Father’s Day is the perfect time to celebrate the amazing, strong men in our lives. Finding a special and meaningful gift for that special man can be a daunting task. I know they say women are hard to shop for, but I think men are too. So to make it easy this year, The Personal Gift Basket Co has created four fun gift solutions; The Traveler, Cup of Joe, Man Cave, and The Fan. Give him something unforgettable that will remind him that he’s loved and appreciated.

The Traveler

For the dad whose job takes him on the road or up in the air, The Traveler is a great gift! Travel essentials and snacks help make this gift ideal for dad to take while he’s away.

Cup of Joe

This gift is for the dad whose day cannot start until “but first…coffee.” Whether it’s black, Americano, espresso, or latte, he’ll love this gift.

Man Cave

For the dad who loves his own private space, to play his favorite music, watch his favorite sports teams, eat his favorite snacks, and hang his favorite movie or band posters. No matter if his space is in the garage, basement, or extra bedroom, the Man Cave gift will be the perfect addition for him to enjoy.

Hometown Fan

St. Louis is known for having some die-hard sports fans, and there’s nothing like rooting for the home team!  Win or lose, dad bleeds Blue or Cardinal Red so help him bring home a win with some of his St. Louis favorites.

We all have special women in our lives. Mom, Sister, Wife, Daughter, Teacher, Graduate, Niece, or Friend.  I truly believe every woman deserves to be celebrated, encouraged and uplifted.  What better way to show your love than with a thoughtful gift she will treasure always. 

Here are a few gift ideas the special woman in your life will love.

Gift Option 1

Rest and relaxation are a woman’s two favorite words and yet so often the two things they go without. Give her a little R&R and ensure she feels pampered and luxurious. A few essentials for a relaxing night in include a lush robe and a pair of perfect slippers as no night in is complete unless spent in complete comfort. Right? A face mask, hand cream, and the perfectly scented candle will make her feel like she has a spa in her own home. Finally, she can prop up on the coach of in her favorite chair with a comfy throw and her favorite book or journal.

Gift Option 2

We all get sucked in our own patterns and habits when it comes to home decorating. Giving her a gift filled with items that can give her décor inspiration and fits her taste, she’ll love. Start with a neutral picture frame that will allow her to display her favorite family photo. Add a little outdoors to the gift by adding a pop of green with earthy succulents for her bedside table or office. A fuzzy throw and pillow in her favorite colors are perfect accents that she’ll find a perfect place for.

Gift Option 3

Mornings can be hectic for women, so give her everything she needs to start her day off right. Start her off with a gift of treats that are sure to brighten her day. Add a mug (which of course will become her favorite) along with her favorite coffee or tea. Add in shortbread cookies or biscotti, flavoring syrup, and chocolate-covered espresso beans and she’s ready to face the rest of her day.

Gift Option 4 

For the woman who is always on the go, give her a gift of healthy items and snacks that keep her summer ready. Start off with her favorite health magazine, glass or BPA free water bottle, a healthy energy drink or water, nuts, and you can always throw in delicious dark chocolate.

Gift Option 5

The kitchen is the heart of the home, and if she loves spending time there more than any other room in the house, my guess is she would LOVE this gift idea! Fill a basket with things she will enjoy in her favorite place. Unique measuring cups and spoons, a new cookbook, tea towel, wood cutting board, an apron, wooden spoons, and a serving tray will surely make her day.

The date is set, the ring is definitely on, and now the planning for your perfect day begins.  One of the many important decisions you’ll have to make is choosing your maid honor and bridesmaids.  These type of moments are so special not only to you but your girls, so how you “pop” the question is important. Simply asking the question is definitely one part of it all, but how you ask the question can make the moment more memorable.  A way to make asking even more special and unique would be to give each girl a heartfelt gift.  Below I’m sharing 3 gift ideas to consider when thinking of ways to ask “will you be in my wedding?”

Gift Idea #1

For the girlfriend that has “all the things,” pop the question with a gift that keeps it simple and fun.  Frame a fun pic of you two, maybe from a trip you’ve taken or an event you’ve attended together.  Add her favorite color nail polish, relaxing bath salts, a wine glass etched with the word bridesmaid and a miniature bottle of her favorite drink.  Don’t forget to add her favorite colors in the ribbon or container. 

Gift Idea #2

Relaxation gifts are always appreciated, especially while planning a wedding – who couldn’t use some downtime.  Try adding a monogrammed blanket, a coffee mug, biscotti, her favorite book, magazine or journal (don’t forget to write something memorable that way she’ll always remember), and pen makes a great gift, and you can’t forget the candle. 

Gift Idea #3

Hit the ROAD! What better way to ask your girls to be in your wedding than with a road trip. Jump in the car, and drive and it doesn’t have to be far. It could be a beautiful hotel downtown or a quaint B&B in the neighboring state.  Before leaving on your weekend getaway, give your girls swag bags filled with fun things for the weekend.  Beach towel, flip flops, a travel mug (don’t forget to personalize it), sunglasses, hair ties, and snacks. 

During one of the biggest moments in your life, your girls will be standing by your side. Giving them something memorable to honor their friendship and saying yes to being with you on your special day will be something your girls will won’t forget, so make sure you treat them to something special in return.

For many of us, the men in our lives are so hard to buy a gift for…is this true for you?  If so, here are some great ideas on what to get him based on his likes!

The Beer Bucket

St Louis is HOPping with local breweries.  We can fill your basket with some of his local favorites and maybe find him so new favorites too.  Fill his this ice bucket with six unique bears and we will handpick a few of our favorite gourmet snacks. Cheers!

Know Thy Whiskey

For the man who loves his whiskey.  Spoil him with his favorite brand, maybe a cigar or two and some specialty selected gourmet treats to go with his indulgence.

For Every Aqua Activity

This basket is perfect for the water lover in your life.  He may love laying in the sun on his raft, dancing in the rain, playing Marco Polo or splashing everyone in the “splash zone”.  This basket includes a cell phone water protection case, snacks, beverages, and floating sunglasses.

Foaming at the Mitt

We all know the man who LOVES his car.  He washes it by hand and talks to it.  The auto car basket will continue to put his best fender first.

Morning Reinforcements

Does your man, need his morning cup of coffee before he can hold a conversation?  We will his basket with all things coffee from chocolate covered espresso beans, a mug, a French press, and some delicious coffee.

Six Degrees of Bacon  

Some men feel this bacon is not just for breakfast and all meals should include bacon.  The bacon basket will make sure to fill his inner bacon fix.

The King of Hearts

Our poker gift basket includes everything for the next poker game at the house.  We will include, poker chips and card decks, Gourmet Pop Corn and Trail Mix. Poker gifts will always win over your guy!

Playing With Fire

Your Grill Master will love having a basket full of tools and spices.  We can even include a grilling book and some snacks to indulge in while cooking.

Operation Diaper Dump

Fir the first time dad!  This basket is filled with wipes, nose clips, a first-time dad book and some scrumptious goodies to eat and drink while your new little one is napping.

Shankers Gonna Shank

Packed with the essentials any golfer will need.  This basket is packed with goodies from coffee for the early tea time, to snacks to keep them going and some accessories all golfers need while playing the links.

These are just a few of the many different baskets we can create for the man in your life.  Call us to create yours today.

Summer is here! With the beautiful sunshine and to-die-for sandals, come with a little more free time to hang out with your favorite girlfriends. Whether it’s a weekend away or a more extended vacation, grabbing a few of your girls, jumping in the car and hitting the road is the perfect way to unwind and have some fun. What better way to surprise your besties than with a gift to help liven up your experience? A thoughtful curated gift to complement your time away together makes for a great keepsake and will add to an already unforgettable experience.

Feet in the sand

A beach getaway could be the solution to all of your worries and weekday stresses. Take good care of their skin before and after time in the sun, so include a quality SPF moisturizer to help soothe your sun-kissed skin. In case she gets a sunburn, aloe vera would be much appreciated.  Add in a beach-inspired picture frame to commemorate your time spent together and help you remember every moment spent laughing and relaxing for years to come.
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Valentine’s Day is all about expressing love (which we should do every day) and The Personal Gift Basket makes it so easy and stress-free. We get so inspired by all the over-the-top card sentiments and pops of red and pink everywhere we look, it’s all so adorably cute and girly and we love it!  Of course, we know Valentine’s Day is not just for us girls, even though it’s primarily marketed for us to the guys. It’s simply a great day to show anyone we value, love and respect how much we care. It goes without saying that showing love to our special someones is what most people think about when it comes to Valentine’s Day. But what about showing appreciation to your clients and co-workers (we value them too).  Loving on your clients and co-workers goes further than you may know.  I always stress the old adage of taking care of those who take care of you. Our clients are our marketing mouthpiece, so don’t forget them when it comes time to showing a little love. Our co-workers are people we spend more time with than our families sometimes, so we can’t forget them. What about showing some strong girl power love to those sister-girlfriends? Good, faithful, trust-worthy, ride-or-die friends are very hard to come by so don’t forget to show some galentine love to the girls who are there for you no matter what. And… we can’t forget about our guys! Most men are not expecting anything on Valentine’s Day so why not surprise them with a gift that shows them you are head over (red bottom) heels for them.
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