Monday, November 22, 2010

Welcome Celebration to the New Baby

Celebrating the arrival of a baby regardless of how many times you have experienced it with family, friends and co-workers is considered a miracle. Why does it seem that the birth a new baby is always special? The event is something the requires notice and celebration. Perhaps it is because we naturally realize that it means that life does go on. It also reminds us of our own childhood and beginning. A brand new life filled with hope, joy and discovery. Statistics show that in the US the new born baby birth rate has been decreasing over the past 12 years . The decrease in teen pregnancy has clearly been one of the most important public health success stories of the past decade as well. Now about the celebration aspect of this new born baby process. Consider sending Baby Boy Bassinet Gift Basket a unique gift option. Beyond cute, our baby boy bassinet basket is full of useful, high quality items both mother and baby will appreciate. We include an ultra soft fleece blanket, plush stuffed bear, embroidered bib, baby soap, washcloths, rubber ducky, coffee to brew, baby Einstein rattle, and ‘new baby’ cookies for the family to enjoy and much more. A great baby boy gift basket! People welcome new born babies in numerous different way. Of course there is the all the rage baby shower gift to consider, if you are fortunate enough to be invited. This baby gift is something that you can acquired even if you live in another state. Baby shower gifts can either be in themes like first baby we need all the necessities to oh we know it’s a boy so bring on the blue boy things. There is also the corporate gifts for new babies that are commonly less personal and may even contain things for the family as well. Welcome new born baby gifts can be painless to find and well received by the new parents. I might suggest that you take a wander through the internet looking for baby gift baskets. Baby baskets come in bassinet style gifts, radio flyer wagons in small size, fabric lined baskets wonderful of use in the nursery and even willow handled baskets too. Items used to fill these artistic containers can range from cookies for the parents, wine to toast the arrival, rattles, teething rings, wash cloths, baby bath products, receiving blankets, baby clothes, and even hand made baby quilts with personalized embroidery to mark the birth. The splendor of these gifts is once you find a excellent source it can make your gift giving fast and trouble-free for future births. http://www.basketsbyrita.com/assets/images/baby-boy-bassinet-gift-basket.jpg http://www.basketsbyrita.com/Baby-Boy-Bassinet-Gift-Basket-_p_30.html

Sunday, November 21, 2010

Cupid Had the Right Idea

Love is in the air and in the Chocolate around the middle of February. Every Valentine’s Day it is apparent like people give the exact same thing. A box of chocolates, a cheesy teddy bear, spa products, sexy underwear, jewelry, it’s all totally predictable! While many people wouldn’t complain about having a gift from someone they love, there have got to more personal ways of demonstrating your love and affection. If you feel like your gifts are becoming redundant from year to year and you want to step it up a notch, why not make something yourself that says that you took the time to create something that comes from your heart. Not only will this mean more, but it will be unique and genuinely communicate your feelings in a way that no greeting card can. Here are some ideas that will show you really care. You could A love letter or poem is a tradition as old as time, yet in modern times this form of expressing your love has been largely forgotten. You don’t have to be a good writer to put down in words your feelings for someone. Just begin writing and let your emotions flow through the pen. Even if it is not worthy of a literary award, your love will appreciate it and love it because it came from the your heart. These are great ways to show that special someone how much you really care on that one day of the year declared I love you day. There are lots creative ideas for creating romance without spending lots of money such as Concoct an assortment of sensual spa products. Find a few recipes online to make your own bubble bath solution or salt or sugar scrub. These are often easy to make from ingredients which you likely have at home or can buy at the store. Make these products and present them in a decorative jar or bag. I love Valentines day with all this positive energy of love and romance and caring. If all else fails you could Create a scavenger hunt. valentine wine gift basketCome up with clever clues which you can write out on decorative clue cards leading your loved one around town or just around the house from one clue to the next. At the end, present them with a gift or set the mood with a romantic hideaway which they’ve worked for by answering all of the clues correctly. A friend recently told me that he sent a gift basket to his wife last year for Valentine’s day and she loved it because it contained things that you don’t find in most stores. Great gourmet chocolates, flavored nuts, wine, olives and more great chocolate. It made him look really good and this very romantic holiday. I could have sent him a Valentine Wine Gift Basket. Send a Valentine's day wine gift basket with a bottle of white wine, two wine glasses and a compliment of assorted munchies. Chardonnay Havarti Cheese spread, Beef Summer Sausage, Gourmet Crackers, Smoked Gouda Cheese, Trail Mix, Caramel corn, Cookies, Chocolove dark chocolate bar with a love poem on the label, snack mix, and milk chocolate truffles. If these ideas have sparked your interest or given you a good starting point for planning out your Valentine’s Day, please pass this along via Facebook or Twitter. For more Valentine’s Day gift ideas, I love Baskets by Rita.  http://www.basketsbyrita.com http://www.facebook.com/pages/Baskets-By-Rita http://www.twitter.com/basketsbyrita

Friday, November 5, 2010

Beer Gift Men Love!!

Along side cold weather comes savory comfort foods and aromatic seasoning. Visualize your favorite holiday snacks: pumpkin bread, egg nog, Bailey's and coffee, hot chocolate, and pecan pie. Each of these share the rich, heavy aroma that we normally associate with the holiday season. As the seasons transition into autumn, deli's and cafes bring forth their seasonal menu items. On a crisp, cold day, nothing curbs a craving such as a mug of spiced coffee or a warm cinnamon scone. As we frequently think of sweets and hot beverages when we think of seasonal foods, another favorite that springs to mind is seasonal beers. While a coffee enthusiast may anticipate the reintroduction of their favorite peppermint mocha latte, a beer enthusiast may wait faithfully for the return of their favorite pumpkin beer. In 2008, seasonal beers were the best selling craft beer in the country. There is undoubtedly something to be said for the impact seasonal food and beverages may have on our holiday spirit. The principle of beer and food pairing is especially significant with holiday and seasonal beers, since they are normally spiced differently than their year round alternatives. To comprehend the best way of pairing seasonal beers, it is important to know the different types that are out there. Oktoberfest beers are generally aged and as a result retain a stronger flavor. These pair best with hearty meat dishes such as pot roast. Harvest ales are brewed with seasonal spices and ingredients. These bold aromas pair well with the bold, rich foods the holidays are known best for. I’m confident you can place a few bets on which foods pair well with a pumpkin beer. Pumpkin is really a very neutral ingredient and lends itself to making for a good ale or lager. These beers pair well with lighter meats such as pork and chicken as well as seasonal vegetables such as corn and squash. It also pairs well with pumpkin pie. beer tub giftsAt Baskets By Rita we know a few things about pairing good beers with fine foods. Any of our seasonal beer baskets come with a variety of cheese, crackers, chocolates, and sausages paired to ignite your taste buds. Take for example our Beer Tub Gift . Our beer basket is a perfect gift for that beer lover. We fill our galvanized tub with a 6 pack of our Colorado Micro brews, chips and salsa, assorted nuts, beef jerky, beer cheese, crackers, trail mix, chocolate chip cookies, pretzels, popcorn and more. This beer gift basket is a great corporate thank you gift, welcome to your new job, birthday gift basket or even a host thank you gift on game day.. If you would like to give a one of a kind, personalized person this holiday season, why not think about sending a beer basket? I can’t think of a better treat for curling up by the fire place and delighting in good foods than cracking open a cold, Oktoberfest beer and absorbing the bliss and warmth of the season. Happy holidays! If you found this article informational or know of someone else who could find it valuable, please don’t hesitate to pass it on via email, Facebook, or Twitter. Thanks a lot!   http://twitter.com/basketsbyrita http://www.facebook.com/pages/Baskets-By-Rita/138008009558273