Gift Giving and Gifting Occasions

Halloween is just around the corner! Get your gift baskets from RibbonsBaskets.com

Kris — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 00:55:56 +0000

Do you know where your going to get your Halloween gift baskets this year? We will be adding our line of featured 2011 Halloween gift baskets next week! We will have the largest and most popular halloween gift basket selection online with a large assorted variety to choose from. Halloween gift baskets are wonderful surprises for all kids and adults alike!

Here are some fascinating halloween fun facts!

~ Of all the candy sold annually, one quarter of it is sold during Halloween time (September – November 10) making it the sweetest holiday of the year.

~ Tootsie Rolls were the first wrapped penny candy in America

~ The number one candy of choice for Halloween is Snickers

~ There are an estimated 106 million potential treat-or-treat stops (i.e., housing units occupied year-round, per the U.S. Census)

~ Halloween is the second most commercially successful holiday, beat out only by Christmas

~ The U.S. consumer spends upwards of $1.5 billion on Halloween costumes annually and more than $2.5 billion on other Halloween paraphernalia, such as decorations, crafts, etc. More than $100,000 of that is said to be spent online

~ Candy sales in the U.S. for Halloween average $2 billion annually

~ Halloween is the third biggest party day of the year behind New Year’s and Super Bowl Sunday, respectively

~ 86% of Americans decorate their homes at Halloween

~ Halloween is the 8th largest card sending holiday. The first Halloween greeting is dated back to early 1900 and today consumers spend around $50 million dollars on Halloween cards each year.

~ Of the pumpkins marketed domestically, 99% of them are used as Jack-o-lanterns at Halloween

~ Approximately 82% of children and 67% of adults take part in Halloween festivities every year

Thanksgiving Centerpiece Ideas

Kris — Mon, 01 Nov 2010 02:55:27 +0000

Having a thanksgiving centerpiece can add an extra layer of elegance and elevates mood in the room, choosing a centerpiece is simple and fun. You don’t have to spend a lot of money either. Select an array of things straight from your garden like pine cones, pine needles, leaves, holly, or anything else that strikes your fancy. Arrange everything inside a large gift basket or decorative container of sorts. Feather/layer everything around the basket and place something in the center as a focal point and to cover up the ends of your decorations. Some good things to put in the middle of your centerpiece are candles, larger grass type plants or any larger plant, colorful flowers, and orchid, pumpkins, squash, or anything else you can think of.

Easter gift baskets now available!

Kris — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:40:57 +0000

Easter is just around the corner and this years selection of Easter gift baskets is now available. We offer a large selection of Easter gift baskets with the ever so famous Mrs. Beasley’s, straight from California Orchards Easter gifts, and Classic Easter gift baskets for all ages. With a large selection of Easter gift boxes, Easter gift tower and Easter gift baskets there’s a gift for everyone’s tastes. Our Mrs. Beasley’s baked goods are fresh and keep well frozen. Whether your looking for an Easter gift basket for a young one or an older individual we have all the options you need at RibbonsBaskets.com

Ribbons Baskets Offers Gift Logo Printing Services

Kris — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 19:46:04 +0000

Ribbonsbaskets.com offers an array of logo printing services on all our gifts. We offer gift printing services not only on our gift baskets but on our wine bottles, ribbons and more. You can even have your cookie stamped with edible food ink on top of our cookies and our cupcakes. What could be more unique then showing of your logo on our popular gift baskets! Contact Ribbonsbaskets.com at 800-380-2141 for more information on printing services or visit this page which discusses our custom gift service.

Gift Basket Review: Wine Bar Gourmet Wine Gift Basket

Kris — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 21:30:00 +0000

Here at Ribbons we take it very seriously when it comes to customers receiving good quality gifts and gift baskets that have been well designed with only the finest quality gift products. That’s why we offer the Wine Bar Gourmet Wine Gift Basket. This gourmet wine gift basket is not just a gift basket, it’s actually an elegant black rectangle faux leather box. Included are two bottles of the finest wine from the world renowned Napa Valley of California. When choosing a gift for an occasion you want it to leave a little impression that shows how you feel. No matter to gifting reason this Wine Bar Wine Gift is a gift that Will show a splash of elegance and is overflowing with accompanying gourmet delights from Northern California. Tied of with a beautiful bow on a faux leather box, fine wines and gourmet treats who wouldn’t enjoy this gift. Sending a gift with Ribbons has never been easier with fast secure and easy checkout, low shipping and excellent service we offer only the finest of gift baskets online.

Late Night with Conan Obrien, Gift Procrastination with Norm MacDonald.

Eric — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 17:07:45 +0000

As Norm MacDonald recently found out when he paid a visit to Conan O’Brien while Conan was wrapping up his time on The Tonight Show, getting your gift basket delivered to where it needs to go in a timely fashion makes all of the difference:

In the end, everything worked out for Norm and Conan, but you’ll be better off not taking chances – whether you are congratulating the talk show host in your life on their new “permanent” gig, or maybe recognizing someone for a less public accomplishment, you will want to take advantage of one of our convenient delivery options to make sure that they are still celebrating at the same time that you are. After all, not all of us have Norm’s ability to take procrastination and turn it into a funny joke. For the rest of us, timing is everything!

Mrs Beasleys Cookie Baskets and Really Darn Tasty Cakes

Kris — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 01:55:37 +0000

Recently we here at Ribbons have started offering Mrs. Beasley’s gift baskets for the last week. Mrs. Beasley’s has always been one of the top bakeries in America to get cookies and cakes. Ribbons now offers these wonderful gourmet cakes and cookie gift baskets. We are able to offer our customers a larger selection of gifts, the same price as other online gift basket companies as well offering lower shipping. The Mrs Beasleys Cookie Baskets are well known, with over 20 years of baking experience we are assured that we can say these are some of the best gourmet cookie gift baskets you can buy.

One gourmet product we offer at Ribbons is the Chocolate Chip Lemon Cake. This cake is to die for – My mouth is thanking me! The moist lemony cake, soft silky milk chocolate…So Good! For only 29.95 the Chocolate Chip Lemon Cake is a sure winner, this cake would be a wonderful gift for any occasion and comes in a designer box. If your looking for a gift basket and want a gift basket that delivers we have only the best picked baskets on our online catalog. With our large selection of gift baskets for all occasions you should be able to find anything you need. Ribbons is dedicated to providing the best gift baskets online, best customer experience and a large collaboration of quality gifting information to help you choose the best gifts. Gift giving is not a chore its fun, a fun rewarding experience.

Did you send a gift to Haiti? US house votes in favor of 2009 Haiti gift tax breaks.

Kris — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 20:20:44 +0000

It’s a simple gesture to give to others that are in need, giving is even more needed during these challenging times. Taxpayers who make donations to Haitian earthquake survivors will be able to receive a 2009 tax break under a new bill passed under a verbal vote with no opposition. The senate is expected to act swiftly.

During these economic down times it’s important for there to be an incentive from governments to encourage charitable gifting to others in need. The American Red Cross has raised over $127 million in gifting donations as of Tuesday; $27 million came from $10 donations made by texting “Haiti” to the number 90999.

It’s good to see the goodness come out of everyone’s hearts around the world for others in need. “When crisis calls, American citizens are at their finest,” said Rep. Eric Cantor of Virginia. “The people of the U.S. have always been and will continue to be a generous and giving people.”

World’s Most Expensive Gift Baskets

Kris — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 20:36:02 +0000

1.) Utterly Expensive Japanese Fruit Gifts

The Japanese love their fruits! Japan is probably one of the only countries in the world that views fruits as an elegant gift. Japanese fruit gift baskets can run in to the thousands and contain an array of greenhouse grown fruits. Japan is also known for its other varieties of fruits that are not readily available in the US such as the Japanese persimmon. The Japanese love their fruits so much that it’s not uncommon to see a tissue paper bow ties cantaloupe in Japan. It’s also a fact that these cantaloupes can run over $100 US dollars each!

2.) The $75,000 Cadeau Collection Basket

This can be considered one of the world’s most expensive gift baskets, designed by Vans gifts. Priced at $75,000, this gift is sure to leave a lasting impression on any one who receives it. Do not just assume you’re only getting a fancy gift basket, that’s not the case with this elegant chest of gifts. This amazing gift includes an amazing array of international delight. What am I talking about? How about two first-class tickets to Paris, France Three day Tour to the House of Dom Pergnon, first class accommodations, private tours, champagne tasting, a special banquet and a three day stay in Napa to tour several wineries including the famous Caymus vineyards. Don’t forget the array of aged wine and champagne that also come along with this elegant chest. This gift basket also comes with an espresso machine, chocolates, cookies, coffee, sweets, and nuts and so much more it’s most certainly worth the $75,000!

3.) $100,000 Oscar Gift Basket

Going to the Oscars to hope for a win, if you don’t win don’t fret. You’ll still get a wonderful gift basket. Not any ordinary gift basket though! Inside you might receive a three night stay in new York, Palmetto Bluff in South Carolina, expensive cooking oils, cashmere or a full day spa resort! After IRS scrutiny the Academy decided to axe the tradition for elegant over the top gift baskets. Oscar gift baskets reached their height of swag in 2006 but are still filled with glamorous gifts most of us will never receive in a gift basket.

4.) Marks and Spencer Christmas Gift Basket $1,500

Marks and Spencer, a UK based store, designs some of the most expensive and amazing Christmas wine gift baskets. They also released this gorgeous Christmas gift basket that contains three bottles of champagne, six bottles of wine and an array of gourmet snacks. The next time you decide to leave a great impression and have a few grand to throw at your gift a wine gift basket the size of your table will work!

Designing your own gift basket has never been easier!

Kim — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 22:50:54 +0000

Whether the person receiving the personalized gift basket is a coworker, friend, or family member, it is certain that they will inspired by your unique sense of style. Designing your own gift basket has a way of bringing in a diverse range of personal ideas into one exclusive present.

Great things to look for when designing your own gift basket:

Colorful ribbon and basket styles to fit every occasion.
Diverse ranges of beautiful gift types and sizes.
Gourmet foods, relaxing spa supplies, sports gifts, and flower arrangements.

In designing your own gift basket, there are many ways to choose and arrange the beautiful gifts so that the person receiving the gift feels simply extraordinary. It is often important to get some clues from the special person, so that you know exactly what the person would like to receive as a gift. Don’t be afraid to ask a few subtle questions throughout the year, so that you are familiar with the person’s tastes. Perhaps a woman would be more pleased by lovely flowers and relaxing spa supplies, while a man may like to receive gourmet food and cutting edge sports gifts. Consider the desires of the person receiving the gift and incorporate this into your own sense of style in designing your own gift basket.

There are so many holidays and events which call for a truly personalized gift for that special someone. Weddings, holidays, showers, and birthdays are only a handful of the many times in the year when you may want to fill up a basket for the person you love. It is important to remember the festive times of the year when giving a gift is the best expression of love and consideration. By taking a little time and designing your own gift basket for that appropriate time of the year, you can be sure that the event will be made even more memorable.