Archive for December, 2009

What company sells gift baskets on which I can include corporate logo & offers a frequent buyer program?

Sugarbaby asked:


I plan to send a lot of gift baskets to clients as thank yous, and would like to find one that offers rewards and discounts to frequent buyers.

Bulk Vending Machines
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Are there any more ideas of what to add to gift baskets of personal travel size top of the line products?

mollie asked:


We’ve started making pretty packages with travel size items practical for weekend travelers.
We are marketing them at small craft fairs and flea markets. Other than moisturizers, shampoos, conditioners, bar and liquid soaps and body washes, deodorants, toothbrushes, toothpaste and mouthwashes, are there any other “must have” products for men and women? Also, we are putting them in flattish round baskets? Would any other kinds of packaging work too? This is just to add a little extra to our incomes.

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Ideas for homemade fall gift basket for neighbors?

Amber S asked:


I really want to make a nice fall themed gift basket for a few of my neighbors but I’m kind of stuck in the creative department….I was thinking baked goods. But what is synonymous for fall? I was thinking jam, maybe pumpkin seeds. And some desserts….maybe breads. I don’t know…HELP!! Recipes would be appreciated too!

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Does anyone know a cute baby shower gift basket poem?

Candice asked:


It would be similar to a bridal shower gift basket poem but for a baby shower. The ones I have seen involve purchasing household products like All laundry soap or Dawn dish soap. I was looking for one to include baby items. Can you please help?

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A Flower Gift Basket is a Creative Solution for Gift Giving Quandariesno One Likes the Thought of a Gift That They Give not Being Appreciated and the

Isaela Frasier asked:


No one likes the thought of a gift that they give not being appreciated and the fact is that it is a common problem. This is just one of the many reasons for the growing popularity of gift baskets in recent years. People have just grown tired of roaming up and down store isles looking for a the “perfect” gift when they now have the option of having a gift basket service send a gift basket for them.

The choices in gift baskets has grown by exponential perportions in recent years, so now you can find just about any type of gift basket imaginable. One option that so many people take however, is sending a flower gift basket for a few good reasons. To begin with, people never run out of the need for flowers, so you can count on your gift basket being well received and appreciated.

Also unlike food, everyone loves flowers no matter what variety they they are. Choices is still one more reason that a flower gift basket can be a great idea, because there is a diverse range of flower types that you can have included in your flower gift basket.

Finding a service that can accommodate your needs is as easy as checking online and also you will always find your best deals online as well. One other great aspect of flower gift baskets is that they come in a wide range of prices and the truth is that you don’t have to spend a lot of money on one.

This is because your flower gift basket is guaranteed to be expertly arranged and detailed, so even a less expensive flower gift basket still looks and smells great. Why struggle with gift sending decisions when a flower gift basket can be the perfect solution that you are searching for.



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Creating Your Own Gift Baskets For The Holidays

Shelly Hill asked:


Creating your own gift baskets to give as holiday gifts is really easy and fun. You can save money by making them yourself instead of buying them from a trendy gift store. You can make them for personal use to give as gifts or start a home based gift basket business.

You only need a few simple supplies to get started.

Supplies:

Basket

Basket Filler (shreds)

Basket Clear Cellophane Bag or Basket Wrap

Ribbon (to tie off the bag)

Ribbon (to make a bow)

Gift Tag

Product Fillers

Scissors

Now let’s get you started with some theme ideas for those on your holiday gift giving list.

1. Correspondence Gift Basket: note cards, all occasion greeting cards, book of stamps, personalized address labels, pens and address book.

2. Manicure - Pedicure Gift Basket: top coat, base coat, colored nail polish, nail polish remover, nail polish remover pads, cotton swabs, toe separators, nail file, nail buffer, cuticle pusher, nail clippers, nail brush, hand cream, foot cream, foot file and a travel pack of tissues.

3. Book Lovers Gift Basket: journal, pens, 2-3 books, 2-3 bookmarks, reading glasses, candle, gift card to a book store and a magazine.

4. Bakers Gift Basket: cookbook, oven mitts, hot pads, trivet, recipe cards, spices, 6 cup muffin pan, muffin pan liners, spatula, mixing spoon, measuring cups, measuring spoons, apron, rolling pin, pastry sheet and baking pan liners.

5. Snack Lovers Gift Basket: microwave popcorn, bag of popped popcorn, chips, pretzels, candy bars, cookies, snack cakes and crackers.

6. Movie Night Gift Basket: 2 tickets to a local movie theater, 2 DVD movies, 3 bags of microwave popcorn and several packs of candy.

7. Gardener Gift Basket: flower seed packets, vegetable seed packets, gardening gloves, knee pads, gardening hand tools, small gardening decorations, outdoor thermometer, gardening book and gardening magazines.

8. Dog Lover Gift Basket: dog book, dog bones, dog treats, dog leash, dog collar, dog clean-up waste bags, dog shampoo, dog toys and a disposable camera.

9. Cat Lover Gift Basket: cat book, cat treats, cat leash, cat collar, cat shampoo, cat toys and a disposable camera.

10. Teen Girl Gift Basket: nail polish, nail remover, cotton swabs, cotton balls, nail file, perfume, shower gel, body lotion, hair items, teen girl magazines, journal book, pen and a disposable camera.

11. Bath Spa Gift Basket: bath sponge, mesh pouf, shower gel, body lotion, bath back brush, bubble bath, bath salts, bath bombs, bath soaps, wash cloth, bath towel, robe, slippers and a bath wrap.

12. Hair Care Gift Basket: hair towel, shampoo, conditioner, hair mask, hair gel, hair mousse, hair spray, head bands, pony tail holders, barrettes, hair clips, brush and a comb.

13. Laundry Care Gift Basket (great for housewarming and bridal showers): stain remover stick, spray and pen, dryer sheets, laundry detergent, fabric softener, hand washing detergent, lint brush and an iron.

14. Scrapbooking Gift Basket: 8×8 scrapbook, solid 8×8 scrapbooking papers, print 8×8 scrapbooking papers, 3 glue sticks, 1 pkg. glue dots, 1 pkg. brads, 1 pkg. eyelets with eyelet tools, 3 packs of stickers, decorative border scissors, disposable camera and other scrapbooking embellishments.

15. Bird Lovers Gift Basket: hardbound coffee table bird watching book, bird watching journal book, pen, bird feeder, small bag of bird seed, binoculars, small birdhouse and a disposable camera.

These are just some suggestions on what you can use as basket fillers, you don’t have to fill your gift baskets with all of those items. Get creative and ‘think’ outside the box.



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What do I put in a gift basket for my boyfriend?

Courtney asked:


My boyfriend recently had surgery from a car accident and is now recovering. He is several hours away, but I am able to send him a gift basket. I need to know what to put in it. He is 19 years old. Please no suggestions involving food as his painkillers also kill his appetite. I really need your help and appreciate it! :)

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can you think of gift basket ideas that include a coffee cup?

Susie is a mommy! asked:


special gift basket that includes a coffee cup. the basket is for a close friend. i don’t want the usual coffees, teas and candies in it.

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Baby Gift Baskets – Make your Child Feel Special

Diana Peter asked:


Each and every parents love to shop for their baby. Choosing baby basket gifts can be really fun since everyone wants to choose a gift for their baby which is not only affordable but even unique. Try and opt for practical containers since a mother would not only require storage baskets but even diaper bags. Before opting for baby basket gift it would be better to set a budget so that you never g overboard. An ideal baby gift basket should not only be functional but even attractive at the same time and always undertake proper planning before going for baby basket gifts.

One could even use a baby tote bag which can be used for placing large items and ensure that more decorative gifts stick out of the top of the tote bag. It would be better if one wraps their baby gift basket in some cello wrap or tulle and one could even decorate their gift basket with some curling ribbon or artificial flowers or tulle and even go to the extent of attaching a card and above all try and pour your love into the baby basket gift in order to enable the baby feel the warmth of your love for it.

In case one is looking to create an unusual baby gift basket then one could got for baby book theme and in case one is looking to give a professional look then one can place blue, pink or yellow shreds in wicker basket. After this one should opt for a theme since its so very important and one could go for simple themes such as animals or fruits to anything which interests the baby but one should not over look the health and safety of the baby. One should pump in creativity in their baby basket gifts and could use clean crumpled newsprint fill for the basket with baby diapers.



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Where to Order Gift Baskets Online

Tom Womack asked:


The conveinice and variety is undeniable.  Choosing gift baskets online has taken this industry into the trillion dollar range, and it’s pretty easy to see why.

We all love to get gift baskets.  It brightens up the room or office and it makes you feel good that somebody cared enough to send you such a thoughtful gift.

Ever since gift baskets got to the online world, people can see how easy it is to send a gift basket to a loved one.  In those prehistoric times (pre-internet) if somebody wanted to send a gift basket to somebody, they had a couple of different options.

They could find a local store that specialized in gift baskets, drive all the way to their location and see what kind of selection they had. That could take up a lot of time.  Worst of all, when you get to the store, there would be no guarantee that they had something you would have liked.

Another opiton would have been to find a large chain that delivered gift baskets, nationwide.  It was a great option, but the only snag is that you first had to order a catalog, just so you can see the different kinds of choices they offered.

But since gift basket companies have started to focus more on their web real estate than their real life real estate, gift baskets are by far the most popular novelty gift option nationwide.

What makes it even better when you order gift baskets online is that there is something for everybody. It makes no difference the kind of person you are shopping for.  If you can’t find something in particular on one website, you can just go to another site and I’m sure you’ll find it there.

The great thing is that many gift basket companies now have a wide range categories.  There are sites GiftTree in which you can order any kind of gift basket.  It doesn’t matter it if its meats, desserts, breads, cheeses, and wines.  They have it all under one roof.



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