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Wednesday, July 6th, 2011
Frugal Living: Start adding to your gift closet
Summer is the ideal time to plan ahead for holiday gift-giving. You can find deep discounts in retail stores and there are plenty of secondhand deals at thrift stores, garage sales, Freecycle, etc. Start gathering items to add to your gift closet. If you don't have a gift closet yet, visit www.frugalvillage.com/2005/03/23/planning-a-gift-closet/ for tips to help you to ...
Oregon Gift Baskets featuring Chocolate and Nut Mix Wheels
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Mixed Nuts Gift Basket $36.99 This mixed nuts gift basket will keep you smiling for days and days to come. This seasonal mix includes roasted, salted cashews, butter toffee peanuts, chocolate almonds and a scrumptious nut mix. |
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Wholesome Nuts Gift Basket $37.49 Celebrate any occasion with this wonderful healthy mix of nuts. This gourmet snack gift comes in a beautiful seasonal gift basket. |
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Decorating Gift Baskets (Paperback) $30.05 Description not available. |
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Godiva Nut & Caramel Gift Box - 19-Pieces $39.99 The Godiva Nut and Caramel Gift Box is a slice of heaven for the chocolate lover with discriminating taste. The entire assortment of 19 chocolates is devoted to the savory subtleties of Godiva's rich caramels and chunkiest chocolate-covered nut pieces. The ideal gift box for the special recipient in love with the sweet combination of caramel, chocolate, and nuts. |
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Gift Baskets Fabulous You Women's Gift Basket $120 TIGI Bed Head After Party Smoothing Cream 3.4 oz TIGI Bed Head Ego Boost Leave In Conditioner 8 oz Biosilk Silk Shampoo 12oz Biosilk Cure Soyeuse 12oz Biosilk Silk Conditioner 12oz Paul Mitchell White Small Hairbrush Kim Kardashian Eau de Parfum Pink Ribbon Rollerball Tan Basket with Handle |
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Gift Baskets Pamper Me Women's Gift Basket $99 Kim Kardashian Eau de Parfum Rollerball 0.33 oz Philosophy Body Souffle Crumb Berry Pie 3.5 oz Essie Nail Polish Color - Hard to Get 1 Pink Mesh Sponge 1 Pumice Brush 1 Pedi Kit 2 Nail Files 1Eye Mask 1 Massage Roller 1 Set of Flower Soap Petals 1 Exfoliating Glove 1 Bodycology Shower Gel 1 Pink Wood Basket |
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Poker Gift Basket Deluxe Tin Bucket Card Shuffler Nuts Candy Jerky $32.99 |
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Deer Lodge Hunters Gift Basket Cabin Wood Crate Gift Mug Coffee Chocolate Nuts $39.99 |
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Tough Guy's Gift Basket for Men w Plush Gorilla,Bean Dip,Beer Nuts,Beef Sticks $45.99 |
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Manly Mans Sausage & Nut Tote - Great Fathers Day Gift Basket! $45.99 |
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Classic Gift Basket - Truffles, Smoked Salmon, Cinnamon Roasted Nuts, Chocolates $79.95 |
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Four-tier Gourmet Nut Assortment Gift Box Net Weight 9 Lbs., 2 Oz. Gift Basket $67.99 |
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Three-tier Gourmet Nut Assortment Gift Box Net Weight 4 Lbs., 8 Oz. Gift Basket $51.99 |
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GOURMET CHEESE,GHIRARDELLI CHOCOLATES COOKIES NUTS, GIFT BASKETS HUGE SELECTION $79.95 |
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GOURMET CHEESE CHOCOLATES NUTS GIFT BASKETS HUGE SELECTIONS OF GOODIES $49.95 |
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GOURMET WICKER GIFT BASKET FINEST FRUIT NUTS ALMONDS SALAMI CHEESE SELECTION $79.95 |
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GOUMET GIFT FRUIT BASKET CHEESE CRAKERS NUTS AND GOODIES WICKER BASKET $59.95 |
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GOUMET GIFT FRUIT BASKET SALAMI CHEESE CRAKERS NUTS AND GOODIES $49.95 |
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GOURMET GIFT BASKET FINEST FRUIT NUTS CHEESE SPARKLING APPLE JUICE $39.95 |
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GOURMET GIFT BASKET FINEST FRUIT NUTS CHEESE SELECTION $29.95 |
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GOURMET HOLIDAY GIFT BASKET, TOWER GHIRARDELL CHOCOLATE, POPCORN, COOKIES,NUTS $39.95 |
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GOURMET GIFT HUGE BASKET FINEST GHIRARDELL CHOCOLATE, POPCORN, NUTS, COOKIES $289.00 |
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GOURMET GIFT BASKET, HOLIDAY GHIRARDELL CHOCOLATE, POPCORN, NUTS, CHEESE $229.00 |
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GOURMET CHEESE CHOCOLATES NUTS GIFT BASKETS HUGE $169.95 |
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GOURMET GIFT BASKETS FRUIT NUTS HEALTHY GOODIES $85.95 |
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Bear Lodge Cabin Gift Basket Solid Wood Crate Mens Gift Coffee Mug Candy Nuts $32.99 |
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HAWAIIAN MACADAMIA NUTS CHOCOLATE CANDY GIFT BASKET BOX $39.99 |
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HAWAIIAN Christmas GOURMET COFFEE NUTS Gift Basket $79.99 |
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Nuts gift basket - The Unexpectedly Healthy Gift
If you are looking for a snack gift that is healthy, tasty, inexpensive, and convenient, a nuts gift basket will meet your criteria. Although nuts are high in calories and fat, they are actually healthy if no more than a handful a day is consumed. In 2003, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the health claim that eating 1.5 ounces (about a handful) a day of nuts as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol, may lower the risk of heart disease. Only 7 types of nuts are allowed by the FDA to use this health claim, including: almonds, hazelnuts, peanuts, pecans, some pine nuts, pistachio nuts, and walnuts. This article informs the health benefits for two of these nuts, and provides some ideas for nut gifts.
1. Almonds:
Almonds contain a high level of monosaturated fat, which is heart-healthy. Eating almonds as part of your regular diet can increase the level of high density lipoproteins (HDL) cholesterol, or "good" cholesterol, and decrease the level of low density lipoproteins (LDL), or "bad" cholesterol. Therefore, almonds consumption can lower bad cholesterol levels. Almonds are high in potassium and low in sodium, meeting the dietary recommendation by the American Heart Association for individuals with high blood pressure. In addition, almonds are high in fiber, which helps prevent constipation. These nuts are rich in vitamin E which is an antioxidant; as well as phosphorus, iron and magnesium. Moreover, almonds lower the rise in blood sugar and insulin levels after meals, thereby offering protection from diabetes.
2. Pistachios:
Similar to almonds, pistachio has high fiber content (3 grams per ounce), rich in potassium, phosphorus and magnesium. Relative to other nuts, pistachios are high in fat soluble antioxidants including: lutein (which reduces the risk of age-related macular degeneration), beta-carotene and vitamin E. According to the results of a research study published in 2010, participants who consumed one or 2 servings a day of pistachios for 4 weeks as part of their diet (consisting of 30% total fat) had higher serum level of lutein, beta-carotene, and viatamin E than participants who were on a diet with same total energy and fat intake but no pistachios. Moreover, participants on both pistachio-enriched diets had lower serum oxidized LDL and related changes in LDL-cholesterol levels than participants on diet with no pistachios. These findings are significant as oxidized LDL can produce inflammation and plaque buildup inside blood vessels, leading to heart attack or stroke. Thus, a heart-healthy diet including pistachios can lower bad cholesterol level and reduce the risk of heart disease.
In summary, nuts such as almonds and pistachios are good sources of fibers, unsaturated fat, potassium, magnesium, antioxidants, and may lower the risk of heart disease. In addition, these nuts have their specific health benefits. Thus, it makes sense to consume a combination of nuts instead of only one or two. When sending a nuts gift basket to friends and family members, you can send a nuts gift with an assortment of different nuts, including almonds, pistachios, peanuts, and cashews. Your recipients can then start enjoying the health benefits these nuts offer.
Kate S. is the CEO of Giftbasketforall.com, a leading online gift basket store.
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About the Author
Kate S is the CEO of Gift Basket For All, LLC. You can shop at her website, http://www.giftbasketforall.com,for gift baskets for all occasions, including anniversary, birthday, holidays, new baby, get well.