The calendar below is a reminder of some important
days in every year. Tucked inbetween those dates are the invisible ones you
create, and ones you NEED to be reminded of -- those important new events or
happenings that you will WANT to remember in some special way. Every day can
be a gift-giving day if you choose! And who wouldn't enjoy receiving a
gift??!! Sending a gift basket will raise eyebrows, produce oohs and aahs,
and warm hearts. It will instill great memories for you and loved ones or new
friends. Your wonderful gesture will secure your already reserved spot in the
hearts and minds of friends, buddies, sisters, moms, or dads, and many other
precious people you treasure.
Is there an new acquaintance you admire and
want to express that interest? Maybe you want to let your new internet friend
know you care, or "glad we met". Order a gift basket to personally present at
your first live meeting! A gift basket is a nice way to
illuminate a new relationship! It will say -- "Hi, was great meeting you" or
"thanks for the fun you brought to the dinner party". Does that person with
whom you'd like a more meaningful relationship have a pet?!! A way to
seriously get their attention is to acknowledge that precious pet, too.
Whether they have a cat or dog, or both -- send a gift basket for ALL to
enjoy, pets and pet lover included! Furry friends can mean a great deal to us
-- "Love me, love my cat" or "Love
me, love my dog" -- so the cliche goes. You'll experience great
results (and feedback from the recipient!!) if you send a "thinking of you"
basket or a combined "thinking of you and your pet" gift basket to a new
interest. Perhaps you have a longtime friend for whom you've developed a NEW
interest?? For that matter, anyone you truly care about, appreciate, or love
will be so touched by your thoughtfulness.
Whatever message you want to convey, why not
attach your thoughts to a gift from First Avenue Gift Baskets.
You'll most likely have a positive response or at the very least a lot of
gratitude coming back at you! Many of us have moms and step-moms, dads and
step-dads, brothers, sisters, step-sisters and step-brothers, or several
extended family members in some cases. Relationships of blood can run deep,
but those formed over time in the event of a blended family, adoption, foster
care, or friends or family that "took over" for whatever reason, can sometimes
be so special and important that it may require a little more nurturing and
attention in order to grow. Often words may be difficult to express. Do you
need to say "I'm sorry", "Forgive me", or "You Mean a Lot"? Say it sincerely
with a gift. When you make the effort to send a gift basket from First
Avenue Gift Baskets, it is a win-win investment!
Many
other ideas, occasions, circumstances, or "life events" for which sending a
gift basket would be very appropriate:
--babysitter or day care provider;
--congratulations to parents of a new
baby (be it their first or tenth!), adopted or otherwise, and possibly sending
it months after as --encouragement to 'hang in there' or 'job well done';
--newlyweds, a great way to
congratulate them especially if they might in your mind be difficult to buy
for -- try sending it to their home after the wedding, they'll be
"wowed";
--new in-laws (also as a way of
saying thanks for all they do and are to you & for producing such a wonderful
spouse for you!);
--new home owners or house-warming
(their first dwelling together, be it house, apartment, condo, or otherwise);
--the contractor and crew who built
your new dwelling;
--the realtor or agency that helped
find your new 'home';
--a new tenant in one of your rentals
or the manager and/or staff who procures a tenant for you;
--a new
associate, manager, or client to whom you want to show appreciation or
encourage;
--or any individual or staff that
needs a 'lift' or thanks for a project well done;
--someone dear to your heart who is
"job hunting" and needs your support and encouragement;
--a new pet owner or a pet's
birthday, congratulations to an owner & their pet on a successful competition
or attempt, or just for being a good pair;
--congratulations to any person just
entering college or achieving a degree, passing a crucial exam, securing a new
job or position, receiving an award, or recognition for any type of
accomplishment, or just to say, "I'm so happy you are you!" ------- whatever
it might be........................
YOUR message on the card can say it all
-- from the heart -- and the gift basket will solidify your sentiments -- as
it has been said, a most memorable and direct route to someone's heart is
through their stomach! Sometimes a simple phrase like "I just care" or your
name is all you need! Perhaps you have a difficult or delicate situation and
you just want to do something. A gift basket for the following
reasons might just be the solution, a very thoughtful way to express how much
you care:
--to a cancer survivor or someone in
the process of receiving treatments for whatever their illness may be, before
or after surgery, or even an --emergency room visit following an accident,
after an annual check up with positive results (or to give a boost if
prognosis is disheartening),
--a sympathy gift to anyone
experiencing any type of loss -- not to mention someone who has
lost a "furry companion", a job, a relationship, a promotion, or that winning
lottery ticket!
As you know, the list is endless.
Have you have experienced a tragic loss, but
woven into the aftermath and on-going grief are so many people who truly
cared, too! Would you like to remember the numerous people involved -- a
particular nurse or the wing where your loved one received care; a nursing
home or facility and staff that thoughtfully cared for your elderly relative
or friend, a pastoral staff, caretaker, family member, volunteer, or anyone
associated with that person's welfare or your family's welfare in the loss of
a loved one. Perhaps there is a charitable organization you'd like to express
gratitude to for all their staff's help and efforts, and at the same time
provide encouragement to continue with their good works that often go
unrecognized.
When you think about it, sending a gift
basket with your personal message to anyone anywhere is a gesture that will be
remembered and appreciated, and YOU will feel good for having sent it! You can
make several of our selections at First Avenue Gift Baskets fit nearly
ALL your occasions or needs by your personal message!
2008 Holiday
Calendar
JANUARY - Flower: Carnation - Birthstone: Garnet
New Year's Day January 1, 2008
Martin Luther King Jr. Day January 21, 2008
FEBRUARY - Flower: Violet - Birthstone: Amethyst
Groundhog Day February 2, 2008
Mardi Gras February 5, 2008
Ash Wednesday February 6, 2008
Lincoln's
Birthday February 12, 2008
Valentine's Day February 14, 2008
Presidents' Day February 18, 2008
Washington's Birthday February 22, 2008
MARCH Flower: Jonquil- Birthstone: Aquamarine
Daylight Savings Time Begins March 9, 2008
Palm Sunday March 16, 2008
St. Patrick's Day March 17, 2008
Good Friday March 21, 2008
Easter Sunday March 23, 2008
APRIL Flower: Sweet Pea -Birthstone: Diamond
April Fools' Day April 1, 2008
Tax Day April 15, 2008
Passover April 19, 2008 Earth Day April 22, 2008
Administrative Professionals Day April 23, 2008
MAY Flower: Lily of the Valley-Birthstone:
Emerald
National Day of Prayer May 1, 2008
Cinco de Mayo May 5, 2008
Mother's Day May 11, 2008
Armed Forces Day May 17, 2008
Memorial Day May 26, 2008
JUNE Flower: Rose - Birthstone: Pearl
Flag Day June 14, 2008
Father's Day June 15, 2008
JULY Flower: Larkspur - Birthstone: Ruby
Independence Day July 4, 2008
Parents Day July 27, 2008
AUGUST Flower: Gladiolus -Birthstone: Peridot
Air Force Day August 1, 2008
Coast Guard Day August 4, 2008
Friendship Day August 3, 2008
SEPTEMBER Flower: Aster -Birthstone: Sapphire
Labor Day September 1, 2008
Grandparents Day September 7, 2008
Constitution Day/Citizenship Day September 17,
2008
Rosh Hashanah September 29, 2008
OCTOBER Flower: Calendula -Birthstone: Opal
Yom Kippur October 8, 2008 (begins at sunset
night before)
National Children's Day October 12, 2008
Columbus Day October 13, 2008
Navy Day October 13, 2008
Bosses' Day October 16, 2008
Sweetest Day October 18, 2008
Mother-In-Law Day October 26, 2008
Halloween October 31, 2008
NOVEMBER Flower: Chrysanthemum -Birthstone:
Topaz
Daylight Savings Time Ends November 2, 2008
Election Day November 4, 2008
Marine Corp Day November 10, 2008
Veterans Day November 11, 2008
Thanksgiving November 27, 2008
DECEMBER Flower: Narcissus -Birthstone:
Turquoise
Pearl Harbor
Remembrance Day December 7, 2008
Hanukkah December 21, 2008 through December 28,
2008
Winter Solstice December 21, 2008
Christmas Eve December 24, 2008
Christmas December 25, 2008
Kwanzaa December 26, 2008 - January 1, 2009
New Year's Eve December 31, 2008