Candy asked:


My friend’s boyfriend is leaving and I am putting together a gift basket for her…tissues, movies, chocolates, popcorn….any other ideas?

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jenniferrnew asked:


I’m starting my own gift basket business from home and wanted to know how many people out there actually buy them. Thanks!

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Robert Baird asked:


The month of December is heralds the coming of Christmas and amidst the western cultures, Christmas is celebrated as the biggest festival in the year. Christmas, which celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ, is one of the premier festivals and therefore it is no wonder that during Christmas gift baskets are very much in demand. It is the time when gifts are exchanged between the people and gift baskets are often considered to be one of the most perfect presents to be handed over to one’s close relatives and even acquaintances. It is to be noted that Christmas is held in the month of December which encompasses the winter season and also at the same it ushers the coming of the New Year. Therefore the various gift items within the gift baskets are made up of items that emit the flavor of the season.

Chocolate is one of the most popular items to be included in the Christmas gift baskets. It is available in various forms like chocolate cookies, truffles, brownies, chocolate chips etc. and very often are supplemented by butter cream cookies. Most of these gift baskets contain a central larger cookie which displays messages like ‘season’s greetings’ or ‘merry Christmas’ and vice versa. Very often these cookies are individually decorated by hand which gives it an exquisite look and these Christmas gift baskets are also decorated beautifully with ribbons and the cookies are also decorated and arranged in the form of a bouquet to give the impression of a flower arrangement which adds to the beauty of the Christmas gift basket. Chocolate swizzles, chocolate dipped strawberries, almonds and coconut shavings are also popular ingredients of the Christmas gift baskets. While it is true that Christmas signifies celebration and bonding, many professional organizations and companies also make arrangements for gifting its various employees and clients with customized Christmas gift baskets. These are very popular in the west and are considered as significant means of forging relationships. Ghirardelli is a popular landmark of San Francisco and Ghirardelli chocolates are prevalently used in decorating the gift baskets. In Christmas gift baskets too, these chocolates are used along with caramel clusters, crackers and cheese. Different kinds of candies, nuts and cookies are also included within the Christmas gift baskets.

Christmas also marks the beginning of the holiday season and therefore Christmas gift baskets are also designed for the holiday goers specifically and these include chocolate cookies, cherries and overall an assortment of fine chocolate varieties.



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Charlie Mann asked:


Moving to a new neighborhood can be both an exciting and intimidating time in a person’s life. It is exciting because relocating to a new place brings to mind a fresh start with different surroundings, new friends, and hopefully a better life. It is intimidating precisely because everything will be new and hence, different. It can also be a very stressful and tiring time. If you have new neighbors moving into your neighborhood, it would be a great idea to help make them feel welcome and at home. A really convenient way to welcome a new family is through a gift basket from http://www.thebasketspot.com/.

Before you actually walk into your neighbor’s new home, you must have your “Welcome to the Neighborhood” gift basket. This specific type of basket should contain items that would help your new neighbors settle into their new home at the soonest possible time.

It usually takes a while for people moving to unpack and have everything in order. Their kitchen appliances and utensils might be in disarray for a while and they might have to resort to the more expensive option of ordering take-out or even eating at restaurants for a few days. One of the most helpful and useful types of gift baskets that you can give them would be picnic-style gift basket that would allow them to still eat home-cooked meals. Items to include in this type of gift basket would be paper plates, tissue paper, plastic utensils, cups, mugs, bowls, fruits, snacks, vegetables, bread, muffins, pastries, and ready-to-cook meals.

If your new neighbors are from out of town, they would definitely appreciate a gift basket that would help them become more familiar with the area. Possible items to include in this gift basket would be a travel guide that highlights places of interest and importance, a map of the city or the area, a list of emergency numbers (hospital, police, fire station, and churches), food or products native to the area, snacks, pastries and restaurant locations.

If your new neighbors have children, make sure to include items in the gift basket that are especially for them. Add in some toys, crayons, books or videos about the area, gift certificates to the theater or the local skating rink, burgers and fries, chocolates, candies, potato chips and other snack items.

Welcoming your new neighbors by giving them a ‘Welcome to the Neighborhood’ gift basket is a wonderful way to establish a friendship with them. By doing so, you are implicitly saying that you are happy that they are a part of your neighborhood and that they can count on you for help they might need. Building good relationships in your neighborhood guarantees a healthy and happy place for you and your family to reside for many years to come.

The author, Charlie Mann, Time Magazine 2006 Man of Year, is a reporter for CNN and Fox news. He is the author of the NYT Bestsellers Built Hard, and Polar Cap Five. His latest book is How to Win Your Case In Small Claims Court Without a Lawyer from Atlantic Books.



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Paranormal Kitty asked:


I started it to save money (you can buy more stuff for the money than what comes in those pre-made gift sets) but I’m really getting into it! You can make them much more personal too. For my dad I am making a basket with barbeque sauces and for my brother I am making one with movies and popcorn and I even found some of those movie box candies at wal mart (only 97 cents each!) and a big popcorn bowl to put it in.

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Thomas Bronson asked:


Discerning folks would just have to wonder�what is it about gift baskets that make them such a popular form of gift-giving today? What fun could there possibly be in receiving a gift without the requisite anticipation and suspense that comes from tearing open layers of wrapping paper before running smack into the actual present itself? For although gift baskets are nearly always prettily packaged, surely there is not much to be said for gift items that are so openly strutting their stuff for all and sundry to see!

Historically, baskets were woven using the most appropriate materials that could be sourced locally. Gatherers used baskets for collecting fruit and other food while the hunters made use of them to store their catch of the day. Perhaps this would explain the modern day use of baskets as gift bearers, particularly since gift baskets originally served the purpose of presenting organic gifts such as fruit, flowers and other types of perishables.

It has also been said that the Biblical story of finding of three-month old baby Moses in a basket made of bulrushes among the reeds along the riverbank was how it all started. It sparks the idea of baby gift baskets and soon after, other types of gift baskets started to appear.

It is pretty common to see gift baskets being given as presents on every single holidays or events, which is why we have an assortment of gift baskets for various occasions such as Easter, Fathers� Day, Mothers� Day, baby showers, housewarming, anniversaries and even condolence or sympathy baskets for those who have just suffered the loss of a loved one. This industry really covers all occasions there could possibly be, from womb to tomb!

And that does not even include the assortment of baskets available based on differences in content alone! For instance, wine connoisseurs would appreciate the gift of a basket full of the best fruits of the vine. Whereas lovers of fine food would surely think twice about turning up their noses at gourmet gift baskets brimming with pate de foie gras, caviar and orange blossom honey. Even if you are fond of a particular type of cuisine or food type, chances are, there is a gift basket for you. From Italian food products to junk food and cheesecakes, nothing is impossible these days. Seemingly everyday occasions can also call for different basket contents. Thus, you will find breakfast baskets, baskets for barbecues and even baskets holding a selection of designer tea and cookies.

Do note though that gift baskets need not necessarily contain edible products. Some are also made up of a combination of flowers and food while others could also contain books, toys, massage oils, toiletries, aromatherapy sets�in fact, everything and anything that fits into a basket!

Apart from individuals, corporations are also big on baskets. You certainly cannot fault their business sense because a customized basket packed by professionals could go a long way in impressing that all-important client. Thank you gift baskets usually come in handy for occasions where a token of appreciation is needed upon the successful completion of projects or when a deal is clinched. Top management have also been known to treat their staff to a basket or two of seasonal goodies, especially when holidays such as Christmas are around the corner.

Almost all service providers throw in free delivery with the gift baskets, which is a bonus. Having a pretty and lavish basket right on your doorstep is simply irresistible! What�s even better is that arrangements can be made to send the baskets to the workplace too. It would be a nice surprise for a wife to receive a basket full of flowers and her favorite brand of chocolates on her birthday, despite the daily craziness she has to face at the office.

But the wise husband would want to follow that up with a more personal gift of say, jewelry, when his wife gets home later on. For that is where the so-called basket magic ends. As pretty as they can get, such baskets still carry the connotation of an impersonal and very public display of generosity. At the end of the day, one may still want to consider the evergreen method of giving gifts, that of spending much time handpicking the perfect item and then wrapping it up in a box, to be opened at will and to the delight of the recipient.

Need of a gift for business acquaintances? Want your gift to stand out from the rest? Don�t know what is your landlady�s favorite spice? Get a gift basket! However, choosing a gift for a loved one cannot be treated in the same manner. Much more love and affection is needed to find that perfect gift for that very special someone of yours, a gift that had been chosen and wrapped with love that it wouldn�t have mattered if the cellophane clashes with the bow on top.

Having said that however, some folks just appreciate more drama in their lives. And perhaps that is why there is still such money to be made in the gift basket trade. Thus, the best gauge of what sort of method to employ would be to consider the recipient�s personality. Loud and gregarious? Shy and private? If this still does not help, then take to heart that abiding advice�maybe it really is the thought that counts after all.



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holly w asked:


I would like to make gift baskets for family and friends this year for christmas, but I dont know what to do. What are some good themes or ideas for unique and inexpensive gifts?

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Solos asked:


my friend is graduating and i am getting her a variety of things and i want to put them in a gift basket but not your usual basket.I want to find some kind of guitar to put them in. if its a plastic guitar container just anything guitar.please help.if you do not know of anything guitar, what are some cool unique ideas.

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Ms. C asked:


I was thinking of doing an online gift basket biz but don’t want to waste my time if people think of florists first when wanting to send someone a gift. What do you think?

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SRC*~ asked:


I am wanting to start a small business making and delivering gift baskets in a small to medium town. Can you tell me how much you have/do pay for gift baskets.

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