Retirement Gift Baskets

From seniors that are sports enthusiasts or coffee lovers to those that enjoy gourmet delicacies or a relaxing day at the spa, there are retirement gift baskets to suit the interests or palettes of many people.

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Giving a gift to someone who is retiring from the work force is a way to honor that person for their many years of dedicated service. Whether the retiree is a family member, a friend or a co-worker, your retirement gift commemorates this special and transitional time in his or her life.

A gift basket as a retirement gift is a thoughtful way to offer your congratulations and wish of good luck. If the retiree was an employee, it shows your appreciation for his or her years of hard work.

Many gift companies offer standard gift baskets for retirement that are filled with items that pertain to a particular interest or theme. The following are examples of different kinds of gift baskets that are appropriate as retirement gifts.

A basket for coffee lovers often contains gourmet coffee from well-known names such as Starbucks, Godiva or Wolfgang Puck. There may also be specialty coffees including cappuccino, latte or espresso. Many coffee gift baskets include special treats such as chocolates, rum cakes or cookies. Other coffee-related items that may be in a gift basket for coffee lovers are:

• A special mug or cup
• French press pot
• Chocolate coated coffee spoons

Gift baskets for retirees who love tea or hot chocolate are very similar to coffee gift baskets. They generally include specialty food items in addition to a variety of assorted teas or hot chocolates. A basket for tea drinkers may include a delicate porcelain tea cup and saucer, a beautiful teapot or a tea strainer. A hot chocolate lover’s basket may contain a mug or chocolate-scented candles.

For a retiree who loves playing golf, fishing or a game of poker, a gift basket that is packed with things relating to these interests is certain to be appreciated. For example, items in a poker-themed gift basket may include:

• A wooden poker set with playing cards and clay chips
• Dice
• Strategy and poker tips books
• Texas hot chili mix
• Pretzels, nuts and other assorted gourmet snacks

A golfer’s gift basket could contain golf balls, personalized tees or a golfer’s water bottle, along with tasty snacks. Gift baskets for those who enjoy fishing could be made with all types of specialty foods that are fish related, such as smoked wild salmon, seafood spice rubs or a package of Swedish Fish candy. Baskets might also include tackle items such as lures, hooks and sinkers, a fisherman’s hat or a fishing-related sweatshirt.

Giving a spa gift basket full of relaxing essentials is a great way to pamper the retiree as he or she enters a time of their life that is free from the stress of everyday work-related pressures. Luxurious bath oils, sensuous body lotions and silky body creams are often combined with beautifully-scented candles, CDs of tranquil music and soft comfortable bath pillows in gift baskets made to indulge the retiree. Spa baskets also often include delicious chocolates, cookies and other edible treats.

• Gardening items
• Wine
• A gift basket full of healthy snacks
• Gourmet foods
• Movie lovers
• Barbeque and grilling items

You can put together a custom-made gift basket for the retiree full of everything you know he or she would enjoy. There are also companies, both online and in localities, that make custom gift baskets. Most of these companies also offer premade, themed baskets for retirement.

• Design It Yourself Gift Baskets
• Basket Tree Gift Company
• Lasso the Moon Gift Baskets
• Elegantly Expressed
• Custom Gifts by Talina

Whether you buy a premade standard gift basket for retirement, have one custom made or make one yourself, here are a few ideas to make it extra special.

• Attach a special stuffed animal
• Tie on a Mylar message balloon
• Add a book of retirement sentiments

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• Retirement Gift Shop
• Over the Hill Gifts offers gift baskets full of gag and humorous retirement gifts.

Retirement gift baskets are a wonderful way to celebrate this eventful time in a person’s life.

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