La Bella Baskets Gift Basket of The Week (#22) - Gifts for Infant/Toddler

The gift basket I have chosen for this week's La Bella Baskets Gift Basket of the Week is Sweet Baby of Mine New Baby Basket - Med. This is just one of the many Gifts for Infant/Toddler gift baskets La Bella Baskets has available.

Below is a description of the items you will receive with the Sweet Baby of Mine New Baby Basket - Med (courtesy of La Bella Baskets website) :

The Sweet Baby of Mine New Baby Basket is a fabric lined storage hamper filled with baby items, and it's available in pink for girls or blue for boys. This gorgeous teddy bear delivers your good wishes along with cute little clothing items, tiny toys, and a baby picture frame. All of your friends will love to receive the Sweet Baby of Mine New Baby Basket when their babies arrive!

Fabric Lined Storage Hamper
It's a Boy/It's a Girl Teddy Bear w/Tee Shirt
Baby Bear Rattle
3 pc Terry Cloth Baby Wash Cloth
Baby Booties
Baby Beanie
Baby Tips for Moms and Dads Book
5x7 Baby Picture Frame Holds a 3x5 Photo
100% Cotton Baby Tee Shirt
9 oz Johnson & Johnson Baby Soap
Baby Burp Cloth

To order this gift basket or any of La Bella Baskets other products visit the following:

La Bella Baskets Gift Store

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Are People Really Buying Gift Baskets?

When people need a gift to give to a loved one there are so many products for customers to choose from. But what makes gift baskets stand out from the rest of the products is they can be personalized specifically for the gift recipient. With a gift basket you are able choose a gift basket that fits your gift recipient's tastes and interests and it shows the person that you put some thought into their gift. When someone knows you took the time to choose a gift they would love, it will make them feel so special.

If you think people are only buying gift baskets during the holidays you are sadly mistaken. Check out the statics about the gift basket industry below:

- The industry has had an amazing amount of growth over the last twenty years and is now worth around 3.3 billion dollars annually in the U.S.

- Gift baskets make up part of the gift industry which is worth over 200 billion dollars a year. They are ranked fourth as a category behind other popular gifts like clothing and vouchers.

Here's some information about men and the gift basket industry:

- The industry has long been dominated by women and even though men are slowly getting more involved, women make up the majority of business owners in this industry. Women are also more likely than men to be customers.

Want to purchase your gift baskets from a unique online gift basket company? You can purchase your gift baskets and gifts from La Bella Baskets. The company sells beautiful gourmet gift baskets for every occasion such as Birthday, Get Well, Wedding, House Warming and other gifts products such as Cookie Bouquets and Flowers. To learn more about the gift baskets and gifts that are available at La Bella Baskets Click Here

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CHIPS AHOY! Mudslide Pie Recipe

This recipe I'm posting features CHIPS AHOY cookies. CHIPS AHOY cookies are sold in several of La Bella Basket's gift baskets.

Ingredients:

20 CHIPS AHOY! Cookies, finely crushed (about 1-3/4cups crumbs)
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) margarine or butter, melted
1 qt. (4 cups) coffee ice cream, softened
1 cup thawed COOL WHIP Whipped Topping
1/2 cup hot fudge ice cream topping
4 CHIPS AHOY! Cookies, coarsely crushed

Directions:

Mix finely crushed cookies and the margarine until well blended. Press firmly onto bottom and up side of 9-inch pie plate to form crust.

Spread ice cream into crust. Freeze at least 6 hours or until firm.

Top with the whipped topping just before serving; drizzle with fudge topping, then sprinkle with the coarsely crushed cookies. Store leftover pie in freezer.


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recipe courtesy of Kraftrecipes.com

La Bella Baskets Gift Basket of The Week (#21) - Birthday

The gift basket I have chosen for this week's La Bella Baskets Gift Basket of the Week is A Happy Birthday. This is just one of the many Birthday gift baskets La Bella Baskets has available.

Below is a description of the items you will receive with the A Happy Birthday (courtesy of La Bella Baskets website) :

Hooray! It's their birthday. Send this adorable gift basket loaded with fun goodies. A charming bear holds a cupcake and adorns a party hat to celebrate the special day. English tea cookies, Jelly Belly beans and caramel popcorn will surely make a lasting impression. This gift comes wrapped with a personalized ribbon and includes:

Birthday Bear with Cupcake
California Golden Butter Toffee Pretzels
Caramel Popcorn
Foccacia Crisps
Jelly Belly Gift Box
English Tea Cookies
Chocolate Wafer Cookies

You can add your own personal message to the ribbon for free.

To order this gift basket or any of La Bella Baskets other products visit the following:

La Bella Basket Gift Store

Valentine's Day (2011) Items and When You Should Give a Gift

La Bella Baskets still has several Valentine's Day gift baskets and gifts for you to choose from. The items you purchase today or while products are still available will arrive after Valentine's Day. So there is no guarantee your items will arrive before the holiday. Some of the Valentine's Day items that are still available are Gourmet Gift Baskets, Chocolate Dipped Oreos, Personalized Fortune Cookies, Fresh Baked Cookies, Flowers and much more.

To purchase any of La Bella Baskets gifts check out the following link:

http://www.mylabellabaskets.com/lamonicae.html

If you have a hard time deciding when you should purchase a gift check out the article below:

When You Should Give a Gift

La Bella Baskets Gift Basket of The Week (#20) - Thank You Gift

The gift basket I have chosen for this week's La Bella Baskets Gift Basket of the Week is A Lasting Impression Thank You Gift Basket - Lg. This is just one of the many Thank You gift baskets La Bella Baskets has available.

Below is a description of the items you will receive with the A Lasting Impression Thank You Gift Basket - Lg (courtesy of La Bella Baskets website):

A Lasting Impression gift basket shows beyond a doubt that their kindness made a lasting impression on you. Say thanks in a way that they'll never forget with A Lasting Impression gift basket.

Chocolate Covered Cranberries
Chocolate Covered Almonds
K'Nuckle Crispy Caramel Corn Covered in White Chocolate w/Almonds
2 Boxes of Crispy Stone Wheat Crackers
Buckley's Buttery Old Fashioned Almond Toffee
Parmesan Focaccia Bites
Creamy Swiss Cheese Triangles
Bellagio Caramel Cappuccino
Bellagio French Vanilla Cappuccino
Thanks a Million Theme Bag w/Chocolate Mints
14" Rectangular Dark Stain Basket

To order this gift basket or any of La Bella Baskets other products visit the following:

La Bella Baskets Gift Store

What is the La Bella Baskets of Smiles Program?

La Bella Baskets of Smiles Basket

The La Bella Baskets of Smiles Program is a program that was created by La Bella Baskets for single mothers. The program used to be called the La Bella Baskets of Hope Program but the company has recently changed the name to La Bella Baskets of Smiles Program. Despite the name change the purpose of the La Bella Baskets program is to continue to show their appreciation to single mothers by donating a gift basket. Single mothers that receive the gift baskets are nominated by La Bella Basket Gift Consultants. Every month a single mother receives a La Bella Baskets of Smiles basket that is filled with spa and bath essentials and a poem.

To learn more about the La Bella Baskets of Smiles program check out the following link:
http://labellabasketsofsmiles.com/


Know someone you would like to nominate? Contact me at Belletrice77(at)gmail(dot)com

Valentine's Day Dessert Recipes

Are you looking for some great desserts to make for you sweetheart on Valentine's Day? The recipes listed below should satisfy your sweet tooth on that special holiday. The recipes I have included are Secret Kiss Cookies, Peanut Butter Kiss Cookies and Red Velvet Cupcakes.

Secret Kiss Cookies Recipe
(courtesy of tasteofhome.com)

Ingredients:

1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup finely chopped walnuts
30 milk chocolate kisses
1-1/3 cups confectioners' sugar, divided
2 tablespoons baking cocoa

Directions:

1) In a large bowl, cream the butter, sugar and vanilla until light and fluffy. Gradually add flour and mix well. Fold in walnuts. Refrigerate dough for 2-3 hours or until firm.

2) Shape into 1 inch balls. Flatten balls and place a chocolate kiss in the center of each; pinch dough together around kiss. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.

3) Bake at 375 degrees for 12 minutes or until set but not browned. Cool for 1 minute; remove from pans to wire racks.

4) Sift together 2/3 cup confectioner's sugar and cocoa. While cookies are still warm, roll half in cocoa mixture and half in remaining confectioners' sugar. Cool completely. Store in an airtight container. Yield 2-1/2 dozen


Here's the link to the Peanut Butter Kiss Cookies Recipe:
Peanut Butter Kiss Cookies Recipe


Here's a video demonstration of how to make Red Velvet Cupcakes:

La Bella Baskets Gift Basket of The Week (#19) - Gifts for Infant/Toddler

The gift basket I have chosen for this week's La Bella Baskets Gift Basket of the Week is Bundle of Joy - Med. This is just one of the many Infant and Toddler gift baskets La Bella Baskets has available.

Below is a description of the items you will receive with the Bundle of Joy - Med (courtesy of La Bella Baskets website) :

Send the Bundle of Joy gift basket to that special family with the new bundle of joy. This lovely white wicker baby carriage is filled with cute little goodies and gifts for the new baby. Available in pink or blue and teal, this is the perfect gift. Send the Bundle of Joy gift basket to your favorite bundle of joy!

Wicker White Baby Carriage
3x5 Silver Baby Frame
Baby Manicure Set
Baby Teething Keys
100% Cotton One Piece Snap Tee Shirt
"Do Not Disturb" Baby Door Hanger
Soft Plush Miniature Teddy Bear
Terry Cloth Burp Cloth
Baby Booties
Johnson & Johnson Baby Bath Soap
Baby Gum Cigars (It's A Boy or It's A Girl)

(Available in Pink, Blue or Teal Only)

To order this gift basket or any of La Bella Baskets other products visit the following:

La Bella Baskets Gift Store