Our Vancouver Gift Basket Blog

The Vancouver Gift Baskets Blog is a great destination to check in on seasonal gift suggestions & ideas. Giving protocols as well as company updates and industry insights. Check in regularly for gift giving  suggestions, celebration tips and international gifting protocols.

Carole’s Recent Amazonian Adventure

It feels like a lifetime but it has only been 3 years that I have been planning my latest volunteering trip and this time it's to the Amazon River and Jungle in Peru to RAREC - a Wildlife Rescue and Rehab center. With Covid, Covid still and alot of political unrest in Peru, the trip had to be postponed multiple times, but I am thrilled that I didn't give up on it and just had the time of my ... Read More

Get Ahead of the Holiday Hustle with Early Gift Planning

While the sun shines bright and summer activities are in full swing, the festive holiday season might seem far away. However, July is the perfect month to start thinking about your Christmas gift-giving plans. At VancouverGiftBaskets.com, we believe in stress-free holidays, and planning your gift purchases now can ensure that: Custom Creations Just for You: Reserve time for creating custom ... Read More

Gift Baskets Unboxed: Separating Fact from Fiction in the Gifting World

There are a few common misconceptions about the gift basket industry and after a solid 30 years of being knee deep in it, I am here to shatter a few of them. 1. Lack of Creativity: Some people may believe that gift baskets are generic and lack creativity. However, the gift basket industry has evolved significantly since its humble beginnings of fruit, cookies, chocolate and cheeseball ... Read More

5 reasons why giving business gifts at New Year’s might be a better than Christmas

Consider sending your client or corporate gifts out after the craze of Christmas and the holidays and consider sending gift baskets & boxes out at New Years to stand out and make a real statement. New Year's is a time of renewal and fresh starts, making it a great time to show appreciation for your business partners, vendors, top clients and employees like our Champagne Celebrations ... Read More

Ideas for Sending Holiday Greetings through the Mail

As the holiday season approaches, the search for the perfect client (catch-up and reconnection) gift that's both thoughtful and mail-friendly can be daunting. For our real estate professional clients looking to send a small token that includes a cute little saying for an accompanying card to their past clients; the key is finding gifts that not only delight but also reinforce that lasting ... Read More

Can Gifting Help Soften the Great Resignation?

Many of our clients are searching for ways to hold onto their top talent through what is being named the Great Resignation. Instead of letting your best people throw in the towel, let's see what can be done to hold on to them. Have you considered gift giving? It seems like a simply fix, but studies have shown that employees are more likely to stay at working where they feel like they can ... Read More