Welcome to our exciting October 2026 Newsletter!    

Well, here we are, summer has left us for another year and the winds of change have brought a new season. I always look forward to a new season for all the changes they bring. I look forward in helping you send gifts that people will remember!

Our 2026 Holiday Seasonal gifts are now online.  We have a few more to add, so please check back often for updates. Once our holiday designs are complete, I will be revamping the entire site for our newest everyday deisgns.  As always, we can customize to suit your receipient. Just give us your budget and let us work our magic.

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 October

Delicious Buffalo Chicken Wings

Chicken wings (as many as needed) In a bowl sprinkle salt & Pepper, garlic powder, & onion powder on wings. Then mix flour with the same seasonings, and dredge wings into flour mixture.

For the Buffalo Sauce, stir in a small saucepan 1/4 cup of Franks hot sauce, 2 Tbsp butter, 1 Tsp worcestershire sauce & 1 Tsp of both onion & garlic powder. Bring to a boil and remove to cool to room temperature.

Arrange the wings on parchment paper lined cookie sheet. Cook 375 turning once 45-50 minutes. 

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!