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vendredi 12 décembre 2014

Chocolate Gift Baskets For Holidays And More

By Lucia Weeks


There are occasions where you really want to send a present to someone, but perhaps you can't decide on what to give. Maybe the person in question is more of an acquaintance than friend, so you are unsure of their taste. Perhaps you ordered something that got misdirected in the mail, and need something quickly to make up for it. In any of these cases and more, chocolate gift baskets are a perfect solution.

These gift baskets come in a wide variety of sizes, shapes and contents. Some feature just chocolate items such as candy bars and cocoa mixes just to name a few. Some may feature only milk or dark chocolate, or perhaps even white chocolate for recipients with very specific likes. Some might mix up all three types for variety and a little bit of fun.

Though chocolate is obviously the main draw in these gifts, there are lots of other options for goodies to fill it up as well. Think chocolate-covered or dipped foots like cookies, cake pops, and even salty goods like pretzels. You may even find cocoa mugs or mixing spoons that are not consumable but could help you consume the basket contents.

During the holidays, many of these gifts are widely available at grocery stores and mass merchandisers across the country. You could buy one, then gift it to a person who lives locally without issue. But what if you don't live in the same area as the person you want to give it to? There are many shops and online stores that will gladly have the basket delivered to a location of your choice. Some may include delivery as part of the price, while others may charge for it. The delivery could be through the mail, or they could use a dedicated service that hand delivers the gift to the recipient.

As with many things in life, there are a few things to consider before you pull the delivery trigger. Since chocolate melts very fast and easily, there is a good chance the weather in the recipient's area could cause it to devolve into a soupy mess. Consider the weather, especially in spring and summer, to ensure that the gift doesn't get ruined en route to your friend or loved one.

Many people only think to send gift baskets out during Christmas, but they really are good for many other holidays. Think about the chocolate bunnies and other confections for Easter. Valentine's Day is great because an entire basket is way better than a simple box of them. There are many other holidays besides Christmas where this would be a great, welcome treat.

Besides national holidays, there are other more personal occasions where one of these presents would be a hit. Birthdays are an obvious choice, especially for the chocoholic in your life. Another example would be as a Get Well Soon gift, or perhaps an anniversary present. A mother who just had a baby may appreciate the gesture as well.

With so many occasions for buying this type of gift, there is no reason not to buy and send one to someone in your life. From close family members to work colleagues, these baskets are always much appreciated.




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