You say you have to get a gift for someone who has everything, needs nothing, and has eclectic tastes? You note you can’t spend a lot of money, but you want the gift to speak to the love and respect you have for the person? Here’s a great gift idea for boys, girls, men, and women – edible bouquets.

Edible bouquets are nothing new but somewhat forgotten. I remember about thirty years ago, every Halloween my grandmother would buy a bag of Tootsie Pops® and a huge pumpkin, and would push the pops into and all over the surface of the pumpkin, making a jack-o-lantern with candy "hair".

Edible bouquets are ideal for those special people in your life. Here is an idea for an edible bouquet that I once gave to a very special friend who had quit smoking. When my friend quit smoking, he basically got hooked on lollipops, which he would enjoy instead of a cigarette. I created a stunning edible bouquet of lollipops for him and I am including the instructions below if you would like to try making one yourself.

Edible Bouquet Instructions

1. Go to a department store and find a gorgeous glass vase for a few dollars. (I found one for $4.50. It was hand blown and stood about a foot high.)
2. Buy a bag of the lollipops that your friend loves—fruit-flavored suckers, Tootsie Pops®, Dum Dums®, etc.. (This will be under 5 bucks.)
3. At a discount/dollar store, get a cheap but beautiful bow or ribbons. (Total cost=under $2.00.)
4. Visit the florist and ask for an oasis–a green, malleable foam block used by florists to arrange flowers with–which you can also sometimes get in the floral section of the major grocery stores. (The blocks are about $1.00 each. Get a couple in case you want to stuff the vase tightly.)
5. Back at home, fill one half of the vase with half of the lollipops.
6. Then, cut the oasis to fit fairly tightly in the vase’s neck (making it look like a bed of green grass from afar).
7. Next, insert the lollipops, one at a time, into the oasis, starting in the center and circling outward with varying colors/flavors (or all one color if you know your friend’s favorite).
8. When the edible bouquets are finished (in under ten minutes!), wrap the ribbon around the mouth of the vase, adding a big bow, if you bought one, and present your unique and edible bouquets to their recipients!

Shop Online For Aromatherapy Gifts

You can shop online for a great selection of aromatherapy gifts that are conveniently packaged in practical gift sets and baskets. You can mix and match your own gift basket for an added personal touch, or select from one of the many aromatherapy gifts that are packaged attractively and affordably priced. Even if you are not sure what the person’s personal fragrance preferences are, consider what type of person they are, what type of life style they have, etc. There are aromatherapy gifts for every individual need and pleasure. There’s not one woman I know who doesn’t enjoy a little pampering every now and then, and they may not always take the time or spend the money to do it. You make the selection, all they have to do is enjoy it. Even if you are selecting a gift for a seasoned spa veteran, who is knowledgeable in the ways of aromatherapy, you can select an aromatherapy gift or new fragrance or product that they have yet to try. And while you’re at it, why don’t you pick something out for yourself too?

If you choose to shop online, check out the retail sites that specialize only in aromatherapy gifts, essential oils, burners, candles, bath and spa treatments, and aromatherapy accessories. Information is provided regarding what types of properties certain essential oils have, and what works best for specific needs, such as stress reduction, promoting sleep (lavender), anti-depressants (peppermint) increasing energy levels, or just making you feel better. Essential oils are named essential because of their aromatherapy properties which have the ability for healing.

Many sites offer express shipping to the recipient of your aromatherapy gift selection, and include a personal message from you. They won’t be disappointed, and they’ll be thinking of you as they reap the benefits of aromatherapy because of your great taste in gifts.

Most women love chocolate. This is a well-known fact. You can create a great mother gift basket that will address the occasional urgent craving for the cocoa bean. There are so many different kinds of chocolate available and they come in very attractive packaging as well. You can make a beautiful arrangement with little effort.

Think Pampering

Remember that chocolate comes in all shapes and forms as well. Consider a whole theme that includes hot cocoa, cookies, pastries and the traditional gift chocolates. Adding a chocolate colored silk robe and matching pink slippers would be a great touch. You can also find cocoa scented candles as well as bath salts and gels that can be added to the mother gift basket as well. This is a particularly great gift because it will overdose Mom on chocolate, if that’s even possible.

While we are on the subject of food you might want to consider a gourmet theme for the mother gift basket. Why not put together an interesting collection of pastas and unique sauces? Mom might be interested in a great cook book as well. Instead of putting the basket together in a "basket", use a beautiful pottery bowl that can be used over and over again.

You could also theme your basket around drinks instead of solid food. You can make a mother gift basket using coffees and ceramic mugs. Tea lovers would really appreciate a sampling of a lot of different kinds of tea. Some moms would love a nice bottle of sparkling wine with fine crystal glasses. Add a novel into the mix and you have a mother gift basket that you can truly be proud of.

Then there is every female’s favorite, a bath theme. With spa treatments being so popular these days, you could a gift certificate for a manicure or pedicure and then add some nice nail polish and hand or foot lotion. Remember to use mom’s favorite scents. A scented candle in lavender or vanilla would be perfect for this collection. This mother gift basket will not be forgotten.

I’m sure that you are aware of your Mom’s personal favorites which could also be added to a basket or ideas that the basket could be themed around. Maybe she loves scrapbooks. She may adore a bunch of pictures and some scrapbook supplies. When it comes to the perfect mother gift basket the choice really depends on mom’s tastes and interests.