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Soothing spa gift baskets, thoughtful thank you gifts, bountiful birthday treats and world class wine gifts are just a few of the gift ideas waiting for you, all with Free Shipping! The Gift Basket Pros are a leader in gift design and customer service, and we have hand picked a large number of exceptional gifts just waiting to be sent to brighten their day. Generally only online stores provide free shipping during the rush of the holiday season, however we have an abundant variety of gift baskets available with free shipping year round.

Although we still provide incredible discounts all throughout our store, free shipping is the icing on the cake when it comes to gift giving. If you plan ahead, sending someone a Birthday Cookies Gift Box at a phenomenal price, including free shipping, will not only make their day, but will make yours too! This treat contains a bakers dozen assorted cookies and with free shipping, your task of selecting the perfect birthday gift can now be checked off of your to do list. Who doesn't like cookies?

With Gratitude Wine BasketIs wine your preference? Then gifting the With Gratitude Wine Basket is the ideal choice. This abundant gift contains a Cliffside Cabernet Wine with a whole host of gourmet goodies including cookies, cheese, crackers, Godiva chocolates and so much more. And what is the price for shipping? Zero! You can send this handsome choice to whomever you choose and not pay one cent for ground shipping.

So as you can see, with over seventy different gifts available with free shipping, and more to be added very soon, sending a beautiful gift for a special occasion will not only make you feel good, but will make your wallet happy as well. The days of paying grand amounts for shipping are behind us as we provide this to our customers all throughout the year. With so many different occasions and reasons for sending a gift, we have the select item just waiting.

The History of Mothers Day

As we move past Easter into the warmer spring days, each year our thoughts turn to setting aside one special day to show gratitude and appreciation to our mothers.Elegant Mother's Day Gift BasketWe send lovely, heartfelt cards, bouquets of lavish flowers and gifts abundant with treats, so we can show her just how extraordinary she is. Although Mother's Day is celebrated in many different ways across the world, the history of this iconic day still represents its original meaning.

Dating back to the 1900's, the determined efforts of Anna Jarvis to honor her mother, Ann Reeves Jarvis, was successful with a little help. After her mother passed away, Anna wanted to create a day that showed acknowledgement and gratitude for all of the efforts and sacrifices that mother's everywhere took upon themselves for their children. With some help by a Philadelphia department store owner, John Wanamaker, in May 1908, she coordinated a celebration at a Methodist church in West Virginia that celebrated all mothers, and that day became the first official Mother's Day.

Due to her efforts to continue this new tradition, Anna resolved to add this day to the national calendar, which at the time were predisposed to celebrating the accomplishments of men. In 1914, President Wilson signed an order officially commencing that the second Sunday of May, would from then on be celebrated as Mother's Day.

Although originally starting out as a personal event for families to celebrate, the involvement of florists and greeting card companies soon jumped into the mix. After years of disgust at how the holiday had become so commercialized and companies were simply looking to make a profit, she began a life long campaign speaking out against those who looked to simply make money and bypass the true meaning of this special day. By the time she died in 1948, Anna had completely disavowed Mother's Day altogether and actually worked to have the holiday removed from the calendar.

In today's times, we still send our mother's beautiful and creative gifts, cards, flowers and Mother's Day Gift Baskets that show we care. It has become one of the most popular holidays in terms of spending. Many families will treat mom extra special, maybe by taking her out to lunch instead of expecting her to cook, or assisting in chores around the house while she relaxes in a nice long bath. What special treat will you shower upon your mother this Mother's Day?

Healthy Gift Ideas

When it comes to gift giving, selecting the ideal gift is generally based on something that the recipient is passionate about, or views as an important part of their life.  However selecting that ideal gift that will prompt them to tell all of their friends about it for weeks on end can be tough to do, especially if you aren't completely familiar with the inner day to day workings of their life, such as a close friend or family member.  Nonetheless, if you know that they are living a healthy lifestyle, then your task of selecting a gift just became much easier.  

Generally All Occasion Fruit Basketmost think of healthy foods as bland and tasteless, but I am here to tell you, eating balanced and healthy has never been easier and more delicious to do!  For example, if you were to send someone a gift much like the Fruit and Nut Gift Box, you just might receive rave reviews that this was the perfect gift!  This healthful gift contains lusciously sweet apples, which we all know are one of nature's best bounties.  It also boasts roasted cashews that are loaded with vitamins, minerals and antioxidants not to mention they are incredibly low in fat, and lastly chocolate-covered cherries.  Cherries have been long known to provide antioxidant protection, promote a healthy sleep and ease joint pain!  And you might be asking yourself, how in the world is chocolate healthy?  Chocolate actually can lower heart disease, lower blood pressure and scientists at Harvard Medical School have published a study on the health benefits of chocolate finding that an extract of cocoa called the "lavado" may actually reduce damage to nerve pathways when Alzheimer's disease has been diagnosed.  Now does that mean you go out and devour 10 chocolate bars?  Of course not, but in small batches such as this gift, we would venture to say it's very safe.

Other healthy gift baskets might include a basket full of organic favorites such as organic jerky, almonds and dried strawberries.  A basket overflowing with fresh ripe fruits, or a Nut Box that contains an assortment of heart healthy nuts including almonds, pistachios and cashews.  So as you can see, when it comes to sending a gift of a healthy nature, mouthwatering wholesome foods are definitely available and ready to make someone's day bright.  From personal gifts such as happy birthday gift baskets to a simply "Thank You", healthy doesn't have to be boring.

Three Distinctive Housewarming Gifts

It is always exciting when a close friend or family member is able to share their new home with those near and dear to them. However finding the perfect gift in honor of this memorable occasion might cause you some frustration. No worries, The Gift Basket Pros have the ideal gifts for that picky recipient.

Wine is the obvious first choice. No matter if they have an existing wine collection or you will be popping the cork during the housewarming party, a lovely Moscato Wine Basket will make a welcome surprise. In addition to the wine, a host of gourmet snack treats will make an impressive addition to the nights bounty of appetizers. And a little extra bonus, the gift container will make for a lovely decorative piece once empty!

The second recommendation is a mini tool kit. When we move into a new home we are constantly making trips to the local hardware store, picking up essentials that we have discovered we now need to put together that huge armoire or hang pieces of art. A simple kit made of measuring tape, level, screwdriver set, extension cords, nails, etc., can make for one of the most beloved gifts we could receive. You can even place all materials inside of an inexpensive tool box with a pair of kitchen towels for a decorative touch. You will be amazed at how often they refer to that fabulous offering!

Gourmet Cutting Board Gift

And lastly, a Gourmet Cutting Board gift will be the essential item for those parties where hors d'oeuvre and finger foods will be served. Friends can share the assortment of gourmet snacks like salame, cocktail almonds, spicy mustard and more, all atop of a wooden cutting board. You might even include a lovely scented candle and wine opener as an extra special touch.  Selecting a housewarming gift basket has never been easier!

Moving can be tough, but once they are settled and off to their new start, the perfect gift can make adjusting to their new surroundings so much fun. Your hosts will certainly appreciate your thoughtfulness!