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. 
Sunday, March 13, 2011
Celebrate The Graduate
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. 
Sunday, February 27, 2011
It's All About The Thank You!
It's as though the craft of giving thanks has disappeared over time. Sending a hand written thank you note was once traditional for both professional and personal circumstances, but now a lot of people believe it's enough to casually shoot off an email with a quick "thanks" before returning to their demanding day to day lives. Now don't misunderstand me. I understand that the world is faster paced than it was at one time and the majority of people barely have a moment to sit back and catch a break, but if you think about it, that merely gives you that much more reason to send a genuine thank you. Now that we've we've become less conditioned to getting a proper thank you, it makes a much greater impact when we do get one. It certainly is a nice surprise to see that someone took the effort to say "thanks." I haven’t even mentioned the influence it can have on your business. By simply taking a second to give a personalized thank you, you can express to your customer how valuable their business is to you. By building personal connections with your customers, you are guaranteeing their loyalty and giving them a reason to do business with you instead of your competition. If I still haven’t convinced you that delivering a thank you gift or note is worth the time, why don't you consider sending something that takes hardly any time at all? Sending flowers or a gift basket from an online store takes about as much time as sending an email, yet leaves a much more significant message. 
Sunday, February 20, 2011
The How and Why We Celebrate Easter
Easter celebrates Jesus Christ’s resurrection, making it the ultimate essential of all Christian holy days. However, nowadays the meaning of the holiday is covered by colored eggs and bunnies. Easter can fall at any time between March 22 and April 25 since is occurs the first Sunday after the full moon. Easter is also connected to the Jewish Passover in symbolism and it’s location in the calendar. What’s with Bunnies and eggs and Easter? Well the bunny is a well know sexual icon of fertility. Religions connected with Babel link the rabbit with periodicity, both human and lunar. The Mother Goddess Semiramis (Easter) is connected with the moon. Therefore, the Easter rabbit characterizes the Mother Goddess and is associated with once a year Spring time fertility rituals worshiping the Mother Goddess. 
Monday, January 24, 2011
Law Students Survival Tools
Gifts That Will As Survive If you know a tax preparer, CPA, law student or a university student, you may be aware of the stresses they encounter this time of year. Preparing for and cranking through reams of paperwork or studying for midterms, finals, or that big test can truly take it out of somebody. You frequently can’t be there to help them, but want to show them that you are thinking of them. We don't want you to have to stress out trying to locate something to relieve their stress, so we have a few ideas. These are simple to choose and simple to order if you feel it’s suitable for your situation. These items are organized in two categories – first items to help someone cope during the peak period. These are usually caffeine and chocolate rich items that will help keep them going. Second are items to help them wind down. One thing busy people can always use is a few munchies to hold them over until their next meal or to help them with their “all nighter”. Baskets by Rita has a few recommendable ideas for gifts that can help that student, lawyer or CPA during those long days. For the caffeine addicted night owl, there’s the Chocolate and Coffee basket that gives you assorted chocolates with Starbucks frappuchino and coffees. Here are two tastes they will enjoy and keep things cranking into the wee hours. If they are not so much into coffees but could still use a bit of caffeine, a stress relief basket could offer just what you need. This basket includes a can of Red Bull with a perfect variety of munchies. They also get a stress ball to squeeze when a client (or professor) is being really difficult. The survival gift basket is another good choice. It contains caffeine both in the Monster drink as well as the frappuccino. It also contains a healthy mix of easy to eat munchies to sustain them. OK, so much for the caffeine injected choices. 
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Valentine's Basket Hops and Chocolate
Everyone knows that Valentine’s Day is the time to convey your love to your boyfriend. The problem is that it can be certainly quite hard for you women to figure out what to get for your guy. You could always get something sexy for yourself and use this as your present to him, but for many couples this just won’t cut it. chocolates are the traditional gifts, but with out beating around the bush, women like these gifts more than your man does. You could get him an a set of hand tools, but then you most likely won't see him for the next two weeks. So, what’s a girl to do? 
Friday, January 14, 2011
A Beer for your man on Valentines day
Everyone knows that Valentine’s Day is the time to suggest your love to your partner. The problem is that it can be certainly quite hard for you women to figure out what to give to your guy. You could always get something hot for yourself and use this as your gift to him, but for some couples this just won’t work. jewelry is the common gift, but actually, women desire these presents more than your man does. You could buy him an a new set of wheels, but then you may possibly not hear a word from him for the next two weeks. So, what are some other things you could do? Let beer be the answer! I’m relatively confident he will think it’s a superb gift. Now, don’t just go purchase a six-pack of any normal beer and hand it to him in a brown paper bag; only other guys can be so not groovy. Instead,start up your computer and search for basketsbyrita.com and order a Valentine beer tub to be mailed to his work. This will cost a touch more than that stand alone beer, but it will make a HUGE impact on him. Imagine his surprise when the courier arrives (or FedEx package) with a Valentines beer tubBeer gift for Valentines day full of awesome micro brews and wonderful tasting food items. Make sure to have the enclosure card says something like “I thought you’d appreciate this almost as much as me. See you tonight! Love.” The work group will be flipping over this present. The women will all be saying “oh, how nice” and the guys will be thinking about what boring thing their spouse bought them. You can be sure the guys will be thinking “Oh man, how awesome!” We can even put a one or two extra chocolates in the tub that he can give to you. If he’s really a rockin guy, he’ll share the beer with you. You won't make him feel bad if he doesn't right? If you enjoyed this article and would like to see more join us on Facebook and Twitter. http://www.basketsbyrita.com http://www.basketsbyrita.com/assets/images/valentines-beer-gift.jpg http://www.facebook.com/basketsbyrita http://twitter.com/basketsbyrita
