Monday, February 23, 2015

2015 Oscars Gift Baskets worth over $160,000

Nominee Gift Baskets are more than a consolation prize


Gifts for Every Reason, has created some really cool and awesome gift baskets over the years with some baskets valued at $1000. But the Oscar nominee baskets certainly take the cake.

It’s an honor just to be nominated for an Oscar. Right? Sure when every Oscar nominee receives a gift basket worth a record-breaking, $168,000.

2015 Oscar Gift prizes included items such as:
  • Custom-designed furniture by architect Elena Foccoli listed at $28,000,
  • A nine-day luxury tour of Italy valued at $12,000,
  • Steamist Total Sense Home Spa System, going for $5,000
  • A year of free Audi car rentals,
  • Camping vacations from TerraVelo Tours and Rocky Mountaineer worth over $27,000
  • A Gunner Fox painting valued at $5,000,
  • 10 sessions with a celebrity personal trainer
  • An L.E.D. liposuction treatment to take three inches off the waistline valued at over $4,000
  • Assorted Gourmet fine foods, Slimware portion-control plates Acne treatment, facial creams and DermaWand Sonic toothbrushes Italian scarves, glass bead bracelets Specialty clothes and shoes,
  • Candles and Greeting Cards Head support pillows, iphone screen protectors Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Family portrait session
  • Lifestyle Makeover, spa treatments Luxury Condoms Customized silver necklaces Luxury home furniture Signed copies children’s book
  • Nine-night Italian vacation package
Congratulations to all the Oscar nominee's and winners. We can't wait to see them on the big screen again.

Photo and award list courtesy of Matt Donnelly of The Wrap.

 

Thursday, February 05, 2015

Consumers Choice Award Toronto Ontario

Gifts for Every Reason just won CONSUMERS CHOICE AWARD Business Excellence for BEST Gift Basket in the Greater Toronto and Surrounding Areas! www.giftsforeveryreason.com


We are very honored and blessed to have been selected for this prestigious award.

Thursday, January 22, 2015

Valentine's Day Gifts in Toronto Ontario and Canada

Valentine's Day isn't just for guys...

We are definitely seeing a new trend for Valentines Day in the past few years.  Traditionally, Valentine's Day has always been a holiday to send 'red roses' to show a woman how much you love her.

So many women are literally fed up with the dying flower trends, not to mention the incredible inflated prices that appear on flowers the week before Valentine's Day. And their other dilemma is what to send their men.  Red roses?  Pink carnations?  White lilies? Seriously?

That's where Gifts for Every Reason has weighed in.  Not only do we have the alternative to sending flowers for women: gourmet baskets filled with either chocolates, spa products, champagne and wine, but now we also specialize in Valentine's Day Gifts for you special Guy.  Beer gifts, BBQ baskets, Snacking and movie themes, specialty whiskey baskets.  You'll find something perfect and in your price range to send him and show him you care.

Visit our website to view selections, prices and ordering information.   With over 10 years in business, hundreds of testimonials on a variety of different sites, you can trust our professionalism to give you the best products and service at the best price.

http://www.giftsforeveryreason.com/valentines-day-gift-baskets

Wednesday, January 07, 2015

Chinese New Year Gifts and Baskets across Canada

Chinese New Year is the longest and most important celebration in the Chinese calendar.

Legend has it that in ancient times, Buddha asked all the animals to meet him on Chinese New Year. Twelve came, and Buddha named a year after each one. He announced that the people born in each animal's year would have some of that animal's personality. For example, those born in the year of the horse years are cheerful, skillful with money, perceptive, witty, talented and good with their hands. 

It is a colourful and festive occasion for many people. It can last for many days and often includes festivities such as street parades with dancing, traditional Chinese costumes, fireworks food stalls, and arts and crafts.

Many Chinese Canadian families spend time together giving gifts, particularly red envelopes with money that are normally given to children.

Send a unique and special gift to family and friends and wish them health and prosperity this Chinese New Year. http://www.giftsforeveryreason.com/Chinese-New-Year_c_67.html

Wednesday, October 29, 2014

Christmas Gift Baskets Toronto Canada

Seeing the same Christmas Gift Baskets everywhere?  Chose one of our hand made designs, created on site. 
Over 10 years in business and nominated Readers Choice BEST Gift ship 4 years in a row! 
 
Did we mention we also offer FREE Delivery across Canada?
 

Sunday, October 26, 2014

Treat clients, family and friends 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.
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.   

Call or email us today with your holiday gift giving list and let us do all the work for you.Gift Baskets Christmas

Sunday, May 04, 2014

Fathers Day Gifts Toronto Canada

What do you send the man who has everything?  A unique Gift Basket of Course.


Chose from fun gifts like: Fisherman, hunter, BBQ, Gluten Free, Savoury, Beer baskets and more.  Or let Gifts for Every Reason design a custom one just of you.

Mother's Day Gift Baskets Canada and USA

What do you send the woman who has everything?  The easy go-to gift is flowers. But flowers wilt and die.  Why not try something different and send her a Gift Basket? 

 
These days there is such a wide variety of baskets you are sure to find one just for her and her needs.  Choose from Gluten Free, Vegan, Sugar Free, Spa, Savoury, Wine and Cheese, all chocolates even champagne and strawberries.


Call Gifts for Every Reason and see how they can help you find the perfect gift for mom.  Delivery is free across Canada and the USA!


www.giftsforeveryreason.com

 




Wednesday, April 30, 2014

How to Buy a Gift Basket - TIPS



  1. Ask about allergies. If possible, find out whether the recipient has allergies. Many companies will make substitutions if you inquire when ordering.
     
  2. Consider the shipping cost. Shipping and handling of gift baskets, especially those that contain perishables, can run as much as $40.
     
  3. Make sure you note the measurements of the basket. There are many baskets that look amazing in photographs, but in some cases they look smaller than you might think.
     
  4. Before ordering, go online and look up the company’s name.  Make sure they are listed in a variety of directories such as Yellow pages, Google, Facebook, yelp, newspapers etc.  These will often show customer reviews, complaints and give you an overall feel for the company.
     
  5. Real’ Testimonials are important. When reading testimonials, ensure that names, cities and dates are listed.  It’s easy for some companies to fake reviews by just using pretend initials.  
     
  6. Order early for holidays. To ensure holiday deliver, contact the company to learn the order cut-off date. December 19 is a common deadline date for Christmas delivery.
     
  7. When sending a sympathy gift, remember the children. Many times we design family baskets with an extra little teddy bear for the young ones to make them feel safe and loved.
     
  8. ICU in Hospitals do not accept helium balloons or flowers!  Send a gourmet basket instead.  They can be shared with the family or even the busy nurses!
     
  9. Extended Hospital stay. We’ve had such great feedback when we send a stuffed bear with the gift.  The recipient uses the bear as a focus point, for pain relief, comfort, and stress control.
Visit our wide selection of custom made gift baskets and see how you can bring a smile to their face:  www.giftsforeveryreason.com