Graduation is a key life affair for anyone. Whether graduating from associate's program or earning a doctorate, graduation is an accomplishment worth honoring. In the United States, around 57% of the populace between the ages of 3 and 34 are enrolled in some kind of training. Whether attending cosmotology school, medical school, or elementary school, these individuals are taking action toward a better future. Of this 57%, only some will indeed graduate from high school and then of course postsecondary institutions as well. In 2009, 8.1% of High School Students dropped out of school before graduating. Of those who had began as Freshman in the class of 2006, approximately 75% graduated. When observing Postsecondary Schools, the number of students who graduate are even smaller. In 2001, 38% of approved students of 2 year institutions graduated together with 65% from 4 year institutions. This shows that it takes hard work and determination to obtain an education and this is why we should award those who see it through. My friend recently moved from Rhode Island to Colorado to complete his education half way across the country. He is fortunate to attend a university with various campuses nationally which allows him to transfer his credits freely from one state to another. He didn't leave because he was unsatisfied with the campus in Rhode Island or in order to experience another school. His sole reason for heading to Colorado was so that his family in California could go to his graduation ceremony. My friend is from a large Mexican family and he is the first among them to graduate from university. For his family this means there will be a huge party that may last several days. Not only will he be surrounded by family and lots of great food, but he can expect the kindness of gifts. Gift giving is an important part of any graduation celebration, because it allows family and friends an opportunity to tell the graduate that they are proud of them. Giving gifts is a form of showing that you support what the graduate is doing for their self as they prepare for their future. As the graduation season approaches, remember the significance of the words “Congratulations!” Whether conveyed with money, presents useful for a future career, or a custom made Bath Relaxation Gift Basket, recognition for a job well done means just as much as the self satisfaction a graduate gets from their accomplishment. 
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Graduation I Send Gift Baskets
Saturday, March 12, 2011
Like A Kid In A Candy Store
Like A Kid On Christmas Do you recall the feeling of expectation you had as a youngster getting up on Christmas morning? I recall rushing down the stairs as soon as I got up and shaking my parents awake, asking them if we could open our gifts from Santa. Despite the fact that the gifts were always different from year to year, the traditions stayed the same. One of the best Christmas customs was always the candy and baked goods I would uncover in my stocking and from the kitchen, which was toasty and pleasant from all the baking. With such a sizeable array of brownies, chocolates, and peppermint candies, I could give myself a stomach ache by noon! Christmas was the only occasion where I was permitted to eat anything I wanted all day long. Think of the children you love in your life and what Christmas time means to them. Whether you have tender memories of singing Christmas carols with your nieces and nephews on the way home from church on Christmas eve, or joyfully remember sneaking around and playing Santa Clause to bring that mystical twinkle to your own children’s eyes, there are many effortless things you can do to create those holiday memories that a child will look back on so fondly for years to come. One thing that makes Christmas so wonderful is the decorations and holiday trim you find everywhere. At Baskets By Rita we pride ourselves in the beauty of each of our baskets. We care just as much about how our baskets look on the outside as how they taste on the inside. Inside each of our holiday gift baskets you will find a variety of cookies, chocolates, drink mixes made for snuggling up by the fire, candies, nuts and popcorn, and snack mixes. Who could ask for a more perfect gift for a child? 
A Golfer's Mothers Day Gift
Mother’s Day as we know it is a kind of recent holiday, though it is not really a “Hallmark holiday” established to sell more cards. There are a number of Mothering day or Mother-focused holidays in history such as Mothering Day in the UK, Cybele in ancient Greece, or Mothering Sunday in much of Europe. Mother’s Day was trademarked by Anna Jarvis in 1912. Mother’s day was particularly chosen to be a singular possessive meaning it was suitable for each family to respect their mother, not plural possessive that would be used to honor all the mothers of the world. Following congressional passage, It was officially established on May 9, 1914 when president Woodrow Wilson made the official statement proclaiming Mother’s day as a national holiday to be celebrated on the 2nd Sunday of May. Mother’s Day has ultimately been adopted by many other countries and cultures. In many cases, the date was changed to fit current celebrations or to concur with a significant date in which the majority are based on religion. Due to this fact, Mother’s Day is celebrated in February in Norway and on December 22nd in Indonesia, with several other dates in between celebrated by other countries and cultures. One of the traditions of Mother’s Day is to give your mom a surprise along with positive wishes as a way to honor her. If you live close by (and are seeing your mom regularly!) you no doubt have a good idea what to buy her. Then again, those of us that don’t live close can be at a complete loss. Consider the things Mom take pleasure in a perhaps send her a surprise with that theme. Gift baskets are wonderful when it comes to gifts with a theme. If your mom take interest in golf there are golf themed gift baskets. Possibly she is into tea and relaxation then buy a nice tea baskets or a relaxing spa basket. Maybe she take pleasure in fine wine and you know she likes red wine or white wine or even champagne. There are a number of great wine gift baskets to select from that feature wine which would make a perfect Mother's day basket. The selections are many and what a gift baskets does, is give you a nice variety of goodies that she will take pleasure in with the theme she will appreciate. Rather than sending clothes yet again this year, you might consider a Golfers Gift Basket. Whether at the range, on the green, or in the 19th hole, this gift will add to anyone's game, but not to their score. This custom designed basket filled with great golf items and food to make an impression. This golfer gift basket includes a box of balls, golf snack mix, golf cookies, sports drink, tees, and lots of good munchies for your favorite golfer to enjoy. Great golfer's gift for birthday, Father's Day golfer gift, Thank you gift or even a get well gift for a golfer. Another thing to think about here is the useful factor. What I mean by this is many of the gifts that you give your mom are either unnecessary or something she will never us. So, consider something green, useful and best of all reusable. The green and reusable is the present holder which could be a reusable basket or even a 100% recycled reusable shopping bag.