When you want to spoil a special family or a couple, gift hampers can be just the thing you need! Instead of shopping for a separate gift for each recipient, you can buy one gift for everyone to enjoy. As well as saving time, it will also help you save money and avoid making one family member feel less pampered than the others.
The first thing to consider is the size of the family. For example, if you are shopping for a couple, you will need a smaller hamper than you would for a family of five. In addition, if you are shopping for a couple, you can purchase something like a wine hamper or beer hamper. If you are catering for adults as well as children, you will need something a bit more diverse.
Suitable hampers for larger families include those with several types of sweet and savoury treats like chocolates, sweets, crisps, and nuts. These treats can be accompanied by a fine bottle of wine or bubbly for those who are old enough to enjoy it. The sweets are perfect for younger ones and the adults of the house will also enjoy a nibble.
If you want to make sure that the family has something to enjoy for more than just a couple of weeks or months, you could opt for a picnic basket of goodies. The snacks and treats can be enjoyed whenever you like and the basket with all the utensils can be used for several outdoor adventures.
For families with young babies, you might not find a hamper that includes baby-friendly snacks. So, do yourself a favour and buy the hamper you like and add a stuffed animal or other age-appropriate toy to the basket for the little one.