Burr baskets are a cute little winter gift basket with cozy cute things for your loved ones!
It’s coming up on December – where did the year go!? – and it’s time for Burr Baskets. I know, I know, the world is a horrible consumerist place and we’re all slaves to corporate. But, it’s the holiday season and a little cheer this year isn’t remiss, so why not make someone you love happy with a Burr Basket?
What is a burr basket?
A burr basket is a cute little winter themed gift basket, kind of like an Easter basket or a boo basket. It’s called a burr basket because, brr, it’s cold out there! To be honest, I don’t know why it’s “burr” and not “brr,” but I’m here for it. If you are on TikTok, you’ve seen them, I’m sure. And if you’re clueless on just what the heck a burr basket is, I’ve got you!
What do you put in a burr basket?
Anything and everything with a cozy winter theme! Really, anything goes, but here’s a loose “recipe” just to make life easy:
Basket
You’ll need a container/basket for your burr basket. You don’t need the basket to be giant, just keep in mind that everything you get should be able to fit inside. Also, you don’t 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.
Cozy item
Moving on to the things in the burr basket, I’d 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’s warm and cozy.
Mug
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’t a hot drinks kind of person, you can get a really like cocktail glass or even a Stanley so they can stay hydrated.
Drinks
Seasonal winter tea mixes, hot chocolate mixes, coffee, or matcha all make great items to tuck into your burr basket. Maybe they’ll even share with you!
Snackies/Treats
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.
Plushie
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’re sure to find one that is perfect for your loved one.
Candle
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’re 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.
Card
Don’t forget a handwritten note in a card because that’s 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.
Homemade treat
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, soft and chewy gingerbread cookies, or cinnamon sugary snickerdoodles.
How to make your burr basket extra cute
- 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.
- Remove any extraneous packaging. Take things out of the box if the box isn’t cute, peel off any price tags, take off the plastic wrap if there is any. Don’t cut off any of the tags though, just in case they might want to exchange or return something.
- 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.
- 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.
- Tuck the card/note in the top or at the front so it’s the first thing they open!
Amazon burr basket items to buy:
Burr baskets
- These cotton woven baskets are practical and handy, even after burr basket season is over.
- A super cute Christmas deer basket
- A lil woven guy that’s perfect for a mini burr basket
- A multipack of baskets in case you need to make more than one ;)
Cozy winter burr basket items
- Soft and plush blanket perfect for snuggling
- An extra luxurious soft blanket for those girlies who like being pampered
- The cutest santa hat wearing smilie face slippers
- Cat paw slippers for the cat lover in your life
- Fuzzy shearling slippers for those peeps who always have cold feet
- A colorful, thick, warm scarf
Burr basket mugs and cups
- Super #aesthetic ribbed mug in a smoked glass, perfect for homemade lattes in bed
- A classic Stanley camp mug for winter morning walks
- A water tumbler with a top handle in winter white
- A Japanese pottery warm your hands around it mug
- The cutest retro Christmas mug with a big red handle
- Fluffy font forward “Oh what fun” and “Ho Ho Ho” mugs
Burr basket drinks and snacks
- Holiday blend roast coffee in the cutest holiday package
- Cake batter medium roast coffee
- White chocolate peppermint bark beans or Sugar cookie coffee beans
- Spiced holiday black tea in a festive tin
- Creamy white tea with a vanilla and almond white Christmas tea
- Cinnamon spiced creamy horchata hot chocolate mix
Burr basket plushies
There are so many cute Christmas plushies out there from mini to big!
- The sweetest lil candy cane
- A stuffed mug of cocoa you can hug forever
- A squishable red and white Christmas ornament!
- Don’t worry, you can cuddle this snowman all you want, it won’t melt
Burr basket cards
A burr basket is nothing without a handwritten note. Pick up a super sweet card and don’t forget to write a personalized message inside :)
- The cutest card for your favorite person
- A classy Christmas card that let’s someone know all you want for Christmas is some quality time
- Classic Christmas vibes with a pop-up Charlie Brown Christmas card that has lights and music!
That’s it for now. I hope you’re having a great start to the holiday season!
