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 From showers to Christmastime, we’ve got a list of presents that you can piece together with a bit of help from the clever ones below. These 50 DIY gift baskets will inspire all kinds of gifts for all kinds of people. Let’s take a look at how you can concoct your next thoughtful thank-you or birthday surprise! 1. Ice Cream Gift Basket Giggles Galore put together an ice cream gift basket that so many loved ones would and could enjoy! From birthday gifts to celebratory congratulations, this one will be a hit! 2. A Bit of Sunshine Gift Basket Perfect for someone who needs a quick pick-me-up, this themed basket is just too adorable! Making sure it all fits the yellow, “sunshiney” bill, you’ll have fun piecing this together. 3. College Survival Gift Basket Thirty Handmade Days gives us al the details behind this college survival gift basket. Include everything a first timer going off to college may need in those first few months away from home. 4. Breakfast For Two Gift Basket Do somet...

 They show you care. Perhaps that’s why the tradition of giving and receiving gifts has persisted throughout the ages. The best gift boxes have the potential to make gift-giving magical. Filled with a collection of themed items, the perfect gift box can deliver more joy than the sum of each component. In fact, some surveys suggest memorable gift boxes can strengthen relationships. Maybe that’s because gift boxes demonstrate that you know and care about someone enough to find multiple items that speak to their personalities, interests, and needs. Are you ready to make your favorite people feel special? Send a gift box to make employees or friends feel appreciated, to celebrate their birthday, or even welcome them to a new home. Send a themed gift box for any event you want to acknowledge and celebrate in style. A Christmas gift box captures some of that childlike pile-of-present excitement of Christmas morning. Recipients will love not getting just one, but several gifts on their ...

Working from home is an attractive alternative, whether you are launching a new business or trying to make extra cash. One of the perks of working from home is the fact that it saves you time and money. You save on the time you spend on mindless tasks at work, and you also save on the money you spend commuting to and from work. Other advantages of having a home business include: You have flexible work hours. This means that you have more control over your schedule You can multitask. You can handle chores during hours when you are slightly free You don’t have to deal with the strict rules of an office. There are no office rules or dress codes. You can work in your pajamas if you wish You're incurring less risk because you need less capital to start up a home business You avoid the hassles of commuting. On a cold morning, you don't have to stir up an immense amount of courage before you get out of bed to face the day You can enjoy certain tax benefits if you work from home. You c...

Custom Gift Box Ideas From birthday gifts to "thinking of you" treats, there are countless occasions to send someone a personalized gift box. Choose from hundreds of little luxuries to curate and build the perfect custom gift for your someone special. In our online Gift Bar, Belle & Blush gives you full control of every aspect of customization from packaging and bow choice to every item that goes inside. BKLYN Larder Cheese and Crackers Gift Box For the ladies in your life who prefer savory to sweet, consider this delectable box of curated cheese and crackers. Packed with a selection of hand-picked cheeses and homemade crostini, this gift is a tasty treat to be enjoyed for a bachelorette or wedding weekend. Crate & Barrel Inspire Her Gift Set Inspire your bridesmaids by reminding them that they inspire you. This box includes an assortment of gifts that focus on empowering women. Each purchase supports the UN Trust Fund to End Violence against Women and VOW to End Chil...

Our editors independently research, test, and recommend the best products; you can learn more about our review process here. We may receive commissions on purchases made from our chosen links. Although you’ve found that special someone to do life with, your best friends have likely been doing life with you for a long time. Now that you’re getting hitched, they’ll stand at your side as you say your “I Do’s.” Explicit vows aside, your bridal party has already been there through thick and thin—incorporating them into your big day is a must, and so is showing them your appreciation. That’s where a bridesmaid gift box comes in. Whether you plan to stage a big bridesmaids proposal or you simply want to offer a big thank you on your wedding day, a beautiful gift box is a thoughtful way to show your love. From boxes packed with wedding day essentials, to spa gifts, tasty treats, and champagne dream boxes, we’ve rounded up our favorites. ModParty Pink Bridesmaid Gift BoxWhether you’re proposing...

How to Choose the Right Business Growth Strategy One of the most common mistakes businesses make is choosing a growth strategy that doesn’t align with the current needs and future goals of their organization.  Start with one carefully chosen strategy and test what does and doesn’t work. Instead of choosing a growth strategy indiscriminately, talk with us about which ones are likely to succeed for your unique situation.  For some businesses, the turbulence of 2020 has required decisive action to stay afloat. For others, it's resulted in surging demand and unexpected growth. But what all businesses now share is a view to the future and the question of how to adapt to the new normal. From technology investments and acquisitions to agile practices and modern marketing, here are 21 strategies for business growth in 2021. 2020 has demanded change to personnel, schedules, supply chains, marketing methods and more. However, disruption often leads to innovation and opportunity, and for...

  All of the challenges presented by 2020 have made it difficult for many businesses to effectively plan their marketing strategies for 2021. Even though 2021 already appears to be on track to be as unusual as the previous year, it doesn't mean there's no good way to plan your marketing strategy for this year. In fact, I believe strategic planning is even more important in uncertain times because there's far less room for error. Here are a few things to keep in mind: Focus on digital. With a pandemic still raging out of control, it's no surprise that digital marketing should be a major focus for any business marketing strategy in 2021. Some of the digital marketing trends that are gaining traction and should be considered important factors for your 2021 marketing plan include voice search optimization, native advertising and transparency. Dive into search. Fueled by advances in technology, and especially advances in artificial intelligence, search is fluid and constantl...