• Creating a snack basket doesn't have to be a time-consuming task.bagel in basket image by Rog999 from Fotolia.com
  
  The right snack basket can enliven a picnic, long car ride or quick meal in the backyard. The key to presenting a fun and festive snack basket is to tie the ingredients into a theme. The theme can be related to a holiday, anniversary or the recipient of the basket. The best news is that creating the ideal snack basket can be a task that's both quick and easy.
  
  

For The Sports Nut

• If you plan to spend some time watching the big game with the special sports nut in your life, then add some fun to the day by making a quick snack basket filled with foods that you'd find in a baseball, basketball or football stadium. Roasted peanuts, popcorn, Cracker Jacks and candy bars are all good options to fill this basket. If you really want to make your sports fan happy, include a surprise in the bottom of the basket: tickets to an upcoming game.
  
  

For The Movie Fan

• If you're you planning a movie marathon at home with some friends, creating Oscar-worthy snack baskets for movie fans is also a simple job. Fill a basket with an assortment of candies that are popular at your local movie theater. And, of course, don't forget the popcorn ... butter-flavor.
  
  

Holiday Baskets

• You might be meeting a friend for a quick Easter brunch. Maybe you're stopping by a friend's house the week before Christmas or Valentine's Day. If so, why not bring a gift basket tied to the holiday. For Christmas, your basket might include chocolate-covered berries, fruitcake, roasted chestnuts and an assortment of homemade holiday cookies. For Valentine's Day, your snack basket can include conversation hearts, heart-shaped cookies and an entire array of wrapped chocolate treats. There are even snack-basket ideas for holidays such as St. Patrick's Day and Fourth of July. Try filling a basket with green treats--fresh grapes, green apples, ripe pears and mint candies--for St. Patrick's Day. Be patriotic on the Fourth of July and include hot dogs and apple pie slices in your snack basket.