lundi 15 décembre 2014

Chocolate Gift Baskets All Year Round

By Lucia Weeks


Everyone has faced this dilemma--shopping for a present for someone who already has everything, or perhaps you just don't know what they would like. Perhaps you ordered a gift online and it went out of stock or got lost in the mail. Instead of panicking and sending a gift card or IOU, consider chocolate gift baskets instead of traditional ones.

These gift baskets come in a wide variety of sizes, shapes and contents. Some feature just chocolate items such as candy bars and cocoa mixes just to name a few. Some may feature only milk or dark chocolate, or perhaps even white chocolate for recipients with very specific likes. Some might mix up all three types for variety and a little bit of fun.

Some selections may offer more than just plain chocolate. Among the many choices available are chocolate-dipped foods such as pretzels, marshmallows, puffed rice treats, cake pops and other sweet and salty treats. Still others may include non-food items that are related to this treat or its consumption. For example, a basket with cocoa might include mini marshmallows or a ceramic mug to put the cocoa in.

During the holidays, many of these gifts are widely available at grocery stores and mass merchandisers across the country. You could buy one, then gift it to a person who lives locally without issue. But what if you don't live in the same area as the person you want to give it to? There are many shops and online stores that will gladly have the basket delivered to a location of your choice. Some may include delivery as part of the price, while others may charge for it. The delivery could be through the mail, or they could use a dedicated service that hand delivers the gift to the recipient.

As with many things in life, there are a few things to consider before you pull the delivery trigger. Since chocolate melts very fast and easily, there is a good chance the weather in the recipient's area could cause it to devolve into a soupy mess. Consider the weather, especially in spring and summer, to ensure that the gift doesn't get ruined en route to your friend or loved one.

Many people only think to send gift baskets out during Christmas, but they really are good for many other holidays. Think about the chocolate bunnies and other confections for Easter. Valentine's Day is great because an entire basket is way better than a simple box of them. There are many other holidays besides Christmas where this would be a great, welcome treat.

Christmas and Easter aren't the only time when a food item like this would be welcome. Birthdays are great for this because everyone deserves a sweet treat on their big day. If a person has recently been sick and needs an emotional lift, baskets could be just the ticket. Anniversaries and other occasions are all appropriate times as well.

With so many occasions for buying this type of gift, there is no reason not to buy and send one to someone in your life. From close family members to work colleagues, these baskets are always much appreciated.




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