I love unique ideas. If you have a friend who is getting married and don't want to do the normal run-of-the-mill bridal shower, here is a superb idea. Throw your friend a "basket shower". Each guest will bring a basket of goodies that has a theme to go along with it. It will help the new bride get well-stocked on supplies as well as fun items.

Here are a few themes to get you thinking. Be creative and have a blast discovering all the themes ladies come up with!

*Home Organization Basket - notepads, calendar, organizer, folders, clock, phone...

*Honeymoon/Romance Basket - negligee, perfume, lotion,Throw Blanket, hot chocolate or sparkling cider with 2 mugs or glasses, picnic basket...

*Gourmet/Kitchen Basket - pasta, fancy dressings, crystal pitcher, apron, hot pads, ice cream maker....

*Gardening Basket - seeds, flower pot, water can, gardening gloves, garden tools, lawnchairs....

*Mrs. Fix-It Basket - small tool case, scissors, sewing basket, hammer....

*Homemaking Basket - laundry basket, pillows, blankets, dustbuster, air freshener....

*Memory Maker Basket - photo albums, picture frames, guest book, journals....