-sided tape, while larger items may require glue. Make sure you only glue items that are in boxes and won't get ruined when the recipient removes them from the box. For example, you can glue a large box of candy into the gift box, but you wouldn't want to glue a pair of earrings into the box.  

Step 3: Fill in Empty Spaces

Use paper fillers or foams to fill in empty spaces in your gift box. If you want to get ultra-creative, you can also use rose petals, pine cones, or craft jewels. The important thing is to ensure the basket looks full and completely devoid of empty spaces.  

Step 4: Measure and Secure Your Shrink Wrap

You want to ensure the shrink wrap will stretch around the gift basket or box with some to spare before cutting the piece you want. Once you cut the shrink wrap, place the gift basket or box in the middle, then pull the wrap up around all sides and secure it with a ribbon. 

Step 5: Apply Heat

To get the shrink wrap to shrink down around the box or basket, you need to apply heat to it. The easiest way to do this is by blowing the hot air from a blow dryer on it until it molds to the shape of the box or basket. Alternatively, you can use simple translucent wrapping paper that doesn't shrink around your gift box.  

Where Can I Buy a Completed Gift Box?

Making a custom gift box is always nice, but not everyone has that much disposable time. Fortunately, it's easy to buy completed gift boxes online. You can also probably find some gourmet gift baskets at your local grocery or department store, but you'll find a greater variety online.  

What Makes a Gift Box Just Perfect?

To make a gift box just perfect, select it carefully based on the occasion. For example, you don't want to get the same type of gift box for an anniversary as you would get for a graduation. That's why it's important to include the occasion in the search bar when searching for gift boxes. For example, a search for "Christmas gourmet gift basket ideas" will most likely yield very different results from a search for "Mother's Day ideas."  

What Makes Spoonful of Comfort Food Gift Boxes and Care Packages so Awesome?

A care package from Spoonful of Comfort is an awesome gift idea because it's so versatile and comforting. Receiving one of these packages is almost as soothing as receiving a hug from a loved one. So not only is Spoonful of Comfort ideal for all those special occasions in your life, but it's also perfect for times when you want to give extra love and attention to someone who's going through a difficult time.  

These beautifully packaged boxes can bring memories of home to new college students or comfort someone who's experiencing a life-changing loss. And what could be better than warm soup and rolls for someone who's recovering from an illness? To put it simply, Spoonful of Comfort gift boxes make the perfect gifts for any occasion.