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.

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.

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.

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.