Creative gift baskets became a true object of fun, support, and friendly greetings for gift givers in 2009. Much to the surprise of most, certain all occasion gift baskets had more moxie than others did, as you chose to express your best wishes with many of the same gift solutions.

The Top Creative Gift Baskets coming in at:

#5 Were Infant Gift Baskets

Being excited and happy for the parents-to-be, you chose one baby basket over other ones that was delivered to baby showers across the lower 48 States and Alaska. The Welcome Home Precious Baby Gift Basket came to the aid of many parents, as you were added you to the top of their “good friends” list.

The infant gifts in the large wicker laundry basket covered everything from baby necessities to cute baby gifts and went beyond the norm with tools to create memories for years to come.

#4 Birthday Baskets

While you chose an array of creative gift baskets to express your birthday wishes, those that specified a hobby or were sports oriented surprised recipients the most. Jim and Jack barbecue gift baskets and golf gift baskets flew out the door and landed on doorsteps with a surprise birthday bang.

Gift Baskets for Women’s came in at a close second, as bath and spa treatments showered many women with tranquil moments.

#3 Holiday Baskets and Just Because…

Halloween gift baskets took the cake, so to speak, with Christmas baskets come in with a close second. Gift givers and recipients loved the sweet baskets and gourmet baskets that take precedence over any holiday season.

Although Halloween is not a national holiday, we celebrate it just the same, with food gifts, cheer and anticipation.

#2 Get Well Baskets

Movie gifts baskets were utilized as gift solutions for get well gifts, birthdays, holidays and just because you wanted to say, “Hello” to family, friends and colleagues.

The versatile baskets offer the opportunity of adding a $10 or $15 gift certificate for Blockbuster Rentals. These baskets contain theater popcorn, red licorice and other treats and goodies that you love and expect when going to theaters.

Since, entertainment makes a difference in our thoughts and well being, movie gift baskets made a difference in the recuperation period for many who had undergone surgery, been in an accident and were recuperating from an illness.
 
You can find these fun treats in the Snack Basket and Get Well Basket selections of many gift basket e-stores.

A close second was the gorgeous Wellness Wishes Gift Basket, which inspires and uplifts you with stories of personal triumph.

The God Can Handle It Gift Basket was in the running.

#1 Overall Favorite for 2009

Junk Food Madness Gift Baskets had the most intoxicating allure in 2009. The fun filled baskets were given with glee, while surprising and pleasing family, friends and colleagues. The creative gift baskets brought a smile to adults and children alike.

These fun creative gift baskets were given as holiday gifts and Christmas stockings for kids, as well as get well gifts, birthday greetings and just for fun. Junk food madness was a big deal, when it came to cheering family, friends and colleagues.

Thanks to you, it was a successful year for the Gift Basket Industry, as you chose to show how much you care about the people dear and near to you.

The year 2010 is bringing in new designs, as all occasion gift baskets give you more reason to charm new friends and say thank you to old friends. As the saying goes, “you can count your good friends on one hand.” This year make it a goal to increase your number of friendships by expressing your sentiments with all occasion gift baskets today.
 

Shirley Bass