Gifts For Giving To Celebrate Thanksgiving

Ever since the 1800's, people in the United States have commemorated Thanksgiving by duplicating the image of the pilgrims and the Indians meeting together for a amiable feast. As pretty as this image of friendship may well be, it is not true. The account of pilgrims and Indians was one of one-sided friendship. while the Indians presented the pilgrims with goods and education to stay alive their first winter the pilgrims gave thanks to them by brutally murdering and striking them. Even though this is not what we prefer to think about as we get together to feast with our loved ones, perhaps it creates a new point of view to the day. The pilgrims were selfish and dubious. They took from the Indians and gave back in the worst ways possible. Maybe instead of copying the romanticized idea of the pilgrims and Indians as friends each Thanksgiving, we should consider on the hatred the Indians met at the hands of their "friends" the pilgrims. Now I don't mean to imply that Thanksgiving should be a formal day of reproach and remembrance, but perhaps we should take the chance to think about our own friendships. Of all the things we give thanks for on Thanksgiving, the persons we love should be at the very top. Thanksgiving is not only an event for us to discuss our countless blessings with our loved ones, but to express our thankfulness for their devoted friendship. This Thanksgiving you might think of giving a little something extra to express thanks. Why not thank your loved ones for their friendship and support by mailing them a Halloween Gift Basket from Baskets By Rita? Send our Halloween gift basket to your favorite office staff, kids and grandkids as a spooktacular gift. This treats basket is filled with an awesome assortment of easy to share candies, chocolate bars, popcorn, savory snacks, a Monster energy drink, candy corn, beef jerky, potato chips and nuts. Here's a great Halloween gift for the office or for family and friends.

Birth The Gift Of Life

A few days ago I received amazing news. I am going to be an auntie again! One of my lifelong friends just found out that she's having a baby and in about six months we will all be greeting a little baby into this world. The minute she explained her situation I started thinking about a baby shower, welcome gift ideas, and all the gadgets, diapers and apparel that this newborn is going to have to have. I began looking on the web for products to welcome a new baby and I discovered the Bearington Baby collection from Bearington Bear. Bearington Bear has been around for 14 years and in that short time they have won more design awards and nominations than any other teddy bear Organization. Not only are their products nice and soft, but they are made to last. This seemed like the kind of product I wanted. I don't think there's anything more significant to a infant than their favorite stuffed animal or security blanket. Often, by the time the child turns six, the stuffed animal or blankie which they've hung on to since birth is so used that it becomes an eyesore that mom would rather not hang on to. This is unfortunate when you consider all the great memories these security items bring to mind. Not to mention the security they give to the little child. I believe that paying a higher price on a plush toy that will last considerably longer is worth every dime. I truly cannot think of a nicer gift for my friend than to give her first baby a cuddly keepsake that will still be around long after the child has outgrown it. Baskets By Rita recently began offering products by Bearington Baby and they have fashioned several adorable baby baskets which include Bearington products. Baskets By Rita carries filled with a blanket, a bib, a onesie, and a teddy bear for under $100. In addition you can select Baby Boy Welcome Wagon Gift We provide a nice selection of "starter" items for the new baby and parents. Our Baby Boy Welcome Wagon Gift all goes in a little red wagon 7" by 14" they can use for years to come. A unique new baby welcome gift they will love to receive. Yes, it's a real Radio Flyer wagon! By ordering one of these gift packages I will not only be the best auntie, but I will be giving this infant a quality gift which will last them a lifetime. If you like what you've read please find us on Facebook or follow is on Twitter.