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.

Ordinary Items to Express Your Deepest Affection

Can an eraser and a rubber band be considered a romantic gift? If they're given with the right message, you bet. In fact, giving your partner something from the heart can be as simple as giving a few items you probably have in your desk drawer right now. Just attach a note to each item signifying it's importance, and even a toothpick becomes a romantic token of your affection.

The best part about using everyday items is they are easy to find, typically small enough to fit inside a crafted box, and can easily be mailed to a long distance love. Group a few together and you've got an instant Love Survival Kit as well. For more ideas see the list below.

Romantic

Puzzle Piece: You complete me
Permanent Marker: Because you've left a lasting impression
Bubble Gum: Together we can stick through anything
Candle: You light up my life
Flower: In the garden of life, friendships are the flowers
Life Savers: Because sometimes we all need a little extra help
Eraser: So we start each day with a clean slate
Popcorn: Because thoughts of you keep "popping" in my head
Balloon: Because together we can reach for the sky
Measuring Tap: Because no one can measure the love I have for you



To find more ideas, including some "naughty" ones, visit http://www.lovingyou.com/content/romance/romance101-content.php?ART=romlovetokens

This article was written by Jennifer Good

What color rose will you get?

While no woman would turn down a dozen red roses, find out the other messages you can send by giving a different color or blending the colors in your bouquet.



Red: Love and Romance

One of the most universal of all symbols, the red rose represents true love. It has also appeared throught history and across cultures as both a political and religious symbol.



Yellow: Friendship, Joy, Get Well

Throughout history, yellow has been closely associated with the sun, making these roses excellent for cheering people up. Yellow roses send a message of appreciate and platonic love without the romantic subtext of other colors. The color represents feelings of joy and delight.



Pink: Love, Gratitude, Appreciation

Pink carries with it the connotation of grace and elegance, as well as sweetness and poetic romance. Dark pink roses are symbolic of gratitude and appreciation, and are a traditional way to say thanks. Light pink roses are associated with gentleness and admiration, and can also be used as an expression of sympathy.



Orange: Desire, Enthusiasm and Passion

A literal mixture of yellow and red, orange roses were
seen as a bridge between friendship symbolized by yellow roses and love represented by red roses. They can be an expression of fascination, or a gift to say "I'm proud of you".

Lavender: Enchantment, Majesty, Love at First Sight

The color purple has a traditional association with royalty. In this regard, shades of lavender roses suggest an air of regal majesty and splendor.

-article can be found @ http://shine.yahoo.com/channel/sex/6-rose-colors-and-their-meanings-2446715/

Delicious Sundae Surprise

"Every basket is like a delicious sundae surprise!"

Of course when you're making a basket you've got to start with a solid foundation, something that's going to be a substantial base that can support your delicious dessert. This could be a box, a basket, a cermaic bowl, a coffee mug. No matter the choice you're cone is just as important to think about in combination with which dessert you choose.

In this scenario the ice cream could be considered the bottom layer, before you put all of your taste-fabulous goodies on top. It's the filling underneathe the items that you choose that will also help hold your basket together. Items that could be considered ice cream could be a towel, for a spa basket, a cutting board to support the back of your kitchen themed basket, or it could be the type of paper that you choose to lower and raise your items for better display.

Next you have your toppings. Me, personally, I can't have ice cream, or rather do not enjoy ice cream by itself. I have to have toppings to really make my dessert long-lasting and satisfactory. They are what enhance the flavor of the ice cream and cone combination and without them...there truly is no point. Whether it be bath soaps, wine and cheese, or candy for a movie-themed basket you must think carefully in choosing your toppings. There has to be a purpose; a rhyme and reason for the toppings you choose because otherwise you end up with something that simply is neither appealing nor appetizing.

Last, to top off your after-dinner delight you must have your whipped cream and cherry. Even if you don't particularily like whipped cream or cherries, most order sundaes without asking for it to be taken off because they figure that someone else they're sharing with might want it. This is true in the basket creating business as well and a delicious sundae surprise just isn't the same without it.

Who is St. Valentine?

Every February 14, across the United States and in other places around the world, candy, flowers and gifts are exchanged between loved ones, all in the name of St. Valentine. But who is this mysterious saint, and where did these traditions come from?

Watch the video on the right-hand side to find out about the history of this centuries-old holiday, from ancient Roman rituals to the customs of Victorian England.

Flowers, Flowers, and more Flowers

Inspired by February 14th, the "love" holiday of the year, A Gift Surprise has put together an array of beautiful flowers meant for that special someone in your life. Let him/her know just how beautiful they truly are!

The poem "My Beautiful Flower" by Allen Steble is here to encourage your decision.

You are my flower
you are my sweet soft petal
hand in hand
...in my hand
holding this precious gift
the blossom of your beauty
you are my beautiful flower



You are my flower
you are my sweet soft petal
heart in heart
just one heart
beating to your sweet aroma
the aroma of your splendor
you are my beautiful flower



You are my flower
you are my first blossom
blossoming love
you are my love
you are my first and true
like sunset ocean blue
you are my beautiful flower
I am glad I picked you



Of course you have your classic one to two dozen roses that can be ordered in the following choices.







All flower arrangements are beautifully created and delivered fresh on Valentine's Day!



As a reminder, all orders must be in by 11:30am EST Friday, Feb. 11th to arrive Monday, Feb. 14th.