Baskets And Brew

quick_sand asked:


My husbands father just passed away, his wife is a very nice lady who will be bombarded with flowers, I was wondering would it be innapropriate to send a gift/food basket instead of flowers, that was filled with morning breakfast/coffee items, instead of traditional fruit….I’m thinking, she doesn’t need more flowers that are going to have to be thrown away in a while, it is winter where she is so a plant isn’t practical, and traditional funeral type plants/flowers she will get so many, what does anyone think on this, greatly appreciated…..
I don’t know how this got catagorized under weddings……how stupid of me…
Thank you everybody!

nola_cajun asked:


So .. I want to send a friend a Big box goodies from New Orleans. Incase it matters .. he’s male and he’s never visited before. So far i’ve thought of ..

- a book on Nola cuisine
- a book on the history / architecture
- zapps chips
- 3 different kinds of pralines
- alligator beef jerky
- beads
- some post cards
- t-shirt
- crystals and cajun chef hot sauces
- tony chacheries
- coffee

Since he’s a guy I dont think he’d care for 1 of those lil voodoo dolls at the tourists shops .. or a mardi gras mask maybe .. . I want to be real creative .. and i want to add A LOT more to the list ..

any advice ???????

Thank Youuuuuuuu
eh .. the beignet mix is really no good .. i’ve tried it before ..

thanks tho

bananapuddingwithcoolwhip asked:


examples: bath basket (bubblebath,cute soaps,lotion,brush,etc)

coffee basket (gourmet coffee,cups,etc)

pet basket (pet toys, treats, supplies)

Robert Baird asked:


The concept of Valentine’s Day as a day for the celebration of romantic love originated in the early time, along with the development of the concept of courtly love. In the contemporary world Valentine’s Day is celebrated in the 14 th day of February and in recent times it has taken the shape of a phenomenal event. While Valentine’s Day is a day to celebrate love, it has greatly benefited the various gift product manufactures who during this period create specialized products to attract the various consumers. Gift baskets are very popular to be gifted to one’s beloved on this occasion. It is doubtless to say that chocolates score over all items to become a part of the Valentines Day gift basket. A great assortment of some of the best chocolates like Swiss chocolates and their numerous variants are available in various forms. At times, dark chocolates or even white chocolates are used to design different shapes like those of the heart and these chocolates are also very much loved by the consumers. Chocolate chips, almonds, chocolate swizzles are very popular and prevalent components within the Valentine’s Day gift basket. The red rose ahs for long been associated with romance and love and it is symbolic of the passion that brews between two hearts. Therefore, a Valentine’s Day gift basket cannot be complete without red roses. Most often what has been observed is that beautiful butter cream cookies are designed and decorated with icing and these are usually arranged in the Valentine’s Day gift basket in the form of a bouquet and decorated with ribbons to give a wonderful effect. It not only appears exquisite and alluring to the eye but it is sure to impress the consumer as well.

Apart from flowers, an assortment of romantic items is also prevalent in Valentine’s Day gift baskets. These include scented candles which are often shaped in the form of a heart and are red in color and these perfumed candles are accompanied by votives as well and at times romantic musical CDs are also present in these Valentine’s Day gift boxes. It is also observed that beautiful stuffed toys like teddy bears and hearts are also included in gift baskets accompanied by cookies and brownies. The primary motive of these gift baskets are to ensure that the various items that it comprises make it memorable for a lover and his beloved for times to come.

Annie Dubois asked:


Choosing the best corporate Christmas gift basket for your needs means recognizing the importance of giving during the holiday season. Sure, you may give to charity, but do you give to those important clients that have been with you all year around. Showing gratitude goes a long way in making you memorable to those clients; when you are memorable, they tell family and friends about you and your services or products.

There is no company too great or too small that would not benefit from a simple corporate Christmas gift basket. These presents are easy to find, and you can even personalize them to fit your budget. Each offers a touch of gratitude, and if you deal your cards right, you will find a copious amount of indirect marketing that will go a long way in furthering your customer base and profits.

But when you are interested in giving a corporate Christmas gift basket to those important clients, how can you insure you are getting the right thing?

Theme the corporate Christmas gift basket. Themes can range according to your need. One popular theme is seen with Mexican food. Add some delicious Tejano salsa, tortilla chips, individual serving bowls, and a hand written letter and what you have is a wonderful addition to any holiday season. Not only are you giving the gift of food, but salsa and tortilla chips are healthy if you choose the right salsa.

Customize the items and accessories. You can customize everything from a salsa container to a t-shirt these days. Customization is popular because it gets your logo or brand out there. If you customize a t-shirt or coffee mug, you will find that others will see that logo or brand. Even if they do not remember exactly where they saw it, if they see it again via a website or yellow pages, they will remember that and this is what indirect marketing is all about.

Order in quantity. When you want a corporate Christmas gift basket, you will find you save money simply by purchasing a larger quantity. If you need 100 baskets, be sure you give a box or basket to each person via the same company. This will get you oodles of savings and will stretch those advertising and marketing dollars. In addition, you may just find you get other benefits from ordering in quantity.

Ship from the company. If you purchase items online or even downtown, you may be able to ship securely and safety from the company you purchased from. This will save you time and money. In addition, you will be able to insure less traveling time which means you will actually get that gift there in one piece. Yes, shipping from the company is a good idea. If you are not sure whether this is an option, a simple phone call can get you the answers you need.

These four steps can insure you get the corporate Christmas gift basket you need. Not only will you save time and money, but you will also insure your package gets there in one piece.

Brian Connors asked:


There are two unique ways for someone to add a spark to anyone else’s life when giving a gift. These ideas can clear the fog in one’s noggin after a long nights slumber in the morning hours. They can revive one’s spirits later in the day after the ghosts of fatigue or malaise have made their presence known. The secret treasures that can be bestowed are called Coffee and Tea Gift Baskets.

You may know some or many folks who cherish their cup of coffee or tea like nothing else. The cobwebs in their minds are replaced with energy, focus, and vitality. The aroma and taste of these two sought after commodities are what many people turn to when they need a boost from a sagging mind frame. Perhaps you personally can testify of the reviving qualities of either type of beverage and wish to share it with your good blessings.

That’s why Coffee and Tea Gift Baskets can be precisely what you need to bring a generous dose of good cheer into someone’s world for birthday, anniversary, get well, thank-you, or overall friendship reasons. These treats go beyond giving just the main attraction but include other goodies as well. The coffee or tea varieties can contain cinnamon stirs, cookies, honey, creamers, biscuits, and chocolates. Others may have an inspiring book or a peaceful CD. These and even the delightful container they come in would add to the glory, indeed!

Think about those that you know who gotta have their cup o’ joe or spot of tea when the need arises. Take the advice of aGiftBasketParadise.com and consider Coffee and Tea Gift Baskets as gift ideas for these people in your life. Provide them the source of vigor and zip that raises them to the heights that they wish to be.

xcookage asked:

Maja’s Coffee Cake

1 box Supermoist Yellow Cake Mix (with pudding in the mix)
Ingredients to make cake
Follow the directions and make the cake. Pour into a greased and floured large sheet pan with 1-inch sides. Bake at 350 for 18 minutes then remove from oven.

While you cake is cooking mix:
2 – cups of flour,
2/3 cups of brown sugar,
2/3 cups of white sugar,
1 Tablespoon of vanilla,
1 Tablespoon of cinnamon,
Then cut in 2 1/2 sticks & 1 Tablespoon of butter with steak knives (or a pastry cutter). You should have a crumb mixture. Put crumbs over cooked cake and bake another 10-15 mins. When cool, sift confectionary sugar over cake. Enjoy.

ilovezim9 asked:


i made a gift basket for the doctor that delivered my baby a few months ago with a bunch of coffee stuff in it because his medical assistant told me he liked coffee. i wanted to put a thank you letter in it and was wondering how the following sounds. if you have any suggestions please tell me

Sorry it took so long to get this to you but I’m sure you understand how things can get delayed with a new baby. But we wanted to thank you for your expert delivery of our wonderful, healthy little girl. We hope this comes in handy if you deliver anymore 8 1/2 lb babies at 12:20 am

sameeh_gots_it asked:


I bought my best friend a shirt and some jewelry.
I bought her parents a coffee gift basket.
Now comes the hard part:
buying a christmas present for her siblings…all 6 of them, without going overboard. Ron and Kiley are about 4(girl) 3(girl), Molly(girl) is about 6, Walker(boy) is about 8, Jay(boy) is like 13, and Bailey is(a girl) 16. What could I buy (I’m just going to Wal-Mart for this) for each of them that they all would like, without spending over $20, or does Wal-Mart have any in-store gift baskets that would satisfy such a need?

Thanks a million in advance and I hope you guys don’t have any such complications while Christmas shopping!

God Bless,
Sameeh
CORRECTION! RON IS A FOUR YEAR OLD BOY!

radley1009 asked:


i would like to make a gift basket for my brother and sister in-law for xmas, i was thinking about putting assorted foods like coffee, fruit, cracker, stuff like that..some gift cards, candles, etc…does this seem like a decent xmas present? any other ideas