60 Unique Family Gift Baskets (Ideas For All Ages!)

What can I put in a gift basket for family?

Gift giving can be difficult. And if you’re shopping for more than one person, it’s also stressful. That’s why these unique family gift basket ideas are so handy! The entire family will love it and it’s all in ONE gift!

Below you’ll find popular ideas, but also incredibly uncommon ones too. Use each on their own or combine several baskets for the perfect custom family gift basket. And keep reading to see specific holiday and milestone baskets too!

The Benefit of Doing a Family Gift Basket

Aside from making your life easier, these family gift baskets are also great for another reason.

They promote spending quality time together, wellness, or good old-fashioned fun. So, why not give a gift that helps people connect and feel happier too? It’s such a win-win!

Fun Family Gift Baskets

First, this list of family gift baskets is for any occasion and can be given most times of the year.

1. Fire Pit Basket

2. Travel Gift Basket

This basket idea is great for experiencing other cultures in your home or getting ready for a trip. Pick a country and give a gift related to that theme.

Here’s a family gift basket idea for England:

Who doesn’t love tacos? Give mom and dad a break from making dinner with this delicious basket. They’ll love you for it.

4. Boredom Be Gone Gift Basket

*Especially great for families with young kids!

  • coloring books
  • UNO/board game
  • stickers
  • legos
  • books
  • playdoh
  • puzzles

5. Reading Family Gift Basket Ideas

Looking for books to add to this gift basket? See these inspirational reads for women, and you can find the best books for kids ages 0-10 on this site. (Here’s the best book list for 4 year olds)

6. Taste Testing Gift Basket

Explore your favorite tastes in ordinary items. We’ve tested all sorts of random things this way. First, buy 2-4 different varieties of the same food. Then split them up amongst family members and have everyone taste and vote on their favorites.

Ideas to include in this gift basket:

  • bread (3 kinds)
  • pies or cookies (3 kinds)
  • specialty jams or butter (3 kinds)
  • soup mixes (3 kinds)
  • crackers (3 kinds)
  • specialty drinks (3 varieties)

7. Sunshine Basket

For this gift basket idea, you choose a color and stick with the theme. For a “sunshine” theme, you can buy anything, but all items must be yellow. Here are other colors to do:

  • “Something out of the BLUE”
  • “ORANGE you glad it’s _____”
  • “Have a PLUM-tastic day”
  • “You are RED-iculously great”

8. Sick Day Survival

Get through tough winters with a sweet sick kit.

  • mugs
  • honey
  • tea
  • tissues
  • hand sanitizer, hand soaps
  • throat lozenges
  • Emergen-c

9. Baking Basket

Let your recipient roll up their sleeves and get creative!

10. Outdoorsy Basket

Great for a family who loves to be outside or loves to go camping.

*For more, see the best outdoor kids gifts, and this free camping printable so that kids can pack themselves.

11. Family Connection Gift Basket

Gift the family a night to have fun and be together. Bonus: the last three on this list are free off the site!

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  • conversation cards
  • walkie talkies
  • family experience coupons (free and these build future experiences too!)
  • truth or dare family game
  • kid-friendly family feud game
  • how well do you know me questions game

12. Breakfast Lover (Family Gift Basket Ideas)

  • pancake mix
  • orange juice (add champagne for adults if you want it fancy)
  • specialty coffee
  • fruit or jams
  • real maple syrup
  • gourmet baked goods

13. Sporty Gift Basket Ideas For Families

Is the family active? Do they love watching and playing sports? This idea is perfect!

  • reusable water bottles
  • Gatorade or other sports drinks
  • their favorite sports ball
  • energy bars
  • Sports memorabilia from their favorite team

14. Art Gift Basket (For a Painting Party!)

Have your own painting and kid-friendly drinks party:

15. Family Bucket List Gift Basket

Dreaming brings families together. Plus, it’s fun to envision all of the amazing things you can do! Pick up these items for this family night gift basket:

These spring, summer, fall, and winter bucket lists all also have seasonal ideas.

16. Diy Craft Basket

Does your family enjoy arts and crafts? Gift the ultimate craft basket with these affordable options.

  • modge podge
  • ribbon
  • glitter
  • construction paper
  • paint & painting supplies
  • glue

17. Family Movie Night Gift Basket

  • popcorn bags
  • candy
  • pop or other drinks
  • popcorn seasoning
  • a favorite movie or gift card to the movie theater

18. Ice Cream Sundae Basket

Seriously, ice cream is always a crowd-pleaser. Even in winter.

19. Thoughtful Celebrate a Trip Basket

Did you go on a beautiful trip together this year? Memorialize it with a sweet family gift basket.

  • favorite written memories from the trip (a nice personal touch)
  • old photos from the trip (or put together a scrapbook with them in it)
  • a drink or treat you shared on the trip
  • a gift card to a restaurant with similar food (Ex. a seafood restaurant if you were on the coast, a pizza restaurant if you went to Chicago or NY, etc.)
  • a picture frame
  • any specialty items the place is famous for

20. Spa Day

Help your family relax with a basket that promotes self-care.

21. Laugh Attack Gift Basket

Get the family laughing with these family favorites:

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22. Best Magic Gift Basket

Get everyone in on the illusions with these diy family gift basket ideas:

23. Diy Family Inspiration Gift Basket

This gift basket is perfect for if your family needs a lift of spirits.

  • a vision board kit or supplies
  • free vision board template
  • thought of the day quotes for kids
  • family affirmations examples

24. Treat Yo’ Self Wellness Gift Basket

This family gift basket is full of ideas that promote indulgence – through wellness and fun.

  • a plant
  • cozy pajamas for everyone
  • a healthy cookbook the whole family will benefit from
  • a weighted blanket
  • coloring books (kids and adult)

25. Focus on Experiences: Family Gift Baskets

  • Voucher, coupon, or gift card to a cool experience (bowling, night in a hotel, etc.)
  • One to two small items that go with the experience gift
  • family coupons

26. Family Game Night Gift Ideas

  • new board or card game
  • charade ideas game list or kids trivia game
  • timer
  • dice
  • popcorn
  • trophy/prize for the winner (try one of these free printable coupons as a prize)

*For the best games, see these great family night games >>

27. Growth Mindset Gift Basket

  • a list of challenge ideas or deep questions for reflection
  • great growth mindset books
  • Family Growth, Connection, and Gratitude Pack
  • positive growth mindset quote in a frame

28. Staycation Family Gift Basket

Perhaps the family can’t go on a full vacation, but you’d like to take some time off at home. Add these items to a fun gift!

  • paper plates and utensils
  • gift card to restaurants to try in town
  • a picnic bag with supplies for eating at parks
  • gift card for a cleaning service

29. Spread the Kindness Kit

  • rock painting set (kids paint and then leave on a neighborhood trail)
  • thank you notes for your family to give others
  • good books about kindness to talk about spreading the love
  • cookie mix to make and give to others

30. Healthy Family Cooking Gift Basket

31. Family Finance Gift Basket Ideas

  • books to teach kids about money
  • piggy banks for kids
  • wallets for kids
  • a jar to save up change for an upcoming vacation together
  • routine checklist printable as a way for kids to earn allowance

Seasonal Family Gift Basket Ideas

These gifts are excellent presents at special times of the year!

32. New Years Gift Basket

33. Winter Fun

*See any of these other items to make your home cozy to add to this basket.

34. Valentine’s Day Love Basket

  • free love coupons printable
  • 10 reasons I love you free printable
  • heart candies, stickers, or stamps
  • free kids love notes
  • a blanket for cuddling
  • chocolates
  • write cute Valentine’s Day sayings and compliments in these free heart printable templates

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