By: Elianna Rothstein
I’m sure you’ve all seen those aesthetic winter gift baskets called “burr baskets.” They’re essentially gift baskets with a cozy winter theme that I can’t stop seeing all over my TikTok. I’ve been lucky enough to receive a few from my friends, as well as create a few of my own. Burr baskets make for perfect holiday gifts, birthday presents, or just a random winter surprise for your loved ones. At this point, I feel like a burr basket pro, so let me share how to make the perfect one on a budget!
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For any aesthetic party, outfit, or event, a theme is essential—and the same goes for burr baskets. This is where creativity and thoughtfulness come in! Whether it's a winter theme or your friend's favorite color, sticking with a theme helps everything come together beautifully.
Any thoughtful gift basket or burr basket should be presented in a nice display. I recommend getting a basket from Target, where I found a quality one for under $10.
Don’t forget the small details like decorating the basket with tissue paper and stick on bows. The difference between something rushed and something created with time, love, and effort is clear!
Cozy Items
It's no secret that whenever you create a gift basket for a friend—especially for the winter or holiday season—you've got to include something cozy. Girls love to feel cozy, and you can never have too many fluffy socks, pillows, slippers, or throw blankets (seriously, I’ve lost count of how many I own). Again, Target has these cozy essentials for just $5, making it easy to stick to a budget. This also goes perfectly with the burr basket winter theme.
Food & Drinks
Add in a couple of sweet treats and drinks. This helps with the theme element as there are countless of different flavor and color options. For a cozy vibe, add seasonal snacks like hot cocoa mix, gourmet tea bags, or mini packs of cookies.
Skincare & Makeup
Burr baskets should include some self-care items. In addition to cozy socks, blankets, and pillows, pampering items like makeup and skincare are a great choice. Start with a few essential skincare items like face masks and a hydrating moisturizer. You can add a few mini skincare samples for that extra variety. For makeup, I like to add at least one high-quality product that everyone can use, like lipgloss. Adding a set of makeup brushes or a beauty blender could also be a great touch. If you want to go even further, add a small mirror or a cute cosmetic bag to tie the theme together.
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If you need small, cheap, cute finds to take up space and contribute to your basket- don’t forget about the Target $5 section! You can find things from candles to pillows to decorations.
Having personalized gifts makes the gift basket so much more meaningful. For example, mugs with initials, items that could be inside jokes or products from your friend’s favorite brands.
Advent calendars are so exciting and make the gift last longer. Some advent calendars focus on specific items like skincare, makeup, chocolate, and more. Target has some for $20.
Don’t sleep on the dollar store because it has everything you would need from baskets to candy to hair accessories.
Add in a handwritten card.
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