Welcome to our exciting May Newsletter!    

We have updated many designs for 2025, but keep checking back.  

Ah! Finally some nice weather, and just in time to celebrate Mother's Day! We have gifts for all moms. Various containers hold delicious treats, thoughtful personal items, pampering items, and cozy gifts she will treasure. As always, we can customize just for her. Remember we ship Canada wide!!   We also have gifts for grandmas, aunts and more...for any of the "mother figures" in your life.

Don't forget Nurse's week from May 12th to the 18th! We have designs to celebrate them as well.

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 2025!

Jan 1 - New years Day

Feb 14 - Valentine's Day

Feb 17 - Family Day

March 17 -  St. Patrick's Day

April 18 - Good Friday 

April 20 - Easter Sunday

April 23 - Administrative Professionals Day

May 12-18th - Nurse's Week

May 11 - Mother's Day

May 19 - Victoria Day 

June 15 - Father's Day

July 1 - Canada Day

Aug 4 -Civic Holiday

Sept 1 - Labour Day 

Sept 7 - Grandparent's Day

Oct 12 - Yom Kippur begins sunset

Oct 13 - Thanksgiving

Oct 31 - Halloween

Nov 11 - Remembrance Day

Dec 15 - Hanukkah begins sunset

Dec 25 - Christmas Day

Recipe for May

Slow Cooker Beef Ribs

4 LBS beef back ribs, 1 tsp salt & pepper, 3 cups beef broth, 1/4 cup worcestershire sauce, 1 tsp each garlic & onion powder, 1 sprig of rosemary.

Season the ribs with salt & pepper. Heat a large skillet over high heat and sear the ribs on all 4 sides. Pour the beef broth, worcestershire sauce, garlic & onion powder into slow cooker and stir. Place the ribs into the slow cooker. Place rosemary on top and put lid on. Cook on low for 6-8 hours until meat is tender.  Serve with potatoes, egg noodles or rice. Enjoy! Nothing better on a cold winter day. 

We carry many, many CANDIAN MADE products!

No tariffs here. We support Canada as I source goods country wide. From delicious foods to comforting wellness products, we offer a great selection of many products. 

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 BC, Midnight Paloma beautifully scented gifts.

Homemade wellness gifts from the great province of BC, we are thrilled to have them available for our clients. They will not disappoint. Available as an individual gift or within a basket of goodies!