NEWS FOR AUGUST 2010!  .... 

Welcome!  I don't believe it is August already! Next week I embark on my 2 day trip to the CGTA gift show. It is the largest gift show in Canada, and every imaginable company in North America are showing the latest and greatest products. As we are updating our site throughout the summer, I will be looking for new and unique items that are functional, interesting and enjoyable to give. Christmas items will also big on my list. Looking forward to discovering all these finds and creating awesome designs for your gifting needs!

We are continuing to update our website with new and inovative gift ideas as well as keeping the classic and favourites. There are plenty of occasions during the summer that a gift basket would be the perfect gift choice. Call, or email and let us help you with your gifting needs. New for August, we have added some spa designs and a new childs Play/Bath gift.

Here are the most popular non-food gift basket components: 1) Bath & Body 2) Baby 3) Candles 4) Aromatherapy

5) Plush toys 6) Mugs 7) Books 9) Romantic 10) Frames, music & stationary 11) Gardening!

Top occasions to Give 'em a Basket! (Besides Christmas, Mom & Dad's Day)  1)Birthdays 2) Baby 3) Thank-you

4) Housewarming 5) Corporate 6) Get Well 7) Weddings 8) Sympathy!

Recipe of the Month!     SUGAR-CRISP FRENCH TOAST FINGERS  Serve this as a special treat for the little ones, or the grown ups! Both will love it.

Beat 5 eggs with 1/4 cup milk, 1 tsp. vanilla and a dash ground cinnamon with a wire whisk in a large bowl. Dip 10 slices of whole grain bread into egg mixture, the dip  into 2 1/2 cups of Post Sugar Crisp cereal, turning to evenly coat both sides of the bread. Gently press cereal into bread to secure. Place on lightly greased baking sheet. Bake at 350F for 20 minutes or until golden brown. Cut each slice into 4 strips to serve. Makes 5 servings (8 strips each) Serve with 1/2 cup of yogurt and an orange or apple cut into wedges.

For our Corporate Clients!

 In 2010, let Give 'em a Basket help you build and strengthen your business relationships one at a time!!  Don't wait til the end of the year  to thank clients, we can help throughout the year! There are many ways you can use gift baskets to build customer relationships, & increase loyalty. An appropriate, well timed, uniquely designed gift basket can help your business leave a great impression which will in turn create a lasting impression and future referrals as they recommend you to others, therefore growing your business. Despite the economy's downturn, corporate gift giving can help you in many ways, as it becomes even more important to retain your valuable employees, clients and customers. What better way to make an impression, than with a thoughtful gift which is unique in itself. Nothing pre-made at Give 'em a basket. Many local companies carry the same designs....These are picked up at a supplier pre-made. Our baskets are designed, and  made as ordered to your specifications. If you have a diabetic on your list, someone elderly or would like something a little different, we can help!

At Give 'em a Basket we provide solutions to everday situations. How you ask? Imagine if your professional and personal life could be made easier and more memorable. Have you forgotten a special occasion, made a slip of the tongue to a business colleague you regretted, or a friend has passed away and wish to send condolences to the family? We are your one stop solution for all your gifting needs at affordable prices!! 

 Call us and let us show you what we can do for you!!

 Remember none of our baskets are premade. They are prepared as ordered,  keep this in mind when searching for a gifting company. Many are pre-made and sit on a shelf awaiting an order.  

 For our business clients, please note that we can include your business card and any company branded gift item you may wish to put in the gift basket to your clients. These could include memory stick, mugs, pen & pencil set or a gift card.

 For those that have a small home based business and not a huge budget, we have some nice selections and can also include your card and small item with your thank you gifts. Some examples of things businesses can include are:

Dentist- Travel size brush & toothpaste.

Physio and Massage Therapists- Pedometers or Stress ball.

Nail Technicians & Hair Dressers- Nail file, small sample size handcream, or small sample size shampoo & conditioner.

Optometrists-Eyeglass wipes. 

Realtors & Mortgage brokers- Magnets with calendars attached, conversion magnets (Imperial to metric) , Pens & pads.  

Pet Groomers- Small bag of dog treats.

Car Sales person- Car airfreshner.

Accountants & Financial planners- Mini purse size calculator with pen and pad.

Well, these are just a few suggestions, you may have your own ideas. But just to let you know they are great add ons to any gift to say thanks, we appreciate your business!    

"New" We now offer the option when purchasing a new born gift, you may add at a discounted price a sibling gift for no additional shipping!    

When searching for a gifting company, please take note when reading peoples "Testimonials" If they did such a great job for their clients, why not have their name and or company fully represented. I get cautious when I am on any site where they just put a first name or intial, names and how they did can be made up. We are proud of the job we do and thankful to our wonderful clients who acknowledge such! Thank you all.

Important information! My old website www.giveemabasket.com has recently been purchased before I could resubmit the application. Please be advised it is by no means related to my company what so ever and  has nothing to do with my new site. Thank you!