Baby Shower

This past Saturday I have hosted a Baby Shower party for a very good friend of mine, Ella. It was the first time for me organizing this kind of event, but since there is so much help online and so many ideas available, it wasn’t hard at all.

First of all, I used Evite for invitations. Setting up the account was easy. They have many invitations templates to choose from according to the theme. They also make it easy to track RSVPs, make edits and additions to your invitation, etc.

Second, I planned a few Baby Shower games for the guests. One of the games we played was trying to estimate the size of mommy-to-be’s belly. All of us grossly overestimated her size! But Ella had a good sense of humor about it.  She was actually much smaller that we’ve estimated. Another game we played was “Pin the pacifier on the baby” where we’ve used a postboard with a drawing of a crying baby, and blindfolded guests had to draw a pacifier as close to the baby’s mouth as possible. It was definitely a fun to play and entertaining to watch game.

Lovable Teddy Bear Bookmark

Third, I had several Baby Shower party favors and gifts for the guests. I wanted the favors to be memorable and useful, so I chose silver metal bookmarks shaped as a teddy bear. They are very cute and can be used as book marks, can be attached to the ceiling lights cord, can be hung on a car’s rear view mirror, etc.

Pink Heart Design Picture Frame

Another gift that I offered as a prize was adorable silver metal picture frame with

a heart pendant. It can be used during a Christening party or a girl’s Birthday party, too, as a place card.

Pink & White Bath Confetti

A third giveaway prize was this Pink & White bath confetti set decorated with a pacifier charm. Such a cute gift for a mom-to-be and for guests. it also comes in other colors in case you don’t know the baby’s gender yet.

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St. Patrick’s Day Gifts – Think out of the Pot (of gold)

In Ireland, St. Patrick’s day used to be a quiet religious holiday that has been observed for centuries. It took the United States to turn St. Patrick’s Day into a showy celebration. Now St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated worldwide by those of Irish descent and increasingly by people of other ethnicity as well.

The holiday itself stands for  more than just a celebration of the Irish saint. If you are in business, think out of the box and use St. Patrick’s day as a Marketing tool – it is a great chance to thank your customers, and vendors,  and business associates for their business. “We are so lucky to have you as a customer!” or “Please accept this Pot of Gold as a token of my appreciation for your …” Possibilities are endless!

Missed your chance to give gift to someone special on Valentine’s Day – use St. Patrick’s Day to let them know How Lucky You Are to have someone’s love or friendship. Send a “Pot of Gold” filled with golden chocolate coins and assorted candy. Or give them a gift basket filled with Irish coffee, sausage, cheese, cookies, and snacks.

Add a greeting to your gift such as:

“You are my lucky charm”

“No Pot of Gold can ever be as Special as You are!”

“I’m so lucky to have you as my wife!”

“You Are My Good Fortune!”

etc…

Would you like to win this “Pot of Gold”?

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Giveaway ends on Mar 10, 2010

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For you, Bulldog fans!

Here is an array of gift basket for all the Bulldog fans out there.  Also, if you need a Welcome gift for someone who just moved to the Athens area, whether it’s a potential customer or a friend, we have a perfect basket for them, too.

Make an Impression!

Our goal is to make you look good whether you need to impress  potential customers, thank your current clients for their business, or show appreciation to your employees for their dedication.

Gifts with logo imprinting is a way to go! It generates brand recognition and distinguishes your company from the competitors. Check out a few gift ideas below, and contact us for more designs and options.

Chocolate Dreams

Fresh & creamy chocolate truffles, assorted flavor chocolate candy, mouthwatering pecan clusters – who wouldn’t appreciate a delicious gift like this? When you want to spoil your employees or customers, these chocolates will do the trick!

Christmas Gifts Preview

At Bon Vivant Baskets we offer gifts for any budget and any situation. Whether you need a gift for one person,  for the whole family or to share in the office, we’ve got you covered!

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Below are some ideas for smaller gifts suitable for coworkers, assistants, receptionists, teachers as well as friends and family members…

Organic treats for Halloween

Everyone struggles to avoid eating more candy than they give out the night of Halloween.  As you get ready to greet the trick-or-treaters, it’s so tempting to grab a piece of candy for yourself.  Before long, one piece turns into three then five…and you know how the story goes.

If you are looking for a delicious replacement to the usual Halloween candy, consider a Bon Vivant basket bursting with organic, all natural treats. Order it for you and all those special people in your life!  We can guarantee the recipients will think of you on Halloween night as they munch on delectable goodies without the guilt!

Organic Halloween Gift Basket

The Marketplace – A Shopping Extravaganza

I’m so excited about the chance to participate in the Marketplace this weekend! It’s a 5th annual event organized by the Junior League of Athens showcasing local retailers and businesses.
There will be fashion stores, gourmet stores, stationery companies, artists and musicians. I’m sure it will be fabulous.

I am making several different gift baskets to represent Bon Vivant Baskets at the Marketplace. Since the Halloween is coming up, I’m planning to have a few thrilling gift baskets on hand, suitable for kids and adults.

Also, I want to present a basket or two for the Thanksgiving. It will be good for any one who is going to someone else’s house for dinner. Since they have no cooking to do, no table to set, no clean up to deal with – why not bring the gift basket to the hostess. In the basket I’ll have delicious gourmet treats that can serve as appetizers before the dinner, if the hostess decides to share them (like salami sausage, cheese, crackers, olives), plus desert items perfect after the dinner (like chocolate, cookies, coffee and tea).

And of course, I will have many Christmas gift baskets suitable for personal or business use. I’ve made several new designs that I do not have on my website yet. But they look gorgeous and I hope to get a good response to them and get pre-orders for Christmas.

Last year we received many orders during the last week before Dec 25. Oh boy, did we have a busy Santa shop in our office! I will try to warm people up towards the idea of ordering early, this way we’ll know what to expect, will have time make all the necessary preparations, and when the time comes – all we’ll have to is add the product, wrap the baskets and deliver them.

I’ll have my fingers crossed that the event goes well for Bon Vivant Baskets. Wait, if I have my fingers crossed, how will I make my hand-tied bows? Maybe I should hold my breath?  Or even better, I will make sure I do my best to show off our baskets, and will hope and pray and chant and send signals to the Universe to ensure our success 🙂

The Marketplace - Athens GA

Vampires and vixens; princes and princesses; goblins and… gift baskets? Of course!

If you have not visited our online store for a while, now is a good time. We’ve added new and exciting gift baskets for Fall and Halloween. There are many occasions that call for a gift basket, and Halloween is one of them. It’s a wonderful opportunity to bring fun and humor to your family, friends, colleagues and customers.

At Bon Vivant Baskets we have some delectable, Halloween-themed baskets for both kids and adults. Take, for example, this Italian Halloween pasta gift with all the fixings and Halloween bubble gum to give your guests a giggle.

Running low on the kitchen necessities to enjoy a Halloween dinner party? Do not fret! The Halloween Pasta Dinner gift basket also includes a cotton kitchen towel and wooden salad bowl and forks that would thrill even a grim reaper.

This gift will keep on giving even after all the treats are gone. For under $40 there is no way you can find a better gift!

Spooky Halloween Dinner Basket

Ready... Set... Serve!

And to make this deal even more thrilling:
Order any Halloween gift basket now and GET $5 OFF of shipping or delivery charge!

Use a Coupon Code HAL5 at the checkout.  It applies to Halloween gift baskets only. Odder expires on Sunday Oct. 25, 2009.

As usual, we’ll be happy to customize any gift basket you see on our website, or create a totally unique gift just for you. E-mail us at cs@bonvivantbaskets.com or call (706)248-5303

Do you have a Facebook account? If so, become Fan of Bon Vivant Baskets. That’s just another way of keeping in touch and being informed about savings and giveaways.
We have a Halloween GIVEAWAY going on right now!

What you see is what you get!

I’ve met Julie Gerber just recently, but she is the kind of person who makes you feel as if you’ve been friends with her for the longest time. Julie is a stay at home mom of two kids and a supportive wife of a paramedic/firefighter husband. She also has a talent for writing. Check out her blog: The Gerber Babies Blog

Recently I sent her some of my Halloween gift baskets, and here is what she had to say about them:

Ever wonder how that gift basket looked when it arrived at the recipient’s house? You spend all that time searching for the perfect, sometimes costly basket, only to find that it wasn’t exactly picture perfect after shipping. I have given and received many baskets. Never before have I received a completely intact basket. Usually something fell out or shifted, bows were crumpled or smashed, and on one occasion the “arrangement” was a jumbled mess. If you are sending something, you want to make sure the recipient is happy with the gift, not wondering how they will tell you not to order from that particular company again!  Below are photos of actual baskets/gifts sent to me from Bon Vivant Baskets, and these gifts were pulled straight from the box. I did not fluff or straighten, nor did I rearrange or shift. These gifts look almost identical to the professional images on the website. What you see is what you get!

Bon Vivant Baskets has a large variety of gifts for almost every occasion. If they don’t have what you are looking for, they’ll make it. Just in case you are curious, according to the American Heritage Dictionary, a bon vi-vant [bon vee-vahnt] is a person with refined taste, especially one who enjoys superb food and drink. But don’t worry, if your taste isn’t too refined, you will still appreciate these artistically created gifts that will warm the hearts of those you love and care about! What surprised me the most was the cost! Have you ever put a gift basket together? I have. Lots of them. In fact, I put baskets together last Christmas for many of our friends. They were filled with home baked goods (I love to bake!) but after tallying my total cost, I was overwhelmed! All the work, all the ingredients, and of course the baskets add up! I could have spent less, picked out something beautiful, and saved so much time. Time is something I don’t have enough of lately! I gave these gifts a critical look. Most gift baskets that I have purchased have lots of inexpensive fillers and very few main attractions. Not these. Every side has a wow. My gifts were filled with high quality treats, not disappointing distractions that keep you from wondering where your money went. The Black Cat Halloween Gift Box – Halloween Treats Gift Basket pictured below is only $9.99, and the Yummy Mummy Potion, pictured above is only $37.99!

Organic, Gluten Free, Healthy, Gourmet, Sugar Free, Low Sodium, and my favorite, sinfully delicious (yes I made that one up!) are available options at Bon Vivant Baskets. The baskets are made to order using fresh products, and the packaging is environmentally friendly. The packaging is made from recycled or biodegradable materials and all gifts are shipped with extreme care and creativity! Yes, there is an art to shipping and I realized this as soon as I opened the box! Spend as little or as much as you like. They have something for every budget! Visit their site, and join them on Facebook for monthly drawings for beautiful gifts! Check back often. I have a lot to say about this amazing company!!!