subject: Gift Basket Ideas, Tips and More [print this page] Author: Jeff Paul Author: Jeff Paul
In recent years, the practice of giving a gift basket for special occasions or events has evolved into an art form of sorts. Much like the art of scrapbooking, making gift baskets spans countless themes and varieties, with only imagination as its limit. Gift baskets can be made to serve a variety of practical purposes, such as corporate gifts for clients, partners, employees, or for more personal occasions, such as supporting a friend's strict diet plan, or just to show a friend or loved one how much they are appreciated. A corporate basket can include personalized items with the recipient's name or the company's own logo for marketing or brand-building purposes. A personal basket can include a card or note from the sender with greetings, well wishes or condolences, Although food items are common in gift baskets, be sure to include only what is appropriate and convenient. For example, non-perishable items such as bottled jam, canned goods and sweets are acceptable while entire meals are not. Fruits are also a good choice, with rare or exotic fruits such as green mangoes, passion fruit or Chinese dragon fruit among the more popular options. Apart from the actual contents, decorations such as ribbons and wrappers can help to enhance the gift basket as well. Whether assembling one from scratch or when buying a ready-made one, be sure to consider decorative elements and presentation. For those who are pressed for time or are looking for a good deal on gift baskets, be sure to check online. There are a number of online retailers that specialize in creating and delivering baskets anywhere in the country. Resource Box: All About Gifts and Baskets is an online seller of gift basket items for delivery to homes and offices in the 48 contiguous states. They provide customization on basket orders over 20 in number. To view their various offerings, visit http://www.aagiftsandbaskets.com or call (800) 590-1388.About the Author:
Jeff Paul is a writer and copy editor who likes to share information on many different topics.
