| mpers are a unique way to let someone know | | | | hand and foot print. |
| you care. With unlimited themes to choose from, | | | | Since nearly everyone loves to eat, you |
| there is a hamper out there to suit a range of | | | | can’t go wrong with a food gift hamper. |
| personalities and interests. Gift hampers are an | | | | My favourites include fresh fruit, a nice bottle of |
| excellent way to show someone how well you | | | | wine, good cheeses and chocolates, perhaps with |
| know them. | | | | some quince paste or pesto dip. |
| For the man who has everything, a gift hamper is | | | | Another variation on the food theme is to extend |
| the perfect answer. Many hampers feature beer | | | | the nibbles hamper and make it a meal. |
| and wine, or even whisky and cigars. If he likes to | | | | Dried pasta, pasta sauce, and thick crusty bread |
| be pampered, send him a hamper with a fluffy | | | | are good choices because they don’t have |
| robe, slippers, and his favourite bottle of cologne | | | | to be refrigerated and are almost universally |
| or aftershave. | | | | enjoyed. |
| Alternatively, an outdoor hamper with BBQ tongs, | | | | Some people, of course, have food addictions
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| cook book and apron may be appropriate; or a | | | | Put a unique twist on a coffee gift hamper by |
| travel set with a guide, compass, maps, diary, | | | | making it a complete breakfast. Fruit muffins are |
| passport holder and energy bars. You could even | | | | a wonderful complement to a hamper filled with |
| include a Red Balloon gift voucher. | | | | coffee or tea; and selection of fresh fruit and |
| For more corporate types, a hamper with | | | | preserves help make your hamper gift idea a |
| beautiful desk accessories such as a crystal paper | | | | great way to start the day. Add a personal touch |
| weight, chrome pen holder, stapler, sticky tape | | | | by including photo coffee mugs made from |
| set and in tray, with perhaps a meditation | | | | photos of the individual and family. It is a gift they |
| CD or massage gift voucher might be a nice idea. | | | | will always remember and keep forever. |
| A gift hamper for a new baby is a popular idea, | | | | Hobby gift hampers obviously need to reflect the |
| and people also often like to include something | | | | recipient’s interests. For the gardener, |
| special for the new mum too. Baby essentials | | | | include gardening items such as a weeding fork, |
| such as nappies, baby body wash, rubber duckies, | | | | digger, rake, trowel, vegetable or flower seeds, |
| and baby towels are gifts all new mums | | | | gardening gloves, and a water sprayer. A kneeling |
| appreciate, but throw in a bottle of wine or | | | | pad may also be a thoughtful addition. A |
| champagne, chocolates and pampering body wash | | | | fisherman will enjoy a hamper filled with |
| to let her know you’re thinking of her, too. | | | | easy-to-carry snacks, fishing hooks, lures, sinkers, |
| If you have the cash to spare, a voucher for a | | | | and a fishing guide. Perhaps a tube of sunscreen |
| nappy washing service will be appreciated by the | | | | or a hat would also be a welcome addition. |
| new parents in those first few weeks at home. | | | | Although the gift hamper concept is not a unique |
| For a sentimental gift that the new parents will | | | | idea, what you choose to fill it with will show how |
| always cherish, include an ink pad and special | | | | much you care. |
| picture frame to showcase their baby’s | | | | |