Holidays are often some of the most stressful times of the year. From preparing for parties and dinners to planning presents, it can really take a toll on anyone, especially those without experience. But gift-giving for the holidays, be it Christmas, Easter, birthdays, or anniversaries, need not be complicated. It has become increasingly easier to order gift baskets and gift packs online, so you need not worry about sending a mediocre present to your loved ones. Here are a few tips from Good Housekeeping on how to select the perfect gift pack or gift basket for any celebration.
- Read the fine print. Make sure you know what’s in the gift basket or gift pack. Consider if your recipient is vegan or has any dietary restrictions so you can make sure to get them a present that they can enjoy.
- Check out the customer reviews. While it is often a landmine, you will find good advice on what’s good about a product and what to expect.
- Avoid gourmet baskets that have limited quantities of nuts, popcorn, or other offerings. More quantities give you more value for your money.
Here, we have some recommendations on the best gift packs and gift baskets to give away for Easter or any holiday. Whether it’s a birthday or anniversary, these presents are something your loved ones will truly appreciate.
1. L’Occitane 20% Shea Butter Hand Cream Mon Amour Gift Pack Featuring Rifle Paper Co.
Give the gift of pampering to your loved ones this Mother’s Day. This limited edition gift pack from L’Occitane features the brand’s iconic Shea butter range, including one L’Occitane Limited Edition Shea Butter Hand Cream, one L’Occitane Travel-size Limited Edition Shea Butter Ultra Rich Body Cream, one L’Occitane Travel-size Limited Edition Shea Butter Milk Scented Soap, and one L’Occitane Mini Rose Shea Butter Hand Cream. All four beauty must-haves are packaged in a Spring-appropriate box designed by Rifle Paper Co. Mon Amour captures the essence of Spring with this nourishing pack that lets the recipient nourish and soften her skin with shea butter. A perfect gift for a mother, sister, aunt, or grandmother this Mother’s Day. Shop at Amazon.
Star Rating: 4.6 out of 5 stars
Promising review: “A fantastic product for extremely dry hands like mine. It surpasses any other hand cream I’ve tried. Best gift two years in a row! Especially amazing in the winter, and I have sensitive skin that burns with certain creams that claim to be gentle on hands. It feeds the skin, not coats it, so dry skin becomes healthy, not covered in a waxy, lingering grease. It absorbs pretty fast too, so don’t expect to accidentally grease up paperwork or touch-screen tech.”
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2. L’Occitane Silky Roses et Reines Bath & Shower Gel Gift Pack Featuring Castelbajac Paris
This season, give the gift of Spring blossoms with this rose-scented shower gel gift set from L’Occitane. This limited edition gift set features five L’Occitane rose-scented favorites enveloped in a beautiful keepsake box designed by Castelbajac Paris. It includes one L’Occitane Roses Et Reines Beautifying Body Milk, one L’Occitane Roses Et Reines Silky Shower Gel, one L’Occitane Roses Et Reines Hand & Nail Cream, one L’Occitane Roses Et Reines Eau De Toilette, and one L’Occitane Bonne Mere Rose Body Soap. Shop at Amazon.
Star Rating: 4.1 out of 5 stars
Promising review: “This Shower gel is top quality as all L’Occitane products are and has the same beautiful scent of the Rose Milk Cream which I bought originally and promptly became addicted. The shower cream and all Rose et Reines items are created from a special rose from France that is collected and used for this product. Even the bottle is beautiful with a beautiful golden top and bottle with ribs in it that looks very classy and has a good closure. If someone you know loves a true rose scents this would make a lovely gift.” Gracie
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3. Burt’s Bees Classic Bee Tin Gift Set, 3 Lip & Hand Products in Gift Box
When it comes to clean skincare and beauty, Burt’s Bees is always one of the first brands that comes to mind. For years, they’ve offered many across the world products that are 100% safe to use and made of all natural ingredients. This gift pack may look like it’s for the holiday season, but feel free to gift it on Mother’s Day or Easter as well. It features not one but three Burt’s Bees favorites, including Burt’s Bees Cuticle Cream, Hand Salve, and Lip Balm. The cuticle cream works to revitalize dry, rough cuticles and sooth hangnails for softer, smoother hands, while the lip balm contains vitamin E and peppermint oil to hydrate and nourish dry lips. The Hand Salve features botanical oils from sweet almonds, olive, and sunflower, herbs and Beeswax to deliver intense moisture. Comes in a whimsical bee-shaped tin box that’s perfect for Spring. Shop at Amazon.
Star Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars
Promising review: “I love this little tin! All three of these products work wonders; the lip balm is especially impressive. I’ve tried so many different lip balms to try and keep my dry, cracked lips hydrated, and this one is the first to really get the job done. I put it on at night and can still feel it the next morning.”
4. The Honest Company Honest Diaper Duty Gift Set
Here is the ultimate gift for new parents: a super convenient gift pack with all the essentials they’ll need for diaper duty! Designed by Jessica Alba’s The Honest Company, this gift pack features a trial-size set of five size 1 super-soft, ultra-absorbent, gentle, and safe disposable diapers with gender-neutral Panda print, a 72 ct. pack of plant-based wipes, The Honest Company Diaper Rash Cream, and a zip-off changing pad with a zippered pocket to hold additional items. All of these amazing essentials are packaged in a chic vegan-leather travel bag that they’ll love to use again and again. Shop at Amazon.
Star Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Promising review: “I wanted to sample honest brand first and foremost & this provided a great opportunity to do so! All of the bonus of a cute wash plushy! Great product for my newborn, with minimal soap usage and maximum suds! I will continue to buy!” Kayla
5. Babyganics Essentials Gift Set
Parents-to-be will love this gift set that features a number of essentials for welcoming a baby into their household. It is a perfect starter set that features the brand’s Daily Lotion, Bubble Bath, and Foaming Shampoo and Body Wash, all with chamomile verbena. It also includes a Foaming Dish and Bottle Soap and Toy, Table and Highchair Wipes that are both fragrance-free and two Alcohol-Free Foaming Hand Sanitizers with mandarin. All of these products are created with the most natural plant-based ingredients in a non-allergenic formula that’s naturally gentle on baby’s skin. Shop at Amazon.
Star Rating: 4.4 out of 5 stars
Promising review: “This is a wonderful starter kit for anyone having a new baby. My kids all have sensitive skin and allergies to other brands and products. Babyganics products not only smell great but they’re great for little ones with sensitive skin.” Christal
6. Broadway Basketeers Savory Sweets Thinking of You Gift Tower
There’s something special about sending someone some sweet treats when you’re missing them. This collection of savory sweets from Broadway Basketeers not only comes in a gorgeous stack of fun gift boxes, but it also features some delectable delights. Included in this set are Honey Mustard & Onion seasoned Pretzel Nuggets, Caramel Apple Kiss, caramel popcorn with chocolate and peanut butter drizzle, Chocolate Chip Cappuccino cookies, Cracked Pepper and Sea Salt popcorn, and Chocolate Toffee Pretzels. Each item in this collection is Kosher. Shop at Amazon.
Star Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Promising review: “This was bought for a birthday gift and it shipped fast! The item looked exactly like the portrayed picture and the “birthday girl” loved it (50th birthday) I will definitely remember this company for my future gift giving needs.” C. Noble
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7. Barnett’s Gourmet Chocolate Biscotti Gift Basket
If you know someone who absolutely loves chocolate, this gift is for them. This delectable gourmet sampler box contains 12 biscotti, with two of each topped in its own distinct flavor. In this box, your recipient will discover toppings such as candied almonds, caramel chip, craisins, peppermint, cookie and coconut crunch, all housed in a classy gift box. Shop at Amazon.
Star Rating: 4.4 out of 5 stars
Promising review: “This was an impressive looking gift box. Was planning to give at as a sympathy gift for a friend but couldn’t resist and opened it, so now I’ll have to order it again. I have to say they were really good! Don’t regret having opened it because now I’m 100% sure she’ll enjoy them.” Moshe
8. Golden State Fruit Chocolate, Caramel and Crunch Grand Gift Basket
Whether it’s for the holidays or any festive occasion that requires sweet treats, give this gift basket from Golden State Fruit. It features traditional and chocolate drizzled gourmet crisp caramel corns and lots of crunchy chocolate covered and caramel treats. Includes Midnight Dream Popcorn, Caramel Gourmet Popcorn, Chocolate Covered Pretzels, White Chocolate Caramel Drizzled Pretzels, Peanut Brittle, Chocolate Covered Cashews, Chocolate Almond Bark, Ghirardelli Dark Chocolate Squares, and Ghirardelli Caramel Filled Milk Chocolate Squares. Comes in a gorgeous keepsake high-quality seagrass basket. Shop at Amazon.
Star Rating: 4.4 out of 5 stars
Promising review: “I ordered this as a gift for my neighbors. It is awesome! Package is rather heavy and completely packed with goodies not filler fluff.” Shana B. Garrett
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9. Oh! Nuts Holiday Nut & Dried Fruit Gift Basket
Coming in at number 3 in Amazon’s Best-Selling Gift Ideas in Food & Beverage Gifts, Oh! Nuts’ Holiday Nut & Dried Fruit Gift Basket is a perfect gift all year round. It features as much as 12 varieties of healthy goodies, including kiwi tidbits, papaya bites, royal dates, dried pears, raisins, plump apricots, dried summer plums and peaches, exotic pineapple, apple rings, heart-healthy pistachios and premium roasted almonds. Your recipient will love devouring this gift basket that’s filled with healthy food stuff they’ll enjoy nibbling on for days to come. Shop at Amazon.
Star Rating: 4.4 out of 5 stars
Promising review: “This was for a Vegan family member. He really enjoyed the dried fruit. Since it was dried, he could eat it over several days and didn’t have to worry about spoilage. It was also shipped on time and arrived perfectly for Christmas.” Ron
10. Barnett’s Chocolate Cookies Gift Basket
Topping Amazon’s Best-Selling Gift Ideas in Food & Beverage Gifts is this gift basket from Barnett’s Fine Biscotti, which features 12 chocolate covered cookies in 12 different flavors. Each cookie comes with different sweet assorted toppings for variety. This product is Kosher certified and are handcrafted from premium natural ingredients. Shop at Amazon.
Star Rating: 4.3 out of 5 stars
Promising review: “Overall immensely impressed with these chocolates. It was a gift for Valentine’s day, and my fiancee barely let me try them she liked them so much. One thing to note is we were both a little apprehensive when we saw the sunflower seed topped Oreo, yet it turned out to be one of the best in the box! I am very pleased with this product, as we are now trying to justify ordering another box without a holiday as a reason.” James
Check out more of our gift guides and entertaining guides in the links from our archive below.
Holiday Entertaining Guide and Tips for a Better Party
Party Giveaway Ideas that Kids (and Adults) are Sure to Love
Impress with These Easter Worthy Dishes
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