Easter is "hopping" up on us....

Only a few weeks until Easter arrives and Novel Gift Baskets has once again stocked our shelves full of the most adorable Easter Baskets for children and families alike! New designs and new goodies make this Easter something to be truly excited about.
Don't forget, Easter is not just for your kids. Grandparents can send their Grandkids Easter baskets, Aunts and Uncles can say "Happy Easter" from a completely different state and you can even have a kids Easter get together with small baskets of bunny love for everyone in attendance!
Check out or new Easter cookies gift basket! Freshly baked and hand iced, this Easter basket is a great example of a gift that can wish the whole family Happy Easter!
Have a wonderful holiday and don't forget that Novel Gift Baskets has gifts and flowers for all occasions. Enjoy!

Kelly Sisler

Fathers Day

Come One, come all! The day for Dad's is practically here, June 15th, and if you haven't already purchased the perfect gift basket for Dad then you better get a move on! Today (the 10th) is the last day for a guaranteed on time delivery using UPS Ground, after today you will have to upgrade to expedited shipping if you want it to get there by Friday the 13th!! Hurry and shop Novel Gift Baskets now!
We have a great selection of unique gift baskets for Dad's this year ranging from Dartboards and Gourmet Meats, to Cigars, Trucks, Sports and Books. We have something suitable for all the wonderful father's in your life! Don't forget about Grandpa's, Uncle's, Brothers, Cousins, Special Neighbors, Sons, etc. They all count!!
Enjoy your Father's Day 2008 and we hope to see you soon!

Sincerely,
Kelly

Wedding Gift Baskets

I don’t know about you but I’m always wondering if the couple getting married have already been gifted the item I’m getting them ---- and how many times? It’s about time wedding gift guidelines got less rigid and presented greater options and room for imagination from the ordinary! Before you get too crazy, though, it should be mentioned that there are several good reasons for many traditional wedding gifts. One, they are often necessary to get the newly weds first home set up. Two, we’re all suckers for nostalgia. What would a wedding be without a toaster oven and a blender?

All joking aside, there are reasons for buying traditional gifts, however, if you know the couple already has everything, i.e. the necessities or if you know that they would appreciate a unique gift to keep things balanced there is no rule these days that prohibits you from toasting the couple in your own way.

Some unique, and appropriate wedding gift suggestions are:

One gift that is fun and always well received is a cooking gift basket. Something that contains all ingredients needed for the newlyweds to use that new grill. Something that they will be able to do together, while creating lifelong memories.
I would suggest the Master Of The Grill, The BBQ Lover Gift Basket, or the Spice It Up Gift Basket.

Perhaps the couple you are buying for love Wine? Why not send them a wine gift basket with a few different unique labels? Our wines are from all of Napa Valley and more and they are delicious. This is a lovely gesture and again, something they can enjoy together! You might want to consider the California Signature Wine Basket, the Champagne and Chocolate Gift Set or the Regal Wine Basket.

Be creative and have a gourmet food gift basket sent to the hotel they're staying in on their honeymoon. After a long day traveling it would be a special surprise to have some delicious treats waiting in their hotel room! Some of our more popular Gourmet Gift Baskets are The Grand Indulgence Gift Basket, The Metropolitan and The Ritz Gourmet.

How about Wedding Gift Baskets? These gift baskets are always beautifully decorated and come with a variety of stuffers including candles, champagne, chocolates and just about anything else you can imagine going into a wedding basket! Take a minute to look at the Wedding Delight gift basket.

Enjoy Wedding season 2008 and let me know if I can help you choose a special gift basket for your most important occasions!

Sincerely,
Kelly
Co-Owner
www.novelgiftbaskets.com

P.S. Every gift you buy from us increases the rewards you get in our "Frequent Basket Buyers Club" or FBBC for short. We feel honored to have your business and we think it's about time you get rewarded for it! Refer a friend and we have something special for you!

Mothers Day

Well, Mother's Day is nearly here! The day to celebrate all of those wonderful Mothers in your life is next Sunday, May 11th - order today if you want it to arrive by Friday, in time for the weekend celebration.

• Mother's Day is Sunday May 11, 2008


• Order by Tuesday, May 6, 2008 for guaranteed 3 Day delivery


• Order by Wednesday, May 7, 2008 for guaranteed 2 Day delivery


• Order by Thursday, May 8, 2008 for guaranteed overnight delivery

The beauty of our Mother’s Day Gifts is that they can be sent anywhere in the United States with just a few clicks of your mouse. If you have questions, a quick call to us at 888-518-4407 will make you into the gift giving expert this Mothers Day!

If you are like me, there are Mother's gifts to give in addition to your biological mother. Regardless of the type of mother, it is important to recognize them for the work they've done, and the hours they've spent helping with homework, applying band-aids, buying school clothes, giving advice, and carpooling all over creation. Step Mothers, Mother-In-Law, Aunts, Cousins, Grandmas- even girlfriends! They've all been there, and they've all done it. New Mom's are especially fun to recognize on Mothers Day, since it's their first!

Send her one of our Mothers Day Gifts that matches her hobbies, interests, and food preferences and you’ll get a ‘Thank You’ that you’ve never heard before.

Our Mother's Day Gift Baskets are all new this year, and I will say I have never been more pleased! We literally have something for every type of woman. From chocolate gift towers to gardening gift baskets, and book gift baskets to spa gifts- there is a basket for any Mom.

Customer Service is especially important to us here at Novel, and Mother's Day is no exception. If for some reason your gift arrives unacceptable, incorrect or later then you anticipated then please don't hesitate to contact us- we will do everything we can to make it right.

See you soon!
Kelly
Co-Owner
www.novelgiftbaskets.com

P.S. Every gift you buy from us increases the rewards you get in our "Frequent Basket Buyers Club" or FBBC for short. We feel honored to have your business and we think it's about time you get rewarded for it! Refer a friend and we have something special for you!

Kids Gift Baskets

What a wonderful category this has become! We started with a few new designs and the ball has not stopped rolling! I am so excited and I hope that everyone who knows a child finds this website! These baskets work great for a Kids Get Well gift, Kids Birthday gift, Children's Thinking Of You or Kids Congratulations gifts!
Children's Gift Baskets have always been difficult to find- good ones, that it. I am not a big believer in stuffing a cute box full of "junk" just because it's going to a kid. They are very perceptive and speak what is on their minds, if they don't like their gift they will probably let you know! I never wanted any of our gift baskets to be the gift that your child receives and says, "What am I supposed to do with all of this stuff?" We focused more on the betterment of the child himself by using brain exercisers like coloring books, activity books, puzzles, games, etc. Oh, and we also had to throw in the classics- silly putty, Pez, slinky and so on.


Our most unique gift baskets for kids come in the form of a "Kids Lemonade Stand" and a bucket of "I can make Mud Puddle Pie!" Our Kids Lemonade Stand is a great gift for the summertime and it forces your little ones to get out of the house, and into the sun. While they learn about business, and how to work together they also enjoy their time and the weather!


My favorite is the "I Can Make Mud Puddle Pie" mix. This adorable red bucket comes complete with chocolate baking mix, gummy worms and shovel for stirring. It is compact, unique, inexpensive and fun for the whole family!
Step outside the box the next time you go to order a children's gift. There are so many new, fun things out there that don't have to do with a TV or a video game!

See you soon!
Kelly
Co-Owner
www.novelgiftbaskets.com

Corporate Summer Gift Baskets

Summer planning is upon us and with Summer comes big corporate gift giving. Usually in the form of a formal recognition ceremony, an office party, or an awards banquet. Company gift giving is and always has been a very popular arena in which a gift basket is best suited. From gourmet coffee and tea, to the highest quality chocolates, to fine wines and international cuisine- there is no where else you can get everything in one big beautifully arranged basket.

Attempting to buy each of these items separately would be much more expensive, completely time consuming and an overall waste of gas as you drive from store to store looking for Godiva chocolates and Dom Perignon champagne- and with the price of gas at another record high I don't think anyone wants to waste it!

Take some time and browse our Corporate Gift Baskets, you'll find exactly what you are looking for and more. If you have something specific in mind, and you don't see it on our website, give me a call or send me an email, I am more then happy to do some more research to help you find exactly what you're looking for!

See you soon!



Kelly Sisler

Co-Owner

www.novelgiftbaskets.com

The Perfect Specialty Gift Basket

Hello to all of our readers! Almost 1 month later I am finally getting around to updating this blog- Easter was a rush! I hope everyone had a wonderful Holiday and if you sent or received a Novel Easter Basket, I sincerely hope you enjoyed it and thank you for choosing us. Remeber each purchase counts towards great discounts and gifts in our Frequent Basket Buyers Club.

Don't forget I am always open to hearing your feedback on the basket, the process, the customer service, etc.


Now, onto the next round of special days this year! Coming up are Nurses Day (May 6), National Teachers Day (also May 6) and most notably, Mothers Day (May 11). Often times we aren't looking for a huge expensive gift for these Holidays, but rather, something unique and meaningful. Specialty gift baskets are a great gift because they are a category of unique gifts, diversified enough to fit anyone's tastes!

For example: Perhaps your childs 3rd grade teacher is an avid reader, and you happen to know that she loves James Patterson novels. Perfect! Our "Curl Up With A Good Book" gift basket includes snack mix, popcorn, chocolate chip cookies and the latest paperback novel by the author of your choice! Not only that, but it's only $29.99! It's a perfect gift for the teacher in your life.

Another example might be a nurse who has taken wonderful care of a family member or friend while they were in the hospital, or nursing home. Don't forget about the school nurses that work so hard every day in schools across America to ensure your kids stay healthy and safe! Nurses come in all types and honoring them is important, especially on "their" day. A Thank You Gift Basket always brings a smile to their faces. Another idea is something fun and whimsical for a Nurse like our "Get Well medicine Cabinet." Obviously, they aren't sick but how fun for them to receive a medicine cabinet filled with the things they are surrounded by everyday, only in candy form!

Mothers Day will always be a great Holiday for sending a gift basket. Our Mothers Day gifts will expand greatly this year so I will make sure to update you on those the closer we get to May 11. Start thinking now though, what is it that your Mother enjoys? What would she be delighted to receive in the mail? A Spa Gift Basket? A Chocolate Gift Basket? Maybe she is a fan of Book Gift Baskets too!


Whatever it is, Novel would love to help you send it!

Enjoy the beginning of April and hopefully we'll see you soon,




Kelly Sisler

Co-Owner

www.novelgiftbaskets.com