Staff Appreciation Gift for Businesses

FORT COLLINS, CO—Nationwide, the week of April 18-24, 2010, is set aside as a time to be aware of administrative professionals for the necessary role they provide in the daily operations of American business. This year’s theme " Power of Commitment. Power of Commitment encompasses everything about administrative professionals and their standards. As admins show commitment in all their work, they fully contribute to the workplace.

“Taking care of the human facet of a company is one of the best investments a company can make in terms of raising morale and yield,” explained Corporate Relations Specialist, Marge Van Woerkom whose Denver/Fort Collins-based company, Baskets by Rita markets presents for any occasion.  “As a specialist in corporate relations, we assist our clients with taking care of the human side of business.”

One way of protecting and growing the human part of a company is grabbing the opportunity to reward the people who make the everyday operations doable. “During my corporate career at HP, I discovered that a crucial part of acquiring a company was making sure that the key employees felt valued and would remain loyal because they were the company,” elaborated Van Woerkom. “Gift baskets are a great way to recognize the “administrative professionals.”
Baskets by Rita is planning for the 18th year to play a important role in making Administrative Professionals feel appreciated and important by offering high quality gifts specially designed with staff appreciation in mind, including. Thanks a Million, corporate snack gift baskets, Starbucks coffee lovers gift basket, World of thanks gift, candle and bath gift baskets just to name a few of the designs that will be offered. “You did a FABULOUS job on the baskets. They were a big hit. By far my favorite gift we’ve given yet. You do beautiful work,” Writes J Rice, Marketing Manager, Oakwood Homes, after she ordering appreciation gifts for their associates.  “Baskets by Rita, Inc. Fort Collins, was started with the business giving in mind”, noted Van Woerkom, “and we know that Administrative Professionals week is a brilliant time for us to help employers build upon the cohesive environment that makes companies successful.”

Spring Means Mother's Day is Coming Soon

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If you have been watching the calendar you know that Mother’s day is right around the corner. Mother's Day is this Sunday , May 9th, 2010, which means that you still have time to find the ideal gift for Mom. Perhaps you are looking to buying for your wife if you have children that most wonderful gift to thank her for being such a grand Mother.

The origin of Mother’s day goes back to 1907 when Anna M. Jarvis, a Philadelphia school teacher (1864-1948), began a movement to set up a national Mother's Day in honor of her mother, Ann Maria Reeves Jarvis. She requested the help of hundreds of legislators and well-known businessmen to form a special day to honor all mothers. The first Mother's Day celebration was a church service honoring Anna's mother. Anna handed out her mother's favorite flowers, the white carnations, on the occasion as they epitomize sweetness, purity, and patience. Anna's hard work finally paid off in the year 1914, when President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed the second Sunday in May as a national holiday in honor of mothers.

This year is expected to be the leading in terms of those opting to shop online for mothers day. Scores of people live a vast distance from their mother so shopping online makes greatest sense. Another reason is the selection is perfect and the convenience is hard to beat.

Research in 2006 concluded that 35% of the adult population chose chocolates and spa bath products to send to their mothers for Mothers Day as the most popular gift, above flowers and plants, by a good margin. I think that is has to do with the economic down turn and the desire to give mom something that will last and that gives her some additional pleasure. There are some wonderful dark chocolates and healthy snack out there that don’t come with too many calories and contain some extra health benefits.

With that in mind we have made some suggestions below to assist with Mothers Day and help you chose what to buy that special mother in your life on the one day of the year specifically for your Mother where you can thank her and show her you care.

Consider sending a healthy food gift, a relaxation gift basket, gourmet chocolate gift basket, Mother’s day Spa gift basket, Cabernet red wine basket, Riesling wine gift baskets. Our gifts feature Godiva chocolates, high quality bath products and Starbucks coffee too. Easy to give, beautifully designed and gift baskets delivered on time. Wishing all the Mothers around the world a happy Mother’s Day 2010 on Sunday!