Thanksgiving Gift Baskets Organic
Thanksgiving gift Baskets Organic
Are these good hostess gifts? Do I need to add anything else?
We are spending the holiday with an Aunt who lives out of town. We are having Thanksgiving dinner at a cousin's house.
For the Aunt, I got a gift basket of gourmet chocolates and truffles from a high-end local boutique. I thought it was cool, because it's local, and something she can't get in her area.
For the cousin, I got an organic bottle of French vintage Cabernet to go with the dinner.
Is this OK? Do I need to get anything else? We will be staying with the Aunt for 3 nights, and just having dinner/visiting with the cousin.
By 'we' I mean my Fiance and myself - we don't have a huge slew of people descending upon her house. 
The wine is VERY nice. However, leave it up to your hostess as to whether or not she opens it for that meal. It is hers to do with as she pleases. Likely, she already has something planned for this meal. She might wish to save it for another occasion
The chocolates are a good idea. You might want to supplement them with one of those nice handsoap pump and hand lotion duo's or a small something else (since you are getting free lodging from her).
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Gift basket 890533-B Organic New Baby Basics Gift Baskets - Blue $60.25 Give a beautiful basket filled with quality newborn 100% organic items that covers a baby from their head to tiny toes. Parents will love the high quality and the freedom of knowing the clothing items are 100% organic.. Includes: . organic baby shirt. organic baby beanie. organic baby bib. baby booties. organic baby receiving blanket. Baby & Toddler checklists book. Johnsons 100% Natural head to toe wash. baby brush and comb set. plush baby teddy bear. willow basket. Gift measures 12" long by 8" wide and 14" tall and weighs 4 pounds. |
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Remembering Your Clients & Vendors This Season
Regardless of what holidays or religions your clients and business partners observe, the holiday season is a great time to thank them for their business and their contributions to your success. Here are a few easy and affordable ways to remember your clients this year:
1) Send personalized holiday cards between Thanksgiving and New Year's Day. I go with a generic message such as Happy Holidays or Season's Greetings so they are all purpose, but I always sign each card personally and include a note thanking the client or vendor for working with me this year.
2) Send a gift of appreciation. I buy my ongoing and larger clients a small gift at Christmas - a nice pen & pencil set, a box of chocolates, a gift basket from Harry & David, or something else that I know that client would enjoy. For example, I have one client who prefers natural and organic products, so my gift to her will reflect that preference. For those who are far away, I ship the gifts. If they are local, however, I deliver the gift personally.
3) Make a donation on their behalf. This year because so many charities are struggling, I will make a toy or food donation on behalf of some of my clients. I know my clients will appreciate the gesture, and with so many people in need, this is a way for me to stretch my donation dollars too. To make the donation more personal, contact the client by phone or e-mail and ask for the name of their favorite nonprofit organization and make a donation to that charity in the client's name. Follow-up with a card noting the donation.
4) Present a homemade gift of cookies, chocolates or other gourmet treats that they can share. This is particularly nice if you do business with a group of people from one company.
5) Give a gift card. If you know a particular client loves Starbucks or a local coffee shop or espresso stand like Kelly Latte's or Kona Kai (Kent, WA), buy a gift card in whatever amount you deem suitable. This way your client will think of you the next few times he or she purchases their favorite latte or mocha!
6) Offer free products or services as a thank you. If you aren't in a position this year to purchase gifts for your clients, consider offering them free products or services. Send them a gift certificate or coupon noting the freebie (Good for one free hour of marketing consultation to be used as you wish by May 1, 2009) along with a card thanking them for doing business with you.
7) Treat your client to lunch for a year-end wrap-up meeting, complimentary consultation or just to say thanks. If you space these out throughout the holiday season, this can be an affordable way to say thank you while also creating the opportunity to generate more business.
However you choose to remember your clients this holiday season, make sure the focus is on the client, not on you. Let them know you appreciate their business and hope to continue the relationship into the New Year.
About the Author
With 20 years of professional experience and a degree in business administration, Dana Blozis is the president of Virtually Yourz, a Seattle-based writing, editing and marketing firm which specializes in small businesses and nonprofits. Visit our blog, http://virtuallyyourz.blogspot.com, for free marketing ideas.
