What’s the one thing family and friends talk about most when the gift-giving festivities are over? Usually, this talk centers on the person who brought the most creative baby shower gift. Think about it. Unless the guest of honor is writing out thank-you cards, she’s really not thinking about the essentials she received like baby shampoo, bottle liners, terry cloth washcloths and a car seat.

But she will think of the gift-giver every time she uses the most creative baby shower gift she got at her shower. That’s not to say she doesn’t appreciate the shower, or the people who shared this special moment, or the other gifts she received. Chances are she does. But it’s the creative baby shower gift that brings a smile to her face every time she sees it.

Want the guest of honor to smile every time she uses the baby shower gift you give? Then it’s time you start thinking about a creative baby shower gift. One gift that registers high on the creativity scale time and again is a customized gift basket. If you looked online you’d find a huge assortment. You could order one, pay for wrapping and shipping, and be done with the task in a few minutes. But that might cost more than your budget allows.