It may be cold outside, but this winter gift will make your heart warm. As of December first, it’s officially gift-giving season and with the weather getting colder, a BURRR basket will surely be perfect for everyone. Burr baskets, the latest TikTok trend, is a great gift for your significant other, friends, and family! If you are familiar with a BOO basket then you are already a step ahead. However, burr baskets are instead centered around comfort and warmth, rather than candy. To fill your BURRR basket, cozy items, and holiday candies are essential. Here are a few things to get you started.
- A Basket
The basket you choose sets the basis for the rest of your gift, so make sure your basket matches the personality of the person receiving it. Picking a large enough basket is also important because it determines how much and how large of items you will be gifting. The 13” Decorative Coiled Rope Square Base Tapered Basket (Small White – Brightroom) from Target is the trendiest one now, but it might be out of your price range which is okay! A more budget friendly basket would be the Woven Paper Storage Basket (11.75 in x 7.75 in) from Five Below.
- Comfy Blankets and More!
One of the best parts of the winter is sitting on the couch or in your bed with a comfy blanket and fuzzy socks watching a movie. You can add this comfort to someone’s gift by adding a throw blanket or fuzzy socks! When choosing a blanket make sure it is soft and thick enough to keep the person receiving the gift warm. Picking a blanket that matches the basket helps keep your gift looking organized and well thought out. After picking the right blanket, line the bottom of the basket with it so that the rest of the items have something to rest on. Target has great throw blankets, such as the Faux Fur Oversized Bed Throw (60” x 86”). Target has both expensive and budget friendly blankets. Walmart has blankets in the lower price range, like the Lochas Soft Shaggy Blanket. If you want to add fuzzy socks, you can get them pretty much anywhere and they’ll be cost friendly!
- Scents
The next step in your burr basket is going to be scents. Scents can be along the line of candles, lotions, or perfumes. Adding a scent, such as vanilla or peppermint, can make someone feel extra cozy. There are so many scents, so choosing the right one may seem hard. If you want to keep the theme of the basket then a holiday scented candles may be best. But, if you know the recipient’s favorite scent, getting that candle can make it so that it’s used all year round and seems more personalized. Bath and Body Works candles are always a hit, but they can be pretty expensive. Target has mini lotions, perfumes and candles that are in a better price range than Bath and Body Works.
- Holiday Treats
Snacks are your way to anyone’s heart. Add mini candy, a favorite drink, or gum to your burr basket to give it some flavor! This part can be meaningful as well if you choose the snacks/gum specifically because you know the person loves that flavor.
Every holiday season new candies are released so filling your basket should be easy. Knowing your recipient’s favorite type of candy (chocolate or gummy candy) narrows down what you should include. Now, peppermint bark, Hershey kisses, candy canes, and gumdrops are trending. Popular candies like M&Ms and Snickers are also rebranded for the holidays to match your basket.
- Pajamas
After scents, pajamas are a great way to enhance the warmness brought by the holiday season. Walmart has pajamas but these tend to be not as budget friendly, unless on sale. Target’s pajamas come in both sets and separate pieces and tend to be budget friendly.
- A Holiday Craft
Gifting something that you and the recipient can do together is another fun item to include. Hot cocoa kits, gingerbread houses, and cookie mix are indoor activities to help you stay out of the cold.
Congratulations! You’ve officially finished your burr basket. Now you have a warm, meaningful, and budget friendly gift to give to someone! Burr baskets are going to allow you to win some major points with whoever receives your fantastic gift! Remember, any personalized items or things that are meaningful to the recipient will make this gift more special. Happy gifting!
