Fall Gifts for Thanksgiving

Send Thanksgiving Gift Baskets
When You Can't Make the Trip Back Home
That chill in the morning air reminds me of Thanksgiving and those fantastic Thanksgiving dinners my mother used to prepare. It makes my mouth water to think about those meals. This year we are spending the day with my wife's family so I will miss my mom's great Thanksgiving spread. At Arttowngifts.com we have Gift Baskets for every occasion you can imagine including Thanksgiving. So I will be sending my mom and dad and extended family a Thanksgiving Gift Basket to make up for my absence. There are so many to choose from I had a hard time making a choice. Who knows they might like the baskets better than my visits.

My brother and his family will be making a 5 hour drive to my parents house. I am sending them our Thanksgiving Gourmet Gift Basket because it is perfect to put in the
car for the drive. There is something for everyone including sparkling apple cider and gourmet coffee. My sister in law will love the chocolates while my brother and his son will enjoy the real food so to speak. The contents include cocktail rye bread and mustard so they can make cheese and summer sausage sandwiches to keep their appetites at bay. There is cheddar cheese popcorn and lots of other snacks for them to munch as they make the drive.

For my parents I finally settled on our Harvest Bowl with Gourmet Treats Thanksgiving Gift. I know that my mom will love the hand painted ceramic bowl used to hold the gourmet foods and treats instead of the traditional gift basket. There are Alaska Smoked Salmon Fillets for my dad and Walnut Fudge for my mom. If I know my dad he will hide this gift from all of the company so that he and mom can have a picnic on their own once the guests all leave. By that time he will be tired of turkey and will enjoy the alternatives.

As an added treat I am sending my mom a gold rose to add to her collection of these real roses dipped in gold. There are also other varieties available including silver dipped roses, platinum dipped roses and a variety of colors dipped in lacquer and trimmed in gold. My mother loves them. She uses these gold roses as a table arrangement instead of fresh flowers or a dried arrangement.

Just think by Thanksgiving the election will finally be over and hopefully the country will be settled down and ready for a delightful holiday season. I can almost smell the fresh snow that is sure to cover my small town of Sandpoint soon. There is already snow falling in the mountains. Snow boarding is just around the corner and before you know it, we will be Christmas shopping.

Get Ready for Father’s Day 2008 with our New Fathers Day Gift Collection

Working behind the scenes adding Father’s Day Gifts
Here at Arttowngifts.com we work from one holiday and important occasion to the next trying to make certain that we have everything in place to serve our customers well and offer them an outstanding selection of gifts. Our main goal is to make it easy for customers to shop on the site. That sounds easy but it takes a lot of work behind the scenes to make that happen. I often look at the calendar and think I have plenty of time to prepare for a holiday. Then before I know it I am in a scramble to get everything done in time on both our site and personally. For each holiday we usually feature both new products from our artists and design new gift baskets with themes for the specific holiday, in this case, Fathers Day Gift Baskets. You can learn more about what we have in store for Father’s Day Gift Ideas by checking our Fathers Day Gifts selection.

Our Father’s Day Gift plan is in place so it is time for me to shop for my dad!
Once I finish my work for a holiday on the Arttowngifts.com site I turn my focus to my own shopping needs. So now it is time for me to think about my own Father’s Day plans. Because of the high cost of gas and the cost of an airline tickets I will not be with my dad this year. Being away from my father for Fathers Day is a first for me. I am in the process of remodeling my house and I need to watch my budget more than usual. I am trying to make the best of the situation by sending him an extra nice gift that is perfect for him.

My dad seems OK with the fact that I can not come home this year – but I am the one having a hard time. I was one of the fortunate kids who grew up with a great dad... the Father Knows Best kind. He made me feel special… like I could accomplish anything. He tells me how proud he is of everything I do whether it is receiving a high work honor or refinishing the kitchen cabinets. I really want to make him feel special this Dad’s Day. I considered several gifts before I made my final decision.

Wine Gifts are great for any occasion!
First I thought about sending my father our Premier Wine Collection from the Arttowngifts.com Last Minute Gift collection. This top of the line wine gift includes 3 notable bottles of wine & a collection of the finest gourmet foods available such as mixed nuts, cheese, crackers, truffles, smoked seafood, imported delicacies, specialty sauces or dips, wine biscuits, pretzels, cookies, fine teas, coffee, and more.

Personalized Gifts -- give Dad something just for him!
Then I decided that I wanted to send him some thing more personal so I decided on a Personalized Fathers Day Gift and selected the Executive Putter Personalized Golf Set from the Arttowngifts.com Golf Gift Collection. It has a wood case, augmented with brass a handle. It features an engraved brass plate that includes two lines of personalization. And that is just the case! The gift includes a putter that disassembles for easy storage, 2 balls and a wood practice cup. My dad loves to play golf so he will be thrilled with this golf gift.

Order your Father's Day Gifts now for delivery right before Father's Day!
I hope you are lucky and get to see your dad for this Father’s Day but if not, you are sure to find the perfect Father’s Day Gift for your dad here at Arttowngifts.com. You can always order early and request delivery right before Father’s day. I hope all of the dads out there have a wonderful Father's Day!

Last Minute Graduation Gifts

Remember those Graduation Gifts
Honor the hard work and effort of those in your circle of friends and family members who are graduating this month with a graduation gift. You can find lots of affordable graduation ideas here at Arttowngifts.com. With the high cost of gas we have heard from some of our customers that they will not be able to attend the graduation ceremonies this year. As a result they really want to make sure to send a great gift to acknowledge the accomplishment of their graduates.

Graduation Gift Ideas for All Ages and Graduates
You may need a graduation gift for every age from a preschooler graduating to kindergarten to a medical student graduating from medical school. Here at Arttowngifts.com we have a perfect gift for any age or graduation type. For example the youngster might enjoy Graduation Balloons and Teddy while a law school graduate is sure to love a Wine Basket. For the high school or college graduate we even have a Graduation Gift Basket. This graduate even has cute hair and cap and gown. The gift includes a tower of boxes dressed up like a graduate with a square-shaped mortarboard and tassel. You have to see it to appreciate the full significance (it is really cute) of this gift loaded with snacks for those hungry graduates. For those of you who want a traditional gift basket our Gourmet Gift Basket lineup is sure to fill the bill.

Lasting Graduation Gifts
If you want to send a more lasting gift consider something from our Personalized Gift Selection such as a Personalized Tool or Personalized Tote. We also have Personalized Beer Mugs in several styles and the old stand by of Personalized Cuff Links. This is just a small sample of the ideas available in our Personalized Gift Store. Hopefully, these suggestions will give you a head start on your graduation gift shopping.

Great Quotes for Graduates
Here are some quotes about graduation that I just had to pass on. Maybe you can use a portion of one in your gift message or even a toast:

• Graduation day is tough for adults. They go to the ceremony as parents. They come home as contemporaries. After twenty-two years of child-raising, they are unemployed. ~Erma Bombeck


• You are educated. Your certification is in your degree. You may think of it as the ticket to the good life. Let me ask you to think of an alternative. Think of it as your ticket to change the world. ~Tom Brokaw


• Graduation is only a concept. In real life every day you graduate. Graduation is a process that goes on until the last day of your life. If you can grasp that, you'll make a difference. ~Arie Pencovici


• Your schooling may be over, but remember that your education still continues. ~Author Unknown


• Wherever you go, go with all your heart. ~Confucius


• If at first you don't succeed, do it like your mother told you. ~Author Unknown


• A business that makes nothing but money is a poor business. ~Henry Ford

Gift Ideas for Mother's Day 2008

Time to Think About Your Mom - Mother's Day is Sunday, May 11, 2008
We are ready here at Arttowngifts.com to make shopping for Mother's Day simple and affordable with a host of unique gift ideas for Mother's Day. Whether your mom is still young or just young at heart you are sure to find an ideal Mother's Day Gift at Arttowngifts.com.

Give Your Time... Plan to Make Mom's Day Special
If your budget is a little tight this year, consider making the day special by spending less on the gifts and giving Mom more of your time. You could offer to complete some small simple "honey do's" around her house. Husbands can give their wife's a day off from the kitchen and other household responsibilities starting with the traditional breakfast in bed. Get the kids to pitch in and help you make dinner. You can make it a special day for everyone. The kids will enjoy helping you while mom will enjoy all of the attention. Plus your children will remember the holiday fondly for years to come. You will be starting your own family traditions!

Inexpensive Mother's Day Gifts make Shopping Convenient
So what are some ways to send a gift without running up your credit card? The traditional Mother's Day Basket is an inexpensive way to tell your mom she is special. For example, our Mother’s Day Breakfast Gift Basket is a great way to get Mother’s Day off to a perfect start! Themed Gift Baskets such as Garden Lover's Baskets and Spa Gift Baskets are an ideal choice when your mom is in another city. There is no hassle to find a shipping box, wrapping, or going to the postal service only to wait in line to ship your gift. Just go online, place you order and you have a great gift for Mom on its way. And you can select a theme and contents she will enjoy. For example, if she likes chocolate, she is sure to love our Chocolate Decadence Gift Basket.

Unique Gift Ideas for Mom
If you are looking for something more lasting flowers, consider ordering a rose from our Gold Roses Collection. Choose from solid covered roses in two metals, gold and silver or let the color show through with our Lacquered Colored Roses with gold trim. Another popular practice is to select an item to engrave such as Wine Accessory Gift Set from our Personalized Gift Store. You can personalized any number of items including bottle stoppers, a silver heart box, elegant key chains, business card holders, charm bracelets, pendants and even all in one tools for Mom's glove box or purse.

Regardless of the gift you select, the important thing is to just make your Mom feel special. And remember to give you grandmothers a call and even say or do something nice for your mother in law. Considering sending them inexpensive Mother's Day Baskets too.

Birthday Gift Ideas - Now Selecting is Easy!

I used to dread the birthdays of my friends and family. Not because I didn't want to celebrate with them but because I would agonize over what to gift to purchase. Since joining the team here at Arttowngifts I looked forward to birthdays and other gift giving occasions. I can find a gift for every for every occasion and recipient. Just check out a few of these unique Birthday Gift Ideas.

Consider giving a Personalized Gift such as a Personalized 8 ounce Leather Flask or a Stainless Steel Folding Money Clip for guys. Check out our selection of Personalized Cuff links for men of all ages.

Women of all ages will enjoy a Personalized Round Brushed Compact or a Sterling Silver Bracelet with a Personalized Charm. If you think they might like a necklace, the personalized Stainless Necklace with a Round Pendant will make a great choice. Teenagers and younger girls love our Personalized Leather Bracelet that comes in black, red or pink leather.

For a wine drinker's birthday customize our stunning Wine Box or send a Personalized Wine Accessory Gift Set. Or send one of our outstanding Wine Gift Baskets such as our Trio of Premium Wines & Gourmet Foods called The Vintner or a Classic Basket filled with Fresh Fruit, Gourmet Food, and Wine or Champagne.

Finally we offer the old stand by of Balloon Bouquets which includes a variety of selections such as our traditional Half Dozen Mylar Birthday Balloons or even the dreaded Over the Hill Birthday Balloons and a Teddy Bear. Our extensive Gift Basket line includes Birthday Baskets of all sorts including a Surprise Birthday Party in a Box.

So don't dread Birthdays any more. We've got you covered. All of the gifts listed above and most of those on our site are more than affordable. Our goal is to make gift shopping easy for you while providing recipients with outstanding gift selections. Tell us what your favorite birthday gifts have been in the past or if you have suggestions for items you would like us to offer.

Gift Baskets - Something for Everyone!

Are you stumped for a gift idea? You can't go wrong with a Gift Basket. The name is actually a misnomer. These gift collections actually come in a variety of containers including baskets, wooden boxes, picnic baskets, planters, garden caddies, hats and even bird houses. Think of a theme and there is a gift basket for the occasion.

Do you have a sick friend? Send them a Get Well Gift Basket complete with a doctors case, band aid treats and more. Here are some examples of ways to send wishes for a speedy recovery, Get Well Wish Doctors Kit and Rx for Smiles Gift Box.

What about that new arrival baby gift? These new Baby Baskets include everything a new mom could need. Here is the ideal baby shower gift, Baby Layette Set Gift Tower. Or maybe you want to send something over the top to start the new baby nursery off right with a Baby Bountiful Gift Basket. And for bath time, Bath Time for Baby Gift Basket. Most of these baskets come in a variety of sizes to meet every price range.

Want to send someone on a picnic? Send them the Ultimate Picnic Delight Basket which contains over 20 items to insure a great picnic experience. Encourage some family time with Movie Night Gift Treats which contains an all-star cast of favorite theater goodies. Need to welcome someone to their new home, try the Home Sweet Home Collection. Stayed tuned for more unique gift ideas. This is just the beginning.

The Arttowngifts.com Difference

What makes Arttowngifts.com different is that our offerings are created by Artists and Cottage Industries in quaint art towns through out North America. Here you will find an extensive selection of personalized gifts, an impressive line of gourmet gift baskets, wine gifts, fruit baskets and even balloon bouquets. Our gift ideas include unique items such as gold roses, handcrafted jewelry and much more. We look forward to sharing our unique finds with you.