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Playing it "Cool"!!

There comes a moment when you find yourself stuck trying to find that perfect gift to get your granddaughter, or daughter, or niece who has just entered her pre-teen to teen years. Suddenly the "My Little Pony" outfits and toys just don't do anymore.

Of course now that time has changed since you were their age you're uncertain as to what will be both "cool" and affordable as a gift. Of course you wouldn't want to get her anything that would be too grown-up so you're stuck in between nothing more than the typical generational gap.

As a gifting consultant it's my job to help ease your mind and confusion. I offer peace through several ideas that will help you choose the perfect gift for your loved one. Check out some of our "cooler" baskets that we offer, allowing for more options in one gift rather than just one item gifts....because after all quantity always wins the battle!

The best gift that we offer our families are quantity and quality for a reasonably affordable price!

*More options available at www.mylabellabaskets.com/katieb.html

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Peeps!!

Did you know that the PEEPS brand joined the Just Born family in 1953, making the Just Born company what it is today? In 1954 Bob Born, creator of Just Born candy company personally helps design machines that can produce several PEEPS chicks at one time thus making the Just Born brand the largest marshmallow candy company in the world!

Of course the PEEPS chicks came first but shortly following in 1958 the company created the first marshmallow pumpkin for Halloween, which paved the way for several selections to follow such as hippie chicks for the 1960's, footballs in 1975, teddy bears in 1977, and of course the famous marshmallow bunny in 1980.

Recently, in 2009, marked the date for the first PEEPS & Company store to open offering each design available through the world famous brand. This year, 2011, PEEPS introduced their first ever Chocolate Covered PEEPS, which I am certainly thankful for!

To view more information and fun facts about the PEEPS brand click on the video in the right-hand column.

Easter Catalog!!!!!

Well, you've boxed your green from St. Patrick's Day and now it's time to get out your pastels and search for your favorite sugar confections.

This year do something a little bit different. Instead of buying the same ole basket from the grocery store, personalize and glam it up with one of our beautiful handmade baskets. The kids will love the candy and colors that we provide fresh!!

Check out our brand new Easter Catalog featuring our most popular items.

For more Easter Baskets visit www.mylabellabaskets.com/katieb.html

Healthy St. Patrick's Day Recipes!!

Both hearty and healthy this recipe is sure to bring good luck and good health!

Corned Beef Hash

2 teaspoons canola oil

1 large onion, chopped

4 cups diced cooked potatoes, or frozen hash-brown potatoes

1 cup chooped lean corned beef brisket, (4oz, see tip)

1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth

1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

salt & freshly ground black pepper

4 large eggs

Preparation:

1. In a large cast-iron skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and sautee until it starts to brown, 5 to 8 minutes. Add potatoes and cook, stiring, until they brown in spots and become crusty, about 8 minutes more. Stir in corned beef and broth and cook, scraping up any browned bits, until liquid is absorbed, 5 to 8 minutes. Add parsley and season with salt and pepper.

2. Meanwhile, fill a large skillet with 2 inches salted water and bring to a gentle simmer. Break eggs, one at a time, onto a saucer and slide into the simmering water. Poach eggs until set to desired firmness, 4 to 5 minutes.

3. Divide hash among 4 plates, plage eggs on top of hash.

Tips & Notes

Corned beef can be purchased at your supermarket deli. Be sure to specify lean: it has 1 gram fat per ounce and an ounce of regular corned beef has 5 grams of fat.

Nutrition

Per Serving: 320 calories; 13 g fat(4g sat, 6 g mono); 240 mg cholesterol; 36g carbs; 15g protein; 3g fiber; 493 mg sodium; 695mg potassium.

Carb Servings: 2

Exchanges: 2 starch, 1/2 vegetable, 2 medium-fat meat, 1/2 fat

more recipes can be found at www.eatingwell.com

$10 Special Edition

Special Edition

Only $10 (each; shipping is extra)

This cute and crafty duo features scented bath soap and fizzies, complete with a tealight candle in a glass tealight holder. The floral base can be used as a candy dish, a votive candleholder, office supplies, hors d'oeuvres, or simply a decorative item.

(while supplies last)

March Babies!

If you've got a March baby shower to plan than consider something fun, bright, and of course GREEN! Here are some tips for a cute and whimsical display of affection.


#1. Just Hoppin' Around Baby Basket

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#2. Friendly Froggy 3 Tiered Diaper Cake visit www.mylabellabaskets.com/katieb.html

#3. Kirkland's Kid's Frog Table and Chair

visit http://www.kirklands.com/

#4. FREE Vistaprint Themed Invitationsvisit www.vistaprint.com for more frog ideas

#5. Lollicake Queen Themed Cake Pops

e-mail lollicakequeen@gmail.com

going GREEN!!!!

In preparation for March 17th, otherwise known as St. Patty's Day, I've decided to put together all of our "green" offerings.

Whether it's to give thanks to a co-worker, a neighbor for house sitting, or a friend who's always been there we've got the perfect basket for your occasion this March!

For more ideas please visit: www.mylabellabaskets.com/katieb.html

"This is a man's world..."

James Brown once said "This is a man's world, but it would be nothing without a woman or a girl." Our men carry many jobs and many interests in this world but without your love, "it would be nothing". Show your man this Valentines' Day just how much you love and care for the work he does, for the man he is, and for all the imperfections in between. Love, afterall, trumps everything else!

Visit www.mylabellabaskets.com/katieb.html for more ideas.

5 Things that say 'I love you'...

It's easy to get caught up in the world of convenience for each holiday. Would it be more convenient to simply purchase a gift because it was on sale without taking that extra time to recollect what your loved one truly would like? Some think that Valentine's Day is about how much money you spend in relation to how romantic you are. Can love, or even affection for that matter, be a calculated subtotal? I challenge you for this holiday to break the mold of convenience and expense and find something that is not only meaningful, romantic, but memorable. Here are a five things that really bring personalization into play. Enjoy!



#1. Hand write a love letter. In a world where technology reigns so often something as little as a stamp can be taken forgranted. Whether it is making a card for your loved one, or writing a love letter and leaving it in the most random of spots can help take your romance and relationship to the next level of intimacy.

Write what you feel and if you can't communicate that...really think about how your life would be if you didn't have your loved one in it and just write what comes to mind. Write it on red paper and tape it to the bathroom mirror, computer, or even on his/her favorite breakfast item. Not only did you give them the gift of communication but imagination, concern, and love as well.

#2. Create a video online. If you really feel like your loved one would respond better by something technologically sound than you can still use your creativity and imagination by creating your own, personalized photo video. S

Share it via e-mail so that they can open it at work and help brighten their day. You could even share it on Facebook as a "public" declaration of your love and appreciation for them in your life. (visit www.onetruemedia.com to create your FREE video)



#3. Personalized Gift Basket. Maybe you are a little strapped for time and you're just not sure what to get your loved one. By purchasing one of these gift baskets you are combining convenience and personalization. You are able to choose whatever you would like to say to your loved one.

Have your basket delivered to them at work so that everyone at work can see how much you love them. Or explain that you would like it delivered at a certain time during the day, or even a certain location such as the front porch swing so that there is a sense of surprise and excitement. (visit the online store in the right-hand column or www.mylabellabaskets.com/katieb.html)



#4. Send an e-card. Again, this is very convenient but also very imaginative and personalized because you're choosing and designing the card that will be sent to your loved one maybe in place of, or in addition to your other gifts for Valentine's Day.

Send an e-card everyday until Valentine's Day so that they know that you were thinking of them and that you took the time to really do something that would show your love and appreciation. (FREE e-cards can be found at: http://landing.americangreetings.com/freeecards_google/romacne-cnew-273E-13600CX.html)



#5. Valentine's Lollicakes. Show your loved one just how much they sweeten your day with a whimsical lollicake created just for your loved one. The Lollicake Queen creates custom cakes on a stick for any occasion! Each cakes is about the size of a golf ball and is surprisingly moist, delicious, and filling!

You'd better hurry...(visit http://www.facebook.com/thelollicakequeen for more details)

Whatever you decide just take into consideration that romance isn't about spending the most money, or being the most elaborately planned event. It's the romance of how you choose to express your affection, love, and appreciation for one another.