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

Big Easter Baskets

Big Easter Baskets are all the rage this Easter season. Along with the rest of the retail and food worlds the gift basket world is increasing their “portion sizes.” More and more often we are finding that people sending Easter Baskets are more likely to be sending them to a family, or to multiple siblings. It is too much of a hassle to pick out 2 or 3 (or more in some cases) Easter gifts only to have to pay for shipping on each basket. Then later you find out that Johnny liked Tommy’s basket better and there was a huge fight over them on Easter morning….I really don’t think that’s the memory you’re going for! By sending one large Easter basket you eliminate “bickering” amongst siblings and everyone in the family (including Mom and Dad) can enjoy some part of your gift- all while paying only one low shipping cost!
In order to better fulfill the needs and requests of our customers, we are offering a few big Easter baskets this year, and by big I mean these will easily please 2-6 people!

	Our largest Easter basket amongst the family size baskets is the "Plus Size Easter Assortment." A big smiling elephant, large plush monkey, lion and tiger with bunny ears are the novel centerpiece of this fun new basket. It's also filled with every single Easter candy you can imagine!
	Our second largest (but most popular) family size Easter gift basket is the "Easter Cuddles Family Pack." Two charming Easter bunnies, soft fluffy lambs and a classic Easter assortment are a welcome addition to any Easter celebration. We also threw in lots of sweets and gourmet chocolates!
	Last but not least, you might think about sending an Easter Tower. They range anywhere from from 3-7 boxes and each box is filled with a different treat! Our favorite gift tower so far is the "Easter Springtime Tower." Five boxes painted with various Easter scenes of bunnies, flowers and eggs are filled with jelly beans, bunny corn, raspberry shortbread cookies, and more!

Enjoy your Easter season and don't forget about our Frequent Basket Buyers Club! We like to give you rewards for your return business and always look forward to helping you create lasting memories!


Sincerely,

Kelly Sisler

Co-Owner

www.novelgiftbaskets.com

St. Patrick's Day Gift Baskets

It may not seem like the most likely day to send a gift basket but, St. Patrick's Day is indeed, a GREAT day for giving a fun, thoughtful and (of course) deliciously unique gift basket!
Before I highlight our most popular clover, leprechaun and green shamrock gifts- perhaps we should divulge a bit (just a little bit, I don't have tons of space) of history on Saint Patrick himself.
St. Patrick is believed to have driven the snakes from Ireland. In 1737, Irish immigrants to the United States began observing the holiday publicly in Boston and held the first St. Patrick's Day Parade in New York City in 1766.

Today, the tradition continues with people from all walks and heritages by wearing green, eating Irish food, and attending parades (and giving irish gift baskets of course!). St. Patrick's Day is bursting with folklore; from the shamrock to the leprechaun and to pinching those that are not wearing green, one of my favorite parts of the day!
You will not find Irish Gift Baskets on many other gift basket websites. It is usually overshadowed by Easter which is understandable but not how I like to do things. Here, I will always honor my own Irish heritage by selling a bit o' blarney on my website!
Our newest addition to the Irish gift collection this year is a "Good Luck Blarney Bear" gift set. It is a male or a female bear (you choose), dressed in Irish clothes accompanied by an old fashioned jar of homemade hot cocoa mix. It is inexpensive, unique and you will only find it at Novel!
Take a minute, think of someone who might need a little Irish sunshine in thier day, and send them one of our Irish Gift Baskets. Make sure to attach an infamous Irish blessing, if you do. I've included a few of my favorites for you to use below.
And now, I will leave you with an Irish toast;
"May the best day of your past be the worst day of your future."
Slainte,
Kelly Sisler
Co-Owner
www.novelgiftbaskets.com

"Here's to your coffin...
May it be built of 100 year old oaks which I will plant tomorrow."

"Health, and long life to you
Land without rent to you
The partner of your heart to you
and when you die, may your bones rest in Ireland!"

"As you slide down the banisters of life may the splinters never point the wrong way."

"May you be in heaven one half hour before the devil knows you're dead."