Gift baskets are a popular way to fill out your Christmas giving list. But the usual fare filling baskets, namely wine and cheese, cannot be more boring. The solution? Baskets that are as unique as your friend, neighbor, or relative you are intending to gift.

A little thought and research can create a very memorable Christmas basket. If you have a relative like my aunt who is a a huge fan of romance novels, a basket with a few new romance releases and a gift card or two to her favorite book store or Amazon is a great idea.

You might have a co-worker whose passion is knitting and a basket filled with needles, yarn and a few idea books would be a wonderful gift.

My next door neighbor is a weekend fisherman and I know a basket filled with a variety of fishing gear every fisherman uses like, sinkers, a package of hooks, fishing line, and a lure or two will light up his holiday.

Finally, I can’t resist this. How about a basket filled with Christmas ornaments and a couple of Disney collectibles? You can’t get any more festive than that! Our Christmas Shop can be a great starting point for that gift search.

These are just a few ideas that are miles away from the standard fare of stale crackers, green olives and cheap wine filling most baskets. A little creativity kicks the giving of a Christmas gift basket up a notch and will be remembered for a long time.