Happy Christmas from Colorado

As a true Coloradoan, I have had my share of white Christmases. I generally feel bad for people who have never experienced the beauty of snow falling outside a warm window with glimmering lights glistening off the white ground. Christmas embellishments always seem more fitting when placed upon a snowy white backdrop. While snow is not vital to have a happy Christmas, great food is a must! A number of my favorite Christmas goodies are hot chocolate, toffee and caramels, cookies, chocolate covered pretzels, popcorn, peppermint candies, cheese and crackers, hot coffee, and brownies. The best thing about all of these treats is that even if I don’t have the energy to prepare them myself, there are loads of exceptional Colorado businesses which make all these Christmas treats not far from where I reside. When I need a pick me up to get me in the Christmas spirit or a swift present to bring with me to a Christmas party, send to my friends and family overseas, or need a merry table topper for my Christmas table, I sign on to www.basketsbyrita.com and order their Colorado Christmas Basket. It holds all my favorite Colorado Christmas snacks, bringing Christmas wishes to my friends and family without the hours of baking in the kitchen to make all your favorite holiday treats. Our Colorado holiday gift basket is an annual tradition for over 18 years. A wonderful combination of savory and sweet Colorado favorites are combined in this holiday green willow basket topped off with a festive red and white candy striped bow: This gift selection is also available in an eco-friendly gift bag. This Christmas, deliver a Colorado Christmas gift for a taste of Colorado to your out of state relatives or enjoy these treats for yourself! If you’ve found this blog helpful or want to spread the word to all your friends, repost this on Facebook or Twitter. You can also like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter! Thanks for the helping hand! http://www.basketsbyrita.com/assets/images/gourmet-holiday-eco-gift-bag.jpg www.basketsbyrita.com http://www.basketsbyrita.com/Eco-Friendly-Gourmet-Holiday-Gift-Bag_p_251.htmlhttp://twitter.com/basketsbyrita http://www.facebook.com/pages/Baskets-By-Rita/138008009558273

Business Gift Baskets - Taking Time To Relax

Taking Time To Relax A complete week of work and school makes me ready to take a load off and rest once the weekend strikes. But we all know that the possibility of me getting a weekend full of spa like services and peace and quiet is rarely likely. Even when I have a breather from work I find myself lost in chores and errands, house cleaning, and other tasks I’ve been putting off. Although I may be able to talk someone into giving me a five minute back rub, I doubt I’ll have time for a manicure and a massage. In this world where we live such busy lives, it is simply impossible to slink away for an hour or two let alone a whole day to just put aside our crazy lives and take a bit ‘me’ time. Where I can possibly schedule in a trip to the tanning salon or a manicure once a month, it’s never enough to make me feel that I’ve really pampered myself. When a holiday or a birthday comes along and someone asks me what I want, the first thing that I think of is “gift cards” or “a new can opener.” Even though these may be prudent presents, they are essentials and purchasing these essentials doesn’t take much thought. A gift should be something you want, not something you need. Occasionally all you need in order to rationalize a spa day is a loved one’s aid or okay. A present should persuade you to take care of yourself, not help you run yourself further into the ground. Even though I can say I wouldn’t have much free time to arrange a spa appointment even if I received a gift card, I know a few home remedies that will do the trick almost as well. When I find a friend has been working too much and needs a some love, I buy them a pamper basket from Baskets By Rita to tell them to take a little time for their self. Baskets By Rita loads their baskets full of high quality spa products for an all inclusive, at home full spa treatment. The Executive Sweets Gift Basket is a great example of the kinds of products Baskets By Rita sells. Our rich burgundy red faux leather file box is a functional keepsake box sure to be appreciated long after the great goodies inside are gone. This basket contains some great tasting executive sweets along with some healthy all-natural goodies. A gift basket for a woman to say Happy Administrative Professional's day, Teacher's Appreciation day, Nurse's day, thank you, happy birthday, nd more. . A bath and body gift basket is the perfect gift basket for any woman. If you know someone who could use some spoiling and needs a reason to take some time for their self, send them a Baskets By Rita spa basket to tell them they’re worth a little extra special care. If you found this blog valuable please repost it to Facebook and Twitter to spread the word! Thanks!  http://twitter.com/basketsbyrita http://www.facebook.com/pages/Baskets-By-Rita/138008009558273

Fort Collins Delivered to your door Hanukkah

On Hanukkah, which means to dedicate, the Jews regained control of Jerusalem and rededicated the Temple. After recovering Jerusalem and the Temple, Judah ordered the Temple to be cleansed, a new altar to be built and new holy vessels to be made. According to the Talmud, olive oil was required for the Temple’s menorah, which needed  to burn all through the night for 8 nights. They only had enoughsufficient oil for 1 night.  Miraculously it burned for eight days which was how long it took to prepare new oil for the menorah.  Hanukkah is the celebration of this miracle.

Kosher comes from a whole set of rules that come from the Torah, which are exceedingly complex and explicity states which are acceptable and not allowed.  Animals must have cloven hoves and chew their cud. Fish must have fins and scales. Other types of food must be in part prepared by a Jewish person. It differs how closely people go by these requirements.
During the holiday season  many Jewish people embrace very closely to the rules of Kosher food. Therefore, it is important when chosing food to offer to your Jewish friend and business partners that you consult someone that understands Kosher food requirement. Giving gifts to your Jewish friends during the Chanukah holiday season will prove that you respect their beliefs.

Basketsbyrita understands Kosher food and offers a few options for gift giving.  This year’s Hanukkah celebration takes place December  11 – 19, 2009. Often times businesses give gifts to their clients and to show their appreciation. If they give a Kosher gift they show they have paid attention. So, for the Jewish business people on your list choose a Fort Collins Kosher gift basket as a corporate Hanukkah gift basket.  Our organic fruit gift basket is also a good choice for a Hanukkah gift basket.  The Hanukkah gift basket contains foods that meet the conditions to be called Kosher.  Basketsbyrita also adds menorah candles for the Menorah to add to the celebration. I great way to illustrate respect  for your friends and clients during the holiday season and they offer hand delivery to Fort Collins too.
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