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How to Make a Christmas Gift Basket for a Co-Worker

admin — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:13:59 +0000

Not only are gift baskets fun to receive, but they can be a lot of fun to make. You can save money with holiday gifting by making gift baskets … and your gift will probably have a more personal touch than if you bought the latest and greatest gadget out there.

Typically during the holiday season, there’s a gift exchange at the workplace. You might draw someone’s name who you don’t know well at all.

In this situation, a gift basket is perfect. Add generic items, like gourmet cheeses or candies, throw in a few “fun but useful things” that you can find at the local discount store that you personally could use every day, such as bottle openers, beverage coolers, small flash lights, pedometers, pens … you name it. The recipient will enjoy finding all the goodies you’ve place in the basket … and you won’t need to break your budget with your gift. Office people tend to love cartoon calendars or other small desk calendars. Find a calendar that’s funny and she or he will remember you all year with each joke for the day.

Things to Avoid When Giving Christmas Gift Baskets at the Office.

Don’t give things of a religious nature unless you’re certain about the beliefs of your recipient. Giving a faith-based gift that you consider to be wonderful and inspiring might offend someone else. In fact, it might create tensions at the workplace.

Stick to your budget. It’s easy to get carried away when giving gifts. Remember, you’ll be buying the basket, the packaging and gifts. These can add up if you go over five gifts.

When deciding what to put in a basket, only add personal items if the gift is for family or close friends. For instance, you might add a country and western music CD to a gift basket, only to find out that your recipient can’t stand that form of music. At the office, always keep it generic.

Creating a Christmas gift basket isn’t rocket science, but you do need to remember that coffee and wine may be against someone’s religion, religion as a whole is offense to some, and not everyone has the same tastes. When it comes to gifting at the workplace, a Christmas gift basket is a wonderful way to wish someone a good holiday season.

By the way, unless you work at a Christian church, you’re probably safest calling it a “holiday” gift.

Deliver Some Comfort with a Sympathy Gift Basket

admin — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:04:03 +0000

It is rough to see a friend, relative or associate go though grief and pain. No matter the cause of the situation, if you want to boost someone’s spirits, one way to do so is with a sympathy gift basket that is customized for your recipient. Giving a sympathy gift basket can convey your thoughts and lend some comfort to someone who is going through a difficult time.

Sympathy Gift Baskets Designed for Comfort.

Comfort is often synonymous with “comfort food.” When it comes to comfort food, a gift basket can deliver! Many sympathy gift baskets include comfort foods like chicken soup, chocolate or cookies. There’s a “Chicken Soup” theme that’s packaged commercially and comes complete with plenty of treats, together with a copy of one of the best selling “Chicken Soup” books. Another popular choice follows the Thomas Kinkade theme, and includes inspirational words from this well known artist and writer. A thoughtful addition to a sympathy gift basket might be a set of blank notes that the recipient can use to respond to others who have offered comfort in a difficult time.

Some Indulgences or Gifts Intended to Pamper.

Another way to life someone’s spirits is to give a sympathy gift basket that is full of pampering types of treats and indulgences. Examples include spa items like aromatherapy and bath oils. Gourmet snacks and drinks are certainly an indulgence that someone will enjoy.

Sympathy gift baskets are available as premade gifts in a variety of themes and price ranges. Of course, you can always create your own gift that might be more personal.

Boost someone’s spirits. Gift baskets make it easy. When a friend is experiencing a personal crisis, there is no greater comfort than knowing that someone is thinking of him or her.

A Birthday Gift Basket Can Solve the ‘What to Buy’ Dilemma

admin — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 04:23:51 +0000

When it comes to the difficult task of buying a birthday gift for a relative or friend who seems to have it all, a gift basket does the trick. Birthday gift baskets are also an excellent choice when it comes to gifting co-workers or others who you don’t know too well. You can use some creativity to include a number of treats that will please.

Surefire Winners.

Regardless of whether or not you know someone well, one gift will always be a hit: Food. Sometimes wines or coffees are taboo due to their religious beliefs or health concerns, but you can’t go wrong in choosing cheeses, biscuits, jams, fruits and candies. Even if your recipient can’t eat one of the items, there will be something else in the basket that he or she can enjoy.

Birthday Gift Basket Ideas for the Boss, Co-Worker or Someone You Don’t Know Well.

Generic items can be fun. You can also include practical items that the recipient will use for years to come. Consider:

Various office supplies;
Miscellaneous kitchen supplies;
Toys and games; or
Joke books or humorous calendars.

Ideas for Birthday Gift Baskets for People You Know Fairly Well.

If you know someone a bit better, you can make a more personalized birthday gift basket that’s themed with things they enjoy. For instance:

For sports fans, add some team memorabilia or sporting goods;
For the outdoor enthusiast, perhaps a water canteen, compass, pedometer or camping gear would make a unique gift basket;
A woman might enjoy lotions and bath salts.

Most people love receiving birthday gift baskets because they are fun and can include useful items.

Show Your Appreciation with a Thank You Gift Basket

admin — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 01:18:18 +0000

When someone does something nice for you, sometimes sending a “thank you card” seems too trite. Sending someone a gift basket to say “thanks” will brighten someone’s day and show your appreciation. The thank you gift basket does not have to be expensive; it is merely a token to express your sincere gratitude that sets you apart from the crowd.

Your First Step in Creating a Thank You Gift Basket.

There are many different types of thank you gift baskets, ranging from premade gifts to do-it-yourself options. Typically, the most special “thanks” is to create your own and deliver it yourself. There are some services online in which you can specify the theme and contents that you want, and a professional will package and ship your unique gift.

How to Create Your Own Thank You Gift Basket.

The first thing you want to do is to get an empty basket by visiting a local craft store or department store. Once you have found the exact basket you were looking for, find a piece of fabric or a cloth napkin that fits the basket and provides the right backdrop for what you’ll be including in the basket. It is a good idea to use a favorite color of the recipient, if you know what that might be. If you’re going to be adding something like a bottle of wine, make sure that the basket is strong enough to carry the weight.

The fun part is to fill the basket with goodies that you choose. Fruits like oranges, apples, bananas and grapes make a nice looking and practical gift basket. Including a variety of cheeses, specialty chocolates, truffles, and gourmet cookies always create a pleasing thank you gift basket. Jellies, specialty biscuits or crackers, gourmet coffees or herbal teas are a nice gift that you can mix and match in your basket. The sky’s the limit: You can include just about anything that you can imagine – or that will fit – in your thank you gift basket, such as perfumes (if you know a favorite), candles, wine, cigars, knick-knacks and other things that you personally know your recipient will enjoy.

It’s the Thought That Counts.

When it comes down to it, no matter how large or unique your thank you gift basket is, the fact that you’ve taken time to say “thanks” will make an impression. Nowadays, few people have the time to say “thank you” beyond a note. Sending a basket will make an impression … and show that you care.