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A Great Housewarming Gift

A few weeks ago I received an invitation to a housewarming party. My friend got married last year and she and her husband just recently bought their first home together. Looking at my calendar I realized it was almost exactly a year ago that I was shopping for their wedding gift. Now I had to come up with a suitable housewarming gift. I went to the mall thinking I would gain inspiration by something on display. I narrowed it down to a painting or a quesadilla maker (mind you these people got married less than a year ago and I … Continue reading →

Inexpensive Gift Baskets

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Have you ever received a gift basket full of goodies? They are wonderful gifts and some can even seem quite elaborate. When I was pregnant, a friend of mine gave me a big wicker basket full of baby care items and even a few special Mommy care items. It was the best gift I had ever received. Gift baskets are easy to put together and can really be quite personal if you take the time to pick the right items. The best thing about gift baskets is they don’t need to be wildly expensive to make a huge impact. Whether … Continue reading →

Ideas for Gift Baskets

A home business making gift baskets is a fun, simple way to make some extra money (see previous gift basket articles). The key is to make great baskets that are a good value for the price. The more custom your baskets are the better they will sell. We talked about giving out gift baskets to family and friends as gifts for special occasions, which is a great way to get some word of mouth advertising. It doesn’t hurt to place a business card, or a slip of paper with your phone number inside each basket. Here are some ideas to … Continue reading →

Home Business Idea: Gift Baskets

Many people with busy lifestyles tend to pick up gifts at the last minute or order something that can be delivered, saving them time and effort. This has created a good market for gift baskets. Making gift baskets is a terrific home business that can be quite profitable once it takes off and it can also be a lot of fun. The best part is that you can start small without a lot of out-of-pocket expense. Make up just a few baskets as samples and ask local businesses, such as florists, gift shops, greeting card shops, restaurants, or bookstores, to … Continue reading →