Valentine's Day Gift Baskets

As the Christmas Holiday wraps up, we turn our focus to the next Holiday, Valentine's Day! A day full of romantic gestures and loving thoughts, it is one of our favorites. People may wonder just what to get for their special sweetie on this once a year romantic occasion, why not a beautiful Valentine's Day Gift Basket? With numerous selections to choose from, and many more to be added within the next few weeks, you can be sure that we will have the perfect gift of romance for your honey.

Regardless if this is a new romance just blossoming or an established marriage that continues to get stronger and stronger, The Gift Basket Pros will have the ideal gift for your situation. From decadent heart cookie bouquets to baskets full of loving and alluring gestures, check back often to see what new Valentines Day Gift Ideas have been added!

Corporate Gift Giving

I know I discussed this topic not long ago, but I feel the need to reiterate how easy it is to place your corporate orders with us! Simply find the Christmas gifts you would like to send to your most important clients, download our secure order form from our Corporate Gift Services page, enter your information and e-mail to us directly. We will take care of the rest! Not only will we provide you with a corporate discount, pending you fall into one of the qualifying categories, but you will also receive excellent customer service. You will feel confident that the best of the best are taking care of your corporate customers. Your image is important and The Gift Basket Pros are determined to keep that image in perfect tact.

Christmas Gift Towers

There is no time like the Christmas season to send your warmest holiday wishes. Whether you are sending gifts to corporate clients, your most esteemed customers, or even your office staff, a gift of holiday cheer is one they will all appreciate. You can spread this cheer by sending the lucky recipients on your list a dazzling Holiday Gift Tower! We offer many selections of gift towers ranging from beautiful holiday towers filled with fruits and nuts to holiday gift towers packed full of gourmet chocolates. No matter who you are sending your very best Christmas wishes to, they will truly appreciate the gift of a Holiday Gift Tower.

Corporate Thanksgiving Gift Ideas

The time is here for cool weather gift ideas and what better way to show your appreciation to your corporate clients than with a corporate Thanksgiving gift basket? These beautiful fall baskets are full of yummy autumn treats for the entire office staff to share. From sweet pumpkin cookies and California almonds to the decorative autumn baskets themselves, our cool weathered gifts will make all feel warm inside.

Your corporate clients, business associates and employees will truly appreciate the thought you placed in sending the perfect Thanksgiving gift to show your gratitude. As we work day in and day out to keep the business running as it should, we should all take a break and thank those who are essential to helping us. And what better time of year to show your thanks than at Thanksgiving!

Corporate Gift Services

Regardless of the size of your business, we have a gift program that will suit any budget. We have implemented a Corporate Gift Services program that will help you find the perfect gift for your next corporate gift giving occasion. From employee anniversaries to sympathy gifts, we carry a wide assortment of quality corporate gift baskets that help you convey the right sentiments.

There are numerous benefits to signing up with Corporate Gift Services. We offer a variety of discounts based on the total of your order, your very own personal gift consultant, and even a corporate order form. You simply fill in the order form information, send it to our customer support team, and we will take care of the rest! What a simple way to ease the stress of ordering holiday gifts for your very best corporate clients. As always, if you have any questions about the Corporate Gift Services program, feel free to call.

Fruit Gift Baskets

Fall is finally here! The leaves are changing colors and football is in full swing. So, when you are searching for a unique gift idea for a special cool weather occasion, perhaps a delicious fruit gift basket may be just what you are looking for. Our beautiful fruit baskets contain a wide variety of luscious fruits including Columbia Pears, Jonagold Apples, South African Pineapples, Navel Oranges, and many more! These gorgeous baskets make the ideal gift ideas for birthdays, thank you gifts, corporate gifts, and so forth.

We guarantee our fruits to be fresh and unblemished due to a five quality control check that they must pass before they are ever placed into our decorative baskets and towers. In addition to these quality fruits, we also include such items as Mrs. Fields cookies, chocolate covered bing cherries, gourmet meats, nuts and cheeses. You absolutely can not go wrong with a classic and professional fruit gift basket. From all occasion gift ideas to creating a lasting impression for corporate clients, a luxurious gift of delicious fresh fruits will be sure to please everyone.

Halloween Baskets are Here!

The time has come to wish all of your ghoulish ghosts and wicked witches the happiest of Halloweens! All of our haunting Halloween baskets are available for purchase just in time for October 31. Prepare the cauldrons and carve out the pumpkins for this ghostly time of year, and don't forget to send a gift that they will love! All of our holiday gifts can be accessed through the Holiday gifts section, or you can visit Halloween gift baskets directly.

Christmas Gifts and Baskets

A large majority of our Christmas gifts have been added to the site now. A few are currently available, more will be available in October, and the remaining Christmas Gift Baskets will be ready for purchase in November. We are expecting quite a busy Christmas season, so start your planning early and remember to order as soon as possible. If you see a holiday gift you would like to reserve, just give us a call and we will take care of it for you.

Speaking of pre-ordering, we will be making all of our Christmas baskets available for purchase within the next couple of weeks. Of course they won't ship until closer to the holiday season, but this way you can be sure to book your basket before inventory starts to run low. Don't wait until the last minute to place your order as we can't guarantee stock levels will lasts throughout the month of December. We look forward to an exciting Christmas season and helping you send your warmest holiday wishes to everyone on your gift giving list this year.

All Occasion Gift Baskets

For a couple of weeks now we have been adding new gift baskets to our site. Many are now available for purchase and can be found within numerous categories of our site. A few of those categories include baby gift baskets, all occasion baskets, spa gift ideas and many others. We are excited about the new baskets as they are quality additions to our already extensive lineup.

A few of the older gift baskets have been replaced with the newer collection, so if there is an item you are looking for but can't find just let us know. We are still in the process of adding our new Holiday baskets and other all occasion gifts, but should be wrapped up within the next few weeks. Check back soon to see what the new additions will be!

Christmas Baskets and Holiday Gifts

The time is here and people are starting their search for the perfect Christmas gift for clients, employees, family and friends. Just recently we have added quite a few more Christmas gift baskets that will be available for shipping in mid November. Included are some delicious gourmet baskets in elegant designs that will be perfect for corporate clients and customers. Many of our baskets will range in a variety of sizes so they will fit a price range for everyone. So when you start your Christmas gift shopping this holiday season, take a stop by our Christmas Gift Baskets, we will have something for everyone.

New Cookie Baskets

We are thrilled to announce that not only have we completed the addition of our new cookie bouquets, but we have also added a new assortment of cookie gift baskets. Both the cookie bouquets and cookie baskets can be located in different categories, but include a link to each on all of the cookie detail pages. This will create more efficient navigation for our customers when looking a for a particular cookie gift.

The new baskets contain a variety of gift options including “Thank You”, “Congratulation” and “Happy Holidays” themes. Many of these baskets will allow you to customize the center cookie, just as you can with the cookie bouquets. They contain either a mixture of chocolate chip, peanut butter, and oatmeal raisin cookies with a few of our butter crème cookies, or they will all be hand-decorated themed cookie baskets in our delicious butter crème flavor. So when you are looking for your next gift idea, stop by our cookie gift baskets or our cookie bouquets and we are sure you will find the perfect gift!

Baby Gift Baskets

If you are shopping around for an adorable baby gift for someone in your family or perhaps a co-worker, we have some precious gifts to fit all price ranges. From baby bassinets to time capsules, our baby gift baskets selection continues to rapidly grow with a variety of gift ideas. We have just added our brand new line of baby cookie bouquets that you have to check out! Gifts just aren't for baby anymore! We now have big brother and big sister gift bouquets, so baby is not the only one receiving attention. We also have gift bouquets for twins and even for mom and dad to be.

So, whether you are searching for a traditional basket full of plush animals and baby rattles or something a bit different like a fresh baked cookie bouquet decorated in beautiful shades of pink or blue, we have it all. Not all baby gift baskets have to be just for baby anymore! Get creative and keep checking back to see what else we have added to this already great line up of baby gifts.

Thanksgiving & Halloween Baskets

If you are looking for ghoulish gift ideas for Halloween or a bounty of Thanksgiving treats, then you have come to the right place! We are in the process of adding our new fall line of Halloween Baskets and Thanksgiving Gifts for the 2005 holiday season. From cookie bouquets that are individually hand-decorated and baked fresh daily, to a harvest of fall treats wrapped up in a beautiful basket, we have all of your gift needs right here. Check back often as we will be adding new baskets to our various collections much closer to the holiday.

Customized Cookie Bouquets

With the addition of our new cookie bouquets, we will also be offering customization for every cookie gift bouquet that we will be carrying. These new cookies will start with the product letter of "C". Some bouquets will allow up to 3 cookies to be customized, such as baby for example, with up to 25 characters of imprint. While our Christmas, Thanksgiving, and Birthday bouquets will only allow the center cookie to be customized. You will be able to either keep the imprint "as is" on the cookie, or create your very own personalized custom message for your recipient.

New Gift Articles

Another new addition to our ever growing site includes a section dedicated to articles related to the gift industry. Our new gift articles page will include numerous resources and tips for various gift giving situations. Our first article highlights how to keep your corporate customers happy year after year.

With the addition of our new article section, we hope to include many facets of the gift industry that will help to make shopping for the perfect gift much easier. We hope that you check back often to see what new topics and ideas have been added.

New Cookie Bouquets

From corporate gifts to thanking the next door neighbor for house sitting, we have a brand new assortment of gifts that will appeal to anyone, for any occasion. We will be carrying an exciting collection of hand-decorated, delicious butter creme cookies that will simply melt in your mouth! Our new cookie bouquets will be available in a variety of options including 3 or 5 cookies that will be shipped in a white coffee cup. This smaller variety will be ideal for sending small gifts to clients or as employee appreciation gifts. We will also be carrying larger quantities that will include 7, 9, or 12 cookies all elegantly wrapped in a beautiful bouquet. The exciting part is that on every bouquet we offer, you can customize the center cookie to state whatever you would like to say. How exciting!

Our new cookie line will include special occasions such as Mother's Day, Birthdays, Anniversary, and even holidays such as St. Patrick's Day and Halloween! The themes will range from sports, dinosaurs, and flowers to golf and women's shopping. The possibilities are endless!

So, check back in the next week or so to experience the delicious and colorful assortment of cookie bouquets gifts. I am positive that you will find a first class gift that will leave a lasting impression.

Employee Appreciation Baskets

Do you have an employee at your work place that constantly works overtime and doesn't expect much in return except for the additional pay on their pay check? Do you have employees that constantly contribute to the professional atmosphere of your corporation or business? Employee appreciation is a critical component in keeping your team players motivated and excited. Send a small gift to each valuable employee with an employee appreciation basket and let them know just how much you value them.

Many businesses acknowledge employees a different way each day for a full week, but how special it would be to surprise them on a day when they least expect it! It doesn't have to be much, but something that says "Thanks for all you do". The tiniest bit of appreciation can extend to miles and miles of hard work.

Why give a Gift Basket?

Many times we debate over what to get the special people in our lives, knowing that they already have everything, within reason, that they could possible want. The great thing about giving a basket full of delicious goodies is that you can select a particular theme of gift that the recipient may enjoy. For example, if you know someone who loves to garden, you probably would not know where to start outside of buying them a gift certificate to the local nursery. A gift basket full of garden treats shows them that you truly care about what they enjoy in life. It also conveys the message that you put time in picking out the perfect gift just for them.

So, when your next gift giving occasion pops up, think about what they truly enjoy. If you don't know, ask those who are close to them. Shop for the most meaningful basket, then sit back and wait for the gratitude to come rolling in. You will quickly find that giving gift baskets will be your only means of gift giving!

Christmas Gifts

As we start to close out the summer months, we begin to realize that Christmas will be here before we know it. The days start getting shorter and the nights a little cooler, which means the holiday season is right on its heals. With this in mind, it never hurts to start early preparation for what to give business associates, corporate clients, friends and family this Christmas season. As we begin to add new Christmas baskets to our site, we currently have a variety of gift ideas that will help ease the burden of who will receive what this holiday season.

If it is clients or employees you are shopping for, we offer a variety of holiday gifts for any budget including assorted chocolates, cocoas, and delicious snack foods for the whole office to enjoy. If it is family you will be buying for, we offer numerous baskets with more of a personal touch that include decorative sleighs, plush holiday characters, and of course a large selection of delicious treats for the entire family to munch on during the cold days.

So, start your planning now, before it is too late! And don't forget to check back often as we will be adding new Christmas baskets and holiday themed gift ideas the closer we get to the end of the year.

The All Occasion Gift

As we move through the day to day journey that is life, we frequently run across the need for the perfect gift. Whether it is to wish someone a happy birthday or to send a congratulations wish for a job well done, the need is always there. I've found that no better gift suits that need than a gift basket that is filled with delicious treats.

You can select a themed basket that is ideal for the occasion such as a wedding, or you can choose a basket that is fitting for any occasion at all, such as a rich chocolate basket. Regardless of the event, an all occasion gift basket has something to suit all tastes and needs. So remember, when you are in a pinch for the perfect gift, keep in mind that an all occasion gift just may be the way to go!

New Fall Corporate Baskets

I am excited to announce that we will be adding a brand new line of corporate gift baskets to our site within the next couple of weeks. Although they will not be available for purchase until September, you will be able to pick out a few of your favorites so you can pre-order. The new fall line up will include some beautiful baby baskets, spa gift baskets and of course some excellent new corporate gift baskets.

We are also excited to announce that we will be releasing a press release that will introduce our company to those who don't already know us, in addition to revealing our new fall line up of baskets. So, as we begin the wind down to summer and the start of the fall season, we hope you check back often to see what quality new baskets we have added.

Summer Gifts

Most people think about sending gift baskets during the holiday season as year end appreciation gifts for clients, customers or family members. The fact of the matter is that you can let someone know you are thinking about them not just at Christmas time, but all throughout the year! You can send a beautiful and fresh summer gift basket that says "Just thinking about you", "Happy Birthday, or "Just Because".

Your options could range from fruit gift baskets that contain a luscious assortment of fruits to a garden gift basket or golf gift basket for the person who likes to spend time outside. For the people who like it hot, try sending a delicious Southwestern basket that will be sure to heat up the summer days even more. Gift giving is not just about holidays anymore!

So the next time you feel like someone may need a pick me up to get through the summer heat, show you care and truly surprise them with a quality gift basket. The styles may vary from basket to basket, but there is something to suit everyone's tastes.

Gift and Occasions Directory

We are pleased to announce that our Gift Directory has grown tremendously over the past couple of months. This new directory is comprised of the very best on-line stores that offer a variety of services including many Holiday Gift Resources and Christmas Gift Resources.

In addition to our gift giving partners, we have excellent resources for the bride to be. Our Wedding Gifts and Planning categories cover everything from choosing the perfect bridal gown and bridal shower gifts to selecting the most elegant wedding invitation to suit your tastes.

We know that we don't have everything that you may be looking for, but hopefully you can find just what you need through our directory listings. We started this directory to help our customers find resources and to help make your holiday and gift giving easier. If you are interested in including your gift related site into our directory, simply Submit your site, and we will take it from there.

Halloween Gift Baskets Coming Soon!

Just wanted everyone to know that we will soon be adding to our Holiday Gift selection our new Halloween gift baskets for the 2005 Halloween season. We will be offering a variety of spooky and goulish gifts for this haunting time of year that will please all ghosts and goblins alike. Check back soon to see the scary treats that we will be offering. You won't want to miss out!

Fresh Fruit Baskets

Summer is here, and so is the unbearable heat. With that in mind, keep your gift giving light and delicious with a basket full of luscious fruits. Our Fruit Gift Baskets contain such sweets as apples, pears, oranges, and tropical pineapples that will convey just about any message you would like to send. From a corporate "thank you" to a "feel better soon" gift, succulent fruits are a staple for the summer time.

Keep in mind, when shipping fruit baskets during the summer months that fruit can only ship Monday - Thursday, and not over the weekends. We want to ensure your fruit baskets arrive as fresh as the day they were picked, so do that our shipping methods consists of Next Day Air, 2nd Day Air and 3 Day Air. If you order a fruit basket on Thursday, it will have to ship Next Day Air for delivery on Friday, or the basket will not ship until Monday.

So, to sum it up, why not send someone you care about a heart healthy fruit basket...and maybe even get one for yourself to enjoy!

New Corporate Gifts

I am pleased to announce we have recently added a new selection for Corporate Gifts and Baskets which can be viewed at here. Our new baskets come elegantly packaged with delightful treats which are sure to impress your clients. For more information on opening a corporate account please visit our Corporate gift services program. Enjoy!

Personalized Corporate Gift Basket Ribbons

Adding a personalized touch to your corporate gift baskets is a big plus when it comes to impressing your clients. Custom corporate ribbons proudly displaying your company name and logo are great marketing tools. Don’t get me wrong, a chocolate basket with a normal decorative ribbon is great too. I am sure most clients dive for the chocolate first and admire the beauty afterwards. In the age of branding and client retention, it is important to take those extra steps in impressing your customers or associates with quality. Customizing your gifts with one of these professional made bows or ribbons is a leap forward in quality and overall presentation. These ribbons can often be crafted in a variety colors or multi-tones, different textures from satin to rayon. Most corporate gift services, such as ourselves, will entertain requests for personalized ribbons for large client orders. We can either have the ribbons crafted to your specifications through a professional service or if you already have corporate ribbons, just call us and we can work out arrangements to have the ribbons shipped to us. Remember presentation is the first impression and a huge factor in corporate gift giving.

How to Make a Gift Basket

Gift baskets are perfect for sending your gratitude and wishes. However, there are times when we are just not able to locate the perfect basket that expresses what we would like to say. Occasionally, making your own gift basket to suite a particular theme may be the best idea. Below are steps to follow for making a great themed gift basket:

1. First, determine what message you are trying to send. Is it a wedding gift, birthday gift, or a newborn baby gift...you get the point. Narrow down the theme as much as possible so you can get specific with the products that you use.
2. Next, decide on the basket or container that you will use to place all of your gift items into. If your gift is sports related, you could use a baseball glove or a football helmet. If your gift is for a newborn, you could use a small bassinet or a basket lined with a baby blanket. Other ideas may include crates, lined willow baskets, gardening pots, vases, or metal pails make for great containers. There are tons of resources available and only your imagination can hold you back.
3. Does your recipient love chocolates and sweets? Your local grocery store is full of fun and creative foods that range from candy bars to gourmet treats. You could even purchase chocolates from a specialty store such as Godiva, that will really impress them. Also, include items that are relative to the theme such as baby rattles and pacifiers for the newborn gift basket, or baseball and playing cards for the sports related basket. Again, your imagination is the only limitation.
4. Presentation is key when sending a gift, so make sure you have all of your items upright as much as possible. A sugesstion is to use small wooden dowels and tape to hold you items upright in the basket. Lets face it, presentation is 90% of first impressions. Many flat or smaller square baskets will force you to lay your items down flat, unlike larger baskets or containers. Use decorative tissue paper to line the bottom of your container. Other items such as baby blankets, as mentioned before, are excellent ways to keep products standing up straight as they create a wall for your items to lean against.
5. Don't forget the bow! There are fabulous satin bows and ribbons that add the perfect finishing touch. Your local craft store such as Hobby Lobby carry an excellent selection of gift bows and ribbons.
6. And last but not least, choose an appropriate gift card to announce your gift. You can choose a style that is similar to the theme of the basket, or if you are unable to locate a gift card that suits your particular style, you could always include a greeting expressing your sentiment.

So, with all of this being said, creating your own gift basket is not an easy task, but definitely a rewarding one. Should you need ideas, you can check out the following gift basket ideas page for themes and basket topics.

Chocolate Gift Baskets and Summer

In the summer months chocolate items in gift baskets are replaced with alternative food items. The chocolates in our Chocolate Gift Baskets tend to melt in warm temperatures during transit which can leave an unfavorable impression with the gift recipient. Other gift items, such as cheesecakes, are not affected by this standard policy as they are shipping in cold packs and at a minimum of 3 Day Air shipping to preserve the freshness. We will resume shipping chocolates once the fall season hits and the safe shipping temperatures drop down to a reasonable level. Thanks for your understanding.

Cheesecake Gift Ideas

I recently had to make one of the toughest decisions for a daughter to make that turned out to be absolute success, what to get my father for his birthday! He is in his 50's, but we joke that he is really 38 going on 25, and is the man who has everything. As I'm sure most dads are hard to shop for, I know one thing that he always loves to receive, gifts in the form of food. I once gave him a gift certificate to our local bakery and he claimed it was the best gift he ever received!

For this special occasion, I treated my dad to a sumptuous Fruit Sampler Cheesecake. I couldn't tell my mother what I was sending him because she is a fitness nut, but I only have one dad! I sent his decadent gift via 2nd Day Air and to my surprise, it arrived in mint condition. When I spoke with my dad he said that he was only happy with 4 of the flavors, my dad being the jokester, there were only 4 flavors available! I could hear my mom in the background echoing this was one gift they were going to have to hide from themselves for the fear of devouring this cheesecake in one seating.

It is such a treat to send special gifts to special people and to know that they are truly enjoyed makes the gift giving even sweeter. No doubt that I will start a tradition of sending my dad a mouth-watering cheesecake each year for his birthday from now on. This will be a special treat between just my dad and myself and a memory that I will enjoy for so many years to come. View all our cheesecake gifts.

Why Gift Baskets?

I am often asked "Why give a gift basket?". There are numerous reasons for giving baskets. Here are few reasons to consider:

1. Gift Baskets come in a variety of themes and types including Holiday Gift Baskets from Christmas to Easter. Themed baskets include specific goodies including Chocolate, Spa, or Gardening. Whether your recipient is a business associate or more personal there are a wide range of basket ideas to choose from.

2. Baskets are packed with a bunch of goodies rather than just one or two gifts. The likelihood of giving a gift basket greatly increases the chance that your recipient will enjoy the goodies in it.

3. Another great reason for giving baskets is time. One purchase equals many gift items.

4. Presentation is another consideration. Most basket designers consider themselves artists. A basket is a work of art and let's face it presentation is 9/10 the experience.

Therefore, gift baskets make great gift ideas.

Gift Ideas for Dad

Choosing gifts for loved ones on a special holiday can sometimes become a tedious task, especially your father. In my case, my dad can be especially hard to shop for. I could go with one the favorites such as a chocolate raspberry cheesecake but my mother would probably torture me for adding to his cholesterol count. She prefers rabbit food such as baby carrots. He is an avid golfer therefore golf gift baskets would be a great gift idea.

Other good cholesterol free gift ideas include other sport gift baskets such as fishing or baseball. Of course there are the more sentimental gift ideas which convey a strong loving and caring message. My father would probably keep a strong face and show little emotion but we all know what goes on inside the heart beneath that iron will. Some of these traditional gift ideas for Father's Day include great keepsakes such as books and poems dedicated to their loving fathers. What could be better for the man that was always there for you growing up?