Tis the season to show your thanks... with a gift basket! Whether you're showing a loved one just how much they mean to you or you're showing thanks for your child's teacher, your mail carrier, your dog walker, your landscaper, your neighbors or your friends, a gift basket is the way to go. You'll be giving a gift with major wow factor that they'll remember for years to come. Here are a few ideas for thank you baskets to show your appreciation. 

Mugging It Up Basket - Centered around an oversized "thank you" mug, this basket includes gourmet coffees, teas and hot cocoa. Add some marshmallows, light snacks and some decadent chocolates to make this basket complete. 

Duo of Wines Basket - This basket features a rich, decadent red wine and a light and crisp white wine. Add chocolates, cheese and crackers and other great snacks that pair well with wine. Don't forget a pair of stemless wine glasses to make this basket trés magnifique! 

A Little Sweet, A Little Salty Basket - This basket is a bountiful bunch of both salty and sweet snacks and treats. With chocolates, roasted nuts, popcorn and more, this basket is sure to hit the spot with everyone on your thank you list. 

Golden Ticket Gift Basket - This gift basket is like a golden ticket to visit great locales with snacks from around the world. Include Belgian chocolates, stroopwaffels, biscotti, macadamia nuts, chocolate covered expresso beans and a bag of chocolate and caramel drizzle popcorn. You'll take them on a taste-filled journey across the globe in a single gift basket. 

Don't forget, King's Gift Baskets is here to help you create the custom basket you've had in mind, whether it's one of our suggestions or something completely different! And we can do custom printed ribbon displaying your thank you message so you can show your thanks... with a gift basket. Call King's Gift Baskets today! 

Not sure what to get someone this holiday season? How about a gift basket tailored to their interests and favorites? These holiday gift basket ideas are sure to be a hit with your friends and loved ones. 

Travel in a Basket - Have someone in your life who loves to travel? Give them a trip to France, Italy or Greece in a basket. Include sweet and savory snacks from their favorite destination, wine, cheese and other items that can take them on a journey of taste. Include a translation dictionary or travel guide for their favorite locale to round out this travel basket. 

Charcuterie in a Basket - Create a basket with all of your loved one's favorite charcuterie board snacks. Include cheeses, sausages, olives, mustards, jams, crackers and a beautiful board to serve it all on. Include a cheese knife serving set for an extra special touch. 

Chocoholic's Dream Basket - For the chocolate lover in your life, choose a basket with an array of different gourmet chocolates. Include chocolates from around the world and chocolates with different flavors and textures for the ultimate experience of all things chocolate. Add gourmet hot chocolate and a set of mugs for an exciting gift they're sure to love. 

Bring the Heat Basket - Know someone who loves hot sauce? There are tons of different hot sauces you can use to create a custom hot sauce sampler basket featuring sauces made with different peppers, flavors and heat levels. Test their taste buds with this bar of hot sauces in a basket. 

Oasis in a Basket - This is the perfect gift for those in your life who needs a little pampering. Fill a basket with fragrant bath salts, yummy smelling soy candles, handcrafted soaps, loofahs, lotions and slippers for the ultimate relaxation gift in a basket. 

Some Cheese with that Wine Basket - For the wine lover on your list, select several wines (3-5 wines) and several cheeses. Include olives, chocolates, gourmet crackers and other snacks that pair well with the wines you've chosen. Add a couple of stemless wine goblets for a sleek and modern touch they will love. 

Gift baskets are great for the people in your life that seem to have everything and are "hard to buy for". You'll include a selection of great items they'll truly enjoy, and they'll know you kept their interests and favorites in mind while creating your custom gift basket with King's Gift Baskets. We can help you put together the perfect custom basket for anyone in your life and help you knock out your holiday shopping in a flash. 

The holidays are just around the corner. Avoid the crowds and the chaos this year and choose gift baskets instead. There are so many ways you can utilize gift baskets in your holiday gifting. Choose a gift basket as a hostess gift for Thanksgiving dinner. You can also choose a gift basket as your December holiday gift for an individual, a couple or even a whole family. Why choose a gift basket for holiday gifting? Well, we've got a few really great reasons for you! 

Unique Options - You have so many options when you choose a gift basket. You have options for individuals, couples and whole families. You have options for different family members and friends. You can include a nearly endless list of items that will get them excited and show you care. 

Be Personal - You can be personal. Gift baskets are totally customizable so you can be personal! King's can help add personal touches and custom options that show the recipient that you put thought and effort into your gift basket choices. 

Wow with Presentation - Gift baskets wow your friends and family with a beautifully and artfully arranged selection of items. You'll get an A+ for presentation when you choose a gift basket for your holiday gifting. 

Save Time - Choosing gift baskets for your holiday gifting saves you time by avoiding the chaos and fray of crazed holiday shopping. You'll avoid the long lines, the traffic and those middle of the night special sales. You'll have none of the holiday shopping stress and more time to relax and spend with family. 

Cost Effective - Gift baskets can save you money. Instead of buying individual items for everyone in the family, you can choose a gift basket filled with favorites that will please everyone. You'll also save money on gas by avoiding running all over town looking for the perfect gift. Instead you can invest that money in the contents of your customized basket from King's Gift Baskets! 

Something for Everyone - Gift baskets have something for everyone. It's easy to include everyone when you can choose a selection of items for a custom gift basket. And you can include special items like favorite books, spa therapies, toys and more. Whether your basket is for a couple or a whole family, you won't have to worry about getting a single gift that one party might not like when you can have a basket full of thoughtful and unique items. 

Let King's Gift Baskets be your holiday headquarters. We can help you customize one of our standard baskets or create something completely unique for the loved ones in your life. 

It's finally fall and with it comes holidays, special recognition days and lots of opportunities to appreciate the people in your life with a thoughtful gift basket. Here are the upcoming fall days and holidays for gifting. 

OCTOBER: 
October 3rd - National Boyfriend Day: Show your boyfriend how much you care with a manly themed gift basket. 
October 6th - National Coaches Day: Coaches help shape the lives of our kids and they deserve to be appreciated for their efforts. 
October 10th - Clergy Appreciation Day: Do you have a minister, pastor or reverend who has had an impact on your life? This is the day to show them how much they mean to you with a thoughtful gift basket. 
October 15th - Boss's Day: Do you have an awesome boss? Appreciate them with a gift basket they'll love. 
October 16th - National Sweetest Day: We know you have the best sweetie of them all. Show them some love with a gift basket of their favorite things. 
October 20th - Medical Assistants Recognition Day: Recognize the medical assistant in your life with a fun gift basket. 
October 24th - National Mother-in-Law Day: Is your MIL simply the best? Show her how much you appreciate her love and support with a gift basket full of goodies. 
October 28th - National First Responders Day: First responders like police, fire, and EMTs make a huge difference in our communities. Show them your appreciation with a first-rate gift basket! 
October 31st - Halloween/Samhain: Treat your loved one to a spooky-inspired custom gift basket from King's Gift Baskets! 

NOVEMBER: 
November 3rd - National Housewife's Day: Is your wife a rocking housewife? Show her some love with a beautiful gift basket of all her favorite things. 
November 11th - Veteran's Day: Say "Thank you for your service" to the veterans in your life and your community with a thankful gift basket. 
November 13th - World Kindness Day: Do you know someone who could use a little kindness? Lift their spirits with a special gift basket from King's Gift Baskets. 
November 25th - Thanksgiving Day: This is a great day to show thanks to anyone in your life but also gift baskets make great hostess gifts! 
November 30th - National Day of Giving: While this day is often focused on giving to charities, you can also give a great gift basket to someone in your life that you appreciate. 

DECEMBER: 
December 10th - National Salesperson Day: Salespeople work hard. Sales is a tough business. Show them how much you value their hard work with a custom gift basket. 
December 18th - National Twin Day: Are you a twin? There is something special about being a twin. Give your twin some love with a gift basket that is unique to them. 
December 21st - Yule: The holidays are upon us. Give the yuletide gift of a great gift basket to celebrate the season. 
December 25th - Christmas Day: Christmas is the time to celebrate and rejoice. Spread the joy with a gift basket filled with all of their favorite things. 

Who can you appreciate this fall and holiday season with a great gift basket? King's has a great selection of basket options or we can create custom baskets that are perfect for the special person in your life. Check out our offerings or contact us about a custom basket today!

Know someone who just bought their first home? Or maybe they are moving out on their own for the first time? Nothing says love and care quite as much as a housewarming gift basket. Why settle for a single gift when you can give them a whole basket full of things they'll need and appreciate. Let's take a look at some ideas. 

Measuring the Wishes - Start with a large and small Pyrex glass measuring cup, a set of measuring cups for dry ingredients, a set of measuring spoons, a flexible spatula set for baking and a few kitchen towels all placed in a large metal or glass mixing bowl. 

So Herbaceous - Start this gift basket with an indoor herb garden kit, herb scissors, a knife set, extra pots and soil for growing extra herbs. Top it off with a cookbook focused on cooking with fresh herbs, all arranged in a handle metal basket. 

The First Supper - This gift basket gives them all of the essentials for their first supper in their new home. Include gourmet pasta, gourmet pasta sauce, salad dressing, serving spoons, oven mitts, gourmet olive oil and a loaf of fresh baked bread served up in a large serving dish. 

The Essentials - This housewarming basket is all about essentials... essential oils, that is. Include an essential oils diffuser unit, a selection of oils like lavender, sandalwood and citrus, small mister bottles so they can create their own room fragrance spray all together in a decorative keepsake box. Don't forget a free subscription or gift certificate for additional essential oils of their choice. 

Ready, Set, Clean - This basket includes everything they need to keep their new home sparkling clean. Start with some sponges, microfiber dusting cloths, a selection of natural cleaners, Goo Gone for sticky messes, a few scrubbers and package it all up in a handy mop bucket. For extra bonus points, include a top-notch mop too. 

Being a new homeowner or living on your own for the first time can be stressful. Take a little of the stress and worry off their plate with these helpful housewarming gift baskets. Whether you're providing their first supper or getting them ready to clean, your gift will go a long way toward helping them call their new place home. When you are ready to design your custom housewarming gift basket, King's Gift Baskets can help you create a gift that is sure to leave a lasting impression. 

No matter their age, every kid loves a basket full of cool items and tasty snacks. There are many reasons why you might want to create a custom basket for a kiddo in your life, such as a birthday, get well soon, special achievement, special award, care package and even graduations from kindergarten or elementary school. Here are some ideas for creative and fun custom gift baskets that we can help you create for the child in your life. 

Glow In the Dark Basket - This basket is for the kid who loves space and aims for the stars. You can include glow in the dark stars, flashing light ball, glow sticks, Glow Mars Mud, glow in the dark paint set, glowing silly string and even a Star Sky Master projector night lamp. Throw in a few of their favorite star-gazing snacks and you've got a basket that's out of this world. 

Teen Girl Gift Basket - Start with a face mask and foot mask for some pampering. Add in a dash of fun with a mandala coloring book and high quality colored pencils. Sprinkle in some creativity with a bracelet making kit, journal and metallic gel pens. Plan for friends with some too cool playing cards. Finish off with her favorite snacks and beverages and you'll have a basket that is any teen's scene. 

Rainy Day Basket - This basket is perfect for a rainy day when creative minds still need to play. Include Play-Doh, Crazy Crayons, mazes coloring book, card games like Go Fish and Old Maid and a challenging puzzle. Add some rainy day snacks like animal crackers, fruit snacks and pretzels for a great gift that will make their day sunny no matter what the weather is like. 

Get Well Soon Kiddo Basket - Start with their favorite snacks like Oreo cookies and fruity gummy worms. Toss in an activity book with crayons, an age-appropriate puzzle and some Play-Doh (depending on age). Finish off with a special mug and some packets of hot chocolate with marshmallows. This basket will have any kid feeling fine in no time. 

Superhero Gift Basket - For the superhero-loving kid in your life, you can start with an action figure of their favorite superhero. Add sticker books, activity books and comic books. Include superhero colored pencils and erasers. Add a superhero tumbler for their favorite beverage and some super snacks like Nerds, Skittles and cookie snack packs. This superhero basket will make a super gift for a superhero kiddo. 

When giving gifts, don't forget the kids in your life. There are so many reasons to celebrate them and their accomplishments. At King's Gift Baskets, we can help you create custom baskets for anyone in your life, even kids! 

While you never really need a reason to send someone a great gift basket, tying your gift to a National Day can be a fun and creative way to show you care. We've scoured the National Days list and compiled a list of the most fun upcoming National Days for July and August. What kind of gift basket can we help create for the special people in your life with upcoming National Days? 

July Gifting Days
July 1: National Postal Worker Day - Surprise your local mail carrier with a thoughtful gift basket on this day. 
July 5: National Workaholics Day - Give the workaholic in your life a great gift basket filled with items to help them unwind and relax. 
July 10: National Kitten Day - Thrill your cat lady friend or neighbor with a basket full of kitty-inspired toys and treats to celebrate this National Day. 
July 15: Get to Know Your Customers Day - Show your customers how much you appreciate them with a thoughtful gift basket. 
July 23: Gorgeous Grandma Day - Show the gorgeous grandma in your life some love with a beauty-inspired gift basket. 
July 24: National Cousins Day - For many of us, our cousins were our first best friends. Show your love with a gift basket of their favorites. 
July 25: National Parents' Day - Celebrate your own parents or a fellow parent you know who deserves some appreciation. 
July 26: National Aunt and Uncle's Day - Aunts and uncles rarely get a special treat. Treat them to an amazing gift basket to show them how special they truly are. 
July 29: National Intern Day - Give your intern a gift that shows how much you appreciate them... a great gift basket! 
July 30: National Father-in-Law Day - Do you have a special father-in-law in your life? Let him know how much he matters with a gift basket of his favorites. 

August Gifting Days
August 1: National Girlfriends Day - Our girlfriends are the crew that help us get through the hard times and celebrate the good times. Show them you care with a custom gift basket! 
August 1: National Friendship Day - The greatest gift someone can give is their friendship. The second greatest gift? A gourmet gift basket! 
August 1: National Sisters Day - Your sister is special. Let her know how much you love her with a charming gift basket of her favorite things. 
August 4: National Coast Guard Day - Do you know someone in the Coast Guard? Show them some appreciation with a great gift basket. 
August 11: National Sons and Daughters Day - Few people are as important to us as our children. Create a fun gift basket with candy, games and more to surprise them. 
August 12: National Middle Child Day - The middle child tends to get overlooked. Show them how important they are to you with a special gift basket. 
August 21: National Senior Citizens Day - Treat the seniors in your life to something sweet with a gourmet gift basket from King's! 
August 22: National Be an Angel Day - This day is all about kindness and love. Think about who in your life could use a little sprinkle of love and gift them with a special basket. 
August 27: National Just Because Day - Want to gift someone special in your life "just because"? This is the day to do it!
August 30: National Beach Day - Have a friend who loves the beach? Treat them to a beach-inspired gift basket for this special National Day. 

What National Days are you looking forward to? Who in your life can you surprise with a special gift on one of these fun upcoming National Days? King's Gift Baskets can help you create stunning gift baskets for everyone on your list this summer! 

Ah, summer! The time for pool parties, beach days, playing in the yard, camping and cooking out. With all of those summer activities, creating a summer-themed gift basket might sound harder than it is. The key is to pick one main summer activity and choose items for your basket based on that activity. Don't forget to throw in some non-melty snacks into each basket such as chips, crackers and even the classic Cracker Jacks for a summer gift no one will ever forget. 

Beachy Basket - A great beachy basket would have everything needed for a fun day at the beach. Include a beach towel or beach blanket, sunscreen, flip flops, sunglasses and a bucket and shovel set for digging up shells and shark's teeth. Add an insulated drink cup to stay hydrated and you have a basket worthy of a day at the beach.

Pool Party Basket - Few things scream summer like a great pool party. Include a pool float, a pool noodle, swim goggles, diving sticks, a pool net and a beach ball. Toss in a case of drink boxes with some fun snacks like pretzels and chips and you have all the pool party essentials covered! 

Getting Campy Basket - For those who love to camp, start with a cooler and load it up with camping goodies. Add bug spray, a travel pillow, a sleeping bag, fishing lures, skewers for roasting marshmallows and include all of the ingredients for making s'mores around the fire. Way to get campy! 

Grill Master Basket - This basket is great for the men in your life because what man doesn't love being master of the grill? Include a variety of grilling seasoning blends, grilling utensils set, skewers, outdoor tablecloth, BBQ apron and a great grilling cookbook with recipes to keep him busy at the grill all summer long. 

Gardener's Delight Basket - Gardeners love summer! It's a great time to get their hands in the soil and admire their planting handiwork. For this basket, include gardening gloves, seeds for herbs or fast-growing summer flowers, a watering can, trowel and gardening tools and a selection of cute plant pots to show off the products of their green thumb! 

Backyard Fun Basket - Think of your favorite things from childhood backyard playtime when creating this basket. Include popsicle molds, colorful wind chimes, a picnic blanket and fun yard games. Go with bocce ball, a soccer ball, cornhole and even indoor games that need lots of room such as Twister. Toss in some snacks and you have a perfect basket for backyard fun. 

Gifting during the summer doesn't have to be complicated! Simply choose an activity your friend or loved one enjoys and build a basket around their favorite summer activity. Creating a summer-themed gift basket should be a (summer) breeze when you follow one of these themes. Need help? King's Gift Baskets can help you come up with summer gift baskets for everyone on your list! 

​Candy tables are a fun way to celebrate at a kid's birthday party or event. In fact, they're fun for candy-loving adults too. Here are some handy tips on how to create a candy table for your kid's party or event. 

1. Pick a theme - The theme can be your child's favorite colors or flavors, a season, a pattern, an animal, a favorite TV or cartoon character or even a favorite book. Having a theme makes it easier to select the candy and helps the various candy choices work better together. It also helps you plan your decorations if you start with the theme in mind. 

2. Serving containers - You'll want to choose clear plastic or glass serving containers so the vibrant colors of the candy are the star of the table. Gather vases, jars, bowls and other serving dishes that you already have or search local thrift stores and discount stores such as TJ Maxx and Ross. Even Target can sometimes have a nice selection of clear glass serving options for decent prices. 

3. Scoops - You'll want to also score enough candy scoops, tongs or other serving utensils so that you have at least one or preferably two per candy container. You'll want to also keep in mind that most children will be serving themselves so make sure any serving utensils you choose are easy for little kid hands to use. 

4. Shop for candy - When you shop for candy, you'll keep your theme in mind but also think about the weather and the venue where you will have the table set up. Is it under an awning or other shade? Will it be hot or muggy? If your party will take place during the hot part of the year and outside, opt for individually wrapped candies and hard candies to avoid a melted mess. How much candy do you need? A good guide is to plan one-third to one-half pound of candy per person. So, one pound would cover two to three people. You'll also want to make sure to get enough candy to make your containers look full enough. 

5. Individual containers - You'll want to choose individual containers for your guests to put their candy in. Crisp white paper lunch bags are a great option that can work with any theme and also holds plenty of candy. Ideally, you'll have your guests queue up and approach the candy table like you would a typical buffet with the option to go back for seconds (or thirds) after everyone has had a turn to choose their candy. 

Sound like too much work with your busy schedule? Need help? Let King's Gift Baskets help you plan and create your candy table buffet! We can help you select a theme, choose candies, set-up your candy table and more! Give us a call to see what we can create for you! 

Mother’s Day is a special day to celebrate how much we love and appreciate our moms. It’s a day to say “thank you” for all the times we relied on her, cried to her and demanded way too much. Being a mother is priceless and should always be remembered, as their love is unconditional and timeless. Let’s show the acknowledgement that they deserve by giving her a gift basket of love and  comfort for her special day.

Pamper Spa Set- Moms get so busy this time of year and don’t have much time for themselves. Running around after the kids, or grandkids, planning outings, vacations and now driving the kids to school again.  Moms do it all but luckily  we have this gorgeous gift basket just for her.
Instead of sending her to an expensive spa bring the spa to her. Nothing says pamper like a nice warm sudsy bath- this is where mom can relax and unwind. This pamper set includes a candle, bath fizzer, bath gel and a red towel. A spa all wrapped up nicely with  the fragrances she loves!
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Tropical Gift Basket- Set your eyes on this brightly colored gift basket. This jungle theme spa will bring out the tigress in mom. Imagine relaxing in a pool of water as you lay back in the mystical jungles of the rain forest surrounded by waterfalls, lush foliage and palm trees. This stunning gift basket will “take you away” while you inhale the fresh citrus fragrance of the body lotions and sprays. A perfect gift for mom for some alone time that she needs. 

Have a great Mothers Day to all the special moms!
​Gloria