When a special occasion or event comes up, it is time to put together the perfect gift so that there is something that the host will love and be able to use. Apart from that, a gift also conveys that the host is a cherished person in your life. In case you are not too sure what exactly the recipient would like, you can always use gift baskets so that you can lavish many knick knacks on the person without running the risk of gifting one thing that he or she may not be able to use or like.

Most superstores and even online shopping portals like Amazon and other gourmet food stores as well as Walmart and others feature such gift baskets which one can use for gifting purposes. Some of them are already put together while others may have to be assembled based on your customized choice. Also, you can avail great deals and coupons on such gift baskets, especially if you buy them during the holiday and peak gifting seasons. Here’s a look at the various kinds of gift baskets that you can put together.

• Candy and Chocolates: These are eternal favorites that can be put together in a gift basket for your favorite niece or nephew and grownups as well. A bakery store or brand that features in a bigger store or online portal will usually have many gift baskets with their best products in miniature sizes, which you can gift to people. Also, stores like Amazon and others would feature gift baskets that will have candy and chocolates from various brands. You would do well to choose a gift basket that will have different brands and different flavors so that there is something for everyone. Also, you can choose various shapes and sizes that would look appealing to gift and eat!

• Wine and Cheese : These gourmet gift baskets are available at a variety of super stores and online shopping portals. At a store like Walmart of even Target, you can find a gift basket that would not only have various types of cheese, but also different cheese knives and mini platters secured with cling wrap, which would be ready to open and serve. Also, you can choose gift baskets that would have wine and other beverages, depending on the choice of the people you are gifting this basket too, as well as the other people who will be present at the party.

• Linen : This is an unusual choice for a gift basket, but it is ideal for housewarming and other holiday parties, especially if the recipient happens to be a close friend or a family member. You can get a gift basket from a store like Bed, Bath and Beyond, and other such stores which would have pretty cloth napkins and napkin holders as well as candy and beverages for a wholesome look and feel.