Buying gifts can be a real pain in the … pocket book. To make shopping more fun…Give Coffee Gift Baskets a go this shopping season.
Can you believe it is Christmas gift buying time again? Are you remembering to thank that new customer, or client? Enough of the stress talk. So, you want a reliable way to shop for family and show your gratitude for customers. The answer: Gift baskets!
Gift baskets can take on multiple forms. Personally, I love gourmet baskets loaded with yummy treats, such as coffee, cookies and chocolate. But really, that is only the beginning.
There are thousands of vendors that fill gift baskets with everything from spa treats, to doggy items. You can even find companies that will let you choose the basket’s contents. So how do you pick the perfect gift basket for your family, friends or client? Here are a few suggestions.
- Try to choose things that mirror the person’s likes. Are they into “sustainable” living? Then select a basket that features Fair Trade and Organic items like coffee, mugs and gifts from Nectar of Life Coffee Company. Or perhaps they are a lover of fresh fruit, wine, nuts, and vegetables. Then a gift from Harry and David would be the ideal gift for the fruit lover. Gift baskets can get pricey. The good things about gift baskets are a huge time-savings, and you can have them shipped with a custom card directly to the recipient.
- There is always the choice of diving into creating a basket of your own. Don’t let this prospect intimidate you. The price range for this option is about $5.00 - skies the limit. One negative aspect is that you will have the shipping or delivery hassle to deal with. If you don’t shop around, it could consume whatever cost savings you made from making the basket yourself. Should you choose to build your own gift basket here are some simple guidelines to get you started.
- Choose a themed box to fill with goodies. Perhaps the giftie is a photographer or fisherman.
- After choosing your theme, choose three “big” items that flow with the theme. Let’s stick with the photographer. Choose some camera related items, such as a memory card.
- Now choose four smaller items. For the camera buff you could purchase lens cleaning supplies and straps. These are just a few suggestions.
- To wrap it all up include some treats. For a child you might choose candy or cookies.
- You can use glue dots (available at Michaels or local craft stores) to secure all items together. Use the glue dots sparingly, a little go a long way. Glue down the big items first. Then glue down medium sized objects, and the smaller stuff as filler around the bottom. Aim for a pyramid as you are building the basket.
- In conclusion, purchase a large piece of cellophane, or if you are ambitious, a roll of basket wrap. Bring the corners to the top and secure with a small section of ribbon.
- For the crowning jewel, a bow at the top will create a gift that is both festive and elegant.
If you have items that you want to put into a gift basket, but don’t have the time to build one yourself, find a company that will do it for you. Many times there are gift basket companies that can both assemble and attach a bow to a basket that you have basically created. This option ranges in cost from $25.00- $100.00 depending on how much work, and materials you use.
Gift baskets can reflect a number of ideas, and goods. They are very functional and enjoyable. You can cover a whole family with just one gift.
An perfect source for Coffee Gift Baskets is Nectar of Life Organic Coffee Company. They have an awesome offering of gift baskets.
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