I was thinking of doing an online gift basket biz but don't want to waste my time if people think of florists first when wanting to send someone a gift. What do you think?
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Florists are more successful than gift basket stores. I work in a florist and we not only do arrangements but we do gift baskets. Our flower shop's arrangements and gifts are also available for purchase online, so it easy to shop for too. We provide service for almost the entire houston because we own 10 stores in Houston. It depends on good management also. We don't sell anything with poor quality ever. Our florist has many regular customers and we always get new customers that become regular customers every week. So yes, I would believe that people would be more likely to go to a florist because of the variety of gifts (flower arrangements, gift & fruit baskets, chocolates) than a gift basket business.
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Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Guys, I need your help in designing three gift baskets?
Ok, so I am making three gift baskets for three boys ages 16-18 who are having/had knee/leg surgery and I don't know what to put in it.
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Chocolate, popcorn, bottle of soda, movie and cozy socks.
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Chocolate, popcorn, bottle of soda, movie and cozy socks.
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Would gift baskets be a good present for Christmas?
I've never made gift baskets, but with money being kinda tight, it's the only thing I can think of besides getting gift cards, which I really don't want to do, just for the reason that I feel they are not a thoughtful gift (no offense)
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Yeah, you can make them really personalized. If you know the people well enough to know what little things they like and would use, then it's a great idea! On the other hand, if it's for someone you don't know well, you're apt to get things that they don't like or need, but I don't think that's your situation. Go for it, and have fun! Make it as specific to the person as you can, and include a really nice note about your favorite memories of that person from the past year.
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Yeah, you can make them really personalized. If you know the people well enough to know what little things they like and would use, then it's a great idea! On the other hand, if it's for someone you don't know well, you're apt to get things that they don't like or need, but I don't think that's your situation. Go for it, and have fun! Make it as specific to the person as you can, and include a really nice note about your favorite memories of that person from the past year.
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Where to buy the VERY BEST gourmet food gift baskets, online?
I am looking for purveyors of high end, gourmet food gift baskets in the UK, USA, Canada & Australia......any suggestions??
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Harry & David, or even Dean & Deluca has excellent foods and baskets.
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Harry & David, or even Dean & Deluca has excellent foods and baskets.
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Where is a good place to purchase the heavy plastic wrap for holiday gift baskets and the square baskets?
Where could I buy the wrap and baskets for a good price? Thanks for your help!
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http://www.giftwrapgifts.com/ idk where you live so I just got a site on the web.
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http://www.giftwrapgifts.com/ idk where you live so I just got a site on the web.
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Where can I buy supplies to make gift baskets? online?
I make my own gift baskets , is there a place you can buy supplies online? baskets, plastic wrap ribbons, bows, etc?? it would be very convenient please help!!!
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http://etsy.com has pretty much any art of craft supply you can think of, and usually it's pretty unique. here's a search for ribbon i just did on there: http://www.etsy.com/search_results.php?s…
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http://etsy.com has pretty much any art of craft supply you can think of, and usually it's pretty unique. here's a search for ribbon i just did on there: http://www.etsy.com/search_results.php?s…
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Would you patronize a gift store that lets you create your own gift baskets/bags at a reasonable price?
I have an idea of a store where you can walk in and choose X amount of gift items, the type of basket or bag you would like, and have it nicely put together for you while you enjoy complimentary drinks and snacks. Prices would be based on the number and type of items you choose. The atmosphere will be more like a spa instead of a cheap Dollar store.
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I think it's an excellent idea because people are choosing their own style with the guidance of a professional to help them with ideas. I'm not all that creative, but would love to give someone a nice gift basket. Most of the ones you see in stores are too generic and contain a lot of items people don't want. Go for it!!
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I think it's an excellent idea because people are choosing their own style with the guidance of a professional to help them with ideas. I'm not all that creative, but would love to give someone a nice gift basket. Most of the ones you see in stores are too generic and contain a lot of items people don't want. Go for it!!
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What all should go in my Christmas gift baskets?
So my hubby are a little tight on money as we are trying to save all the money we can for our little one on the way. However, that won't make me skip Christmas, we just have to be a little creative. I have decided that for our families we are going to make fun and yummy filled Christmas baskets. So I need as many creative and yummy ideas that you have! I've already thought of fudge, hot chocolate, ginger bread men, etc But what else would make this basket perfect for our moms and dads? Thank you!!
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Chocolate truffles http://www.joyofbaking.com/ChocolateTruf… Chocolate Mint Brownies http://www.joyofbaking.com/barsandsquare… Raspberry Filled Shortbread http://www.joyofbaking.com/shortbreads/R… Chessecake Squares http://www.joyofbaking.com/barsandsquare… This is a must for our family, you can make several different flavors and colors and then tie different colored pieces in cellophane for a festive look. *yummy too* Broken Glass Candy confectioners' sugar 3 3/4 cups granulated sugar 1 1/4 cups light Karo syrup 1 cup water Food coloring 1 teaspoon oil flavoring (available at pharmacy in flavors such as cinnamon, anise, wintergreen, spearmint, lime) Sprinkle confectioners' sugar on 2 (15 x 11-inch) cookie sheets. Combine sugar, Karo syrup and water in heavy saucepan and stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Continue to cook, without stirring, until syrup reaches 290 degrees F on candy thermometer. Remove from heat and add food coloring to desired intensity and the desired oil flavoring. Pour onto cookie sheets, cool and break into small pieces. Makes 2 1/4 pounds.
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Chocolate truffles http://www.joyofbaking.com/ChocolateTruf… Chocolate Mint Brownies http://www.joyofbaking.com/barsandsquare… Raspberry Filled Shortbread http://www.joyofbaking.com/shortbreads/R… Chessecake Squares http://www.joyofbaking.com/barsandsquare… This is a must for our family, you can make several different flavors and colors and then tie different colored pieces in cellophane for a festive look. *yummy too* Broken Glass Candy confectioners' sugar 3 3/4 cups granulated sugar 1 1/4 cups light Karo syrup 1 cup water Food coloring 1 teaspoon oil flavoring (available at pharmacy in flavors such as cinnamon, anise, wintergreen, spearmint, lime) Sprinkle confectioners' sugar on 2 (15 x 11-inch) cookie sheets. Combine sugar, Karo syrup and water in heavy saucepan and stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Continue to cook, without stirring, until syrup reaches 290 degrees F on candy thermometer. Remove from heat and add food coloring to desired intensity and the desired oil flavoring. Pour onto cookie sheets, cool and break into small pieces. Makes 2 1/4 pounds.
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Question for men only about gift baskets?
THIS QUESTION IS FOR MEN ONLY. If you received a gift basket from a friend or loved one, what would be 5 or 6 items that you would be thrilled or excited to see in it?
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Fruits of different sorts and/or nice colognes.
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Fruits of different sorts and/or nice colognes.
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where can i buy baby gift baskets in london?
it's my friends baby-shower on saturday and i want to get her a baby gift basket but most of the online stores are shipping from america or somewhere not in in london and i would prefer to go into a shop and see the quality of what i'm buying.
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Try Here: http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?i… Or try searching ebay http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-… Good Luck
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Try Here: http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?i… Or try searching ebay http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-… Good Luck
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Are there any more ideas of what to add to gift baskets of personal travel size top of the line products?
We've started making pretty packages with travel size items practical for weekend travelers. We are marketing them at small craft fairs and flea markets. Other than moisturizers, shampoos, conditioners, bar and liquid soaps and body washes, deodorants, toothbrushes, toothpaste and mouthwashes, are there any other "must have" products for men and women? Also, we are putting them in flattish round baskets? Would any other kinds of packaging work too? This is just to add a little extra to our incomes.
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Any kind of Burts Bees products
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Any kind of Burts Bees products
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Where Can I Buy Wine Gift Baskets?
I've been looking for a Christmas gift for my boss. I want something to impress him, but I don't want to spend too much. I think that I wine gift basket would work well but I don't know where to find them. Any help would be great. Thanks in advance.
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Hi. I actually found myself in the same situation a few weeks ago. I didn't even know that wine gift baskets were that common. But, I found http://giftwinebaskets.net/ and found some pretty inexpensive solutions. I got one for my boss for his birthday, he liked it a lot. So, I got my wife one as well, and she didn't stop talking about it for a month haha They had a special running and I was able to get a pretty big basket for like 5% off. Good luck to you.
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Hi. I actually found myself in the same situation a few weeks ago. I didn't even know that wine gift baskets were that common. But, I found http://giftwinebaskets.net/ and found some pretty inexpensive solutions. I got one for my boss for his birthday, he liked it a lot. So, I got my wife one as well, and she didn't stop talking about it for a month haha They had a special running and I was able to get a pretty big basket for like 5% off. Good luck to you.
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Why do gift baskets always have pears?
Every gift basket you can order seems to have pears in it! Why pears?
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Good to eat, travel well don't bruise easily, ripen slowly so won't be over-ripe when received, and look good in a basket with other things.
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Good to eat, travel well don't bruise easily, ripen slowly so won't be over-ripe when received, and look good in a basket with other things.
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What to put in holiday gift baskets?
I want to put together some inexpensive gift baskets for family and friends and I need some ideals of what to put in them.
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scented candles, bed bath & beyond stuff, family pictures, ect. please, no fruit cake
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scented candles, bed bath & beyond stuff, family pictures, ect. please, no fruit cake
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Does Whole Foods sell cruelty free holiday gift baskets?
Or Vitamin Cottage and Sunflower Market? When I go to visit my relatives for the holidays, I am thinking about bringing gift baskets for each family. (+ give everyone individual handmade xmas cards and treat bags.) Unfortunately I can't spend too much money since I am a student on a budget. Looking for something environmentally friendly + cruelty free.
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I don't know if they have premade baskets, but it would be pretty easy to make up a basket with things from whole foods- cookies, teas, lotions. They have a great trial size section that would have things that would go great in a gift basket.
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I don't know if they have premade baskets, but it would be pretty easy to make up a basket with things from whole foods- cookies, teas, lotions. They have a great trial size section that would have things that would go great in a gift basket.
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Does anyone have any ideas for a commerical about mother's day gift baskets?
...i have to do a commercial for my marketing class, and we're going to be selling gift baskets for mother's day. The theme of the gift basket is a spa theme...this includes bath products and other things to help them relax. The commercial should be simple and it has to be no longer than 30 seconds.... any help would be greatly appreciated! thanks...!!!
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Start off by showing a mother comforting her child during different situations while the child is growing up(ie.. as a baby crying, as a toddler learning to walk), then flash to grown child handing mother basket with "here's your chance to show her ther comfort she's shown you over the years"(or something to that effect).
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Start off by showing a mother comforting her child during different situations while the child is growing up(ie.. as a baby crying, as a toddler learning to walk), then flash to grown child handing mother basket with "here's your chance to show her ther comfort she's shown you over the years"(or something to that effect).
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I need some Ideas on a couple of wedding gift baskets for guests?
I am trying 2 put together a couple of different packages for Wedding Gift Baskets for guests to display in a catalog. I am working for a company where we print silkscreening shirts, Buisness cards, Greeting cards and so on and so I need to include some of our services in the wedding gift baskets. any Ideas would be great!!
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wedding gift baskets for guests? as in the ones you leave in the hotel for the guests? A couple different ideas are like a Winter one with a mug "Bride and Groom, date", powder hot chocolate or cider, some chocolates. Hand antibacterial lotion. Summer: water bottle, a couple pks of crackers, brighter food like sours or gummi bears. Can coozie. Food is awesome ideas. So are producing local maps where a Bride can place a couple local attractions. Nearest movie theater, mall, and anything unique to the area. A small wine bottle and corkscrew. One of the things I enjoy about gift bags is when brides put something unique to the area and directions to their houses. Perhaps something like Vermont maple syrup, or candy made in that area. I made a map with the hotel, rehearsal site, wedding and reception site. And printed directions to both of our houses. I don't know if it would be possible for a company to put that personal touch like that.
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wedding gift baskets for guests? as in the ones you leave in the hotel for the guests? A couple different ideas are like a Winter one with a mug "Bride and Groom, date", powder hot chocolate or cider, some chocolates. Hand antibacterial lotion. Summer: water bottle, a couple pks of crackers, brighter food like sours or gummi bears. Can coozie. Food is awesome ideas. So are producing local maps where a Bride can place a couple local attractions. Nearest movie theater, mall, and anything unique to the area. A small wine bottle and corkscrew. One of the things I enjoy about gift bags is when brides put something unique to the area and directions to their houses. Perhaps something like Vermont maple syrup, or candy made in that area. I made a map with the hotel, rehearsal site, wedding and reception site. And printed directions to both of our houses. I don't know if it would be possible for a company to put that personal touch like that.
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I want to start an internt business making Gift Baskets. Do I need to list exact products by manufactuer?
The beauty in my baskets is that they will all contain both store bought and hand made items. I'd like the ability to fill the demand without the additional overhead of huge inventory or tempory price increases.
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On its face, this doesn't seem wrong to me. You need to ask yourself if you are deceiving customers in any way. For instance, if you run photos of specific products that would be included in the baskets and then deliver different products, you would be on thin ice. Short of that, though, it's not unusual for manufacturers or packagers to substitute parts of equal value. The metric is something of a gut check: Does it feel to you that you are sending customers something with less value than you promised? If the items are of equal quality, you're probably fine. One caveat: Be careful how you represent what your baskets contain. I'd highlight the handmade items and then offer enough flexibility in your wording and pictures to make sure customers don't feel cheated.
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On its face, this doesn't seem wrong to me. You need to ask yourself if you are deceiving customers in any way. For instance, if you run photos of specific products that would be included in the baskets and then deliver different products, you would be on thin ice. Short of that, though, it's not unusual for manufacturers or packagers to substitute parts of equal value. The metric is something of a gut check: Does it feel to you that you are sending customers something with less value than you promised? If the items are of equal quality, you're probably fine. One caveat: Be careful how you represent what your baskets contain. I'd highlight the handmade items and then offer enough flexibility in your wording and pictures to make sure customers don't feel cheated.
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I would like to make gift baskets with unique items to Bakersfield for our friends back home. Any ideas?
We just moved here and don't know a lot about what's unique or the history of Bakersfield. All I know is that many people could not understand why we moved here at all. So I want to make up some baskets with for example some items that grow here or are made here. Not expensive hopefully.
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The city's economy thrives on agriculture. Why not put some locally grown items in the basket? You could also add a local newspaper and some photos of scenery, nearby parks, etc. Try viewing this link, it will give you tons of ideas: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bakersfield…
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The city's economy thrives on agriculture. Why not put some locally grown items in the basket? You could also add a local newspaper and some photos of scenery, nearby parks, etc. Try viewing this link, it will give you tons of ideas: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bakersfield…
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Please reccommend a place or website where I can get cheap Gift Baskets?
I'm looking for a gift that would be for a family. If you know about anything else other than gift baskets, please let me know.
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Cheapskate.com is defiantly the best
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Cheapskate.com is defiantly the best
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I would like to start making gift baskets ,what are some ideas to make them different from the average basket?
I would like to start making them and need help on some ideas. All the baskets i see all look the same . I want people to see them and say "this is unique and pretty".I'm walking by faith on this one.
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If you can't come up with your own 'truly unique' baskets, I wouldn't recommend you start your own business. If anyone here had something really special, we'd be doing it ourselves. No one is going to give you any ideas, that haven't all ready been done. You'll have to do that thinking for yourself. That's how small business start...with an idea YOU thought of.
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If you can't come up with your own 'truly unique' baskets, I wouldn't recommend you start your own business. If anyone here had something really special, we'd be doing it ourselves. No one is going to give you any ideas, that haven't all ready been done. You'll have to do that thinking for yourself. That's how small business start...with an idea YOU thought of.
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Where can I find gift baskets at affordable prices in Florida?
I'm trying to find some reasonably priced corporate gift baskets and wine gift baskets in the Florida area
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I always shop this one website www.northportgiftbaskets.com Their customer service is excellent and I've always received my item quicker then I expected. They have their gift baskets categorized as well so I think they should have what you're looking for
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I always shop this one website www.northportgiftbaskets.com Their customer service is excellent and I've always received my item quicker then I expected. They have their gift baskets categorized as well so I think they should have what you're looking for
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Question for women only about gift baskets?
THIS QUESTION IS FOR WOMEN ONLY. If you received a gift basket from a friend or loved one, what would be 5 or 6 items that you would be thrilled or excited to see in it?
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Nail fail. exploiter scrub. Candles-fat white ones.Hand cream.Gift card for hair cut.
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Nail fail. exploiter scrub. Candles-fat white ones.Hand cream.Gift card for hair cut.
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Who makes personalized gift baskets in Sacramento?
I am looking to have a gift basket made for an upcomng bridal fair. I will supply all the products that I want included in the gift basket.
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Go to World Trading Market. There is one on the corner of Howe and Alta Arden. You can buy a Basket and the Basket kit. Cheap. Arrange all your stuff in the basket and tie up the basket using the kit. You just made your basket. I am a REALTOR and have done this for my clients. They are amazed at my talents. Its also cheaper than buying them because you can put more expensive things in the basket without having to pay the overhead. Any questions you contact me.
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Go to World Trading Market. There is one on the corner of Howe and Alta Arden. You can buy a Basket and the Basket kit. Cheap. Arrange all your stuff in the basket and tie up the basket using the kit. You just made your basket. I am a REALTOR and have done this for my clients. They are amazed at my talents. Its also cheaper than buying them because you can put more expensive things in the basket without having to pay the overhead. Any questions you contact me.
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