Hot Weather and Melting Gifts: buyers beware and some recommendations

The season of hot and unforgiving weather is upon us. Sending a gift basket with chocolate contents could be a hazard. Since a lot of baskets contain chocolate items we recommend not sending those. Many of the baskets will have the chocolate contents substituted with hard candies (make sure you read the substitution policies). Many gift basket stores will not guarantee damage to the chocolates (because they said not to order them). In addition, if you want to send a basket with chocolates to a hot climate, we recommend sending it next day delivery.

Our recommendations are to send a:

• Smoked Salmon Gift Basket


• Meat and Cheese Gift Basket


• Gourmet Picnic Basket


• Fruit Basket


• A Kids Gift Basket (without a lot of chocolate)

The option to sending chocolate gift baskets would be to send something along the plain gourmet, cheese (this is iffy too), picnic baskets, or even something with nuts (Nuts on the Net). This would be the way to prevent a messy delivery of a gift that you wanted someone to have.




Just some friendly reminders and suggestions to make your gift giving opportunity pleasant and money savvy.

Summer Gift Giving Ideas: a basket for the pool or beach

Summer time is a great time to give a gift basket; actually a picnic basket. Picnic baskets are a versatile and functional way to say thank you, welcome home, have a good trip, or for no reason at all. Our gourmet picnic baskets not only come filled with gourmet treats and snacks, but have the place settings, silverware, glasses, and napkins. This is a sure way to give the all in one gift.

Aside from the gourmet picnic baskets we have a whole line of just picnic baskets. These baskets range from service for one to service for four. If you have a family that is going on a trip or needs to get away you can give them a gift with everything they need in it. They can take these baskets to the beach, pool, barbecue, or just to the park.

Choose a Gourmet Picnic Basket Today

The all in one gift idea could be complemented with things like pre-made meals, a recipe book, or a nice bottle of wine (not for the kids though). If you have someone that likes something in particular you could always order the basket and stuff it yourself, adding a more even personal touch.

Corporate Gift Giving: some great gift ideas

Corporate gift giving goes beyond just giving a gift to a client. In the corporate world of gift giving you should include your employees, clients, internal and external achievements, and recognition of a promotion. Something not to forget is all of the corporate events like picnics, golf outings, and fundraisers.

There is no doubt that every employee wants to be recognized for the hard work and effort. There is also no doubt that employee recognition can change and attitude or behavior. Even if you are working on a budget, Basketsender.com has gifts that range from $25.00 to $200.00. A gift basket is a better choice than a dinner card because the basket can be shared by all, be displayed on a desk, and has delectable treats to tempt every taste.

Congratulations:

Do something different to recognize an accomplishment. Maybe an employee met a particular goal and you want them to know that you are proud. Give them a gift that they can use and display proudly on their desk or share with other employees. If it is a group of employees then choose a larger basket with enough for everyone like the Bountiful Gourmet Large. Let everyone know that they did a good job and give other employees something to strive for.

A great gift basket for recognizing an employee for a job well done is the Putt'n on the Ritz . This is letting you make someone noticed with satisfaction and distinction. Another choice is the Gourmet Choice Gift Basket.

Maybe you want to recognize a few employees and are on a budget. A great choice would be something like our gifts that grow. These are little thank you and appreciation gifts that will last a while. They can put them on their desk or take them home and just watch them get bigger. This serves as a continual presence and reminder.

Just because a basket is listed in a specific category does not mean you have to use it for that.

Fundraiser:

Any gift basket can be used for a fundraiser event. An idea is to purchase a basket and then raffle it off. You could give it away as a door prize. The presentation of a basket like The Bon Apppetite Hamper displays well. You could generate some high interest and money from the conniseurs of gourmet snacks. Let someone walk away with the sensation of joy in more way than one.

Client Thank You:

Letting a client know that you appreciate their business could be a small price to pay by giving a gift basket; depending on your sale. If you close a large deal, send them the McGinely Gift Bakset or the Really Big Gift Basket. These have smoked salmon products, spreads, crackers, and coffee cocoa mixes. Send them a message that we really appreciate your business. This also serves as reminder that you want their business in the future. Set yourself aside from the rest of the corporations and spend a little extra for the future.

Another choice could be the Distinguished Client Gift Basket. This stands out for saying thank you. Also see the Bountiful Gourmet.

In conclusion isolating other companies is limiting your potential for employee production and appreciation. Let Basketsender.com help you with improving your client base and employee productivity. Visit our site today at Basketsender.com.

Gift Baskets: to give or not to give

Gift giving is not only a task but an art as well. It is an art in the sense that it requires thought, creativity, action, and is a form of expression. Giving a gift basket to someone not only says things like thank you, I am sorry, way to go, but expresses your sincere thoughts in taking out the time to find the right elements to convey your emotions.

Themed gift baskets are a great way to help express your (the sender) emotions to the recipient. The choice of color, ingredients, accessories, and greeting card complete the ensemble of your purpose. An example would be sending a gift basket to someone that has just had major surgery and is going to be bed bound for a little while; send a themed basket that gives them something to do and stay busy for a while. Another example would be for a new mom; send a gift basket that has the right gender and theme. You can see some great examples at basketsender.com.

Making the decision to send a gift basket is based on a personal preference, functionality, and emotional expression. Some simple steps to consider before sending a unique gift like this are:

• Realize the reason you are sending the basket. This could be for saying thank you to a client or employee, congratulations on your promotion, I am sorry for your loss, or whatever the occasion there is a basket for it.
  
• Then take some time to think about what your recipient likes; cookies, color, contents, overall presentation, and functionality. The quality of the contents has a lot to say as well.
  
• Consider the season. The hotter months may limit things you can send and how you can send them. An example would be chocolate that may melt, perishable items like a fruit basket (mostly requires Next Day or Express Delivery), and the particular holiday season.
  
• Price may have an influence on your decision but take a good look at what you are paying for.
  
• Lastly make a lasting impression by placing the right salutation or greeting on the gift insert.

The bottom line is that sending a gift basket is a great way to convey your message and let your recipient know that you are thinking about them in more ways than one. The art of giving a gift serves a purpose far more important than to say thank you, I am sorry, way to go, or congratulations on your new baby. It is a message from you as a person or group. Gift baskets can be used to attract more clients, express your love, or just show a person that you care. Take the steps today and send someone a gift that they can really use and appreciate.

Finding the right gift basket; which one is right?

The truth be told that there may not be a perfect gift basket. Just because a gift basket is listed in a particular category does not mean that you have to send it for that reason. For example: If you want to send a get well gift basket you could send a care package, gourmet, sympathy, or even a kosher basket. The reason the gift baskets are listed in a specific category is to help you make the right choice for a gift basket.

We recommend using a little of your own creativity because you know the person that you are sending it to. Maybe they would prefer a get well basket that gives them something to do like the "Its Game Time" Boredom & Stress Relief Gift Set from Basketsender.com. The other option could be the "With Sympathy Basket". The fact is that you know the person and what they would like. You could actually send any gift basket that you really wanted.

If you wanted to send a basket that is functional and not just nutritious you could send either a picnic basket or a gourmet picnic basket. You could also choose a basket that comes with recipes, cooking utensils, or a coffee mug. Something else to consider is whether the gift is for one person or for a group, like an office (try the Smoked Salmon Selection).

If you need help trying to figure out what the best basket to send it, then call us, visit our other posts, or just do what is in your heart. Either way the person receiving your gift will be appreciative of your efforts.