A brr basket (also called a burr basket) is a winter gift packed with treats and cozy comforts to help someone beat the cold. Five Below has affordable brr basket fillers in one place. Browse the picks on this page to build yours.
What to Put in a Brr Basket
Start with a Large Woven Bin or Storage Bin, then add a little from each group:
- •Warm treats: Oreo Hot Cocoa Mix, The Grinch™ Dr. Seuss™ Hot Cocoa Bomb, and Peeps® Marshmallow Holiday Snowmen for the mug, plus Christmas candy like Trolli Snowmen.
- •Cozy wear: Juniors Puff Bow Slippers, Licensed Earmuffs, and Juniors Cozy Texting Gloves 2-Pack. Find more cold weather accessories and cozy pajamas.
- •Self-care: The Holiday 2-Sided Plush Throw, a Clean Girl Collection Scented Candle, or Lazy Days Tinted Lip Treatment. Browse more bath and body gifts.
- •Something fun: A Make Your Own Clay Imprint Holiday Ornament Set or Art 101 Gallery® Mini Canvas Art Kit gives them something to do on a night in.
Assortment and styles vary by store and online. Prices subject to change.
See the full
holiday gift guide catalog for everything in this year's lineup.
Brr Basket Ideas for Everyone
Mix and match these brr basket ideas by who's getting one:
- •For her: The plush throw, Puff Bow Slippers, and an Amora Lip Oil.
- •For him: Licensed Earmuffs, Reese's® King Size Peanut Butter Cups, and the Oreo cocoa mix.
- •For teens: The Squishmallows™ Buddy The Elf Plush with Nerds® Gummy Clusters and a Charmed Gem Cluster Key Ring.
- •For coworkers and adults: A Fudge-Covered Gift Tin or Grand Ferrero Rocher, paired with a Christmas Mini Tumbler.
Making burr baskets for a whole class or team? Pick one theme, like hot cocoa night, and repeat it in each basket.
Brr Basket FAQs
What is a brr basket?
A brr basket is a gift basket of winter items like hot cocoa, slippers, and a soft throw. The name comes from "brr," the sound you make when you're cold.
Why is it called a burr basket?
"Burr basket" is another spelling of the same gift. You'll also see it written as brrr basket, with three r's. All three names mean a basket of winter comforts.
When do you give a brr basket?
Brr baskets are most popular in December and January, but they work any time it's cold. Give one as a Christmas gift, a thank-you for a teacher or neighbor, or a pick-me-up on a snow day.
Tie your basket up with ribbon and tags from our
gift wrap section, and find more ideas in our
Christmas gift finder.
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