Tuesday, November 19, 2013

Rogers Daytime TV and Divorced Divas

We were invited back to Rogers Daytime TV Show in Durham, to appear LIVE on Thursday October 17th, 2013.   This time we talked about our Divorced Diva Gift Basket, Baby Do-Do Tool Kit and we demonstrated how to make a fun Hangover Gift.
 
"It was such a fun episode to do.  Dena is a great host and we had everyone laughing so much over these baskets."  - Owner, Alesse Antonik 
 

Monday, November 11, 2013

Choosing meaningful gifts

Learn details of clients’ lives to get inspiration for gifts that will be enjoyed

By Tessie Sanci |         

   
The curious financial advisor who asks clients probing questions about what is important to them will be successful in determining appropriate gifts to show appreciation.
 
"What [clients] tell you about themselves is proprietary to your relationship," says Duncan MacPherson, co-CEO and co-founder of Pareto Systems Inc. in Kelowna, B.C. "It's one of the most valuable assets you'll ever possess."
 
MacPherson uses the acronym FORM to represent the four aspects of clients' lives that advisors should be familiar with: family, occupation, recreation and money. Knowing those details will provide the inspiration for gifts that clients will enjoy.
 
If a client has mentioned wanting to plan a vacation, for instance, consider treating him or her to a guidebook for the country the client would like to visit. In that scenario, it is not only a gift of appreciation, but also a token that will motivate the client to keep saving for this trip, says Joanne Ferguson, president of Advisor Pathways in Toronto.
 
The guidebook is also something that's not likely to be thrown away and, therefore, will serve as a regular reminder of your thoughtful gesture.
 
One of the things Lisa Applegath, first vice president and investment advisor at CIBC Wood Gundy in Toronto, does when clients welcome a new baby to the family is send a package containing a few of her favourite children's books.
 
"We tell clients to enjoy it either with their child or grandchild," Applegath says. "Newborns often don't get books; they usually get clothes."
 
Regardless of the gift you give, try and avoid gifts that boast your name and phone number, says Sylvia Garibaldi, owner of SG and Associates in Toronto. She recommends staying away from pens, magnets and calendars.
 
"I see that more as a marketing tool to put [an advisor] on [a client's] fridge," says Garibaldi. "It really needs to be a thought-out strategy in terms of who [advisors] want to reach out to and then do it in a way that's really significant and thoughtful."
 
MacPherson's opinion is that calendars can work if they have impact. He uses the example of an advisor who wanted to show appreciation to a client who is an avid golfer. MacPherson recommended that the advisor send a calendar with photographs of the world's best golf courses. MacPherson says the client called the advisor to thank him and tell him that those golf courses had been added to the client's bucket list of places to visit.
 
The calendar also served another purpose. "Think about this, [it's] a $15 calendar sitting in his garage for the next 12 months, reminding that client about the financial advisor," says MacPherson.
The amount you spend on a gift should also be a consideration when deciding what to buy.
"You want to be thoughtful but you also have to put your business hat on," says Ferguson.
This means that gifts should be a part of your annual budget and you should be aware of any spending rules your compliance department may have. You will also want to check with your accountant to see what might be tax-deductible, says Ferguson.

Sunday, November 03, 2013

Business Card Booklet

Realtors, Trade Shows, Personal Use

I recently introduced this idea to realtors I’ve met over the past few months and the feedback has been very positive. It makes a very inexpensive handout to your clients and it’s a great way to network and give referrals.  But keep in mind, it’s not just limited to realtors. It works equally great to keep all your personal important business cards close at hand without losing them in that junk drawer.


Instructions:
Ask for about 25 business cards from your favorite Business owners, vendors, preferred clients.  For example: plumbers, electricians, carpet cleaners, window cleaners, landscapers, lawyers, accountants and of course your favorite go to Gift Basket Company.  Oh and don’t forget to add YOUR business card to the front.

Punch a hole in all the cards and package it together with a shower curtain ring. (Yes an inexpensive shower curtain ring that can be purchased at most dollar stores.) About 25 cards from each business, makes 25 booklets to give away!
And that’s it.  A unique, useful giveaway and a great way to promote local businesses.

Visit our website to see more realtor pop by gifts and other specialty items.

Wednesday, October 09, 2013

Christmas Gift Baskets Toronto and Canada

Your clients deserve a  holiday gift that shows how much you appreciate their business. Treat them to an upscale holiday gift basket they'll remember. If you're looking for holiday gift basket ideas, why not choose a basket with a variety of foods from which to choose? Gourmet cheese, crackers, ready to serve dips, cookies, chocolates and candy are all nice items to share amongst the office.

Christmas Gift Baskets


At Gifts for Every Reason, we bring in unique gourmet foods, sometimes hand made in small batches and often made in Ontario.  We taste test all of our products to ensure they’ll go in customers bellies and not the trash.  We choose products that contain more food than packaging.  And we try to make our gift baskets as unique as possible giving customers that ‘wow’ factor.


We hand deliver our baskets across the Toronto area including Mississauga, Oakville, Markham, Thornhill, Scarborough, Pickering, Oshawa and more.  Fed Ex delivery all across Canada!  Shipping is FREE to most areas across Canada.   
We also have partners across the USA ready to deliver FRESH baskets in those areas.
Call or email us today with your holiday gift giving list and let us do all the work for you.Gift Baskets Christmas

Wednesday, September 18, 2013

Gift Baskets Toronto - FREE Same Day Delivery!

We are pleased to confirm that Gifts for Every Reason, offers Same Day Gift Delivery - Toronto Area for quick delivery of all Gift Baskets and Gifts!

Free Local Delivery is Monday-Saturday. Your gift will arrive by hand (not in a box) wrapped in cellophane and topped with a bow, to the following locations:  Ajax, Ancaster, Ashburn, Aurora, Ballantrye, Blackstock, Bolton, Bowmanville, Bradford, Bramalea, Brampton, Brooklin, Brougham, Burlington, Burketon, Claremont, Cobourg, Columbus, Concord, Courtice, Dundas, East York, Enniskillen, Etobicoke, Georgetown, Greenwood, Grimsby, Hadon, Hamilton, Hampton, Holland Landing, Keswick, King City, Maple, Markham, Milton, Mississauga, Mt. Albert, Musselmans Lake, Newcastle, Newmarket, Nobleton, North York, Oakridges, Oakville, Orono, Oshawa, Pickering, Port Hope, Port Perry, Raglan, Richmond Hill, Scarborough, Sharon, Stoney Creek, Stouffville, Toronto, Thornhill, Tyron, Uxbridge, Vaughan, Waterdown, Whitby, Wilmot Creek, Woodbridge

To qualify for Same Day Gift Service in the Toronto area, your order must be placed by 9.30 a.m.! 
 

Tuesday, September 17, 2013

Nominated BEST Gift Shop !

Once again, Gifts for Every Reason, has been nominated for Best Gift Shop in the 2013 Readers Choice Awards for Oshawa/Whitby!
 
Click the link below to start voting.
 
Gifts for Every Reason is found on Page 6 Shopping, Line #147 Gift Shop.
 
 
Good luck to all the participants in the various categories.
 

Monday, August 19, 2013

Kosher Rosh Hashanah Gift Baskets in Canada


Wish clients, friends and family all the best for the New Year with authentic Kosher Rosh Hashanah gift baskets. Dried Apples, Israeli Wildflower Honey and yummy sweets make it the perfect gift to send this year.
FREE delivery in Canada AND the USA. While quantaties last!!
Visit Gifts for Every Reason to see our kosher Gifts.

Shana Tova u'Metuka

Tuesday, June 11, 2013

Do you have a good Go-to-baby Gift?


Your friend just had a baby, then your co-worker, oh now your one of your good clients.  What do you do?  Start running around looking for the perfect gift?  Visit 10 different stores only to realize they didn't have what you are looking for.  Now you have to get them the gift but you have time to visit 1 of them right now and the other 2 will have to wait till next month... or the month after.  What do you do?


STOP - visit www.giftsforeveryreason.com  Pick out 3 perfect gifts and you're done.

We'll hand assemble them with love and care, customize them if you want to and then have them delivered. 


Fast, easy, beautiful.  That leaves you time to visit them when you want and you'll look like a star for thinking of them and  getting them something useable. Oh and did we mentions Delivery is FREE in Canada


Baby Gifts for girls, boys, twins, NHL gifts and even diaper bags,
Spa Gifts for mom,  
Gourmet foods for the family to share,
Champagne gifts to celebrate.


Saturday, June 01, 2013

Wine and Beer Gift Baskets Toronto, Ontario



Did you know that due to provincial liquor laws, the sale or delivery of gifts containing alcohol is prohibited in some provinces in Canada without a proper liquor license?

Many companies and stores are either unaware of this or choose to ignore it.  That is, until they are caught and fined, blemishing their companies reputation forever.

Thankfully, Gifts for Every Reason, has just been awarded a special liquor license that allows us to purchase and deliver wine, beer and spirits on behalf of our customers!  Provincial rules and regulations apply.
Come see why so many choose to use Gift for Every Reason.  Great testimonials, great prices, great customer service, trustworthy reputation, fresh products, unique designs and above all else...
Service you CAN Trust !
Realtor Gifts, Anniversary Gifts, Wedding Gifts, Birthday Gifts, Retirement Gifts, Thank you Gifts

Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Live on Rogers TV

On Tuesday May 14thAlesse Antonik, Owner and Creative Director of Gifts for Every Reason, had the privilege to appear LIVE on the Rogers Daytime TV Show in Durham.   She talked about their wonderful basket service, products, and even demonstrated how to make a Golf Gift Basket.
 
“I had so much fun on the show.  It was a privilege to have been invited and to meet so many great people to share our stories with.” - Owner Alesse Antonik

Thursday, April 18, 2013

Gifts for Moms

Mothers Day Gifts


Brighten your mom's day and let her know you love her by sending her a wonderful gift basket

Spa gifts, Edible Fruit Arrangements, Fresh Flowers, and yummy Gift Baskets from.

Chocolates, Cookies, Savoury, Diabetic, Vegan, Gluten Free and more.

Free Delivery in Canada and USA



While Quantites last !

Wednesday, March 27, 2013

Memorable Stories - Grey Cup Executive

We’d like to share some of our memorable stories from our Company, Gifts for Every Reason



Last fall we designed a special basket for a very important executive.  Bottles of specialty alcohol (Scotch, rum, vodka, wine and beer) were included along with Grey Cup paraphernalia - football, shirts, glasses etc.
It took 2 people to carry it to him! 
A VERY impressive Gift Basket worth $1500.

Friday, March 15, 2013

Memorable Stories - Stroke Get Well

We’d like to share some of our memorable stories from our Company, Gifts for Every Reason


After suffering a heart attack, a well loved executive was the lucky receipient of this custom made Get Well gift basket to help him get back on his feet.

Assorted Nuts, Smoked Salmon, Crackers and Vegetable Antipasto along with a Magazine, puzzle, iTunes Gift card and his favorite -  a Big Bang Theory DVD.

Tuesday, March 12, 2013

Memorable Stories - Throat Cancer Patient

We’d like to share some of our memorable stories from our Company, Gifts for Every Reason


A custom order came through a few months ago.  Nothing specific was discussed other than the client said that one of the people it was going to could not eat anything.  They wanted to include some Ensure drinks, tea and soup, and some crackers, jam and cookies as well to share.  The order was pretty straight forward and off it went. 

Later that week we received a call from the wife of the receipient wanting to pass on their thank you to us for creating the basket.  She explained that her husband had throat cancer and that they’ve been through such a difficult time.  Through tears she said how happy this basket made them both feel and how it had brought tears to their eyes.  A simple basket filled with such thoughtful and useful items brightened their day so much. 

Calls like this remind us exactly why we started this gift giving service and how proud we are that we can help brighten someone's day.

Monday, March 11, 2013

Memorable Stories - Bingo Gift

We’d like to share some of our memorable stories from our Company, Gifts for Every Reason.

This one was a little tough to find items for but we managed. 

Our client wanted a Bingo themed gift to send for a birthday.  The wanted Bingo Markers, Bingo scratch n Win Cards, bottled water and specific snack foods.  To spruce it all up, we found a cute tote bag that we custom imprinted with the word BINGO on the front of it.  She loved it.

Memorable Stories - Teen Get Well

We’d like to share some of our memorable stories from our Company, Gifts for Every Reason.

Another memorable moment was the phone call we received from a young teen.  He explained that he had a very sick friend who was going to be in the hospital for a few months.  Being a young teen, we weren’t quite sure where the conversation was going to go, but we patiently listened to him tell the story. 

He explained that he and some friends had raised money in their high school to send her a very special gift and that his principal had offered to provide his own credit card to purchase the custom basket.  Selections would include some of her favorite magazines, books, DVD’s and gift cards. 
We had a lot of running around to do in order to find all the items but it was well worth it.  Needless to say we had tears in our eyes for months when retold this story.   

Memorable Stories - Retired Hunter

We’d like to share some of our memorable stories from our Company, Gifts for Every Reason.

One of the very first gift baskets we did was for a corporate client who wanted a ‘FUN’ and unique gift basket for an executive who was retiring.  They wanted to see hunting items along with some retired gag gifts, the wackier the better.  Naturally we had to track down some suitable items first.  We had so much fun designing this basket that we had to share it with everyone.  It was quite the talk of the town.
 
  • Hot Doe Scent Spray to attract Doe
  • Camouflage Duct Tape
  • Outdoor magazines
  • Moose call
  • Bag of Antler rattles to attract bucks
  • Beef jerky, trail mix, granola bars, nuts
  • Retired to do list
  • Retired hat
  • Retired spinner (to decide what to do for the day)
  • And autumn leaves as it was a late September gift

Memorable Stories - Peanut Butter & Jelly

We’d like to share some of our memorable stories from our Company, Gifts for Every Reason.

In 2008, we received a call from a customer in Idaho USA, wanting to send a unique and memorable gift to a major Toy Company in Canada as a Thank you for accepting one of their unique toy products.

The client wanted to send ONLY, a loaf of white bread, a jar of peanut butter and some grape jelly.  Our dilemma was how to present this in a unique and equally beautiful way.   The solution we came up with, was to assemble the items on a beautiful silver platter, with 2 knife spreaders and some beautiful ivy.  All hand wrapped with a big silver bow. 

We anxiously awaited the feedback and well, here is what the customer had to say:

“I just wanted to tell you how wonderfully the Peanut Butter & Jelly delivery was received. It was quite the talk of the place and was "the best gift they have received for years". Not sure what you did, but they loved it!”

Hangover Gift Baskets

The newest trend in gift giving is this fun Hangover Basket. Perfect for guys and gals it's a fun gift to send for Birthdays, stags and stagettes:




  • Tylonel
  • Mini First Aid Kit
  • Popchips
  • Caramel Popcorn
  • Assorted nuts
  • and Fun Candy Hangover Pills
  • Approx Size: 8x 4x 12"h

Wrapped in cellophane with elegant ribbons, hand crafted bow and a note card with your message.  Free delivery in Canada.
To see this basket or other Birthday gifts, please visit our website.

Divorce Rate in Whitby – what can you do for a friend.

The traditional definition of family is changing in Canada, with four in 10 first marriages ending in divorce, according to a new study.
While no one can remove the pain, they can ease it. Here are a few fun things people can send that will lighten up her day:

1.     Send a fun Divorce basket....
This basket will bring a smile to her face and let her get some of her frustrations out. It includes:
 
·       Step on him Door mat (just add ex's photo and wipe your feet)
·       Divorce Dart Board - throw the dart to see what happens - His car dies, he goes bald.
·       Grow a Boyfriend - drop him in water and watch him grow 6 times his size
·       Yummy foods such as Crackers, Brie Cheese, Red Pepper Jelly, and a fun pink Boa.
2.      Send flowers to the office from the family dog…
Sending cheerful flowers will certainly brighten her day and make her feel special… especially when sent from the family dog.
3.      And the old standby, the never fails spa basket to pamper and put herself first.
With so many gifts to choose from, making a friend smile during a difficult time just got easier.  Visit our website to order the Divorce basket or see other selections.

Retirement Gifts - the new Trend

Retirement gifts are a great way to send a valued employee off to their new less stressful, life. Gifts for Every Reason has traditional food baskets filled with healthy and delicious items to share at their cottage, backyard or cozy up by a fire. 
One of our new specialty retirement gifts is this fun basket sure to make them smile:
  • Foccacia Crackers
  • Black Garlic spread
  • Sonoma Cheese Spread
  • Butter Pretzels
  • Assorted Nuts
  • Dried Fruit
  • Herbal Tea
  • Retired To Do list (Oil your rocking chair etc)
  • Candy meds - Retirement Pills
  • Approx Size: 12x 9x 18h"
Wrapped in cellophane with elegant ribbons, hand crafted bow and a note card with your message.  Free delivery in Canada.
Visit our website to order this or other gourmet gifts perfect for the retired friend or employee.

Monday, February 04, 2013

Valentines Baskets in Canada

Valetines Day gift baskets - Not just for Valentines any more!


Why not surprise them with a yummy chocolate or spa gift basket this Valentines Day. Or better yet, have it sent the day before and really knock them off their feet.


Great for kids, lovers, spouses and even best friends so make someone's day and send them a fun Valentines Gift Basket soon!

Now offering Free Delivery in CANADA!

Wednesday, January 23, 2013

New Website Launch

Economical Uncertainity Doesn’t Hinder Companies with Quality Customer Service

  

In a time of economical uncertainty, Gifts for Every Reason comes out on top. When a lot of retail stores are closing due to poor sales, Gifts for Every Reason celebrates its 10th successful year in business.

Wanting to offer clients the perfect gift to send their message, a new online gift basket store was created in early 2003.  Gifts for Every Reason’s, goal of committed customer service and on time delivery, is what has gotten them through 10 wonderful years and thousands of satisfied customers.  

To celebrate its 10th successful year in business, Gifts for Every Reason has launched a new and improved website and shopping cart.

The new website is sleek and stylish and is full of new features, new imagery to make the site more user-friendly and encourage user interaction.

The website’s new features include a browse by price, search function, customer reviews for each product, shipping to multiple addresses,  automatic email follow-ups  and the option to sign up for an account.
  

And to thank all their loyal customers, Gifts for Every Reason now offers FREE shipping right across Canada! So send your congratulations, condolence, gratitude or encouragement to friends, family and coworkers anywhere in Canada and make your presence heard.

 

Testimonials:

I just hit the "easy" button! Thank you!! I will happily use this service next year
R.D  - OATC, Toronto

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Thank you for your lovely service, kindness, patience,  reliability ... all much appreciated ... Alice was thrilled with the basket we sent so thanks so much again; PS Wanted you to know that the staff at Eden Manor who received the delivery were very impressed too.

M. Kimel, Toronto
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Thank you so much for your delivery confirmation. I had already received a thank you note from the recipient and she was delighted! She sent photos and it is exactly as shown on your website. I couldn't be more pleased.   M. Cassidey - Jacksonville Florida