With the holiday season approaching, it’s time to start thinking about gifts for the special people in your life. Whether you’re buying gifts for your family, friends, partner, or colleagues, there’s a specific type of present everyone loves and will surely appreciate this time of year—it will give them all the cozy vibes.

We’ve rounded up some of our perfect gift ideas for keeping your recipient warm and comfy during these chilly autumn days and nights. 

1. Plush Cozy Socks

During this time of year, when a client suggests a relaxation gift, we will always recommend a pair of plush, comfy, high-quality socks to be added. Just think: a good book, a candle, matches, and cozy socks make the perfect gift. It’s an excellent gift for anyone who loves to stay in and keep their feet warm and toasty. 

2. Comfy Throw Pillow

At The Personal Gift Basket Co., a throw is an essential component of a fall gift, but the pillow often gets overlooked. There’s nothing like cozying up with a throw and pillow on the couch by the fire. We absolutely LOVE our MudPie Let’s Stay Home Pillow. This pillow makes a great housewarming gift. Their couch or bed will be extra comfortable in the “brrr” months.

3. Homemade Biscuits 

Fall brings out the baker in all of us. We are blazing into the holiday baking season, so why not surprise someone with our Sunday Brunch gift crate? This gift is perfect for helping make staying indoors a little more enjoyable while indulging in the deliciousness of sweet treats from the comfort of their kitchen table.

If you’re looking for gifts for recipients who prefer a cozy night out, here are our top three gift ideas:

1. Camping Essentials

Fall camping has a vibe all its own. Fishing, hiking, and cooking over an open fire is so inviting. We all know someone who prefers to be outdoors more than indoors. Our Rough’n It gift basket is an excellent gift to bring a smile to your favorite camper. 

2. Sweet & Salty Treats

The chilly weather makes enjoying delicious snacks and foods even greater. And there is nothing better than having the perfect blend of sweet and salty when enjoying treats while staying warm and cozy by a fire pit. Give the gift of having a memorable outdoor experience with our Sweet and Salty gift basket.

3. Delicious Cookies

Did someone say COOKIES? You can have a candle that smells like freshly baked cookies or bake them yourself. But what happens if you don’t have time to bake cookies to give as a gift? We can’t deny that cookies are the best dessert and make a great gift. Everyone deserves to Eat More Cookies. These are great options for those on your gift list who you’re unsure what to buy. Because who doesn’t love delicious cookies, right?

There are many gift options when giving in the Fall months. Whether you are gifting to family, friends, clients, or co-workers who prefer a cozy night in or out, these gifts will surely be appreciated and used all season long, from fuzzy socks, throws, and throw pillows to camping essentials and sweet and salty treats, there’s something for everyone.

Enjoy Fall Yall. 

The holiday season is a special time for everyone, and it’s also an opportunity for companies to show their appreciation to their employees, clients, and partners. However, choosing the perfect gift can take time and effort, especially if you have a large workforce or a diverse customer base. That’s where a gifting service comes in.

Companies that excel at gift-giving, particularly during the holiday season, can expect employees who feel valued and appreciated and are more likely to stick around. According to the Society for HR Management’s “Holiday Employee Gift-giving in a Post-Pandemic World,” 57% of employees want an end-of-year gift. Still, only a third expect to receive one. Additionally, more than half of respondents didn’t like the holiday gifts they received from their companies. This research comes from Blackhawk Network (BHN), a global payments provider. 

A gifting service can take the stress out of gift-giving and allow you to focus on what truly matters – showing your appreciation for those who contribute to your organization’s success. Here are some reasons companies should use a gifting service for Christmas gifts.

SAVES TIME

A gifting service can save you time and effort. With a gifting service, you don’t have to spend hours browsing catalogs, ordering gifts online, or standing in line at the store. Instead, you can provide the gifting service with your budget and preferences; they will take care of the rest. Using a service will free up time to focus on other essential tasks, such as planning holiday events or wrapping up end-of-year projects.

MAKE LASTING IMPRESSIONS

A gifting service can help you make a lasting impression. The best gift is one that is thoughtful, personalized, and memorable. A gifting service can help you achieve this by providing a wide range of gift options tailored to your recipients’ tastes, interests, and preferences. Whether it’s a gourmet food basket, a customized gift box, or a luxury gift, a gifting service can help you create a gift that your recipients will cherish and remember.

STAY WITHIN BUDGET

Gifting services also help you stay within your budget. One of the biggest challenges of gift-giving is finding a gift that fits your budget with respect to quality and value. A gifting service can help you navigate this challenge by providing transparent pricing, bulk discounts, and various gift options that work with your budget. Staying within your budget will make everyone happy, and you will not have to sacrifice the quality of your gifts.

As many strategic experts know, planning is critical, and that’s where The Personalized Gift Basket Company comes in. We specialize in creating unique and unforgettable gifts for your employees and clients that they won’t find anywhere else, helping you stay top-of-mind. Our gift-giving process is easy, enjoyable, and meaningful. We tailor gifts to your employees, core values, brand, or campaign, and we can work with virtually any budget. We also handle gift distribution to recipients throughout the continental US. Contact us today to create and execute a customized holiday gift-giving plan perfect for your organization!

And just like that, the muggy hot summer days are slowly ending, and the fall season is close at hand. Fall is chilly mornings and evenings, hot cocoa with marshmallows, and weekend bonfires. Fall is also the perfect time to celebrate the changing seasons by giving gifts. Fall gift baskets and boxes are appreciated for their warm sentimentality and cozy vibes. Treat your friends, family, and coworkers to a taste of autumn with all the flavors and scents this time of year brings.  

Below are some helpful options for Fall gifting

Holidays: 

Halloween is an excellent time for gifting because…well… CANDY, of course! A gift idea could be adding the season’s best sweets, a fall-scented candle, a great mystery or spooky book to read, Halloween plush socks, and a few snacks. If you’re gifting for the kiddos, try adding Fall-scented bubbles, candy, and fun activity books.

Thanksgiving is the perfect time to give a gift. Send a gift that shows you are thankful for family, friends, and business with something they will enjoy and remember. Foods and snacks that to share with others are always a great idea. Outdoor gift themes are great for this time of year. A few gift options could be a s’more kit with everything they need to have a fun time around the fire, or maybe a movie night gift with a plush throw, popcorn, and snacks. 

Family & Friends:

Fall is one of the best times to get together with others. It’s full of opportunities to give to family and friends. One easy and popular idea is a game night-themed gift basket. Include board games for multiple players, family card games, delicious snacks, sweet treats, and fizzy beverages to share while playing. 

Food:

People start thinking about fall comfort foods when the cool weather starts to creep in. An idea could be a gift basket with soup mixes, crackers, a plush throw or fuzzy socks, and delicious chocolate. When it comes to seasonal gifts, you can’t go wrong with sweet and delicious seasonal fruit baskets, but you could also choose fall gift baskets filled with meats, cheeses, and non-perishable snacks to enjoy throughout the season. Savory snacks hit the spot for some, while others prefer a box of gourmet assorted chocolates or irresistible gourmet cookies. 

Self Care Package:

Give the gift of self-care to someone who needs it. A gift option could be a hydrating face mask, a fall-scented candle, an adult coloring book, and pencils. Another option could be bubble bath, bath bombs, sugar scrub, whipped body butter, lip balm, and bath salt. Add a journal, pen, and robe so they can feel the calmness of autumn.

We’ve got you covered if you’re searching for the perfect fall gift! 

The Personal Gift Basket Co. offers thoughtfully curated fall gift baskets and boxes ready for your friends, family, employees, and coworkers to enjoy. If you can’t find what you’re looking for, we can work with you to help design the perfect fall gift you desire!

On November 17, homes will fill with warm, comforting aromas reminding us to slow down and enjoy National Homemade Bread Day.

Yeast bread calls for us to slow down. We need to spend time with each other as we work the dough and let it rest and rise before baking. Quick breads allow a special treat to share and enjoy with coffee or tea.  Other homemade breads, such as donuts, pretzels, muffins, and biscuits, add variety to our everyday meals. And making them with friends and family brings joy and an opportunity to exchange recipes.

Those who make homemade bread commit to using good ingredients and investing in the time. They make it not only because they love the flavor, but because they know the people they love to do also. Homemade bread enriches the flavors of our meals and the flavors of our conversations, too.

Bread is full of symbolism around the world, across cultures and religions. In our lives, bread is valuable. We consider our livelihood to be our daily bread. We are making it, breaking it, consuming it as part of our faith. Bread can be exciting if it’s sliced or boring if it’s white. There’s a bonus bread, too. However, it seems a bit messy if it’s buttered on both sides. Then again, when we roll in the dough, it’s messy, too. Bake it, and it becomes heavy bread, but it means the same thing.

Here are a few easy recipes for you to try.

EASIEST NO KNEAD BREAD RECIPE

No Knead Bread Ingredients:
3 C all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp. instant yeast
1 1/4 tsp. salt
1 5/8 C water

Instructions:

• Combine dry ingredients in a large bowl and stir in water until well blended.
• Cover bowl with plastic wrap and leave in a warm place to rise for at least 12 hours (16-18 hours is better). To make this easy and to avoid having to use a new piece of plastic wrap each time, I cover the bowl with a plastic shower cap.
• Next, place the dough on a generously floured work surface, sprinkle with flour, and fold it in on top of itself two to three times.
• Turn the bowl you were using at first upside down over the dough and let it rest for 15 minutes.
• After 15 minutes, shape the dough into a ball.
• Coat a smooth cotton towel with flour and put the ball seam side down, dusting the top with more flour. Fold sides of towel over top of ball and let rise for 2 hours. The dough should double in size.
• 30 minutes before the dough is ready, heat oven to 450 degrees and put a 6 to 8 quart heavy pot with a cover (pyrex, cast iron, enamel or ceramic work best) in to heat.
• Remove the pot from the oven and dump the dough ball seam side up into the pan.
• Cover the pot and bake for 30 minutes.
• Then remove the lid and bake another 15 to 30 minutes or until the loaf is nicely browned.
• Remove from oven and cool on rack.

HOMEMADE FRENCH BREAD

Ingredients

• 2 Tablespoons Yeast
• 1/2 cup Warm Water
• 2 cups Hot Water
• 3 Tablespoons Sugar
• 2 1/2 teaspoons Salt
• 1/3 cup Oil
• 6 1/2 cups Flour
• 1 Egg for brushing on bread

Instructions

1. In a small bowl, dissolve your yeast in ½ cup warm water. Make sure that your water is warm (not too cold, not too hot). Let proof for 10 minutes.
2. In a separate mixing bowl, combine hot water, sugar, salt, oil and 3 cups of the flour and mix together. Add the yeast mixture to a bowl.
3. Add the remaining 3 1/2 cups of flour, one cup at a time, mixing after each addition. Watch for it to start pulling away from the bowl to know it’s ready. Once all of the flour is added, let sit for 10 minutes.
4. Separate your dough into 3 pieces. On a floured surface roll each piece into a 9×12 rectangle. Roll it up like a jelly roll. Shape into a french bread loaf and smooth out edges.
5. Place the dough on a greased baking pan or a Silpat, seam side down. Using a knife, make 3-4 diagonal cuts about 1/4 inch thick in bread. Brush with your beaten egg.
6. Let dough rise uncovered for 30-40 minutes in a warm place.
7. Bake at 375 for 18-22 minutes or until golden brown.

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Celebrating Earth Day (which should be every day by the way) reminds me how doing our part to preserve our beautiful green planet can make a difference.  When designing our custom gifts, we use recycled boxes and shred whenever possible.  Below are a few tips on ways you can help our planet.

Planting a tree

I love creating gifts that celebrate and preserve the earth. Planting a tree is a great way to celebrate Earth Day. We’re in love with our Apple-Tree To-Be gift bags! These adorable gift bags are a big hit in so many ways like for a new baby, new home, wedding gift and the list could go on.  Planting a tree symbolizes new beginnings. Trees do way more than beautify an area, they are an excellent source for keeping our air clean, and they help in producing oxygen. [Read more…]

Corporate gifting can sometimes get a bad rap for being too “corporate.” When giving gifts at events such as conferences, meetings or welcoming out of town guests to your company, these gifts should send a message of thoughtfulness and value.
Below I share five tips for creating memorable corporate gifts that will leave your recipients with a great lasting impression.

#1 Write a personal welcome note

Use creative thinking when writing the letter. It’s easy to use “corporate” speech, so instead, allow the letter to represent a thoughtful note you would enjoy reading personally. Keep in mind, even though the event is business, your guest will most likely view it as entertaining and fun; outside their normal day to day work routine. Don’t forget along with the meeting or conference itinerary, to supply helpful information to your guests such as nearby restaurants and local attractions.

#2 Coordinate gifts to complement event

Making sure the style of the event shines through into the gifting process is our number one goal. By paying attention to every detail in the gift process, allows the guests attending the event to understand what to expect.

#3 Consider your audience

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