We All Love Snacks, Give Them As Gifts!

Sometimes the best and tastiest gift is a snack! Sure, flowers are pretty, but we all like cookies more than we like flowers!

The kind of gifts you can snack on are always the perfect gift because they are so versatile.

Snacks are great gifts for any occasions—they can be given for birthdays, Father’s Day or Mother’s Day and, of course, Christmas. Healthy snack gifts are particularly helpful for new or expectant parents. They can also be a meaningful way to express your condolences and sympathy.

Snacks make great gifts for teachers, college students, co-workers, new neighbors. Everyone loves snacks. They are appropriate for the most casual of acquaintance, like the mailman, to the most intimate person in your life like a spouse, girl-friend or lover. Snacks are the perfect gift the person in your life who has everything or is impossible to shop for.

Snacks are also great gifts because they offer a wide range in terms of costs. You can create a homemade, delicious snack gift for under $10 or buy high-end chocolate dipped strawberries. Snack gifts fit into every budget! No matter what your price range is, snacks are always a perfect gift.

Snacks are a great way to give a personal gift. Look for sugar-free snacks for diabetics, and low-fat, high-energy snacks for friends who like to work out. Snacks are an easy way to give someone a favorite indulgence—gourmet chocolates, fresh fruit or other specialty snacks made just for them. With a little creativity, snack gifts can have a wonderful personal touch.

When giving snacks as a gift ask yourself these questions:

1.  What are his favorite foods?

2.  Does she have any dietary restrictions or preferences?

3.  Will the snack be shared?

4.  How much money do I want to spend on this gift?

Based on the answers to simple questions, you will be able to select the perfect snack gift! Here are some ideas:

• Homemade snacks like trail mixes, cookies and brownies. Package air-tight in a decorated jar or container. Homemade snacks are the most budget-friendly option.

• Gourmet chocolate, chocolate-dipped pretzels or strawberries or other specialty items make a beautiful gift.These can be ordered for delivery online or locally.

• Fruit of the month clubs can be perfect for older people who might not have easy access to fresh fruits. These include seasonal items like citrus, peaches, apples, pears and preserves.

• Combine items into a snack gift basket. Pick a theme like items from a certain location or sweet and salty. This can be perfect gift for a college student missing home.

If you’d rather not go DIY on a gift basket, then a subscription box is your best bet.

These days, there are gift boxes for everything from clothing to pet supplies. Look for a snack subscription service that has a wide variety of products to choose from. If the intended recipient has a specific taste in candy, pick a subscription service that allows you to curate a crate of sweets to their liking. Throwing in a few salty treats in there won’t hurt either.

Venture beyond Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups and Doritos, and pick munchables only found in a different country like Japan or the UK.

• Trays like nuts, crackers and cheese, fruit and sweet goodies are good snack gifts for co-workers who are likely to want to share with the office.

Tips:

Always package homemade snack gifts very neatly so they look clean and edible.

Be thoughtful of how long a snack gift will last and if it needs any refrigeration or special packaging.

When ordering a gift online or from a local shop, be sure to order well in advance for the best selection.