Time For Giving Thanks

As the leaves start to transform and tumble from the trees and the air chills alerting of the coming of winter, we put away our shorts and tank tops and get out our hats and long sleeves. While the cool air may be a needed change from the heat of summer, it also reminds us that the days are getting shorter and we will be spending much more time at home hibernating. Some people call autumn their favorite season and it does present many opportunities for celebration and a chance for us to spend time with friends and family as we search for shelter within and seek ways to entertain ourselves and keep our spirits high. When we think of fall we think of pumpkins, turkeys, red, orange, and yellow leaves, and harvest festivals. As the outside world wilts for the weeks of cold ahead, we celebrate life in hopes that we may continue to be blessed in the weeks ahead. We enjoy the gifts of the harvest and give thanks for our many blessings. Putting aside the holidays and weekend excursions of summer, we ready ourselves for a gloomier start of winter by creating enjoyment in a time when it is harder to find in our surroundings. The winter months are known as the 'holidays,' but the holidays really commence with Halloween and Thanksgiving, customs which have been around for hundreds of years which allow us to assemble with friends and find satisfaction in life. This autumn, show appreciation for those you are grateful for by giving them a autumn themed gift basket such as Thanksgiving Day Gift Basket. As summer breezes turn to Autumn chill, look to this basket to celebrate the season. This Thanksgiving day gift basket is filled with mixed nuts, turkey shaped pasta, marinara sauce, assorted milk and dark chocolates, cranberry cheddar cheese, crackers, hot apple cider, shortbread cookies, fresh crisp apples, caramel dip, tortilla chips with Colorado salsa, popcorn and caramel apple taffy. If you can't be there for Thanksgiving send this beautiful basket instead. This is also a great way to say thank you, welcome home, or thinking of you. Thank your business clients, distant family, or a special friend for the role they take in your life with a basket filled with apple cider mix, caramel apple popcorn, maple shortbread cookies, beef jerky, candy corns, and any of the rest of our tasty, autumn appropriate snacks with such a wide selection of gifts to choose from, all of which are customizable to your unique desires, you are sure to find the perfect basket to take to any church event, party, or even birthday party, offering a wide range of edibles to share with the whole gang. As we prepare for the forthcoming autumn, we are thankful to our customers like you who allow us to meet their gift giving needs. Who are you thankful for and how can we help you show them you care?

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Earth Friendly Gifts With Food

Let's give some thought to ways to be eco-friendly for the Christmas holiday this season. Everyone is atempting to get on the band wagon of going green. Not only is it marvelous for the economy but it is also good for the pocket book. In these years of economic downturn and this friendly mind set let's take a look at various ways to be Earth-friendly and save money. Buy a live tree or perhaps a artificial Christmas tree. Live trees can be planted and admired for years. If you don't have a yard for planting one then get an artificial one you can use each year. If you put up Christmas lights purchase led lights if you can afford it. If not, then be sure to have your lights on a timer and only run them from sunset until you go to bed. No need lighting up the darkness when no one is out to get pleasure from them. Wrap your presents it recycled paper and decorate gifts with old ribbon and sparkles. Another option which is something our family has done for a long time, and wrap your presents in handmade fabric bags that can used year after year. The disadvantage of these bags is that they are really simple to open so someone can potentially peek if they truly wanted to. Buy greeting card printed on recycled paper. You could even not bother with the post office this year and send e-card in its place. Don't go to shopping at malls this year. Spending hours trying hard to find the perfect gift wastes extensive amounts of time and money. You can buy things online and still buy from local companies as well. Think about products that you believe they will use, need and enjoy. Everyone enjoys delectable food and everyone must eat so think about giving a gourmet food gift. Now take this a bit further and make a decision on a gourmet food gift that comes in an Earth-friendly recycled reusable shopping bag. Eco Gourmet Gift Bag Our Eco green Gift bag contains all the same items as our Gourmet Comfort Food Gift Basket. It is perfect for a family or an office staff to share. We have selected items that are ready to eat and easy to share. Our designer Eco Bag is filled with smoked salmon, cheese, roasted salted almonds, olives, crackers, sausage, chocolates, savory snack mix, white cheddar popcorn, tea, cookies and more. Send this comfort food basket as a welcome, thank you, hang in there or just because gift. These perfect bags come in reusable nylon or 100% recycled reusable. The nylon bag becomes a small rolls for easy convenient carrying in your car. The 100% recycled bag doesn't use any new materials to construct. They are both great choices. I found that Basketsbyrita offers Eco Friendly Gourmet Holiday Gift Bag and an Earth-friendly Colorado Holiday Gift. Your holiday shopping just got simpler since you shopped online, got something useful, did something that was good for the environment and your recipient will love it. Completed! Happy Holidays. http://www.basketsbyrita.com/Eco-Friendly-Gifts_c_24.html http://www.basketsbyrita.com/Eco-Gourmet-Gift-Bag_p_63.html http://www.basketsbyrita.com