Simple tips to creating a sweet basket of goodies to make your guests feel right at home.
Holiday season is here! It’s everyone’s favorite time of the year. Not only because we get to enjoy our favorite holiday dishes but because we get to spend time with friends and family. Many of us will be traveling to do that and many of us will be hosting guests. One of the easiest ways to welcome guests into our homes is to create a simple but thoughtful Welcome Basket.
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Here are just a few tips that will help you create a Welcome Basket for your guests this holiday season:
- since holiday season is also a winter season, a plaid fleece blanket or a knit blanket is perfect to wrap yourself with and enjoy conversations by the fireplace
- a note with a WiFi password and an additional battery pack with a USB cable for your guests’ tablets and phones
- a notebook or a mini journal to write down and document the special moments during this holiday season
- a coffee mug with coffee pods your guests can enjoy anytime
- a candle with a scent that fits the season
- and of course GODIVA Masterpieces, the rich and indulgent chocolates that are perfect to Experience Extraordinary Every Day.
All of these items can be used to create an inviting and welcoming ambiance for your guests and make them feel right at home.
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Erica Best says
December 30, 2017 at 11:06 pmi would put socks and tea
Erica Best says
December 30, 2017 at 9:20 pmcoffee , tea, and socks
Stefanie G says
December 30, 2017 at 7:33 pmtweeted https://twitter.com/stephcouponsxx/status/947264285427863553
Stefanie G says
December 30, 2017 at 7:32 pmI would put Godiva Milk Chocolate Truffles, peppermint candies, a blanket, a robe, and soaps!
Tabathia B says
December 30, 2017 at 12:04 amtweet https://twitter.com/ChelleB36/status/946967660159418369
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Tabathia B says
December 30, 2017 at 12:03 amGround coffee or k-cup, tea and a candle
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Elle says
December 29, 2017 at 12:53 pmTweet: https://twitter.com/PrettyHotPink6/status/946800751246020608
Elle says
December 29, 2017 at 12:51 pmI would put in some hot cocoa mix, chocolate, fruit, a small bottle of win and a book or 2.
Kathryn C says
December 27, 2017 at 7:38 pmmy #SweepstakesEntry tweet:
https://twitter.com/thrincor/status/946178257011036165
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Kathryn C says
December 27, 2017 at 7:36 pm#SweepstakesEntry- comment
I would put in scented candles or chocolates/candy, especially Godiva!
Kathryn C
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Amy Tong says
December 19, 2017 at 9:04 pmtweeted:
https://twitter.com/uTry_it/status/943301079403413504
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Amy Tong says
December 19, 2017 at 9:04 pmMy put mint in the welcome basket! But I think I’ll change into these chocolate now! 😀
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Jeffrey says
December 16, 2017 at 8:14 amI shared on Twitter: https://twitter.com/FireRunner2379/status/942019919209779200.
Jeffrey says
December 16, 2017 at 8:11 amMy wife and I love making baskets for our parents, it can be difficult to figure out gifts for them. This year my parents are getting a blanket, coffee/hot chocolate, gift cards for their favorite restaurants, baking items and of course…Chocolate!
Rachel says
December 10, 2017 at 11:04 pmhttps://twitter.com/RachelGriesmer/status/940069599634006017
Rachel says
December 10, 2017 at 11:01 pmI would include homemade cookies, hot chocolate mix, lotion and fun socks.
Will G says
December 9, 2017 at 11:39 amhttps://twitter.com/willgriesmer/status/939534932094877697
Will G says
December 9, 2017 at 11:24 amI would add some fruit.
Kelly D says
December 8, 2017 at 6:13 pmtweet
https://twitter.com/Kellydpa/status/939271616353198082
Kelly D says
December 8, 2017 at 6:11 pmI would put slippers and a robe in my welcome basket.
Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says
December 10, 2017 at 12:10 amGreat idea, Kelly!
Cheryl B says
December 7, 2017 at 7:41 pmTweeted https://mobile.twitter.com/arress83/status/938931457602572289
Cheryl B says
December 7, 2017 at 7:39 pmI would put Govida chocolate, a candle, a bake good, and a welcome to the neighborhood note.
heather says
December 7, 2017 at 5:13 pmmy tweet – https://twitter.com/myway070/status/938894086093676544
heather says
December 7, 2017 at 5:12 pmI would put candles, mittens, tea and Godiva milk chocolate truffles in my gift basket.
Jessie C. says
December 7, 2017 at 9:54 amI would put Gold Discovery gift box, lip balm, slipper socks, nuts, coffee, tea and lotion.
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Julie Wood says
December 7, 2017 at 8:26 amtweet-https://twitter.com/JewelWood/status/938761668699422722
Julie Wood says
December 7, 2017 at 8:26 amI would put in coffee, chocolates, a good book, and a cute coffee cup.
Natalie says
December 7, 2017 at 7:25 amtweet – https://twitter.com/yarbr012/status/938744210550910977
Natalie says
December 7, 2017 at 7:15 amI would put Godiva milk chocolate covered strawberries, lotion, mints and a bottle of wine in the welcome basket.
shelly peterson says
December 6, 2017 at 10:47 pmI would put some Godiva Wrapped Milk Chocolate Truffles, coffee mug and some hot cocoa.
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Maria Beas says
December 6, 2017 at 9:37 pmI would put lots of chocolate, tea bags and probably coffee. Thanks for the chance to win such an amazing giveaway.
Jessica To says
December 6, 2017 at 8:55 pmI would put a puzzle book and individual snacks.
mami2jcn says
December 6, 2017 at 7:58 pmtweet–https://twitter.com/mami2jcn/status/938573444840656897
mami2jcn says
December 6, 2017 at 7:55 pmI would put candles, slippers, and Godiva milk chocolate caramel lion bars.
Michelle @ The Complete Savorist says
December 5, 2017 at 11:27 pmI would be ecstatic if I was ever presented one when I stayed with someone. They are so fun and delicious.
Michelle Goth says
December 5, 2017 at 3:41 pmChocolate is always a great choice for a welcome basket. 😉
Michelle says
December 4, 2017 at 11:06 pmWhat a lovely idea! I would be very happy if someone gave me a gift basket like this!
Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says
December 4, 2017 at 11:30 pmThank you, Michelle!
Dee says
December 4, 2017 at 10:45 pmThose are great tips, and I would gladly take one of those baskets any day!
Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says
December 4, 2017 at 11:30 pmThank you, Dee!
Sues says
December 4, 2017 at 10:39 pmI love this idea! And now I want to come stay at your house 🙂
Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says
December 4, 2017 at 11:30 pmCome on over! 😀 Thanks, Sues!
Erika says
December 4, 2017 at 9:55 pmI like putting in tea, a mug, slipper socks, and pictures my kids drew when my mom comes to visit.
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Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says
December 4, 2017 at 11:30 pmHi Erika! I am loving the idea of adding a personal item like a drawing made by the kids. So sweet!
Dorothy at Shockingly Delicious says
December 4, 2017 at 7:37 pmNow that is a gift basket that I would LOVE to get!
Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says
December 4, 2017 at 11:28 pmThank you, Dorothy!
Jamielyn Nye says
December 4, 2017 at 5:06 pmSuch a sweet and thoughtful idea! Looks great!
Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says
December 4, 2017 at 11:27 pmThank you, Jamielyn!
Jen says
December 4, 2017 at 3:38 pmWhat a wonderful way to welcome guests! It really does put a person at ease feeling so well taken care of.
Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says
December 4, 2017 at 11:27 pmThank you, Jen!
Jenn says
December 4, 2017 at 12:43 pmI put a blanket, slippers, snacks and small toiletries in my welcome basket.
Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says
December 4, 2017 at 11:27 pmI am loving the slippers idea! Thank you, Jenn!
averie @ averie cooks says
December 4, 2017 at 12:09 pmIf I ever went to a person’s house and they gave me a gift basket filled with Godiva, I don’t think I’d ever leave 🙂 This is fabulous! I’d definitely put chocolate in a welcome basket!
Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says
December 4, 2017 at 11:26 pmThank you, Averie! Yes, chocolate is a must! 😀