Looking for a great gift basket idea for Mother’s Day? A homemade gift basket is sure to please, while also showing her how much she means to you.

Customize your gift basket according to mom’s personal preferences, along with your own budget, to create a memorable Mother’s Day.

Step 1: Choose a container.
-- The container will hold the various items for your gift basket. It can be a wicker basket, a decorated, recycled bag, or a painted and customized box. Make sure it is something that can be part of the gift itself -- large coffee mugs work, too, and can be filled with delights for mom.

Step 2: Consider mom’s interests.
-- Pick a theme to work with. A few examples include gardening, chocolate, coffee or knitting. This will help you narrow down which gifts to put in your Mother’s Day gift basket.

Step 3: Buy your Mother’s Day gifts!
-- After you’ve narrowed down your theme, pick out the gifts. If she’s a gardener, consider seeds, gloves and maybe a spade. If she’s a knitter, look into needles and yarn. A book enthusiast? Get her a gift card to Powell’s or Amazon.com.

Step 4: Finish up with a handwritten card.
-- Share your favorite memories with mom on a handwritten card. Place it in the basket. Make a bow for the handle.