The choice of what gift to give your family and friends can often be a difficult one. One of the best gifts that you can give is a gift basket. A gift basket is that one present that comes in many shapes, themes and of course price ranges. Here is a simple basket that you can easily create yourself for that special “Dog Lover”.

During December there is an assorted array of colorful houseplants available such as Poinsettias, Cyclamen and Azaleas. Poinsettias offer a traditional Christmas feel to your room but require a little extra care to keep them looking good.

A whoopie pie is really not a pie at all, but is more like cupcake meets cookie. This recipe will give you 20 tender cake-like cookies sandwiching a fluffy chocolate filling. Wonderful for any holiday dessert.

Are bath baskets beginning to bore you? Next time you’re about to settle on a $25 spa set, stop shopping and create your own instead. Your recipient will appreciate your originality and she’ll get even more relaxation out of the contents because you haven’t just given her new beauty products, you’ve given her the fun of making them too! (Plus, she’ll feel great knowing the products are all natural and environmentally friendly.)

Mistletoe has been used to decorate homes during Christmas for many, many years. There has been a long held tradition of kissing underneath mistletoe hanging from a door frame. Making your own mistletoe creation is simple and inexpensive, so get ready for the holidays by making an easy mistletoe kissing ball.