Do you have a fun company culture? Every successful business relies on quality, engaged employees. To retain quality employees, it's important to have a positive company culture that makes the employee feel included, engaged, inspired and appreciated. In honor of January 28th being National Have Fun at Work Day, we recommend building a company culture that is fun and keeps employees engaged with tangible appreciation. What kind of tangible appreciation? Gift baskets are always a hit, whether for a team in your company or an individual. 

Making gifting a part of your company culture isn't difficult. There are all kinds of reasons why you might send a gift to an employee. Here are just a few reasons: 

• Signing a new big client
• Work milestone or anniversary 
• Employee birthday
• Upcoming holiday
• Employee buys a new home
• Employee has a baby or adopts a new pet
• Team reaches a major goal or milestone
• Express gratitude
• Just because "you're doing a great job" 

Research shows that employees of companies with a culture of fun and giving provides many benefits to the business: 

• Keeps employee morale up and reduces burnout 
• Shows appreciation in a tangible, memorable way
• Keeps employees engaged and inspired 
• Cultivates a positive attitude in the workplace

What should you include in your employee gift baskets? How well do you know your employee? If you know your employee is into gourmet coffee or teas, that is a great thing to include in their gift basket. Other ideas could be branded items that they can use proudly everywhere they go such as drink tumblers, mugs, jackets, bags and other gear. Food gifts are also very popular, such as chocolates, nuts, popcorn, cheeses and sausages, crackers with marmalade, peanut brittle and other snacks. King's Gift Baskets can help you put together a customized basket for any of your employees or teams that will have the wow factor you're looking for in an employee gift. 

​The holidays are upon us and while those are big days for giving, there are also many smaller celebrations or special days coming up that are perfect for letting someone know just how much you care. Let's take a look at the upcoming days for giving.

December 1 - National Day of Giving (Giving Tuesday): Giving day is for giving to charity but also giving to those special in your life.
December 2 - Special Education Day: Give thanks to a special education teacher with a gift basket.
December 10 - Beginning of Chanukah: A gift basket will leave a lasting impression
December 11 - National Salesperson Day: Celebrate your sales team!
December 13 - National Guard Birthday: Show the National Guard member in your life how much you appreciate them.
December 18 - National Twin Day: Are you a twin? Celebrate with a special gift basket.
December 21 - Yule: Make their yuletide bright with a simple gift basket.
December 25 - Christmas: A great way to keep Christmas shopping simple is with gift baskets.
December 26 - National Thank You Note Day/ Kwanzaa begins: Send more than a thank you note, send a whole thank you gift basket.
December 29 - National Hero Day: Celebrate the hero in your life with a gift from King's Gift Baskets.
January 9 - National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day: Show local law enforcement how much they're appreciated!
January 12 - National Pharmacist Day: Pharmacists advise us and keep us safe. Show them your thanks!
January 20 - National Cheese Lover's Day: Got a cheese lover in your life? Give them the VIP Corporate Celebration Basket!
January 22 - National Celebration of Life Day: Celebrate your children and grandkids by enjoying a gift basket together!
January 24 - National Compliment Day: What better compliment than a "you're special" gift?
January 26 - National Spouses Day: Surprise your spouse with some yummy delights from one of our gift baskets.

No matter who you are thanking, appreciating or gifting this season, we have a basket for you. We can also help you create a custom basket that is perfect for the special people in your life. Here are a few of our best selling baskets for gift giving:

• VIP Corporate Celebration Basket - Features six types of cheeses, sausages, crackers and more with a beautiful wooden cutting board.
• Corporate Wooden Board Basket - Features a cutting board, cutter and spreader set, cheese, sausage and crackers.
• Silver and Blues Basket - Includes gourmet cheese, sausage, olives, crackers, assorted cookies, peanuts, popcorn, chocolates and holiday candies.
• Black and Red Basket - Includes gourmet cheese, crackers, wafers, chocolates, pretzels, mustard, hot cocoa and more.

Whether you choose one of our featured baskets or opt for a creative and unique basket customized just for your loved one, you'll always receive top quality products that make the recipient feel special and cared for!

Chances are that you have a list of people in your life you're thankful for. This list might include your kids' teachers, mail carrier, neighbors, pet sitter, nurses, employees working from home, or even your in-laws. What better way to show your thanks than with a thoughtful gift basket? We've selected a few gift basket ideas to help you show your thanks for those who are special in your life. 

Snack Basket - Go all out on the snacks! Crunchy, sweet, salty and savory snacks will hit every snackable note! Include gourmet sausages and cheeses, crackers, jams, marmalade, preserves, caramel popcorn, peanut brittle, cookies, candies and more. Your super snack basket will be a big hit and show your thankfulness. 

Easy Dinner Basket - What says thank you more than an easy peasy dinner wrapped up in a basket? This is a great idea for those "always busy" people on your list. Show them your thanks with a dinner basket sure to please. Include gourmet pasta with sauce, decadent chocolates for dessert, a delicious bottle of wine and in case they don't feel like cooking, include a gift certificate to their favorite restaurant too. 

Holiday Relaxation Basket - Thank them with some pampering with our holiday relaxation basket! This spa-themed basket includes monogrammed towels, spa tools such as foot files, loofahs, scrubs, oils, lotions and massagers. Throw in a fluffy robe and some slippers or flip-flops and you have the perfect basket to give your thanks through some pampering and relaxation. 

Chocolate Lover's Basket - Few things say love and thanks quite like chocolate. Give them a decadent Godiva-themed basket featuring milk chocolate and dark chocolate covered pretzels, chocolate covered raisins, dark chocolate truffles, hot cocoa, coffee and more. This all-Godiva treat will show your thanks with luscious chocolates, beverages and snacks. 

So, who are you thankful for this season? Your manicurist, your salon stylist, your friends and family? Thank them all with stunning gift baskets that show them just how much they mean to you, not only this season but all year long. You'll have them enjoying the holiday season knowing how much you care. 

Men are notoriously hard to buy for, right? Well, maybe not after you see our suggestions for gift baskets that make even macho men say wow! Check out these ideas for gift baskets for the man or men in your life. 

Jerky Basket
This basket is for the meat-loving manly man. Choose a selection of flavored beef jerky, chicken jerky and even maple smoked bacon jerky to start out this gift basket. Then add a couple of beer mugs and a few bottles of a craft or micro-brew beer he loves for the ultimate manly snack and beverage combination. 

Fishing Gift Basket
For the fisherman on your list, start this gift with a styrofoam fish bucket to hold all the goodies. Add lures, tackle, hooks, a fish filet knife, a fish net and a gift certificate for a local bait shop. Then add some fish-themed snacks for a punch of fun such as Swedish Fish and Goldfish crackers with a stainless steel tumbler to hold his beverage while he waits for today's catch. 

BBQ Griller Basket
This basket is perfect for any grill master on your gift list. Include grilling tools such as tongs, a long handled fork, a long handled flipper and a saucing brush. Add a selection of gourmet barbeque sauces and a selection of gourmet spice rubs to bring the flavor. Finish off this basket with a digital meat thermometer for perfectly done masterpieces from the grill every time. 

Golfer's Gift Basket
Got a golf lover in your life? This is the basket for him! Start with a round metal tub and include a practice putter cup, a set of golf balls, a bag of tees, a few bottles of refreshing tea and some handy snacks for a day out on the course. Focus on snacks that don't melt in the heat as it can get hot out there by the 9th hole. 

Camper's Delight Gift Basket
For men, camping is the ultimate get away. Make his camping trip more fun with a camping-themed basket he will appreciate. Use a cooler instead of a basket that he can use out in the wild and fill with both fun and functional items. Start with a couple of camping style folding chairs, long skewers for cooking over the campfire and a flashlight or lantern with extra batteries. Next add some fun with playing cards, frisbees and all the ingredients for s'mores - chocolate bars, marshmallows and graham crackers. 

Men aren't so hard to buy for when you have manly man-themed gift baskets on your list. Use his favorite pass time to create a fun gift he's sure to be bragging about to his buddies for a long time. When you're looking for a gift for the man in your life, we're here to help you craft a manly gift he'll love! 

Myrtle Beach real estate is booming. What better way for realtors to welcome their clients to their new home than with a thoughtful and unique gift basket? Here are some fresh themes to spice up your gift basket giving for closing day. 

First Dinner Basket 
What could be better than a first dinner basket with all of the essentials for your clients' first dinner in their new home? Include a nice bottle of wine (or sparkling water) with gourmet pasta, delicious pasta sauce, cooking utensils, oven mitts, kitchen towels and some chocolates for dessert. You can also add items for their dinners out on the town like a coupon guidebook for the area and gift cards for local favorite restaurants. 

New Bathroom Basket
Give your clients all of the essentials to turn their new bathroom into a spa-like oasis. Include scented bath bombs, handmade soaps and scrubs, wash cloths, hand towels, room deodorizer, shower poufs and a few decorative items to help them settle into their new bathroom without having to unpack a bunch of boxes first. 

Afternoon Tea Basket
If your clients' new home includes a screened porch or Carolina room, that is perfect for an afternoon tea basket. Include a selection of teas, a couple of sturdy mugs, some cookies, crackers, cheeses and sausages. The new homeowners will have everything they need for a relaxing tea time in their new space. 

Pet-Inspired Basket
If your new clients are pet lovers, give them a basket that is sure to please that special doggy or kitty in their life. For pups, include a collapsible water bowl, a water bottle for the pet parents, a reflective leash, pet poo bags, a couple of dog toys and some tasty snacks for their good girl or boy. For cat lovers, include some catnip mice and other kitty-approved toys, a nice matching food and water dish, a small blanket for kitty naps and some tasty treats for their feline family. Package it all in a nice, durable basket that doubles as a toy basket for their pet. 

South Carolina Basket
When your clients are moving to the area from out of state, introduce them to the beach life with a South Carolina basket. Include beach towels, gift cards to local eateries, South Carolina and beach life souvenirs, a couple pairs of sunglasses and some flip-flops for their new beachy home. Include a coupon book and a guidebook for local attractions to get them out enjoying everything South Carolina has to offer! 

When you need a fun and unique gift that wows your clients on closing day, call King's Gift Baskets. We'll help you create that perfect gift basket for your clients that says "welcome home". 

It's hard to believe but fall is right around the corner. That means a whole host of holidays and appreciation days are coming up - and lots of opportunities to surprise someone special with a perfect fall-themed gift. Here are some great gift ideas and special days coming up this fall to celebrate the ones you love and appreciate.

Fall Themed Gift Ideas

Whether you give them solo or mix them up into a fun gift basket, these fall-themed gifts are sure to please!

• Assorted preserves, jams, jellies and marmalade
• Assorted nuts and seeds
• Assorted mustards, spreads and honey
• Assorted cheeses, salamis and sausages
• Assorted teas or flavored single-use coffee pods
• Ingredients to make the perfect s'mores Apple cider mix with cinnamon sticks
• Deep, sturdy mugs for cider, hot cocoa, tea or coffee
• High quality candies or chocolates
• Cozy blanket or throw Soy or other non-toxic candles in fall scents like pumpkin, cinnamon and apple
• Bread loaf pan with recipe cards
• Pumpkin carving tools
• Fuzzy socks, scarves or handwarmers
• Fall-themed cookie cutters
• Fall-themed dish towels
• Pumpkin spice scented or flavored... anything
• Caramel apple pops or quality caramels
• Real, authentic maple syrup
• Fall-flavored grilling seasonings like McCormick's Smokehouse Maple seasoning
• Gift cards

Upcoming Gift Giving Occasions

Of course, two of the biggest holidays are coming up this fall - Halloween and Thanksgiving.

For Halloween, a fun and spooky basket filled with sweet treats and maybe a few tricks shows your Halloween-loving friend just how much you care.

Invited over for Thanksgiving dinner? Take a basket full of fall goodies like preserves and jams with some mustards and honey to go with all that turkey and ham. Or if you know someone who loves to bake, mix up fall-themed cookie cutters with a bread loaf pan and recipe cards with yummy bread recipes to keep them busy baking this fall.

With the big holidays out of the way, here are some other fun national days and appreciation days you can use to give someone you love a surprise gift:

• August 22nd: Be an Angel Day - Whether someone has been an angel to you and you'd like to show them thanks, or you want to be an angel for someone who needs a lift, this holiday is all about appreciation.
• Sept 4th: National Newspaper Carrier Day - Show your paper delivery person how much you appreciate them on this special day.
• Sept 17th: National Professional House Cleaner's Day - Love your cleaning lady? Show her your appreciation on this day.
• Sept 28th: National Good Neighbor Day - If you have great neighbors, let them know you appreciate them
• Oct 3rd: National Boyfriend Day - Think football and fall sports for this gift and it's sure to be a hit with your special guy.
• Oct 11th: National Clergy Appreciation Day - Is your pastor or priest an inspiration for you? Inspire them back with a special gift.
• Oct 16th: National Boss's Day - We know you have absolutely the best boss on earth. Show them you care with a gift for Boss's Day.
• Oct 25th: National Mother-In-Law Day - Because everyone loves their mother-in-law, show her your appreciation with a gift on this day.
• Nov 11th: Veteran's Day - Say "thank you for your service" with a thoughtful gift to the retired armed forces member in your life.

There are lots of days and lots of ways to show your appreciation for the ones you love and care for. King's Gift Baskets helps you put together a custom gift they'll love that is filled with quality items and looks amazing too.