Delicious Gift Basket Ideas
There are days of the year where sending flowers is right idea; Valentine’s Day, funerals, and anniversaries are some dedicated “flower” occasions. But for many occasions flowers don’t quite send the right message. Would sending a bouquet of roses really help you land that new client? Or how much will your new college graduate really enjoy a vase full of daisies on the day of their commencement? Sometimes you need something a bit more desirable… a bit more decadent. Here are some gift basket ideas bound to garner some appreciation.
Edible gift baskets are extremely popular and for good cause. A goodie basket full of decadent chocolates or gooey warm fresh baked cookies is bound to be the prize of the office. Fruit baskets also make great corporate gift baskets. One benefit of edible gift baskets is they can be shared and enjoyed among a number of people. Let’s face, when you’re trying to land that big account, it’s not just the CFO who’s heart and mind you need to win over. There are usually gatekeepers, persuaders, and end users who all play a vital role in helping you to get your product in the door. Sending an edible gift basket of cookies, for example, is a great way to make an impact with all of these office VIPs.
But gift baskets aren’t exclusively for the titans of the corporate world; they also make great gifts for friends and relatives. Birthday gift baskets are especially helpful when buying a birthday gift for someone located in another city or state. Sending bulky or heavy items through the post office or shipping carriers can cost a lot. Occasionally it costs more to ship something than the value of the product itself. Gift baskets are great substitutes because you can order them from anywhere with a credit card and have them delivered locally. Not only are the items guaranteed to be fresh and enjoyable, but gift baskets eliminate the dreaded lost in the mail or late birthday present conundrum.
Of course fruits and chocolate aren’t the only gift basket ideas. Is there a special caffeine junkie in your life? They might enjoy a gift basket of various gourmet coffees and creamers. How about the big time sports fan? You can find gift baskets filled with things like golf balls, tees, t-shirts and even tickets to sporting events. The reality is there are gift basket ideas out there for just about every personality and interest. Look around and you’re bound to find the right gift basket for that special someone in your life.
A little tip. No matter what theme of gift basket you choose, sprinkling a little sugar on top is always a good idea. A gift basket for the movie lover might include tickets to the theater, DVDs, tins of popcorn and the like, but why not add some Mrs. Fields chocolate chip Nibblers in there for good measure. Their taste buds will thank you for certain. You can add brownies to the book lover’s basket, and oatmeal raisin cookies to fruit and nut selections. The possibilities are endless. Or, you can simply choose a pre-designed gift basket that includes all of their favorite tastes and ingredients.
In conclusion, there are only around three to four days each year where sending flowers is the absolute right choice. For the other 361 days try sending a personalized gift basket instead. Who knows, you just might land that big account, save the day, or eternalize yourself as the favorite Aunt in the family. But the one thing you can be certain of is that your gift basket will be well received and enjoyed.
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