# DIY Frozen Treat Gifts The Ice Cream Sundae Kit is a Delicious Homemade Present for Summer By Meghan Young | Published 2014-07-31 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-cream-sundae-kit References: [aprettycoollife](http://www.aprettycoollife.com/2013/06/end-of-year-teacher-gifts-diy-ice-cream.html) Sometimes the best presents are the most practical and the DIY Ice Cream Sundae Kit happens to be practical in the most delicious sense of the word. Although a fleeting gift, it goes straight to the heart and stomach to provide culinary satisfaction that doesn't just take up space afterwards. Great for friends, kids and teachers, as the original DIY Ice Cream Sundae Kit was created for, it comes packed with cones, sweet toppings, an [ice cream scoop](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fastfreeze-ice-cream-maker) and [homemade chocolate and caramel sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dubai-style-chocolate-sundae). Packaged prettily in a box filled with tissue, this is a memorable food gift that anyone can appreciate. The only item missing is the actual ice cream. But this encourages the receiver to have a little fun with the dessert in general. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 23% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Homemade Gift Kits:** The trend of DIY Ice Cream Sundae Kit presents highlights the opportunity for companies to create and market other homemade gift kits. - **Custom Dessert Options:** The customizable aspect of DIY Ice Cream Sundae Kits demonstrates the potential for companies to offer unique dessert options to customers. - **Sustainable Packaging:** The attention to packaging in the DIY Ice Cream Sundae Kit trend presents an opportunity for companies to create more sustainable packaging options for their products. ### Where This Applies - **Food and Beverage:** The DIY Ice Cream Sundae Kit trend offers a potential innovation opportunity for companies in the food and beverage industry to create and package customizable dessert options. - **Gifts and Souvenirs:** The trend of DIY Ice Cream Sundae Kit presents offers an expansion opportunity for companies in the gifts and souvenirs industry to create more personalized gift options for customers. - **Packaging:** The growing trend and demand for sustainable packaging creates a potential opportunity for companies in the packaging industry to introduce new, eco-friendly materials and designs to the market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Candy Sundae Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-cream-kit.md) - [Branded Ice Cream Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/happiness-box-ice-cream-set.md) - [Indulgent Spoonable Sundaes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ben-jerrys-sundaes2.md) - [Pint-Sized Ice Cream Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/true-scoops-ice-cream-mixes.md) - [Sharable Ice Cream Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-cream-lovers-box.md) - [Topping-Paired Prepackaged Sundaes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carte-dor-sundae.md) - [Home-Made Treat Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pupsicle-starter-kit.md) - [Multi-Layered Sundae Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dippin-dots-ice-cream-sundaes.md) - [TV Tray-Inspired Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hungry-dad-fathers-day-tray.md)