Welcome to our exciting July Newsletter!    

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

Welcome Summer!...and a warm one it is. While there is no special day this month to celebrate, there are many events such as birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, new homes, etc...why not give them a basket full of goodies! We ship across Canada.

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 July

Papaya & Shrimp Salad

2 small papayas, 1diced ripe firm avocado, 1 thinly sliced sweet yellow pepper, 2 cups split cherry tomatoes, 2 cups thawed baby shrimp, 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion, 3 Tbsp veg oil, 2 Tsp maple syrup, Juice of 1/2 lemon.

Cut papayas in half lengthwise, scoop out and discard seeds. Cut out flesh leaving 1 inch border and put cubed flesh in large bowl. Next, add all other ingredients to the papaya cubes. Season with salt & pepper, and gently toss to combine. Divide mixture into the papaya halves. Decorate with cilantro or parsley. 

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!