After your response to the “Sorry We Screwed Up” basket we featured, we were motivated to delve even further into the depths of the world of gift baskets to pick out a select few more that are atypically fun, creative and relevant. Thus, after browsing several hundred offerings (really), we offer up the following for your future ease of consideration:
   
Get Campy 

You can make a huge impression on kids who are afar by custom-creating a camper care package. Start with an existing one, like this “Keep Me Busy Boys Camp Care Package,” pictured, and add in favorite snacks, other little toys or helpful add- ons like a pre-paid calling card or disposable camera. Or, simply build your own package from scratch. From thesmilebox.com

Everybody needs a break (at least occasionally). When that occasion calls for more than just giving someone ten minutes to make a Starbucks run for themselves, this is the perfect, caffeine- enhanced reward. An excellent co-worker acknowledgement, this basket (a platinum pail, actually) comes stocked with fresh-baked cookies, a bag of Starbucks coffee, cappuccino packets, fortune cookie biscotti… and a stress ball. For $39.99. From funcarepackages.com

Red Roses (Modern American Style)

You can say a sweet “I love you,” “Congratulations” or “Thanks” … and win bonus points for thoughtfulness should that feted one be a convert to the South Beach diet or any other low-carb plan of choice (not that we could relate)… We were struck by this fetching arrangement of longstem, red rose– cookies–that are sugar-free. $56.00 www.gourmet-cookie-bouquets.com

Having received your share of new baby gifts once (at least) yourself, you may have a heightened appreciation for the value of giving one that transcends triteness to look great and be worthwhile too. We loved both the look and sentiment behind this one: Baby’s First Library Gift Basket; for $68, it’s filled with classic board books for baby, like Goodnight Moon, Jamberry and Runaway Bunny… and the handpainted box they come in will be a favorite for stuff years later. From blueberrybabies.com

Positioned as a “social emergency kit” perfect for high school or college age gals… we thought this was worth commandeering for a favorite, slightly older gal pal (or yourself). Filled with a fabulous array of little necessities like: Mouth Wash, Lip Balm, Antacid Tablets, Pain Reliever, Hand Lotion, Disinfectant Wipes, Emery Board, First Aid Kit, Nail Polish Remover, Sewing Kit, Deodorant, Tampons, Pad of Paper and Pen, Stain Remover, Band Aids, Face Cleanser Towelettes… and a Cookie… it’s a perfect survival kit for any of us. (Note: there’s a men’s version, too). The Slick Chick Kit is $42.95; a junior version is $34.95 From cookiepots.com