The Fix for Gift Shopping!

Finding gifts can be a real pain in the … pocket book. To make shopping more fun…Think about a Coffee Gift Basket this Holiday season, and your shopping woes will be a thing of the past.

Are you ready for Christmas? Are you remembering to thank that new customer, or client? Okay, I will stop trying to stress you out, as I am sure that you get the point. You need a way to show your appreciation, but not blow the budget. Yes it is this easy: Gift baskets!

When you think about gift baskets, what do you think of? Personally, I prefer gourmet gift baskets loaded with yummy treats, such as coffee, cookies and chocolate. But there are many options.

There are gift basket purveyors that fill gift baskets with just about anything you can think of. Some companies let you pick the items that you want to put in them! So how do you pick the ideal gift basket for the people that you love? Here are a few easy methods.

• Pick a gift basket that reflects what he/she loves. Are they into “green” living? Then select a basket that contains Fair Trade and Organic items like coffee, mugs and gifts from Nectar of Life Coffee Company. Maybe they get their jollys from fresh fruit and nuts. Then a gift from Harry and David would be just the thing for the nut lover. Gift baskets can get a bit beyond budget. The good things about gift baskets are a huge time-savings, and you can have them shipped with a custom card directly to the recipient.

• There is always the option of making a basket of your own. Don’t let this prospect scare you. The price range to make your own basket is about $5.00 – skies the limit. Do consider that you will have to wrap and arrange delivery of the gift basket. If you don’t shop around, it could take away from whatever cost savings you realized from using your own merchandise. Should you choose to make your own gift basket here are some simple guidelines to get you started.

• You will want a theme basket or box, a camera buff, for instance would be able to use a photo box; a fisherman, a tackle box; a child could use a fabric lined basket as a toy box, etc.. Perhaps the recipient is a photographer or fisherman.

• After choosing your base, choose three “big” items that flow with the theme. Take the camera buff for example. For this individual, choose something inexpensive like a strap, or if you have money, a camera or lens that they have mentioned.

• Then buy four smaller items. For the cameraman you could purchase lens cleaning supplies and straps. These are just a few suggestions.

• As a final touch throw in small snacks, trinkets or yummies that tie your gift together. For a child, a few ideas would be fruit roll-ups, jewelry, die-cast cars, hair ties, fancy shoelaces, or their favorite treat (as approved by their parents).

• Use glue dots (available at Michaels or local craft stores) to secure everything together. Use them sparingly, one or two per item is all that is necessary. Glue down the big items first. Then secure medium sized objects, and the smaller stuff as filler around the bottom. Aim for a pyramid as you are assembling the basket.

• Last, purchase a large piece of cellophane, or if you are ambitious, a roll of basket wrap. Cut your wrap big enough to swallow the whole basket, then secure the corners at the top with a piece of ribbon.

• Using a hand-made bow on top is the perfect thing to bring it all together.

If you have items that you want to place into a gift basket, but don’t have the skills to build one yourself, find a company that will do it for you. Many times there are vendors that can both assemble and attach a bow to a basket that you have basically created. This option ranges in cost.

Gift baskets can bring together a number of ideas, and goods. They are very functional and enjoyable. All age ranges, and interests can be covered and encompassed in just one gift.

An fantastic source for Coffee Gift Baskets is Nectar of Life Organic Coffee Company. Nectar of Life not only makes coffee, but they have a wide selection of gift baskets.