Dear Valued Customers,
We have some new and exciting features and events that I would like to share with you. First, we have implemented LIVE CHAT to our site. This will allow our customers to get even faster answers to their question. Click the "Live Help" box on the top right hand side of the website and instantly get to chat with a live person.

Next, we have decided to start a Gift Basket of the Month program. Once you sign up, you will be able to select a different basket to send to a loved one every month for a year. You can cancel at anytime and easily change your basket selection each month. We will have "featured" gifts for every month for you to choose from. If you would like to hear more about this program, reply to this email and I will be happy to add you to the list to receive more information.

Coming Soon! We will be starting Special Occasion Reminders. After you sign up for this service, you will be sent an email to remind you of special occasions like anniversaries, birthdays, graduation, or any big event that needs a great gift idea. If you would like to hear more about this program, reply to this email and I will be happy to add you to the list to receive more information.

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Friday, September 14, 2007

New mother gifts - cherish her

With the birth of a child, many women's' lives take on a whole new dimension. In addition to caring for a new baby, many women return to the work force and the other stresses of daily life still exist. With the birth of a child, the family may be showered with gifts for the new baby and while each and every gift is loved and treasured, a new mom also needs to feel loved and treasured. What better way to show her that she is still important, loved and cherished than to select her a new mother gift.

Each new mother is different, but what they all have in common is a lack of sleep, lack of time, a desire to bond with their new baby and the need to be seen as themselves and not just someone's mother.

While it is fun to shop for baby clothes and toys, a very special present for a new mom is something that will pamper her, offer her a luxurious experience and bring a sense of calm and relaxation. It could be a simple basket filled with chocolate, coffee, teas and other yummy and dreamy snacks. The perfect afternoon pick me up or after dinner treat. A selection of scented candles, to boost her mood or offer her a chance to wind down at the end of the day. A selection of bath and body products, so that she can indulge in a relaxing soak in a tub full of bubbles, might be just the thing.

While any or all of these gifts are pure indulgence, what is even more important, is offering to help her carve out a bit of time to actually enjoy them. The perfect addition would be a coupon she could redeem for some babysitting, an offer to hold the baby, while she takes a relaxing bath and a nap one afternoon. A gift certificate for a cleaning service, which allow her some free time - during the baby's naptime, a time she might have normally devoted to cleaning can now be freed up so that she can indulge at bit.

Regardless of the exact gift, the heartfelt gesture and the offer of some time to indulge herself, will make any new mom feel truly loved and appreciated.

Labels: baby, new arrival, New mom

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Monday, September 10, 2007

Dear Valued Customers

One of our loyal customers (thank you Laura!) let me know yesterday that our Google checkout was not working. After some research, it was determined that it's been broken for 3-4 months. I just want to first apologize for not realizing that it wasn't working and to let everyone know that it is fully functional again.

I also wanted to take this opportunity to let you know that we are also working hard to get some great new products for the up coming season. We have already added a few Thanksgiving Gift Baskets and Halloween Gifts and will be adding many many more! Make sure to check back soon :)

Sincerely,

Lisa Bevan
Customer Support Team
support@mygiftbasketideas.com
Toll Free 1-800-846-1078

Labels: Google Checkout, Halloween, Thanksgiving

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Monday, September 3, 2007

Selecting the right fragerance of bath and body gifts

Selecting the right fragrance for bath and body gifts can be difficult. There are a number of very important considerations. First of all it is important to select fragrances that suit the mood and theme of your gift. If you are looking to offer a basket of bath and body products to relieve stress and offer a relaxing experience you should look for scents like lavender, bergamot and sandalwood. If you are looking to provide an invigorating and revitalizing experience citrus fragrances like lemon, lime, grapefruit, verbena and orange scents will do the trick.

People's fragrance preferences are very personal. Certain scents mean different things to different people and each person will experience fragrance in a unique way. In many cases, if you know the recipient of your gift very well, the fragrance selection is an easy task. It is very likely that you will not only know what fragrance they will enjoy, but you will certainly know which fragrances they simply do not.

If you do not know the exact fragrance preferences of the recipient of your bath and body gift, following these simple guidelines should prove very helpful. Citrus based scents boost mood and invigorate the senses. They are a great pick me up or a wonderful way to wake up in the morning. Citrus, Pine and Mint based scents are all daytime mood lifters and often leave people feeling energized. Those scents also tend to make people think of clean and inviting surroundings. These scents will also be acceptable and enjoyable for both men and women. If you are seeking to purchase a gift with a romantic feeling try looking for vanilla, lavender, jasmine, gardenia, ylang ylang or orange blossom based scents. For bath and body gifts with a romantic yet masculine feel, woodsy scents work very well.

To create a more unisex bath and body gifts or a basket with a truly seasonal feel try following these seasonal guidelines. For a summer, grass, citrus and fresh linen scents set the right tone. For autumn, scents of baked goods, such as pumpkin pie, spice cookies and vanilla work well. Those scents can also set a winter tone along with pine, apple and berry scents. For spring, there is nothing like rain, cucumber and melon and other herbal scents.

Once you have decided upon the right fragrance, finding bath and body products for your gift basket will be easy. Adding in other additions, appropriate to your scent theme and or seasonal concept will be easy also. By first deciding on a pleasing fragrance, the selection of your gift will be an enjoyable and relaxing endeavor.

Labels: bath, relaxation, revitalizing, spa

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