I can't believe that Father's Day has officially only been around since 1972. It took 4 presidents and a Maine senator to ultimately make it official. Mother’s Day had been around for just about 60 years by then. Sonora Smart was the first person to recommend Father’s Day to recognize her Father who was left to raise his 6 children when his wife died giving birth to their 6th child. It was then proposed to complement Mother’s day in celebrating fatherhood and male parenting. Nowadays Father's Day is celebrated on a range of dates around the globe and typically involves gift-giving, extraordinary dinners to dads, and family-focused activities. To help in support of Father’s day young members of the YMCA went to church wearing a rose: a red rose to honor a living father, and a white rose to recognize a deceased one. Interestingly enough Father's Day was in jeopardy of disappearing from the calendar while Mother's Day was met with excitement, Father's Day was often met with laughter. Not all fathers are exactly alike! 
Thursday, March 31, 2011
What A Dad Likes
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Attention Cheese Lovers Announcement
Since prehistoric times, cheese has been enjoyed the world over. No one knows particularly how the invention of cheese emerged, but since its invention, it has been a favorite food in many cultures. In the U.S.A. we have states, such as Wisconsin, which take their cheese very seriously. Cheese comes in many various varieties of shapes, colors, and sizes from Parmesan to Romano to Cheddar to Swiss to Camembert, you get the picture. Cheese is something that is often craved, practically like chocolate. If chocolate and cheese are some of your favorite foods, consider a meal of cheese fondue followed by chocolate fondue. Some people even take their cheese fixation along with them when they vacation. Many parts of the world are distinguished by the foods they make. Cheese is one of those foods that can put a place on the map. When you journey, along with wine tasting, which is a common experience for the leisurely vacationer, try searching for cheese tastings along the way as well. You can learn plenty about a region by its food, especially it’s cheese which is so unique wherever you travel. With hundreds of varieties of cheese world wide, a cheese lover could spend their lifetime hunting them all down. At Baskets By Rita, we’ve come up with a way for you to aid the cheese freak in your life along their road to cheese discovery. The next time you’re searching for the ideal gift I hope this blog will inspire you to check out out this sites many varieties of Cheese Basket With Red Wine. Our red wine and cheese basket is the prefect choice for that special someone. This beautiful split willow and rope weave basket is filled with Rodney Strong Merlot wine, assorted cheeses, crackers, sausage, chocolate bar, roasted salted nuts and snack mix. 
Sunday, March 13, 2011
Celebrate The Graduate
Commencement is a primary life affair for anyone. Whether graduating from high school or earning a doctorate, graduation is an accomplishment worth celebrating. In the United States, around 57% of the populace between the ages of 3 and 34 are registered in some kind of degree program. Whether attending cosmotology school, law school, or middle school, these people are taking action toward a brighter future. Of this 57%, only some will actually finish high school and then of course postsecondary institutions as well. In 2009, 8.1% of High School Students dropped out of class before graduating. Of those who had started out as Freshman in the class of 2006, about 75% graduated. When considering Postsecondary Schools, the number of pupils who graduate are even smaller. In 2001, 38% of worthy students of 2 year establishments graduated together with 65% from 4 year institutions. This proves that it takes hard work and commitment to obtain an education and this is why we should recognize those who see it through. My friend recently moved from Rhode Island to Colorado to complete his education half way across the country. He is fortunate to attend a university with several campuses nationwide which allows him to transfer his credits without restraint from one state to the next. He did not move because he was unhappy with the campus in Rhode Island or in order to experience another school. His only reason for moving to Colorado was so that his family in California could attend his graduation ceremony. My friend is from a big Mexican family and he is the first among them to graduate from university. For his family this means there will be a huge party that may last several days. He will not only be surrounded by loved ones and lots of great food, but he can count on the generosity of gifts. Gift giving is an important part of any graduation celebration, because it gives family and friends an opportunity to let the graduate know that they are proud of them. Giving gifts is a way of showing that you support what the graduate is doing for their future as they plan for their future. As the graduation season approaches, consider the value of the words “Congratulations!” Whether said with money, presents useful for a future career, or a custom made Good For You Healthy Gift Basket, recognition for a job well done means just as much as the self satisfaction a graduate gets from their accomplishment. "A feel good and good for you basket that gives the gift of good health Showing you care is done best when you give from the heart, and for the heart...This basket says "Thank you" or "Get Well" with guilt-free, healthy indulgences, a gift basket stocked with an assortment of food and snacks that make us feel good-and feel good about giving them. The perfect way to snack at home or the office! Everything looks and tastes so good they won't know how healthy it is! Superfood fruit and nut bar, natural banana oat bar, assorted teas, fat free caramel corn, dried cranberries, almonds, apple pie Lara bar, veggie chips, dried fruit snacks, yogurt covered pretzels, low carb lite chocolate bar, natural fruit beverage, trail mix and Sunkist fruit gems. Celebrate each graduation by giving what you can afford. 
Thursday, March 3, 2011
What to Send As A Mothers Day Gift
Mother’s Day as we know it is a somewhat recent holiday, though it seriously isn't a “Hallmark holiday” created to sell more cards. There are a number of Mothering day or mommy-focused holidays in history which includes Mothering Day in the UK, Cybele in ancient Greece, or Mothering Sunday in much of Europe. Mother’s Day was invented by Anna Jarvis in 1912. Mother’s day was specifically chosen to be a singular possessive meaning it was suitable for each family to respect their mother, not plural possessive that would be used to honor all the mothers of the world. Following congressional approval, It was officially established on May 9, 1914 when president Woodrow Wilson made the official notification proclaiming Mother’s day as a national holiday to be observed on the 2nd Sunday of May. Mother’s Day has thereafter celebrated in many other countries and cultures. In many cases, the date was changed to fit current celebrations or to correspond with a significant date which are for the most part religious. As a result, Mother’s Day is celebrated in February in Norway and on December 22nd in Indonesia, with various dates in between celebrated by other people. One of the traditions of Mother’s Day is to give your mother a treat along with best wishes as a way to show your respect to her. If you live near by (and are seeing your mom regularly!) you almost certainly have a fine idea what to buy her. Then again, those of us that don’t live in the area can be at a total loss. Consider the things Mom loves a perhaps send her a present with that theme. Gift baskets are great when it comes to gifts with a theme. If your mom loves golf there are golf themed baskets. Perhaps she is into tea and relaxation then find a nice tea baskets or a relaxing spa gift basket. Maybe she take pleasure in fine wine and you know she likes red wine or white wine or even champagne. There are a number of great wine gift baskets to select from that showcase wine to make sure that would make a wonderful Mother's day basket. The alternatives are many and what a gift baskets does, is give you a nice variety of goodies that she will enjoy with the theme she will appreciate. Rather than sending flowers yet again this year, you might possibly consider a Retreat Relaxing Gift Basket. Do you want to say thank you? This mini purse thank you gift comes in assorted colors and is wrapped in cello then tied with a bow and topped with a small metallic thank you balloon. 