Gift Baskets Blog

Why gift baskets are the ideal employee gift

2008-08-09T14:15:37Z

Sometimes, finding the ideal employee gift can be quite a task. This is especially true if you only have a professional relationship with your employees, so you don't already know their likes and dislikes. You want a gift that's personal enough for them to know you are thinking about them and appreciate them, yet you don't want to get them something they can't or won't use.

If you are having trouble finding the ideal employee gifts, consider gift baskets. A popular gift option in the business world, gift baskets are a great way to recognize your employees.

Gift baskets are just that - baskets (or more recently, other more decorative containers) filled with little goodies such as chocolate, fruit, coffee, or nuts. Many gift baskets also follow a theme, such as movie night, golf, gardening, and so on. With gift baskets, you don't have to worry about wrapping them either.

The following are a few reasons why gift baskets are the ideal employee gift:

They can be personalized. Gift baskets are great gift ideas because they can be personalized with things you know your employee likes. If you have a golf fanatic in your office, get him a golf-themed gift basket he is sure to love. Or for the chocoholic in the office, a gift basket of assorted chocolates will be well-received. And even if you don't know much about your employee, you can still give them a beautiful gift basket and personalize it with a card.

There is something for everyone. Most gift baskets, especially those put together by professional organizations, are filled with things everyone likes - think chocolate, coffee, fruit, movie tickets, and so forth. Even the most generic baskets are sure to have things most people will enjoy. And if you are not sure if the person you are giving it to can eat certain food items, there are plenty of non-food gift baskets that make great gifts as well. Gift baskets can help assure the gift-giver that the present will be well-received and well-appreciated.

Where do find great gift baskets
Gift baskets are not difficult to assemble. There are many ideas you can use for a gift basket; simply gather a few things together and arrange them neatly in an attractive basket or box.

But for people who would like the artistic touch of a professional, there are a number of organizations that have beautiful gift baskets.

Gift Baskets Deluxe is one company that provides a number of beautiful deluxe gift baskets for nearly every occasion. So whether you are thanking an employee for a job well done, offering birthday wishes, or congratulating them on a new baby, there is sure to be something suitable for any of your employees.

One thing that is attractive about Gift Baskets Deluxe is the originality of their gift baskets. Each is unique, and the "basket" isn't really a basket at all - the goodies in their gift baskets are filled in such things as Radio Flyer Wagons, leather trunks, and hatboxes, all original and reusable as decorative items.

Gift baskets are the ideal gift for virtually any employee. Whether they are filled with goodies like chocolate, popcorn, or candy or they don't have any food in them at all, there are a wide variety of gift baskets that will be the perfect gift.

Happy holidays or Merry Christmas - which one is used more frequently?

2007-12-20T02:59:08Z

Which do you think gets said more often: "happy holidays" or "merry Christmas?"

In today's world of conflict between traditional customs and the pressure to be politically correct, one of the lightning rods occurs every Christmas. It's the battle between those who speak of the "holidays" and those who call it "Christmas."

So which is used more often? Watch the video below to see the results of our four-year, ongoing study.

When you're done watching, weigh in by commenting below on the key question - why the big change from 2006 to 2007?

We're not looking for your input on which one people should say, we're looking for you to tell us what you think changed in the last year to create such a remarkable shift.

We look forward to hearing from you!

The Real Truth About Gift Baskets

2007-12-18T05:08:47Z

Gift baskets make a great gift, right?

Well, maybe not!

We've just released this video which makes a fascinating point - sometimes giving a gift basket may do more harm than good.

What do you think? Tell us in a comment below.

Gift Basket Trends

2007-12-13T17:47:18Z

It used to be that gift baskets were nothing special – a few pieces or fruit or a box of chocolates arranged on top of shredded paper in a cheap brown wicker basket, then wrapped with cellophane and secured with a bow.

Now, however, gift baskets have taken a distinct flair. The new trends in gift baskets make them a fun gift to receive for any occasion, from birthdays to thanking clients for their business to holidays.

The following are some of the new trends in gift baskets:

]]> Thematic gift baskets.

More and more gift baskets now are more than just fancy chocolates or baked goods. Instead, a new trend in gift baskets are gift baskets that are designed around a particular theme. For example, a birthday party gift basket could have candles, balloons, party hats, and cookies shaped like gifts. Or a golf themed basket could have golf balls and tees, golf gloves, or candies wrapped in paper to make them look like golf balls. Corporate gift baskets could include things like mugs or stationary with the company logo on them. These themed gift baskets make it easier to personalize your gift to the recipient’s interests and hobbies.

More elaborate gift baskets.

Instead of simple food items in plain baskets, a new trend in gift baskets are baskets that are more and more elaborate in what they contain. For example, a new baby gift basket from Gift Baskets Deluxe has a handmade baby blanket, a toy for the baby, chocolates for mom and dad, and comes in a fabric-covered gift box. It is not uncommon to find an elaborate gift basket costing a few hundred dollars. These more elaborate gift baskets are becoming trendy for special occasions.

Baskets that aren’t really baskets.

One of the new trends in gift baskets is putting the contents in a more attractive, functional container. Gift Baskets Deluxe is one company known for this. They put the contents of all their gift baskets in decorative, reusable containers such as hat boxes, vintage wagons and trucks, or chests that can hold trinkets. Gift basket companies are moving toward this trend because it is the gift that keeps on giving – recipients can reuse decorative and attractive containers and will always be reminded of the gift.

Spa gift baskets

Another trend in gift baskets are those that contain spa or pampering items. This is a great way to let someone know you appreciate their hard work. It’s also the perfect gift for someone who has a demanding job, whether at home or in the business world. Typical spa pampering gift baskets include such items as manicure kits, lotions and bubble baths, hand-held massagers and massage oils, and pedicure kits. This type of gift basket isn’t just for women, either – another new trend in gift baskets is spa gift baskets made especially for men.

Personalization

Gift baskets sometimes get a bad rep for being impersonal. This is no longer the case. A new trend in gift baskets includes gift baskets with a distinctly personalized touch. This includes allowing customers to pick what exactly they want to go into their gift basket, so they avoid the problem of giving a basket that is half-filled with things the recipient wouldn’t like. Gift Baskets Deluxe does a great job with personalizing, as they hand write your sentiments on a card and deliver it with each gift basket.

These are just a few of the new trends in gift baskets.