(Updated 2023)
Summer with its longer days and warmer temperatures calls people to get outdoors and explore. It is prime travel season and a popular time to cook out. With all that in mind, here are 40 ideas about things that you can put in summer gift baskets for your friends and family to enjoy. Thank you to my friend Tonya F. for getting my wheels turning on summer gift basket ideas.
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- Beach Towel
- Sunscreen
- Flip Flops
- Insulated Cup. I love Tervis Tumblers
as they keep drinks cool for hours and don’t leave the dreaded drink rings.
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as they keep drinks cool for hours and don’t leave the dreaded drink rings.
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- Summer Scented Candle (Coconut, Lime, Fresh Linen, etc…)
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- Sunglasses
- Spray Mister Bottle
- Pool Float/Pool Noodle
- Swim Goggles
- Bug Spray
- Color Changing Straws
- Bubbles
- Drink Mix (Lemonade, Hi-C)
- Travel Pillow. This Travelmate Memory Foam Neck Pillow is just the ticket to comfort.
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- Shampoo/Conditioner Bottles such as these Silicon Travel Bottles 4-Pack and an Initial Luggage Tag.
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- Lip Balm
- Gardening Gloves
- Trowel/Small Shovel such as the highly rated Fiskars Big Grip Trowel
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- Herb Seeds
- Succulent Plant in Pot
- Water Hose Spray Nozzle.
- Grill Recipes Cookbook. The Barbecue! Bible
is a thorough guide with more than 500 recipes.
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is a thorough guide with more than 500 recipes.
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- BBQing Apron
- Outdoor Table Cloth
- Chip Clips
- Easy to Seal Food Storage Container
- Water Bottle
- Cold Pack
- Magazine
- Paperback Book
- Drinks
- Snacks such as Cracker Jacks
- Classic Twister
-A game made for summer if there ever was one.
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-A game made for summer if there ever was one.
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- Movie Gift Certificate
- Outdoor Pillow
- Wind Chime
- Popsicle Molds. Check out these popular Popsicle Molds Ice Pop Maker Tupperware.
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- Patio Lights
- Yard Art such as this Metal Hummingbirds Set.
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In addition to the traditional basket, you may want to consider putting your summer gift goodies in an insulated zip up tote like the one pictured, a flower pot, left over Easter basket, sand bucket, or galvanized tub.
For more gift giving ideas:
9 Useful Graduation Gifts Under $25
45 Things to Put In Tailgating Gift Baskets
HI, Sarah! I came across your blog post from the Sits Sharefest and I really like your list. I could use a lot of these when making my daughter’s teacher an end-of-year gift. I also noticed that you participate in a lot of link parties. I do also. They’re so much fun! I currently co-host a Wednesday link party for this month and would love for you to stop by. You can find the link to our Wake Up Wednesday link party on my blog!
Wake of Wednesday is one of my regular stops. Thanks so much for co-hosting.
Wow what a great list!
Such a cute idea! I would love it if you joined and contribute your awesome posts at my link party at City of Creative Dreams on Fridays 😀 Hope to see you there at City of Creative Dreams Link Party.
Will hop on over and check out your link party.
Great list, very comprehensive! Pinned 🙂
Tried to think of any many different options for the gift basket stuffers as possible.
What a great list! Perfect for hostess gifts for summer holidays or travels. I’m pinning this!
Thanks so much.
Great tips! Stopping by from the Turn It Up Tuesday blog hop, and following you on Bloglovin!
Thanks so much for hopping over. Sending Bloglovin back your way.
Hahaha this list sounds very personal. Sounds like a perfect back for any vacation. Thank so much for sharing these with us at Countdown in Style!
I like because you can switch up what you put in the basket based on what you know about the person.
Great list, these will help me make a great basket for my secret pal at school.
Yes, perfect for a secret pal.
Great list of ideas! I will have to pick a few of these items up I forgot we needed for summer! 🙂
The list does make for a good reminder of gear to have on hand for the summmer.
You have some fun ideas for a great summer gift basket. Thanks for sharing on Merry Monday Link Party.
Fun ideas! There were some good ones I had never thought of before! Thanks for sharing at Monday Funday!
Had lots of fun putting together this list.
What a great list of ideas, Sarah! These would make awesome end of the year gifts for my kiddos teachers!
Yes, can give teachers gifts to help them enjoy their summer.
Gift baskets seem to be for all occasions now. I don’t remember receiving a gift basket except for Easter growing up. These are some great ideas. I’ll have to keep my eye out on discounts so I can make some for the kids in the church. Thanks so much for sharing with Countdown in Style!
Gift baskets are fun because you can do them so many different ways and they do not have to be expensive.
such a neat idea! a good list for summer… 🙂
Thank you so much.
Such a fun post! I might just make myself a basket 🙂
xoxo
Kimberly | Kimberly’s Chronicle
Thanks much. Sending a Pinterest follow your way.
Love this list. It is fantastic and full of great ideas.
Thanks so much.
Awesome list! The bug spray is a really important item this summer where I live. Mosquitoes are plentiful
Mosquitoes think I am a filet mignon which must be eaten like their last meal.
Wow you have just about everything you need for summer listed here. Thanks for the summer gift basket ideas!
So fun putting together these ideas.