BUILDING A PLANT-BASED GUEST BASKET

We are lucky enough to have some super special guests coming to stay in the next few weeks. Much of Danny's extended family lives in the Netherlands and his cousin and her partner are on the way to our sunny shores very soon!

While Danny has been busy giving our guest room a makeover...

Fueled By Gingerbread!

... I've been attempting to build a super-dooper plant-based guest basket for their arrival! First up I needed some ideas about what to include in the kit. Pinterest provided much needed guidance and inspiration and before I knew it I had a list of things I wanted to include : 

- Soap or Bodywash
- Body Lotion
- Shampoo & Conditioner
- Lip Balm
- Mints
- Sweet Treats : Chocolate, Cookies, Sweets
- Savory Snacks : Nut Mix, Crackers, Crisps
- Bottled Water
- Face Cloths
- Bath Towels
- Slippers
- Note Paper & Pen
- Brochures of places we'll be visiting and local attractions

Now that I had my list it was time to build the basket! Obviously I was keen to keep it plant-based but also locally sourced where possible and as eco-friendly as I could! This proved a little more 'involved' than I expected but lots of fun and a great way to discover new, exciting products and stores!

I found Google invaluable, as was Etsy! I also relied on my old fail-safe Lush - I love that they are so clear with their labeling of which of their products are vegan (of which there are heaps!)

I was very happy with the finished product! Do you want to see?

What ended up in the basket to spoil our special guests?

- Organic Whipped Body Butter -

Willow Tree Skin Care

 ($12.50 for 100g tin or part of Natural Skincare Gift Set $24.95)

Available in Lavender and Rose Geranium, Citrus and Vanilla, Jasmine and Wild Orange or Meditate- a blend of Lavender, Frankincense, Cedarwood, Lemon, Wild Orange and Rosemary.
- Plant-Based - Handmade - Australian Made -

- Organic Hand and Nail Balm -

Willow Tree Skin Care

 ($9.50 for 50g tin or part of Natural Skincare Gift Set $24.95)

An uplifting blend of pure essential oils of Orange, Lemon, Grapefruit, Mandarin and just a hint of Vanilla.
- Plant-Based - Handmade - Australian Made -

- Natural Lip Balm -

Willow Tree Skin Care

 ($6.00 for 10g tin or part of Natural Skincare Gift Set $24.95)

Choose from Grapefruit and Lime, Orange and Peppermint, Lemon and Tea Tree or Lavender and Honey.
- Plant-Based - Handmade - Australian Made -

- Organic Bath Bag -

Willow Tree Skin Care

 ($5.00 for 2 bags or part of Natural Skincare Gift Set $24.95)

Choose from a relaxing Herbal Bath Bag or a rejuvenating Detox Bath Salts Bag.
- Plant-Based - Handmade - Australian Made -

- Sea Vegetable Soap -
Lush
($6.95 per 100g)
Made with seaweed with a crust of stimulating sea salt it smells of lime, lavender and seaweed.
- Plant-Based - Ethical - Eco-Friendly - Australian Made -

- I Love Juicy Shampoo -
Lush
($12.50 for 100g bottle)
Loads of cleansing organic papaya and kiwi with citrus oils for shine, toning and fruity fragrance. Washing with a fruit and seaweed mix removes grease and softens the hair.
- Plant-Based - Ethical - Eco-Friendly - Australian Made -

- Veganese Conditioner -
Lush
($13.95 for 100g bottle)
All-round lavender and lemon conditioner for all hair types using agar seaweed gel as a hair softener with lavender and lemons for shine.
- Plant-Based - Ethical - Eco-Friendly - Australian Made -

- Vegan Chocolate Truffles -
Constant Craving Chocolates
($2.50 each)
The finest quality ingredients are used to produce delicious and ethical chocolates which are completely free of animal products. Available in five delicious flavours - Scorched Almond, Apricot Dream, Coconut Rough, Coffee & Jaffa Delight
- Plant-Based - Local - Handmade -

- Nibble Bags -
Nibble Co. Australia
($2.50 for 65g bag)
Made from the best quality ingredients available, utilising as much Australian product as possible. Plant-based options include Fruit n' Nut,  Nuts n' Grapes, Mm Mm Mmm & Mixed Roast
- Plant-Based - Local - 

- Note Paper -
Paper Ivy
($8.00 for ten sheets or $32.00 for set with paper, cards & envelopes)
Archival quality paper is acid free made with wind-generated electricity using 30% post-consumer waste and carbon neutral.
- Plant-Based - Eco-Friendly - Australian Made -

- Stainless Steel Drink Bottle -
Cheeki
($15.95 for 500ml bottle)
These stainless steel bottles are eco-friendly, safe to drink from and painted with bright and colourful non-toxic inks.
- Eco-Friendly - Reusable - Australian Company -

And the rest... 

Slippers (it's still a bit chilly here!), Face Cloths, Towels, Breath Mints & Tourist Brochures!