Winter Essentials

I absolutely love the idea of giving a gift basket as a holiday gift. Instead of picking one up, assemble it yourself. I think its best to pick a theme. Maybe you have a friend who is a coffee lover? Grab a Starbucks gift card, a cute mug, and a bag of coffee from the best shop in your city. A boyfriend who's a music buff? How about a subscription to Rolling Stone, an iTunes gift card and new headphones? The options are endless. 

This one is for a friend living somewhere cold. Grab a few items on the below list and call it:

Anything on this list would definitely make the Chicago winter more bearable.

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7

...and 8 you can find at your local liquor/grocery store!

what's on your list of winter essentials?
 my personal picks would be some hot cocoa + kahlua, a candle, and those cozy socks!