Types of Fruit Baskets
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Types of Fruit Baskets
Try giving the gift of a fruit basket the next time you have gift giving to do. Fruit baskets are easy to make or buy, they are affordable, and most people like some kind of fruit. Best of all, fruit is good for you, so it makes a more nutritious gift than chocolates, cookies or cakes. Share fruit basket gifts with family, friends or coworkers when you receive one.
Types
Fruit baskets can be homemade or you can buy them already packaged (see Resources). For the contents, put any type of fruit that is in season into the fruit basket. You can also choose the type of basket to use such as wire, cane, fabric, plastic, hooked, ribbon or embroidered. You can even use a non-basket for your fruit basket such as placing the fruit on a plastic tray or nice dish.
Contents
A fruit basket should contain fruit, of course, but it does not have to be limited to only fruit. Choose nuts, flowers or even a special gift for the person and arrange the fruit around the gift. For a twist, place a potted plant in the center of the basket and arrange the fruit around the plant. The potted plant could be a fruit-bearing plant that one can plant outside in season so that the person can enjoy fresh fruit for many years to come.
Already Made
Choose fruit baskets already made to give as gifts. Select your fruit gift basket based on size, aesthetic appeal, price and reputation of the merchant. If you are shopping in the real world, inspect the fruit before your purchase. If purchasing from an online retailer, ask for references.
Make Your Own
Purchase a wicker basket or a basket made from another material per your preference. Fill the basket with fruit of your choice such as apples, pears, oranges, bananas, grapes or plums. Use artificial grass to lend more appeal to your fruit basket. Arrange the fruits in the basket to show off the colors while making sure the larger, heavier fruits do not squash the smaller fruits. Once you are through arranging your basket, take colored plastic wrap and wrap the basket. In lieu of wrapping the basket, you can just add a colorful bow at the top of the basket or present the basket to the person with a card attached.
Benefits
Fruit baskets are a healthy food alternative while providing a thoughtful gift to your friend or coworker. Fruit baskets make wonderful gifts to share with other members of your family or with coworkers. The diversity of fruit gift baskets means you can give the same person a fruit gift basket repeatedly without the gift becoming mundane.
