San Diego Gift Basket Creations

A Bit Of Irish Fun

Linda Gorin — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 02:13:03 +0000

If you missed our previous blog that included some of the St. Patrick’s Day Festivities starting this weekend, be sure to check it out and schedule some fun!

We wanted to give you a little gift! This delightful Irish Ditty is performed by our good friend and client, award winning singer/songwriter, Joe Rathburn. Really listen to the words. It is called the Princess And The Frog. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c3dZUBjbIHA

Enjoy!

Linda and Barry O’Gorin

St. Patrick’s Day Gift Ideas and Fun Festivities

Linda Gorin — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 05:59:47 +0000

Send Delicious St. Patrick's Day Wishes!

St. Patrick’s Day is Wednesday, March 17, 2010.

This has become a holiday that people of all backgrounds enjoy celebrating. There are big parades and Irish Festivals all over the country, starting the Saturday before St. Patrick’s Day.

This is makes a fun excuse to send a little thank you gift to a special friend or client. Make the theme of the gift “I’m LUCKY to know you”. Of course it should be decorated for St. Patrick’s Day. Since you are sending the “Luck Of The Irish” in a basket, you might want to have a Lotto ticket included. Other popular items are Irish Coffee with cookies and chocolates in an Irish coffee mug, or just a festive St. Patrick’s Day cookie bouquet. Give us a call at 858-578-2740 or visit our Holiday page at http://www.thebesttoyou.com/page/tbty_main/CTGY/Holiday. No request is too big or too small.

A very special touch to add to the gift is a list of festivities that the recipient can enjoy in their area on St. Patrick’s Day, or an invitation to join you for some of the St. Patrick’s Day events.

For instance, in San Diego, there will be a huge parade (largest west of the Mississippi, on Saturday, March 13th at 11:00 a.m. starting on fifth and Laurel. Get more details at http://www.saintpatricksdayparade.com/san_deigo/index.htm

There is an Irish Festival in Balboa park from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on March 13th also, and over 20,000 people are expected.

On Wednesday, March 17th, there are lots of St. Patrick’s Day festivities planned in the Gaslamp, where they will be rolling out 60,000 square feet of astroturf and building three stages for bands (fee $20 – $25) For more information go to http://www.sandiego.org/event/Visitors/1135

For my clients and friends (old and new) who are taking the time to read my blog, this is Linda O’Gorin saying I do feel, on St. Patrick’s Day and every day, so LUCKY to know you!

Pastry Baskets – A Fresh, Sweet Start!

Linda Gorin — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 03:48:41 +0000

The next time you are planning a morning staff meeting, board of directors meeting, or client meeting, why not get it off to a great start with a basket of freshy baked pastries from The Best To You? The elegant tray basket is brimming with blueberry, apple, banana and lemon poppy seed muffins, assorted fruit danish, cheese danish, croissants, and apple strudels that are all melt-in-your-mouth delicious and made by our pastry chefs the night before delivery. This is a big hit with meeting attendees and gets the meeting off to a fresh, sweet start!

Just give us a call at least 48 hours before the event, get some little paper plates, cups and napkins, get the coffee pot ready to go the night before, and for a continental breakfast, just add some orange juice. Your basket can be delivered the night prior to the meeting or the morning of the meeting. To let everyone know that scrumptious pastries will be served seems to really boost attendance!

Also, a surprise delivery of freshly baked pastries is a very nice gesture for a special client with a large staff, or for your own employees who have worked hard on a project and deserve a treat.

The basket can be customized to include individual coffee and tea bags and fresh fruit.

Feel free to call us with any questions at 858-578-2740.

Spa Experience In A Gift Basket

Linda Gorin — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 04:58:58 +0000

: Elegant Spa Basket

What makes certain gifts more special and memorable than others? The gifts that create an experience are the most memorable.

Imagine that you hear a knock at the door and are surprised with a gorgeous gift basket full of luxurious bath products, chocolates, a candle, bath pillow, caramel peach tea, sparkling cider & more. Other items can be added like a plush robe, relaxing CD or a pretty tea cup to go with the tea.

You light the scented candle by the bathtub and get yourself a soothing cup of the delicious caramel peach tea. You put on the relaxing CD. Soon the tub is filled with luxurious bubbles, the fragrance from the candle fills the air,

the music begins to sooth and you start to feel every muscle in your body relax as you sink in to the warm tub. Ahhhh! What treasured time! Pure luxury and relaxation. An escape from the hustle bustle of life. A time to release any stress.

This is followed by skin softening hand cream and body cream, perhaps a soft, plush robe to slip into and some rich, delicious, hand made chocolate truffles to enjoy as you lounge, completely relaxed on the couch.

The spa basket makes a great gift for Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, birthday or just because. It also can be a great housewarming gift or wedding gift with a set of his and hers robes.

What other types of gifts have created a memorable experience for you?

Valentine’s Day Suggestions

Linda Gorin — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 07:08:06 +0000

: Hugs And Chocolate

Valentine’s Day is February 14th, and The Best To You is creating gifts that look as beautiful as flowers but taste much better!

The Hugs And Chocolates gift is perfect for friends, spouses, significant others, and both gals and guys. It is also great for kids. Fine chocolates, a plush bear that will make them smile and keep the memory of your message alive, a personalized banner and a silk rose. There are many different Valentines day gifts to choose from. Some are cute and cuddly, some are sensual, some are elegant and delicious, and some are fun and humorous, like some of our themed gifts.

Since we custom design, the possibilities are endless. We have listed just a few of the most popular Valentine’s Day gifts.

Other popular Valentine’s Day gifts include:

Luxurious bath products,

Gorgeous soft robes,

Romantic CD’s,

Candles,

Valentine Cookies,

Delicious gourmet assortments,

You’re Hot! (Mexican themed basket),

Wild About You (jungle themed basket)

Hot Pants (presented in boxer shorts)

Romantic Getaway

A Night In Italy (Romantic pasta dinner with CD & candles)

Give us a call and we will design a gift to match your budget and the personality, hobbies and interests of your special Valentine. Give us a call today at 858-578-2740 and we will arrange a surprise Valentine’s Day delivery! You can also visit us online at http://www.thebesttoyou.com.

Thank You 2009!

Linda Gorin — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 22:20:52 +0000

As I say goodbye (many might say good riddance!) to 2009, I was thinking what a year it has been. It has been challenging, difficult, and definitely different than what we were used to in previous years. Many lost their homes or their jobs. Others hung in there but dealt with serious challenges. Most of us were affected in some way or had friends and loved ones who were affected by the economy. There were many times during 2009, that I did not like the year I was in. I may have spoken badly about it, and agreed with hundreds of others who spoke badly about it. I didn’t see what I can see now. It is as I victoriously greet a bright new 2010, that I reflect back to thank a stern but great teacher named 2009.

Clinton Swaine, of Frontier Trainings, said “As a trainer, I am always amazed how much courage people have in the face of adversity, how much further we can go than we believe, how our compassion reaches so deep, and how the sweet taste of success can be a non-stop way of living, and everything is always by own choice.”

2009 taught me that I could work smarter, be more strategic, do things differently, make hard choices, work longer hours, get more connected. I learned to give up television (and all the negative news) and gain more hours in my day for writing, planning, reading, walking, meditating and listening to beautiful music. I grew brain cells from all the brainstorming. Teacher 2009 forced me to learn about and get more active in my social networks, and make lots of new friends. I think most importantly I learned to live in the present moment. When my husband Barry survived a heart attack and 6 hour triple bypass, it put everything in perspective. We are in grattitude for all the little things we used to take for granted. We focus on the things we have. We are grateful to be healthy!

So thank you 2009 for making me a stronger person! Thank you for all the powerful lessons and new skills, thank you for the wisdom, the inspiration to make a difference, thank you for the new brain cells, thank you for teaching me to focus on each blissful present moment rather than stress or future fears, thank you for teaching me perserverance and determination. Thank you for the courage I learned to muster. And especially, thank you for the victorious graduation to 2010, I hope a slightly gentler teacher.

Tell The Gardener To Have A Seat!

Linda Gorin — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 05:40:15 +0000

Gardener's Seat & Organizer

The Gardener’s Seat is a very special and unique gift for anyone that enjoys working in the garden. They can enjoy their hobby, spending time in the fresh air tending to all their plants and flowers, feeling comfortable and organized. The Gardener’s Seat comes in a nice gift box and beautifully gift wrapped.

If being used as a corporate gift (great closing gift for realtors or builders), it can be personalized with the corporate logo on the seat. It also makes a great gift for the Holidays or as a birthday gift.

The gift is top quality and has a 100% satisfaction guarantee. It folds flat for easy storage. For more information and a larger image click on http://tinyurl.com/y8twtc3.

Some of the features of the gift include:

Detachable organizer bag with storage compartment.
Folding polyester seat with steel frame.
Five gardening tools with hardwood frames. Includes a spade, trowel, weeder, hand held rake and garden fork.

The gift is top quality and comes with a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Feel free to give us a call at 858-578-2740 if you would like more information.

Let The Golf Lover Putt Around!

Linda Gorin — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 20:30:01 +0000

Executive Golf Putter

If you need a gift for a golf enthusiast, we have a great suggestion for you! The Executive Golf Putter is guaranteed to win you rave reviews. It is fun and elegant, and something that gets used all the time. It comes in a gorgeous vintage style wooden travel case with brass accents and is a complete indoor putter set. This is great for business trips, office down time, and practicing putt tecqniques at home. Features include:

Four piece travel putter with wooden shaft and brass accents.
Wooden practice cup
Two white golf balls
Gorgeous vintage wooden travel case.

This makes a great corporate gift and can be personalized with the corporate logo when a minimum of 12 are ordered. For a single gift, it can be beautifully wrapped or upgraded to include other gift items on the top of the case, such as a golf book, chocolate golf balls, etc.

For more information on this gift click here http://tinyurl.com/ycug4pq
or give us a call at 858-578-2740.

A GIft The Wine Enthusiast Will Love!

Linda Gorin — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 05:26:50 +0000

Elegant Wine Caddy

So you want to give a special friend, client, or family member, who is a wine enthusiast, a special gift? You are probably looking for something that will last longer than just a bottle of wine. Besides, they probably have a wine cellar full of fine wines already! The Elegant Wine Caddy, made of premium leatherette, is a very popular choice. It is compact, sleek looking and very functional. The shoulder strap makes it easy to carry, and it comes complete with two wine glasses, two linen napkins, a stainless steel waiter style corkscrew, and a nickel plated fancy bottle stopper. Everything has it’s own compartment and there is a special compartment to keep the wine cold in an insulated velveteen lining. It is available in mahogany or black (click here for a larger image and more information: http://tinyurl.com/y8rtgej ). A deluxe version includes elegantly packaged gourmet cheeses, crackers, chocolates and more stacked on top and beautifully gift wrapped. This turns any Holiday or event into a celebration! Feel free to give us a call if you have any questions at 858-578-2740.

Unique And Functional Holiday Gifts

Linda Gorin — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 01:50:35 +0000

Swivel Cutting Board

We have found that certain very special gifts are great quality, look elegant, unique and have multiple functions. The Swivel Cutting Board is one of those rare finds. It is equally as popular at home as it is in the corporate office. When closed it is a great cutting board and has an indentation around the outer edge to catch any drippings from spilling onto the table or counter. It also makes a great chopping board for the home chef.

At the office it can be used to cut sandwiches, bagels, cheese, summer sausage, and more. When there is going to be a party or event at either home or office, the swivel cutting board doubles as a unique party server. It can be swiveled all the way open to expose four elegant stainless steel cheese tools. Different cheeses and sausages can be arranged on the top and each guest can choose one of the cheese tools to serve themselves a slice of cheese, summer sausage or salome.

The gift can be engraved to include a corporate logo. When presented with gourmet cheese, summer sausage and an array of other goodies on the top, then beautifully gift wrapped, this is a very popular gift for any Holiday or occasion. For more information on the Swivel Cutting Board and to see an image of it opened with cheese tools inside, click here: http://tinyurl.com/y95tgzk

Shipping and delivery is available. Feel free to call for further information or other suggestions at 858-578-2740.