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Burr baskets are a cute little winter gift basket with cozy cute things for your loved ones!<\/strong><\/p>\n

It\u2019s coming up on December – where did the year go!? – and it\u2019s time for Burr Baskets. I know, I know, the world is a horrible consumerist place and we\u2019re all slaves to corporate. But, it\u2019s the holiday season and a little cheer this year isn\u2019t remiss, so why not make someone you love happy with a Burr Basket?<\/p>\n

What is a burr basket?<\/h2>\n

A burr basket is a cute little winter themed gift basket, kind of like an Easter basket or a boo basket<\/a>. It\u2019s called a burr basket because, brr, it\u2019s cold out there! To be honest, I don\u2019t know why it\u2019s \u201cburr\u201d and not \u201cbrr,\u201d but I\u2019m here for it. If you are on TikTok, you\u2019ve seen them, I\u2019m sure. And if you\u2019re clueless on just what the heck a burr basket is, I\u2019ve got you!<\/p>\n

What do you put in a burr basket?<\/h2>\n

Anything and everything with a cozy winter theme! Really, anything goes, but here\u2019s a loose \u201crecipe\u201d just to make life easy:<\/p>\n

Basket<\/h3>\n

You\u2019ll need a container\/basket for your burr basket. You don\u2019t need the basket to be giant, just keep in mind that everything you get should be able to fit inside. Also, you don\u2019t need to be restricted to a basket either, you can choose a reusable tote bag too. There are a lot of cute winter themed baskets and bags out there but if you get something neutral, the basket can hang out all year round.<\/p>\n

Cozy item<\/h3>\n

Moving on to the things in the burr basket, I\u2019d say the number one thing is something warm and cozy that is something that is both functional and cute. Something that will make the recipient of your burr basket think of you every time they use it. A quirky hoodie, a fuzzy blanket, a scarf, mittens, maybe slippers? Just make sure it\u2019s warm and cozy.<\/p>\n

Mug<\/h3>\n

A cute holiday mug is perfect for burr baskets. Heck, you can even make a mini burr basket where the mug is the basket! There are so many winter and Christmas-y themed mugs out there. Or you can go classy and get a hand thrown ceramic mug. If your special someone isn\u2019t a hot drinks kind of person, you can get a really like cocktail glass or even a Stanley so they can stay hydrated.<\/p>\n

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Drinks<\/h3>\n

Seasonal winter tea mixes, hot chocolate mixes, coffee, or matcha all make great items to tuck into your burr basket. Maybe they\u2019ll even share with you!<\/p>\n

Snackies\/Treats<\/h3>\n

Um, wintertime is the time for ALL the holiday snackies and treats! Peppermint bark, festive holiday oreos, Christmas cereal, popcorn, all the Christmas flavored things! Just hop into the grocery store, there usually have a giant seasonal section where all the fun winter treats will be.<\/p>\n

Plushie<\/h3>\n

A cute little snuggle buddy is just the thing to tuck into your burr basket. There are so many super cute Christmas Jellycats out there, you\u2019re sure to find one that is perfect for your loved one.<\/p>\n

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Candle<\/h3>\n

Winter is the time for candlelight and scented candles. There are a bunch of quirky seasonal candles out there but just be careful because candles are a love it or hate it kind of thing. If you\u2019re going for a candle and want to go all out, there are some candle companies out there that are considered delicious: Diptyque, Le Labo, P.F. Candle Co., Voluspa, and Mala the Brand. Scented candles are on the pricier side, but they really set the vibes.<\/p>\n

Card<\/h3>\n

Don\u2019t forget a handwritten note in a card because that\u2019s the true gift. Let your loved one know what you love about them, what your favorite things to do with them are, and what kind of fun things you see the two of you doing during the winter season.<\/p>\n

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Homemade treat<\/h3>\n

Nothing beats a homemade treat and nothing says love like spending time in the kitchen baking up something sweet. Add in some homemade brown butter chocolate chip cookies<\/a>, soft and chewy gingerbread cookies<\/a>, or cinnamon sugary snickerdoodles<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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How to make your burr basket extra cute<\/h2>\n
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  1. Get a big enough basket (or bag) so that everything fits inside neatly without too much extra space. Place the biggest item in the bottom of the basket – ie line the basket with the blanket or scarf.<\/li>\n
  2. Remove any extraneous packaging. Take things out of the box if the box isn\u2019t cute, peel off any price tags, take off the plastic wrap if there is any. Don\u2019t cut off any of the tags though, just in case they might want to exchange or return something.<\/li>\n
  3. Arrange. Larger items go in the back slash near the bottom and smaller items go on top and in front. Try to make it so that everything in the basket is visible from first glance.<\/li>\n
  4. Bonus: grab a string of battery operated fairy lights, put the batteries in, turn them on, and arrange them around all items to make the basket look extra magical.<\/li>\n
  5. Tuck the card\/note in the top or at the front so it\u2019s the first thing they open!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Amazon burr basket items to buy:<\/h2>\n

    Burr baskets<\/h3>\n