Welcome to our exciting November 2026 Newsletter!    

Well, here we are, soon the holiday season will be upon us. Please do not forget to honour our fallen and the vets still with us on November 11th! Extremely important.

Our 2026 Holiday Seasonal gifts are now online.  Sleigh your gift list easily with one or more of our many designs.  We can always customize to your recipients needs. Just give us your budget, if there are any allergies and we will work our magic! What is better than delicious epicurean gourmet goodies!  

Order early for delivery in December. Why not secure the inventory while I have it. Many of my suppliers are already sold out and will not be refilling until next year. 

For our corporate clients, we would be happy to put any of your swag or marketing materials within the gifts we create for your clients, just ask! As always, our designs can be a jumping off point for your creations. We can customize and work within your budgets.   

We are proud members of both the Orillia District Chamber of Commerce & Ramara Chamber of Commerce.  Please remember it is very important to shop local and support your communities.

Here are Great Reasons to give a gift basket! Be Grateful, Thankful, Appreciative, Caring & Supportive.

Key Dates for 2026!

Jan 1 - New years Day

Feb 14 - Valentine's Day

Feb 16 - Family Day

March 17 -  St. Patrick's Day

April 3 - Good Friday 

April 5 - Easter Sunday

April 22 - Administrative Professionals Day

May 11-17th - Nurse's Week

May 10 - Mother's Day

May 18 - Victoria Day 

June 21 - Father's Day

July 1 - Canada Day

Aug 3 -Civic Holiday

Sept 7 - Labour Day 

Sept 20 - Yom Kippur begins sunset

Oct 12 - Thanksgiving

Oct 31 - Halloween

Nov 11 - Remembrance Day

Dec 4 - Hanukkah begins sunset

Dec 25 - Christmas Day

Recipe for November

Delicious Date Snickers

Super Easy! Cut dates in half and remove the pit. Add 1 tsp peanut butter and put the halves together. Put chocolate in a liquid measure cup and microwave in 10 second bursts til melted. Use a fork and dip each date. Place on parchment paper, freeze for 5 mins and keep in fridge.  You can sprinkle with finishing salt if you like.

Ingredients: Medjool dates, crunchy peanut butter dark or milk chocolate chips. 

We carry many, many CANDIAN MADE products!

No tariffs here. We support Canada as I source goods country wide. These delicious gourmet kettle popcorn hail from Whitehorse Yukon! Simply Salted- wholesome & healthy, Salted Caramel- a crispy candy crunch with a hint of himalayan salt, Dark Chocolate- Sweet & salty drizzled in rich dark chocolate & sprinkled with maldon salt....a chocolate lovers dream! 

For our Corporate clients, you can also provide us with some marketing items to put in your customers baskets...here are a few suggestions!

 Dentist- Travel size brush & toothpaste, Physio & Massage- Pedometers or stress balls.. Nail techs & Hair Stylists- Nail files, small sample size hand creams, shampoos or conditioners. Optometrists- Eyeglass wipes,  Realtors- Calendar magnets for fridge, conversion magnets, pens & pads.  Pet Groomers- Dog treats. Car Sales- Car air fresheners. Accountants & Financial planners- mini purse size calculator with pen and pad.....

More Canadian products!

Pets are in our wheelhouse too!

Representing Alberta, The Spice Age!

Dip mix with plain yogurt, sour cream, mayo or other....for Potatoes, blend with EVOO for a marinade or toss on potaotoes & veggies prior to cooking.  Also delicious cheese popcorn topping! Available as an individual gift or within a basket of goodies!