Father's Day

Make Father’s Day Fun: Dad-Approved Activities for the Whole Family

June 10, 2014

Who do you go to when you need help fixing the car? Dating advice? Sports tips? Dear ol’ Dad is the go-to guy when we need advice without a coating of sugar or when we need someone to show us how to fix things we didn’t even know needed fixing. He’s the one who spent early mornings teaching us how to ride a bike and late evenings waiting for us to come home from a date.

This year, celebrate Dad with the greatest gift you can give him: some uninterrupted quality time together. Here are some creative and fun Father’s Day activities the whole family can enjoy:

Father's Day fishingFather’s Day fishing trip. Pack a picnic and sail away with Dad on a day full of fishing fun and family bonding. Then, head home and turn the spoils of the trip into a delicious dinner for all to enjoy.

Help him organize the tool shed. Help your old man get organized by tackling the mess that is the garage or tool shed. Come prepared with empty drawers, storage boxes, and an abundance of labels.

Play mini golf. Does Dad spend his free time working on his backswing? Let him spend time with his favorite people while partaking in his favorite activity with a family trip to the local mini gold course.

Picnic and playtime at the park. For a simple, but success-guaranteed idea, why not grab a soccer ball and Frisbee and head to the local park for a relaxing day full of family fun? Pack a meat and cheese filled picnic basket for the perfect protein-packed midday snack.

Funny TV Dads Marathon. Does Dad ask himself “what would Al Bundy do” before making a decision? Let him spend the day with his family and his favorite fictional TV dads! Pair this with a meal filled with his favorites for the ultimate Father’s Day celebration.

Teacher Appreciation, Thank You Gifts

Say “Thanks” With These End of School Year Gift Basket

May 28, 2014

While there’s no place quite like home, children spend a majority of the time out of the home. Mom and Dad are the first ones they see when they wake up and the last ones they see when they go to bed, but what about the other authority figures they see in between

Whether it’s learning at school, perfecting their musical talents, or practicing before a big game, there’s always an adult nearby overseeing their progress and acting as a coach and cheerleader. With the school year drawing to an end, it’s time to start thinking about all of those teachers, caretakers, coaches, and other inspirational people that deserve a great big “Thank You!”

End of School Year Gifts for…

Fruit Gift Baskets

School Teachers
From planning to lessons to providing an encouraging environment for children to learn and flourish, the school teacher does it all. And if gifting an instructor with an apple makes you teacher’s pet, then  gift from our Fruit Basket collection is sure to put you in the running for teacher’s best friend!

Filet Mignon

Sports Coaches
Whether he or she is coaching football, baseball, soccer,  or tennis your child’s sports coach is most likely to be a fan both on and off the courts. Surprise them with a gift from our savory steak collection to take their next at-home sports game screening to the next level! Pair it with a favorite recipe or steak sauce if you would like to add a personal touch.

1800baskets.com Wine Gift

Music Instructors
Music and wine go hand in hand. Thank those inspirational music teachers with a gift they’re sure to appreciation, like an elegant gift from our Wine Gift Basket collection. If you know the music instructor on a more personal level, pair the wine gift with a recording of their favorite classical sonata.

Thank You Snack Gift TinBus Drivers
Does your transportation provider take the time to help your child cross the street? Or maybe they put extra effort into making sure the driving experience is more comfortable and the environment is extra tidy. Thank your stand out bus drivers with a gift from a snack collection; since they spend most of the day on the go they’ll love being able to nibble on snack-friendly treats while making their daily rounds.

Gift Basket with Tea

Private Tutors
Unlike school teachers, private tutors meet students beyond the normal 9-3 time slot. Based on time of year and their client’s schedule, they may have to meet their students anywhere from Wednesday night to early Sunday morning. Keep them going with a basket from our Coffee & Tea Gifts collection. Choose their brew of choice and send a surprise full of their favorite caffeinated beverage paired with a treat or two.

Wonderful You Thank You Gourmet Fruit Gift Basket

Gifts From a Group
Looking for the perfect end of school year gift idea from a group? Gather contributions from the whole class or group and wow your special recipient with a basket or snack assortment from our Thank You gifts collection! From fruit baskets to famous Junior’s cheesecake, you’re sure to find the perfect gift to suit your recipient.

Graduation

Thoughtful Graduation Gifts for Every Personality

May 13, 2014

After four years of days spent learning, nights spent studying, and weekends spent discovering, it all comes down to this: Graduation Day. Surprise your special grad with a gift worth celebrating; after all, they’ve certainly earned it! While gift cards and cash are always a no-fail way to go, putting thought into your one-of-a-kind grad’s gift idea will not only inspire them but let them know you’ve been paying attention!

Graduation Gift Ideas for…

Stock Yards SteakThe Foodie
They love to cook, they love to bake, and of course, they love to eat! Surprise your special culinary-loving graduate with a celebratory slab of USDA Prime Steaks – the highest quality steaks for the highest honor!

Fisherman Gift BasketThe Nature Lover
Does your grad spend summers hiking up mountains and exploring the seas? Surprise your nature-loving guy or gal with a  beautiful creel basket filled with energizing snacks and savory treats, all packaged and ready for an impromptu fishing getaway with our Fisherman’s Favorite Snacks gift basket. Pair this with a weekend boating + fishing trip to really make them smile!

Wine and Italian Food Tuscany Gift BasketThe Traveler
If your recipient spends their time daydreaming and planning foreign getaways, surprise them with a flavor-packed getaway inspired by the romantic cobblestone streets of Italy with our Tuscany-inspired Wine and Cheese Gift Basket, a beautifully elegant gift basket filled with sophisticated snacks and a bottle of dry yet fruity red wine!

Italian Food BasketThe Big City Dreamer
Your grad has always had larger-than-life dreams. That’s why it came as no surprise to you when they announced their decision to take their dreams to the Big Apple. Celebrate their next step with a market box filled with gourmet goodies from some of New York City’s most famous restaurants. Turn this gift into an activity by having the whole family get involved with the cooking (and eating!).

Tea Gift in Book TinThe Bookworm
Does your graduate value their copy of Jack Kerouac’s On the Road more than they value their wardrobe? If they refer to Shakespeare as Will and are known by the staff of the local bookstore, send them a gift that reflects their interests with a premium collection of teas, beautifully presented in a book-shaped tin! They can enjoy their favorites with a steaming cup of tea, then reuse the tin to store keepsakes and memories.

Spa gift basket with lavenderThe Luxury Seeker
If your grad seeks a life of luxury and splendor, surprise them with a lavish spa gift basket full of soaps, lotions, body scrub and more, these graduation gifts will help melt away the stresses of the past four years for a fresh new start.

Mother's Day

Mother’s Day Gift Ideas for Every Kind of Mom

May 1, 2014

Gigantic Fortune Cookie for Mother's DayMaking Mom feel special on Mother’s Day is an absolute must, but sentimental holiday isn’t just about celebrating your own Mom. In fact, Mother’s Day is a celebration of all the different types of Moms – from the ones that help keep your local PTA running to the ones who have made it their mission to adopt every stray kitten and pup they find on the street.

Here are some creative Mother’s Day gift ideas for all the different types of moms and relationships out there. And remember, even the simplest sentiment can make a dramatic difference, so surprise all your favorite Moms out there with a Mother’s Day Card delivered straight to her inbox! Celebrations.com has a collection of free and premium cards you’re sure to love.

Mother’s Day Gift Ideas:

For The Mother
No matter what else is on her plate, being a Mom is a full-time job. There’s no doubt that can she use a little bit of R&R, so surprise Mom with a spa gift basket to melt the worries away!

For The Grandmother
Does Grandma spend her days gardening? Or Perhaps she likes to relax spend her free time experimenting with new recipes and fawning over her favorite pet. Send grandma a gift to cater to her likes – she’ll be touched with the extra thought you put in!

For The Step Mother
The sweetest sentiments are ones you can share, so surprise your stepmom with a gift the two of you can enjoy together! A wine gift basket is the perfect celebratory sentiment that will bring you closer together; consult with Dad on whether she prefers white or red to really show you care!
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For The God Mother
Sometimes just knowing they are only a phone call away is enough to make a difference, so be sure to show gratitude to those who are outside your immediate family. A sweet “thank you” comes in the form of a phone call, letter, or gigantic fortune cookie!

For the Animal Mother
Mothers come in all shapes and sizes, as do children! This Mother has devoted herself to her pets, making sure they grow healthy, strong, and smart. Send this Mom a creative assortment of Mother’s Day Flowers beautifully arranged into an adorable dog!

Administrative Professionals Day, Business Gifting, Thank You Gifts

Unique Administrative Professionals Day Gift Ideas for Every Recipient

April 16, 2014

Administrative Professional is more than just a title; it comes with the responsibility of paying attention to every detail big or small, and even requires the psychic ability to know what the boss needs before he or she even knows it’s needed. Although we celebrate Administrative Professionals Day on April 23rd, bosses everywhere have recognized the true importance of these supporting roles, and have dedicated a whole week – starting on April 20th and ending April 26th – to celebrate the unsung heroes of the office.

Administrative Professionals Day Gifts for Men

From martinis to meats, send a man-approved gift for them to enjoy on their next day off. Think about your recipient’s likes and hobbies when choosing a gift to really show appreciation. If he’s known for his skills on the grill, send a hearty package full of savory steaks. If his idea of an ideal Saturday night includes a wine tasting at the local vineyard, surprise him with a wine gift basket. Get personal with your selection and you’re sure to wow your recipient!

1800baskets.com Meat and Cheese Basket

Scented Soaps for Men Fisherman Gift Basket Glass Jar with Jumbo Cashews

 

 

 

From left to right:

Epicurean Meat & Cheese Baskets
Muir Woods Scented Soaps for Him
Fisherman’s Favorite Snacks
Vintage Pressed Glass Jar with Jumbo Cashews

Administrative Professionals Day Gifts for Women

Your favorite administrative professional could certainly use some extra relaxation and fun, so gift her with something that will make her weeknights a bit more enjoyable. Include a bonus gift in the card message such as the rest of the afternoon off or maybe even a three-day weekend!

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1800baskets Ultimate Coffee Break Basket

 

 

 

From left to right:

Thank You Deluxe Balsam Basket
Party On Margarita Market Box
Warm Vanilla Relaxation Spa Basket
Ultimate Coffee Break Basket

Administrative Professionals Day Gifts for the Whole Office

Show the whole office appreciation by surprising the whole office with a bountiful basket filled with sweet snacks and treats, sized for sharing. Send a company-wide invitation (or one to just the administrative professionals in the office) for the staff to join you for a much needed mid-day break. It’s the smallest sentiments than can make a big difference, and really, who doesn’t just love food? Now you’re on your way to earning that “#1 Boss Mug” you’ve been using for years.

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From left to right:

Flower in Bloom Gourmet Fruit & Nuts
Orchard Indulgence Fruit Gift Basket
The Popcorn Factory Big Thank You Snack Tin
Mrs. Beasley’s Ultimate Dessert Basket

Easter

Festive Easter Gifts for all Ages

April 2, 2014

Whether you’re five years old or fifty, the anticipation and excitement over Easter celebrations and traditions never really dwindles. Spread the joy of Easter by surprising friends and family members with a unique and fun Easter gift, delivered right to their door step! Sending an Easter gift is especially important to those who forfeit their spot in the yearly egg painting party because they can’t make it home for the holiday.

Here are some creative and fun Easter gift ideas your recipients are sure to love:

Easter Gifts for Kids:

Spring Chicks Tower

A festive three-story tower houses a collection of Easter-inspired treats spring chicks will chirp loudly for! This adorable Easter gift idea includes sweet snacks such as Harry London® Butter Cream Eggs, The Popcorn Factory ® Very Berry Popcorn, and colorful jelly beans, to name a few.

Happy Easter Baby Chick Tower

What’s adorable, sweet, and irrefutably delicious? Our Baby Chick Tower, of course! Send one today before this cute baby chick flies away.

Easter Bunny Tote

An adorable bunny tote filled with the season’s most festive candies is sure to put a big smile on any child’s face. They are sure to be the coolest kid in school when they reuse the tote bag to carry their school books!

Belgian Chocolate Covered Oreo® Tin

America’s favorite cookie gets a makeover just in time for Easter with this irresistibly adorable dessert gift! Each tin comes with 16 beautifully decorated Oreo® cookies – perfect for sharing!

Easter Gifts for All Ages

Easter Gifts for Adults:

Gourmet Chocolate Easter Basket

If your recipient loves chocolate but passes on the chocolate bunnies, send them an Easter basket that’s just as sophisticated as it is sweet! This gourmet chocolate basket features products from Lindt, Harry London®, and Ghiradelli ®.

Spring Wine & Chocolate Escape Gift Basket

A delicious Merlot paired with irresistible chocolates and candies, all wrapped in a festive purple bow for spring makes for the perfect Easter basket for adults.

Spring Splendor Tea & Sweets Gift Basket

If your recipient prefers water to wine, surprise them with a dainty and delicious tea basket, perfect for enjoying during Easter brunch! They’ll love looking at the spring-inspired personal teapot while snacking on delicious Cheryl’s chocolate chip cookies.

Festive Fruit basket

An Easter celebration calls for a tray full of the season’s freshest fruits and pickings. Surprise your special someone with a bountiful gift basket, full of apples, oranges, pears, and more with one of our succulent and satisfying fruit baskets.

Easter Gifts for All Ages

Easter Gifts for All Ages:

Some Bunny Loves You Chocolate Chip Cookies

Chocolate chip cookies are a favorite at any age. There’s just something irresistible about the delicious crunch paired with melt-in-your-mouth chocolate that we can’t seem to get enough of. Add some sweetness to their Easter celebration with this cookie jar filled with delicious mini-chocolate chip cookies, packed into a reusable jar!

Spring Has Sprung Gift Basket

Surprise your giftee with a beautiful spring-inspired basket on Easter they’ll ooh and aah over! Bold in color and packed with delicious treats, this gift basket idea will wow any recipient.

Rich Easter Egg-Shaped Mini Brownie Cakes

Can you think of anyone who doesn’t just love brownies? Neither can we! That’s why the perfect gift for any recipient are these decadent egg-shaped brownie cakes, beautifully decorated by hand with classic Easter egg styles.

Easter Gifts for All Ages

Gift Baskets

Unique Engagement Gift Ideas

March 21, 2014

The joining of two lives into one love-fueled family is certainly a reason to celebrate! Congratulate the happy couple on their engagement by surprising them with a creative gift full of delicious treats, beautifully packaged and sure to wow.

Here are some fun and unique engagement gift ideas sure to impress any recipient.

1800baskets.com Colossal Fortune CookieColossal Fortune Cookie

Such an exciting announcement deserves a major gift to match. Our gigantic fortune cookies are delicious, fun, and can be personalized with your own message, so you can send well wishes or even advice from your years of experience! Once the happy couple is done enjoying the irresistibly crunchy bites of cookie, the newlyweds-to-be can even reuse the accompanying box to store things like memories and photos of dream vacations! Isn’t love just grand?!


1800baskets.com Wine GiftA Wonderful Wine Gift for Two

Toast to a perfect pairing with a wonderful wine gift. These baskets come expertly paired with the irresistible snacks and treats to turn a regular glass of wine into an unforgettable experience. If you’re unsure whether the recently engaged prefer white or red wine, opt for a basket that features both to satisfy all tastes.

 

Essence of Italy Market Box1800baskets.com Essence of Italy

Treat the happy couple to a mini trip to one of the most romantic countries in the world with the Essence of Italy Market Box. Filled with wine from Tuscany and gourmet snacks infused with the flavors of Italy, this engagement gift idea is almost as good as a honeymoon in beautiful Italia! Take it a step further by including a greeting in the romantic Italian language; “Congratulazioni per il vostro fidanzamento” translates to congratulations on your engagement.

1800baskets.com Meat and Cheese BasketMeat and Cheese Picnic Basket for Two

There’s something just so charming and romantic about a picnic for two. Send the newly engaged couple a beautiful picnic basket filled with deluxe meats and cheeses for them to enjoy together. Pair this one of our wow-worthy wine gift baskets for a complete date-in-a-box!

 

1800baskets.com Lavender Spa Gift

Spa gift

All the excitement of wedding and life planning can sometimes be stressful. Treat the happy couple to a night of relaxation with a luxurious lavender spa gift basket.

Valentine's Day

How to Plan the Perfect Valentine’s Day Weekend

January 22, 2014

Valentine’s Day falls on a Friday this year. Rather than making reservations at your go-to spot, whisk your special someone to a romantic getaway – all from the comfort of your own home!

We’ve put together some of our favorite romantic gift baskets, so you can have the staycation of your dreams without all the prep work.

Friday
valentine-spa-basketAfter a long day of work, there’s nothing quite as satisfying as kicking off your shoes and cozying up to your special someone. Surprise your sweetie with a romantic dinner for two, complete with their favorite bottle of wine and savory cheese pairings.

After a light dinner, treat your sweetie to a spa treatment at home. Set the mood with elegant candles, while treating your Valentine to a well-deserved massage with one of our romance-ready spa baskets.

Saturday1800baskets.com Meat and Cheese Basket

Did you know that February is also Creative Romance Month?! With the weekend ahead of you, here’s the time to put a fun spin on your time spent together. Skip the Netflix marathon and plan a romantic celebration you can still do within the comfort of your home!

Plan a picnic at home
It may be a bit too chilly to do the traditional picnic in the park, so why not turn your living or dining room into the picnic area of your dreams?! Dazzle your date by filling the room with fresh flowers and a prepared picnic basket for two. Light a candle or two – you’re not outdoors so there’s no risk of forest fires!

fannie-may-chocolate-covered-strawberries-valentines-dayDancing and Dinner
Create your very own romantic scene with some dim lighting and bubbly for a one-of-a-kind date night at home. Don’t go out, rather order in and leave the rest of the world at the door as you focus on falling in love with your sweetie all over again. Before finishing up with dessert, take your sweetie out on your own personal dance floor and dance as fast or slow as you’d like. Prepare you playlist beforehand with some of her favorites as well as a few of the classics. Finish your meal off by indulging in decadent chocolate strawberries paired with a champagne toast to the two of you.

valentine-breakfast-basketSunday
Sunday, lazy Sunday.

Wake your Valentine up to the smell of buttery pancakes and maple syrup with a savory breakfast (or brunch) for two. Spend today lounging around and day dreaming with your significant other. Get to know each other all over again. Ask how work is going and really take the time to listen. Make today not just about romance, but also about friendship. After all, she is your best friend!

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A Thanksgiving Gift Basket Worth Being Thankful For

November 8, 2013

It’s finally that wonderful time of the year – the beginning of the Holiday Season. The artfully colored leaves are saying goodbye to the branches; pumpkin flavored everything is still in full bloom (yum!), and the chill of Chicago’s late-autumn breeze reminds us that Thanksgiving is just around the corner.

What’s so pleasant about Thanksgiving is that it’s a time of togetherness. It’s a time to sit down and share stories, memories, laughs, and maybe some happy tears, over a hot home-cooked meal.

In addition to it being a family holiday, what I adore about Thanksgiving are the warm neutral tones, gold trimmings and deep reds accent on decorations; they really play up the festiveness of this Autumn Holiday. They’re a lovely sendoff into the winter months.

When creating a gift basket appropriate for this holiday, we really wanted to capture the essence of Fall in its color and design. Another aspect we kept in mind is making it a lovely “non-gift,” gift since Thanksgiving is not your typical gift-giving holiday.

This particular gift basket works on many levels. It’s luxurious, festive, and Godiva; one can never go wrong with Godiva. It’s a thoughtful gift to send someone as a simple gesture of holiday “thank you’s,” or bring over to the host of the party as a gesture of your gratitude. Which ever direction you decide to go, this gift, much like you, will be genuinely adored.