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How to Choose the Perfect Gift Basket for Any Occasion
1. Choose a GIFT BASKET in keeping with the individual tastes of the recipient. For example, if the one receiving the gift is a wine connoisseur, choose a gift basket full of unique vintages and a set of fancy glasses.
2. Mix and match gift basket items in order to truly PERSONALIZE the gift basket for the recipient. If you're giving a cookie basket to someone who loves to bake,
include RECIPES AND KITCHEN TOOLS along with the cookies.
3. Consider the occasion and tailor the gift basket to suit the event. If the purpose of the gift basket is to celebrate an anniversary, wine and gourmet chocolates are ideal.
4. For health-conscious individuals, do something different: rather than the standard apples and oranges, make an EXOTIC FRUIT BASKET full of kiwis, mangos, and passion fruit.

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5. A SPA/BEAUTY gift basket is the perfect choice for those who love to be pampered. Include a number of spa items within the basket such as loofah sponges, bubble bath, and scented lotions.
6. For the horticulturist in your life, a FLOWER or PLANT gift basket is a great selection (Floral gifts have always worked with our family and friends, even with colleagues and clients.
Fill the basket with the recipient's favorite flowers, greenery, or seeds.
7. COFFEE & TEA baskets are ideal for recipients who like their morning java or afternoon tea. Add a few pieces of GOURMET CHOCOLATE for a truly luxurious gift.
8. If the recipient has a sweet tooth, a gift basket full of an exotic mix of CANDIES from different countries is a unique and thoughtful idea.
9. SOUP gift baskets are great choices for a friend or loved one who's under the weather (That's a fab idea for a get-well gift, yah?). Or give a soup basket to warm up an extra-cold winter.
10. A gift basket filled with luxury items such as top-notch wines, gourmet chocolates, and flavored coffees is the ideal way to pamper your recipient. Give only the best!

..by Occasion
1. Selecting a gift basket when there's a NEW BABY in the home presents a lot of options. Some great ideas include baby bath baskets, baskets of books and toys, or gourmet food gift baskets for the new parents.
2. When selecting a basket to give as a SYMPATHY gift, flowers or plants are always in good taste. Choose greenery that can be replanted for a longer-lasting present.
3. For gift recipients who are celebrating an ANNIVERSARY, choose a gift basket with a variety of romantic items such as wine,gourmet chocolates, and bubble bath for that late-night rendezvous.
4. Choosing a gift basket to THANK someone is quite easy, as the gift giver has a wealth of options. Some of the items which are perfect for this type of basket
include edible items, beautiful flowers, or a basket of relaxing spa items.
5. Gift baskets are also the perfect gift for those who are ill. GET-WELL baskets filled with soup to bring him or her back to health, or flowers to brighten their day, are two great ideas.
6. A HOUSE-WARMING gift basket is sure to please the NEW homeowner. Fruit Baskets or collections of flowers and seeds for beginning a GARDEN are just two great ideas.
7. There doesn't have to be a particular occasion in order to give someone a gift basket. Choose one to send - JUST BECAUSE...
8. WEDDING gift baskets are a great idea for bridal party members who want to do something special for the bride on her exciting day. Bringing a wedding day gift basket to her house, filled with flowers or chocolates and fruit, is something which she will remember for years to come.
9. When trying to find the perfect BIRTHDAY gift to give to a friend or a loved one, why not consider a gift basket filled with a variety of items?
This is a great way to give the birthday boy or girl everything they want in one beautifully prepared package.
10. GIFT baskets are also wonderful options for individuals who have just gotten a new job or graduated from college. These congratulatory types of gift baskets can be filled with fruit, flowers, coffee/tea, and more.

...on Gourmet Food Gift Baskets
1. Preparing a GOURMET food gift basket is the perfect way to please food and beverage connoisseurs. 2. Keep in mind the individual taste of the gift recipient when selecting a gourmet food gift basket. For example, if the person receiving the gift basket does not drink, include CANDY or exotic COFFEES rather than wine.
3. If the recipient entertains quite a bit, try preparing a gift basket with this in mind. A basket filled with various  WINE & CHEESE to share with guests is ideal.
4. For the dessert lover, a gourmet good gift basket filled with chocolates, cookies, and cheesecakes is sure to provide a long-lasting smile.
5. Remember: you don't have to stick with one type of gourmet food when preparing your basket. Mix and match from a variety of delectable items depending on the recipient's favorites.
6. The key to a great basket is to think about the types of foods the recipient may not have readily available.
Choose EXOTIC FRUITS and  candy from other countries, or a favorite type of coffee sold only in your local area.
7. Gourmet food gift baskets are not just for adults. A gift basket filled with POPCORN and COOKIES is sure to please all the kids out there.
8. A gift basket filled with WINE, CHEESE and CAKES makes a great hostess gift. It's a wonderful way to add something to the meal and give the hostess a thank-you for the visit.
9. For cheesecake lovers, a gift basket filled with a variety of cheesecakes is sure to be a hit. Cheesecake comes in a huge variety of unique and delectable flavors,
so mix and match and let them try something they've never seen before!
10. CHOCOLATE and WINE complement each other quite nicely. When in doubt, put them together in a gourmet food basket and you'll be set to celebrate any occasion.

...on Specialty Gift Baskets
1. Gift baskets are available with a wide array of specialties in mind. For example, a COLLEGE gift basket is the perfect gift for your favorite student,
and can include chocolates, cookies, or even bath items for the dorms.
2. A gift basket for a MOVIE connoisseur can include all of the necessities needed for great home movie-watching such as popcorn, candy and cookies.
3. GOLFERS' gift baskets are great to give to a friend or loved one who plays golf. Include little accessories like tees, golf socks, and perhaps free passes to the local green.
4. SPA gift baskets are perfect for those who deserve a day of pampering. Give a basket that includes body lotions and relaxation masks, plus a gift certificate to a local beauty salon.
5. GRILLING gift baskets are wonderful gifts for BBQ chefs of all levels. Including items such as barbecue sauces and grilling utensils will please almost any backyard BBQ cook.
6. Not sure what type of specialty gift basket to give? JUST ASK! The recipient might have a new hobby they are just getting into, and he or she would appreciate a gift basket full of all the essential tools and accessories to get started.
7. Specialty gift baskets don't have to be expensive. The key is to pick up small items for the basket as you run across them, and gradually accumulate a full complement of items. You can give a great gift basket for a small amount of money if you shop smart.
8. Don't forget: not only can you tailor your gift basket to a specific specialty, but you can also give it a theme. Base your basket and the gifts inside it around a favorite color, movie, or animal for an extra-personalized touch.
9. SPECIALTY gift baskets certainly aren't limited by age. Pay attention to what your kids are interested in, and start planning a PERSONALIZED gift basket that reflects their interests for the next BIRTHDAY or ANNIVERSARY...
10. Regardless of the occasion, specialty gift baskets are a great way to show the recipient that you really care about his or her interests. Give them something ultra-personal and ultra-easy by designing the perfect   SPECIALTY gift basket!

re CORPORATE gift baskets
1. ...can be created in a variety of sizes. Keep in mind the SIZE of the company and/or amount of individuals who will be receiving the basket to ensure that everyone is able to have some of the delicious items.
2. Consider items such as candy, cookies and coffee/tea products for corporate gift baskets, as these are all things which employees can share and indulge in within a corporate setting.
3. If you really want to IMPRESS the recipient, choosing gourmet foods to go in the basket is a great way to do so. Show off your knowledge of fancy cuisine!
4. Some may not think WINE would be the right type of item for a corporate gift basket. However, if the basket is going to the CEO of the company and will be taken home, then the right wine is a wonderful and sophisticated choice.
5. One type of corporate gift basket which never goes out of style is the FRUIT BASKET. As more individuals these days express a desire to be health-conscious, you can never go wrong with a basket of this type.
6. Consider a SPA-related corporate gift basket for an employee or co-worker who has put in lots of extra effort this year. Show him or her that a day of relaxation is well-deserved with a gift card to a local masseuse or home relaxation potions.
7. When you're unsure what to put in a corporate gift basket, a nice collection of Fruit and  Gourmet Chocolates nearly always works. Something for everyone!
8. A CORPORATE gift basket filled with healthy food items is great for those companies that deal with HEALTHY LIFESTYLE products and services. It's the perfect way to say that you appreciate and agree with their philosophies.
9. For holidays, remember to keep the gift basket NON-DENOMINATIONAL. A selection of gourmet foods, cheese and candies is always a safe bet.
10. Remember that just because your gift basket is being given in a corporate setting, it doesn't have to be boring. A personalized gift basket that really reflects your appreciation of the recipients is always the best way to go.

...on Giving Flowers
1. When sending flowers to someone who has just had a BABY, it's a good idea to find out if they want them sent to the hospital or to their home.
2. SYMPATHY flowers are always a nice gesture for someone who has lost a loved one. Although sending flowers to the funeral parlor is often done, if the gift recipient is a close personal friend or family member, sending flowers to the home is acceptable as well, especially if the intention is for the individual to keep the flowers for himself.
3. Almost everyone appreciates a flower delivery on his or her BIRTHDAY, and sending the flowers to work is an extra-special gesture. Just be sure to call ahead and make sure that the employer will not mind the gesture, as many people in office settings have allergies.
4. When sending GET WELL flowers to someone who is in the hospital, be sure to call the hospital beforehand to ensure that the recipient is allowed to have floral arrangements in their hospital room.
5. Perhaps no other item says CONGRATULATIONS more than a beautiful bouquet of flowers. These floral arrangements can be as simple or as ornate as you wish, and they're the perfect gift for one who has done a great job.
6. There are a number of wonderful gifts you can give to thank a friend or loved one for having done something special. However, flowers provide the perfect  THANK-YOU gift, especially if you choose the recipient's favorite blooms.
7. It is important to remember that there needn't be a specific reason to give flowers to someone. Sending flowers "JUST BECAUSE " is the perfect way to say that you think the recipient is extra-special and much appreciated.
8. There are many different types of flowers you can send your significant other for your ANNIVERSARY. However, nothing says "I love you" more than beautiful long-stemmed red roses.
9. White lilies are perhaps one of the more highly coveted types of flowers for SYMPATHY arrangements, due to their stark simplicity and elegant lines.
10. Above all, when giving flowers as a gift, try to choose the blooms based on the recipient as well as the occasion. While there are "traditional" flowers for every event, a bouquet that's tailored to the recipient's tastes will be loved and appreciated as a truly personal gesture.