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.

Sending Gifts to Hospitals During Covid 19

Most hospitals in the Lower Mainland are still refraining from accepting gifts from outside sources.  I assume this will change soon.... but check in with us or your local hospital for updates. ((UPDATE: VCH (Vancouver Coastal Health) facilities are under restricted visitation. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are working closely with the Ministry of Health to protect the health of ... Read More

Employee Recognition Gifts during a Global Pandemic

Trying to keep employee spirits up while they work from home and remain flexible with new expectations and protocols is a challenge and our clients have been looking to us for help navigate the current landscape. From a simple wellness gift boxes with some herbal tea & cookies, candles, hand sani, a couple masks & more reminds your people that their wellness is #1 to you & the ... Read More

How can we help our local restaurants & eateries?

Curious how you can help too!? So many businesses are feeling the pinch (or more like a vice) right now, and I am always trying to figure what I can help. Let’s look at helping some of your favourite Vancouver eateries, restaurants or bistros. Here’s are a few suggestions: - buy gift cards for later use - give them some love on social ... post a photo of a great meal you had, your ... Read More

Mad Hatter’s Corporate Summer Event Gift Boxes

Am I the only one on the planet that has never seen Alice in Wonderland? I have to be honest, I didn't know anything about the Mad Hatter except that there was a Tea Party, a rabbit in a hat, a weird cat, playing cards and it was in a garden... and that's about it. So when one of our local gaming companies called asking for gift baskets for their Summer Mad Hatter Event, I quickly made a plan ... Read More

Are you open for business right now?

I just received a note from a client and thought perhaps others have the same question. ~~~~ Subject: VancouverGiftBaskets.com Form "basket for a birthday" Hello, Firstly, I would like to know if you are open for business in these trying times. If so, I need a basket for my XXX XXth Birthday and would like a few items in it that I know she'd love. Thank you and I will await ... Read More

Haven’t said I Love You, but need to say Happy Valentine’s?

Finding the perfect gift for your significant other can be tough, especially when it comes to Valentine’s Day. When shopping for someone’s birthday or Christmas present, you can go for practical things that you know he or she needs. However, by nature Valentine's Day gift are expected to be more personal and/or romantic, but depending on how long you’ve been together, this can be stressful at any ... Read More