Early Holiday Shopping

It seems just yesterday we were outside enjoying the warm sunny weather around the pool celebrating the Fourth of July!  And here we are today prepping for the upcoming Thanksgiving dinner and thinking about how we are going to decorate our homes and offices for the holiday season.  Time really does fly by in the blink of an eye!  Well, when it comes to making your holiday gift list, The Gift Basket Pros have you covered!

If you prefer to send an early holiday gift around Thanksgiving, as many corporate customers do, then view our huge collection of stunning Thanksgiving Gift Baskets and send your order over to our Corporate Gift Services Team to help you through the process.  From elegant wine gifts to Godiva chocolates, sending an early holiday gift is a great way for your customers and clients to know that you are on top of the season!

Or, if you are more traditional and prefer to send your gifts during the month of December, we might suggest to start shopping now and wrap up your holiday gift list as early as possible.  The hustle and bustle of the

holiday season is one that sneaks up on us very quickly, and to know that your list is done, is something Santa would be proud of! 

So no matter if you send your holiday gifts in November or December, we have a huge and stunning collection of top notch gifts ready to be sent to your recipients to make their holiday season that much brighter.  From baskets to boxes to towers, our incredible assortment has the perfect gift for everyone on your corporate gift list this holiday season.

Hickory Farms Holiday Gift Baskets

For over 60 years, the name Hickory Farms has been synonymous with holiday gift giving.  The fresh cheeses and savory meats has become a tradition much like the Easter Bunny has with Easter!  From friends and family to corporate holiday gifts, Hickory Farms is a name that is well received by all due to it's long standing commitment to quality and freshness.

The Gift Basket Pros are proud to be able to share in this tradition by offering two brand new Hickory Farms gifts.  The Hickory Farms Holiday Gift Basket is a collection of sumptuous Parducci wines, fresh cheeses, assorted sausages and so much more.  Ideal for corporate Thank You gifts or for a special family member who deserves to be recognized during the Christmas season.

The second gift is the Hickory Farms Holiday Wine Gift Set that contains an organic grape Cabernet Sauvignon from Lucinda & Millie along with sausages, cheese and mustards.  This gift makes a great holiday treat for someone special from corporate clients to business associates.  No matter which gift you select, you are sure to receive a much deserved thank you for your generosity and thoughtfulness!

Large Corporate Order? No Problem!

The Gift Basket Pros have set the standard when it comes to shipping corporate gifts to multiple recipients during the busy holiday season, or any time of the year.  No matter if your company is sending 10 gifts or 1,000 gifts, we have designed a seamless means to simplifying the entire process.  You can contact our Corporate Gift Services Team to request an emailed spreadsheet, or you can simply download the Large Order Form Spreadsheet right from our website!  This simple to use form is then emailed back to our CGS Team and we take care of the rest!

You will be assigned a personal gift consultant that will walk you through the remainder of the process and will be your one and only contact from the time the order form is received up through the shipping of the gifts.  No need to call in and speak to multiple customer service representatives, just let your one contact take care of everything for you.  Have questions about our Corporate Gift Services program?  Just give us a call and we will always be happy to help in any way!

Holiday Gifts Sneak Peak

We are just a couple of days away from the official start of Autumn, and couldn't be more excited! This year we are proud to announce an entirely new lineup of beautiful seasonal gifts that will be making their holiday gift debut very soon!  You will already see our exciting new Halloween Gift Baskets along with a much larger addition to our Thanksgiving Gift Baskets with more additions on the way over the next month.

We are most excited about the brand new Christmas Gift Baskets additions that will fit nearly any price point including a whole host of options ranging from Godiva Chocolates to Starbucks Coffee.  Beautiful new gift designs with trendy holiday themes will be on the top of everyone's gift list this year, and over the next couple of months we will be releasing even more new designs.  You can check out what is available now, but with the holiday season quickly approaching it would help to start preparing that gift list now and visit our website often for the latest updates!

Corporate Halloween Gift Baskets

Although the spooky Halloween season is generally for the little ones to dress up to look just like their favorite cartoon character or superhero, it is also a great time for the adults to have some grown up fun as well!  Office Halloween parties are a great way for everyone to loosen up for one day, dress silly, and enjoy great treats!  One such gift to share with the entire office staff is the Trick or Treat Gift Basket.  Packed to the rim with grown up goodies such as Pumpkin Pie Cookies, Butter Toffee Pretzels and Ghirardelli Chocolate Squares, the office gang will be sure to get the party started with this ideal gift.

Another fantastic gift idea would be our Mrs. Fields Halloween Cookie!  This ginormous cookie is 12" in diameter and serves 12!  The Halloween themed cookie cake also comes in an assortment of deliciously spooky flavors and is baked fresh daily.  So if you have a sales staff you would like to share the celebration with or would like to treat your co-workers to something terribly spooky but delicious, The Gift Basket Pros can certainly help!

The Gift Basket Pros on Pinterest and Facebook!

In today's busy world, it seems the most up to date means of staying on top of the issues is by following your favorite companies on social media platforms like Pinterest and Facebook.  You are in luck because The Gift Basket Pros can be found on both of these popular media outlets.  To keep up to date with all of our Facebook postings, you can "Like" us via https://www.facebook.com/TheGiftBasketPros.  And Pinterest is the best way to stay on top of all of the new gift ideas and related categories by following https://www.pinterest.com/giftbasketpros/.

No matter your favorite means of staying current on our newest gifts, either Facebook or Pinterest will be sure to stay up to date with our newest Baby Gift Baskets, Corporate Gift Baskets and Wine Gifts.  So follow us, like us, and stay informed because all new gifts for the upcoming holiday season will be here before you know it!

The Holidays are Close!

It may seem like summer just arrived, but before you know it the holidays will be in full swing with those old familiar jingles playing on the radio every time you start your car and department stores stocking up on Christmas trees and ornaments while the kids are still playing at the pool.  It seems like the holiday season begins to arrive just a bit earlier each and every year, and that is ok with me!  The Christmas season is a time of reflection and happiness that no other time of the year can compare to.  That age old feeling you have where everyone seems a bit nicer and more tolerable of each other is something I wish we could package in a bottle and reflect on throughout the year.

Doing for others is the backbone of this sacred holiday and what a feeling of happiness and goodwill we are able to create and share as we focus on each other rather than ourselves.  Although we are still a couple of months away from posting our newest Christmas Holiday Gift Baskets and gifts for this season, we just wanted to take a minute to say during the summer heat waves the heat can be unbearable and can cause irritability and impatience.  However, just take a moment to think about the upcoming Christmas season and what it would mean to spread that kind of happiness throughout the year, even the unbearable summer months.  Share a smile, send a thank you gift to someone deserving, and bottle your own holiday spirit as much as possible.  Kindness doesn't have to be exhibited only during the month of December!

Cookie Gifts for All Occasions

The smell of fresh baked cookies, right out of the oven, is something that everyone can attest to is a wonderful thing.  The aroma of those mouthwatering chocolate chips or peanut butter cookies just can't be beat!  You can now send the delectable flavor of these incredible treats with our Mrs. Fields cookie gift collection.  If you have someone special celebrating a milestone birthday, or even a friend or family member that has just come out of the hospital or not feeling well, we have the perfect gift to suit the occasion.

From the ever popular Mrs. Fields Assorted Cookie Gift Basket that is ideal for nearly any occasion from sympathy to birthday, to a more themed specific gift like the Mrs. Fields Birthday Cake Cookie Box, cookies are always the ideal gift.  That aroma of the fresh baked cookie smell will arrive perfectly packaged for freshness and will deliver big smiles!  Send one to a special someone today!

Get Well Gifts

We are told that "Sunshine is the best medicine", and that may be true, but wouldn't that special someone that is feeling under the weather fell much better much sooner if they received a gift full of goodies to help them pass the time while they are on the mend?  Sure, the sun has it's Vitamin D benefits that allow us to absorb calcium that in turn provide us with strong and healthy bones, but does the sun also contain chicken and rice soup that is good for the soul?  Does it provide cross word puzzles for long days in bed when you are unable to jump and frolic out in the sun?  We think not!  So we will agree to compromise on this one where the sun just might be great medicine, but a  Get Well Soon Basket will come in at a close second as far as bringing a smile to their face.

Delicious Fruit Gifts

Summer is absolutely the best time to enjoy the lush seasonal bounties that mother nature has to offer.  From fragrant juicy oranges to sweet crisp apples and pears, the mouth-watering selections that the summer season brings is one to surely take advantage of.  Combined with crisp crackers, gourmet artisan cheese and the freshest nut selections that you can imagine, sending a sweet fresh fruit gift to someone special is going to make their day!  From occasions such as birthday, thank you gifts, or just for no reason at all, they are going to love the gesture!

Summer Gifts with Free Ground Shipping

Summer is right around the corner and there are so many reasons and occasions to send a gift to someone special.  You might have a friend that just had a bouncing baby boy or girl and you will need to send a beautiful Baby Gift Basket.  Or, with Father's Day a week away, sending dad a gift full of crackers, cheeses and nuts might be the special occasion that you need.  Perhaps you need to send a special Corporate Basket to a deserving customer or associate that has finished that complicated project early and a special "Thank You" is required.

No matter the circumstance, The Gift Basket Pros offer so many different themes and price points available, and with Free Ground Shipping!  Yes, you heard correctly, free shipping that will not only save you money but will make you look like a rock star to the recipient!  Gifts with Starbucks Gourmet Coffee, Get Well Gifts, Executive Gifts, and so many other options are available for your specific need.  So hurry and shop now while your perfect gift awaits to brighten someone's day!

Employee Thank You Gifts

We all know those people that work tirelessly day in and day out, often with very little recognition.  They might clock in early to get a head start on the day or stay much later than everyone else to ensure they are ahead of their projects and workload.  Though they might be tired or have to put personal plans on hold, they always work diligently to ensure everything is taken care of.

For those people, they truly deserve a special recognition that words alone can't express, a simple gesture that shows they are appreciated in the workplace and their hard work has not gone unnoticed.  One effortless way to show your appreciation is to send a thank you gift that speaks volumes about their dedication to their profession and work ethic.  A simple thank you cookie basket with "Thank You" ribbon or a snack basket full of goodies they can stash in their desk to nibble on for extra energy would be great ways to show the long hours have not been unrecognized.  This type of recognition might also be a great way to motivate others to put in a bit more effort!  Everyone wants to feel special, and those that go above and beyond are a deserving group that surely deserve celebration for a job well done!

Super Summer Gift Ideas

Although we are anxiously awaiting the official start of summer, the Memorial Day weekend has unofficially kicked the season off!  With warmer days and kids out of school, you might not think about sending a gift to someone deserving, however, this makes the perfect opportunity to send close family friends a super fun gift if they are headed on a long vacation to the beach or camping.  Or, if you have a child that is leaving for summer camp, wouldn't they love a big sendoff with something special?

The Gift Basket Pros have a great fun-filled collection of incredible summer gifts for all of those special memory making occasions.  From the Mrs. Fields Beach Ball Gift Box where the colorful box mimics a beach ball and is filled with fresh baked cookies, to the Gardening Gift Tote for Her where she will enjoy the summer spending long days in her garden, you are sure to find the perfect treat to put a smile on their face.

Graduation Gifts for Any Age

Memorial Day is almost upon us and that means so many young brilliant minds are turning their thoughts to enjoying a long and relaxing summer.  From those youngsters just graduating elementary school and now entering the ranks of middle school to the high school senior or college graduate that thought this day would never come, this exciting time in their life should be celebrated in a BIG way!

Although many older graduates might appreciate cold hard cash as a gift, why not send a gift that is a bit more personal?  For example, the traditional cap that graduates wear has been turned into a gift box full of fresh baked cookies!  Yes, it's true!  The Mrs. Fields Graduation Gift Cap would make a delicious and fun homage to the sanctity of this time honored tradition.  And for the college graduate that has put in so many long nights of studying so that they can begin their ultimate journey of life now that school has ended and real life begins, the celebration of a wine gift will always make an excellent choice.

So no matter if you have a little one that is just moving up the ranks or know a graduate that has spent many long and stressful nights working to pursue their dream, celebrating this special time in their life will be a memory they will cherish for so many years to come.

Memorial Day Tribute

The Memorial Day holiday is known to Americans as "Decoration Day", which is a day of remembrance for our troops that died in battle defending our great country.  Although there are many claims as to where the actual birthplace of Memorial Day originated, Waterloo, New York was officially assigned the home of this time honored tradition back in 1966.

The purpose of Memorial Day dates back to the Civil War as a means to honor our fallen heroes.  This day is intended as a celebration to decorate the graves of those who died while fighting for this great nation of ours.  No particular war or battle is needed for reference, just the knowledge that our men and women that fought for the United States of America and have lost their lives, are continually honored in the long standing tradition.

In 1971, Congress passed the National Holiday Act establishing a three day weekend which occurs on the last Monday of each May.  This established a Federal Holiday that is now celebrated as the unofficial start of summer.  We celebrate today with weekend grill parties, patriotic gifts, kids splashing in pools, and our American flags waving high.  And although we throw parties and barbecue with friends and family, we will never forget the ultimate sacrifice that each fallen hero has made.

Selecting the Perfect Wine for the Perfect Occasion

You might think that there are specific rules for choosing the perfect wine for the perfect occasion, the truth is it all comes down to personal preference and the taste that an individual prefers.  However, if you need to put your best foot forward for a special occasion, these guidelines will assist in selecting the very best wine.

A lighter drier white wine is the most popular of the wines to present to someone on a special occasion.  This type of wine is generally thought best to serve prior to enjoying the main dish.  A white wine also makes the ideal choice for a creamier entree or a rich tasting meal.  A delicious Chardonnay or Sauvignon Blanc both make excellent choices for this specific occasion, especially if a toasts is involved!

A full bodied red wine makes an outstanding choice for main courses, or for later in the evening after a generous meal.  Certain to please most pallets, a bold Merlot contains a balanced bodied mix that works with so many dishes.  From a Pinot Noir or Cabernet to the spicy Shiraz, a satisfying red wine is a compliment to nearly any occasion.

When in doubt, offering both a red and white wine may be just the answer.  If you are unable to attend the special event, perhaps sending a gift such as the Corporate Wine Gift Basket with an assortment of red and white wines just might be the perfect option.  No matter the occasion or holiday, a beautiful gift with an award winning wine collection will bring a satisfied smile to anyone's face!

Spring and Summer Gifts

If you are looking for a gift to send to someone to say "Thanks" or a special birthday gift for someone across the miles, then why not send a gift that has a beautiful spring theme!  The Gift Basket Pros are now offering a gorgeous collection of pastel colored treats sure to deliver big smiles.  Elegant soft pink gift towers make the perfect spring gift for mom this Mother's Day, or perhaps a tin full of pastel chocolate-covered nuts and fruits that will send the message you are thinking of someone special.

For nearly any occasion, you can send the perfect spring themed gift to show you care.  A Spring Chocolate Pretzels Gift Box would make the perfect gift for a graduate or an office appreciation gift.  Or a Summer Barbeque Basket is a great way to show that special guy his grilling skills are untouchable!  Beautiful gifts at the very best prices for your special occasion.  What more could you ask for!

Birthday Gift Baskets for all ages!

Birthday's come around only once a year, and why not make the special birthday boy or girl feel like a king or queen for the day?  You can do just that when you select the perfect gift that will arrive on time and impress beyond words.  The Gift Basket Pros have Birthday Gift Baskets for the young and the young at heart that aim to celebrate this meaningful day.

If your birthday recipient is younger then you can always send a delicious gift of fresh baked Mrs. Fields cookies just like the ones in our Mrs. Fields Birthday Cookie Gift Tin.  For those that are a bit more refined, they would certainly enjoy a distinguished birthday themed Red Wine Gourmet Gift Basket with festive birthday decor.  Regardless of their age, everyone loves to be treated extra special on their birthday and sending a gift of gourmet goodies when you can't be there
to celebrate is definitely one way to achieve that!

Spring Gifts for Everyone

Sending birthday and new baby gifts to friends and family is always appreciated, but what about all of those wonderful business customers or special clients that would appreciate a gesture of  gratitude?  The Gift Basket Pros offers a wide assortment of quality gifts to suit any occasion this spring.  From happy sunny fresh baked cookies from Mrs. Fields to pastel colored spring gifts full of sweet treats, the perfect gift is ready to be sent for the ideal spring occasion.

Ever thought of treating someone special to the relaxing scent of a Mandarin spa basket?  Or how about a gift tower filled with Ghirardelli chocolates and assorted nuts that is decorated in elegant and fun pastel colors, ideal for any occasion?  No matter the reason, sending a festive spring themed gift to business customers or your parents is an outstanding way to say something special.

Easter Gift Baskets

If you think that you are out of time, don't worry, you still have time to send your loved one's an adorable Easter Gift Basket!  Through available shipping methods like 2 Day Air and Next Day Air, your friends and family will still be able to receive charming gifts including plush stuffed bunnies and a multitude of sweet treats that Peter Cottontail himself would be happy to share.

The Gift Basket Pros offer a wide assortment of price points and themes available for not only friends and family, but that you can share with the office as well.  From wine to baked goods, finding and sending the perfect Easter gift has never been easier.  So hurry while you still have time and select an exceptional gift for this special holiday occasion.

Easter Traditions

For centuries now the non-secular deep rooted symbols of Easter have long been the adorable fluffy Easter Bunny, colorfully creative Easter eggs and generous amounts of sweet treats for all of those Easter baskets.  All across the country the signs of Easter are hard to miss as they have stood the test of time for all little boys and girls.

It is believed that the origin of the Easter Bunny stems from German immigrants who came to the U.S. back in the 1700's who brought their tradition of an egg-laying hare with them.  The kids would build sturdy nests in which the bunny would lay its colored eggs and it wasn't long before this tradition swept across the United States.  Soon, the sweet Easter bunny would be delivering an assortment of chocolates and jelly beans to children everywhere and the famed Easter Basket would soon replace the nests.

A second well known tradition is that of decorating Easter eggs for the celebrated Easter egg hunt that occurs each year.  This time honored custom dates back to at least the 13th century where it is believed that during the Lenten season, eggs were a food that was banned, so people would decorate them as colorfully as they could to mark the end of the fasting period, and then eat them on Easter day as commemoration.

The third tradition most Americans relate to is all of that delicious Easter candy!  Baskets full of colorful Jelly Beans, chocolate eggs and marshmallow Peep's tend to be the popular choices for filling Easter baskets.  Kids near and far will wake up on that most important Easter morning to see what the Easter bunny has left for them and they will be happy to devour those pastel colored sweet treats as fast as they can to make room for the Easter egg hunt.  

If you are unable to be with your loved ones on Easter morning, The Gift Basket Pros would be happy to send a beautifully prepared Easter Gift Basket full of sweet treats for the entire family.  From plush Easter bunnies to candy filled containers, we can help you celebrate with your family by sending a fun-filled Easter gift!

Easter Baskets for the family

Today officially marks the first day of spring, and with flowers blooming and grass growing, it's not  hard to forget that Easter is right around the corner.  Spring tulips and lush yards will be the hunting ground for thousands of Easter egg hunts for so many families.  And while the traditional Easter basket makes for the most traditional means of gathering up all of those well hidden eggs, did you ever think about something a bit more creative?

There are so many stylish and imaginative ways to design the perfect Easter basket for your family.  For the little girls, you could add beautiful pink tulle around her traditional basket with a handle, something everyone will admire.  For the young boys, a simple sand bucket with a superhero mask attached to the outside would make a basket he would be so proud of!

From milk jugs to coffee filters, there are so many delightful and innovative ways to design the perfect Easter basket for your family.  Just put your creative hat on, do your research, and spend quality time with your kids designing the perfect Easter Gift Baskets for this upcoming Easter.

New Baby Gifts

When celebrating the new bundle of joy, you want to make sure you send a gift that they will grow with and that can be functional for the new parents.  From newborn diapers to baby lotion, there is a world of possibilities when it comes to selecting the perfect baby gift.  The Gift Basket Pros have just released a brand new line up of beautiful updated baby gift basket designs that any new parent would love to receive.

The Baby Boy Animal Friends Basket is an elegant collection of goodies for baby and parents including a blue piggy bank, plush stuffed elephant and baby blanket.  Our Baby Einstein Safari Fun Gift Set is a 12" mini Radio Flyer Wagon that is the place holder for baby rattle, teether, cotton onesie and hooded towel, just to name a few. Each gift is beautifully presented and designed with both baby and parents in mind.  Shop our wide selection of newly designed baby gifts when you need to send your next baby gift basket!