Archive for April, 2012

A Gourmet Gift For Mom

Monday, April 30th, 2012

A Mother’s Day Gift Idea From Bob’s Gift Baskets

Okay Mother’s Day is coming up. That doesn’t mean you have to buy Mom a gift from our Mother’s Day Gifts Page. You can turn almost any of our gift baskets into a Mother’s Day gift using our Personalized Gift Card. Take our Gourmet Gift Basket – Flowers & Treats – Large for example. This gift is available in two sizes and is found on our Gourmet Baskets Page

Gourmet Gift Basket - Flowers & Treats - Large

Available in two sizes, the Flowers and Treats gift basket expresses your sentiments in a bright and sunny way. Add some sunshine, and some great tasting snacks and treats, to anyone’s day with the assorted gourmet items in this stained basket. Add some sunshine to someone’s day with the Flowers and Treats gift basket.

9 oz Asst. Double Mocha Truffles

Lg. White Cheddar Popcorn

5 oz. Crunchy Caramel Corn

Lg. Butter Toffee Pretzels

Brent & Sam’s Chocolate Chip Cookies 2.5 oz

2 Dolcetto Chocolate Cream Filled Pastry Cookies

Tavolare 2 oz Snack Mix

4 oz Honey Roasted Peanuts

Camembert Cheese

Vegetable Spread

Black Olives

Asst Cream Chocolates 3 oz in a Rose Covered Box

2 – 1/2 oz Stone Wheat Crackers

Gourmet Coffee

Cheddar Cheese Flavor Pretzel Dipping Sticks

Honey Mustard Flavor Pretzel Dipping Sticks

1.4 oz Gourmet Grained Gourmet Mustard

5 oz summer Sausage

Petite Fruit Candies

Medium Stained Basket

On sale for $89.99 and the shipping is FREE on this selection.

Tell her you love her with the Flowers and Treats Gift Basket today.

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National World War II Memorial

Sunday, April 29th, 2012

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More then 16 million American men and women served in the armed forces during World War II. Over 400,000 were killed during that war and at least twice that many returned home severely wounded or crippled. It is a shame that it took until April 29th, 2004 for this country to erect a memorial to those men and women.

National World War II Memorial as viewed from the Washington Monument

The National World War II Memorial is located in Washington DC on 17th St. Between Constitution and Independence Avenues if you should care to visit. The monument is dedicated to all the men and women and their spirit, sacrifice and commitment of the American People.

Operated by the National Park Service, the memorial is open 24 hours a day. Seven days a week. For more information on visiting the memorial click on this link or call 202-619-7222.

We hope you have enjoyed our little bit of This Day in History.

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Something Sweet For Mom

Friday, April 27th, 2012

A Mother’s Day Gift Idea From Bob’s Gift Baskets

This year send your Mom something very special and very sweet. Our Mother’s Day – Sweet & Trendy Gift Basket is the perfect way to tell her how sweet she is. Found on our Mother’s Day Gifts Page you can send this gift across town or across the nation.

Mother's Day - Sweet & Trendy Gift Basket

Send Mom this vibrant & beautifully designed sweets gift basket this Mother’s Day. It is filled with a wide assortment of gourmet cookies, chocolates & candy that she is sure to love. And, she’ll adore the trendy & unique style of the gift that features a Houndstooth design purse with pearl handle filled with white chocolate pretzels, as well as the “Time Out” Strawberry Kiwi Dark Chocolate truffles & so much more!

Includes:

Simpkins Strawberry & Raspberry Chocolate Centers Candy Tin

“Time Out” Strawberry Kiwi Dark Chocolate Truffles

Lindt Raspberry Chocolate Truffle

Brown & Haley Cashew Roca Buttercrunch Candy

Fielding’s Fine Belgian Truffles

Madelaine’s Pink Foiled 9″ Milk Chocolate Sweetheart Rose

Nikki’s All Natural Chocolate Covered Raspberry Ladybugs ~ chocolate wafers filled with raspberry puree & triple dipped in rich chocolate

Too Good Gourmet Cinnamon English Tea Cookies

Too Good Gourmet Earl Grey Tea in Houndstooth Gift Box Tied with a Silk Flower

Claeys Candies Kettle Fresh Chocolate Fudge

Chambury European Raspberry Chocolate Truffle

Beth’s Chocolate Chip Cookies

…in an Oval Painted Wooden Planter that fits two 6.5″ pots.

Only $63.99

 Order or reserve Momthe Sweet & Trendy Gift Basket today.

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A Mother’s Day Wine Basket

Thursday, April 26th, 2012

A Mother’s Day Gift Idea From Bob’s Gift Baskets

On Mom’s special day why not send her something special. Our Wine Baskets – Spellbound Petite Sirah is the perfect gift to send to your favorite Mother. Send it across the nation, across town or to your own home. This fine gift found on our Mother’s Day Wine Baskets Page will brighten any Mother on her special day.

 

Wine Baskets - Spellbound Petite Sirah

Spellbound Petite Sirah 2003 is known for deep color, luscious mouthfeel and wild berry fragrances – a perfect wine gift for lovers. Offers a bottle of Spellbound Petite Sirah wine and a wonderful assortment of chocolate, cookies and candies. Features “Passion” Mood Chocolates, Rendez Vous candies, and Hearts & Flowers Strawberry Cream chocolates.

Includes:

Spellbound Petite Sirah Red Wine

Bellagio Gourmet Dark Chocolate Mocha Packets

Rendez Vous Sour Cherry Drop Candy Tin

Lindt Milk Chocolate Truffle

Hearts & Flowers Strawberry Crème Filled Chocolates

Lindt Extra Dark Chocolate Truffle

Milk Chocolate Cherry Delights

Chocoholics Passion Mood Chocolates

Fielding’s Fine Belgian Truffles

Torani Chocolate Milano Biscotti

Brent & Sam’s White Chocolate Macadamia Cookies

…in a Beautiful Honey Stained Willow Basket with Woven Trim.

On Sale at only $69.99

Order or reserve the Wine Baskets – Spellbound Petite Sirah for Mom today.

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Administrative Professionals Day April 25th

Wednesday, April 25th, 2012

A Gift Idea from Bob’s Gift Baskets

Today is Administrative Professionals Day. It may have been Secretaries Day at one time but now it is Administrative Professionals Day. What ever the name it is time to thank your secretary, administrative assistant, receptionist or what ever name you may call that person who handles your affairs on a daily basis with skill and efficiency. Our Administrative Professionals – Sincere Thanks: Gourmet Gift Basket is the perfect way to do just that. This gift basket may be found on our Graduation – Congratulations Gifts Page along with other baskets designed just for this occasion.

Administrative Professionals - Sincere Thanks: Gourmet Gift Basket

Send “Sincere Thanks” to show your appreciation this Administrative Professionals Day with this upscale gourmet gift basket offering a wide assortment of premium gourmet chocolates, candies, cheeses, crackers, and more. Includes Lindt & Ghirardelli chocolates, thank you themed sugar cookies, coffees, caviar and more. Designed in a rectangular willow basket and finished with gold embossed “thank you” themed ribbon.

Includes:Smoked Salmon ~2 oz.,Smokey Gouda Cheese ~ 3.75 oz.,Brie Bistro Cheese Spread ~ ~ 3.75 oz.,Three Pepper Water Crackers ~ 2 oz.,Monet Mini Classic Original Crackers ~ 5.5 oz.,Nunes Farms Honey Cinnamon Almonds ~ 1.5 oz.,East Shore Sweet and Tangy Dipping Mustard ~ 1.4 oz.,East Shore Bavarian Style Dill Seasoned Pretzels ~ 3 oz.,Coffee Masters Dark Chocolate Decadence Coffee ~ 1.5 oz.,Davidson’s English Breakfast Tea ~ 8 ct.,Bellagio Caramel Chocolate Gourmet Mocha Cocoa ~ 1.25 oz.,Lindt White Chocolate Truffle ~ 1 pc.,Lindt Extra Creamy Milk Chocolate Bar ~ 1.4 oz.,Ghirardelli Milk Chocolate Caramel Premium Squares ~ 1.3 oz.,Brown & Haley’s Almond Roca ~ .77 oz.,Dolcetta Vanilla Wafers ~ 4.4 oz.,Lady Walton’s Creamy Peanut Butter & Milk Chocolate Filled Wafer Cookies ~ 1 oz. ,Angelina’s Sweet Butter Cookies ~ 4.4 oz.,”Thank You” Sugar Cookies ~ 2 oz.,…in a Rectangular Willow Basket tied with “Thank You” Gold Embossed Ribbon.

On Sale for $99.99

Tell them Thanks in a special way with the .Sincere Thanks: Gourmet Gift Basket

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The Perfect Gift For Mom From Her Daughter

Tuesday, April 24th, 2012

A Mother’s Day Gift Idea From Bob’s Gift Baskets

Daughters often have a very special connection with their Mother and this is the perfect way to show it. Our Mother’s Day – Mother’s & Daughters Life’s Little Moments is brand new this year and made just for a daughter to give to her Mom. This fine gift and others like it may be found on our Mother’s Day Gifts Page.

Mother's Day - Mother's & Daughters Life's Little Moments

Mother’s & daughters share many special moments throughout the years. This thoughtful gift helps to share those and show Mom how much you care. The Mother’s & Daughters Life’s Little Moments book includes heart endearing images and special stories of Mother’s and daughters special moments and the gift vase carries a decadent array of sweets.

Mother’s & Daughters Life’s Little Moments book: Heart endearing images and special stories of Mother’s and daughters

Godiva chocolate bar

Votive poured candle

2 Ashby’s tea packets

Moisturizing hand lotion

Magnetic notepad

Chocolate covered truffle cookies

Cashew Roca toffee

Mom floral vase

One sale for $52.99

Send your mom the Life’s Little Moments this year to show your special connection.

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A Spa Gift For Mom

Monday, April 23rd, 2012

A Mother’s Day Gift Idea From Bob’s Gift Baskets

It’s Mom’s day off. Why not make it a special day for her. You may wish to start with breakfast in bed and then treat her to an evening meal at her favorite restaurant. Only one last thing to make her day perfect. Send her our Gifts For Her – Spa Gift – Perfect Relax & Rejuvenate Tote so that she can relax away in the afternoon. Order or reserve your gift now. This fine gift for Mom and others like it may be found on our Mother’s Day Gift Page or if you would like to add a little spice to your gift you may wish to check out our Mother’s Day Wine Baskets Page.

Gifts For Her - Spa Gift - Perfect Relax & Rejuvenate Tote

This extravagant collection of deluxe Spa body care products refreshes the body and mind with an aromatic blend of natural magnolia. The fragrant blossom fuses with essential oils to work soothing magic throughout the body lotion, exfoliating shower gel, bath gel and more. It’s good to be Queen…….Includes:

Faux leather tote

Moisturizing body lotion

invigorating body spray

moisturizing Bath and body gel

soothing body butter

Body scrub

bath loofah ball

sisal back loofah

Assorted toffee chocolates

herbal tea

foot massager

back massager

3 mini aromatherapy candles

mini wooden cosmetic mirror

aromatherapy potpourri

and body butter soap bar.

On sale for $98.99 and the shipping is FREE on this selection.

Tell her you love her with the Perfect Relax & Rejuvenate Tote today.

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History of Mother’s Day Part 2

Friday, April 20th, 2012

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Mother’s Day is almost upon us. In an earlier posting I talked about some of the ancient history of Mother’s Day. This posting will continue that topic with a little more history.

Christians in England in the 1600′s celebrated a day to honor Mary, the mother of Christ. A religious decree later expanded the day to include all mothers and was appropriately named Mothering Sunday.

At that time a special gift, called the Mothering Cake was often presented to celebrate the event.

With the spread of Christianity throughout Europe the event was again changed to honor the Mother Church. Though most people continued to honor mothers as well as the Mother Church.

Later in the United States an activist by the name of Julia Ward Howe, better known for her inspiring words in the Battle Hymn of the Republic began a crusade against war. After the ending of the American Civil War in 1870 Howe made a plea to all womanhood to rise against war. This was generally considered the original Mother’s Day proclamation.

Howe’s efforts continued with many efforts and Mothers across America began to unite with her. Mother’s Day was called several things at the time. Mother’s Peace Day and Mother’s Day for Peace to name a few.

In 1988 a United States Postal stamp was issued to commemorate Julia Ward Howe’s efforts.

Now while Bob’s Gift Baskets may not have a “Mothering Cake” it does have a wide variety of gifts to honor your special someone.Visit our Mothers Day Gifts Page or really surprise Mom with a delicious gift from our Gourmet Baskets Page.

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For Dog Lovers Everywhere

Thursday, April 19th, 2012

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In an earlier posting I told you about our Crazy for Cats Novelty bill. Well the dogs in the neighborhood have been complaining so I had to post this one to keep them quiet. This bill and other collectibles like it may be found on our Collectibles Page.

MAN’S BEST FRIEND K-9 NOVELTY MONEY BILL

With FREE shipping

MAN'S BEST FRIEND K-9 NOVELTY MONEY BILL

THIS BILL SERVES TO RECOGNIZE DOG LOVERS EVERYWHERE! BETTER THAN A SCOOBY SNACK! Everyone will want this bill (unless you’re of the feline persuasion). All bills are the same size and shape of REAL money. Great care and attention to detail makes this bill a high quality, collectible. Everyone should own one (except cats and uh,… OK, just cats). Looks great framed! WE WILL NOT REPLACE THIS BILL IF YOU USE IT AS A WEE-WEE PAD…NO EXCEPTIONS!

You will recieve 100 $K-9.00 dollar bills to hand out to friends or give to your favorite dog lover.

Please Note: No gift cards are included with this selection. If you wish to include a card we recomend that you ship the bills to yourself and then send them to your favorite dog lover with a card.

On Sale at only $27.99 and the Shipping is FREE

Buy a pack of 100 K-9 Novelty bills today to hand out to dog lovers everywhere…

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Today in History – April 18th

Wednesday, April 18th, 2012

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Who was William Dawes?

Boston's Old North Church

Did you know that there was another man who also rode out that day to warn the colonists about an impending British attack. The two men, Paul Revere and another patriot by the name of William Dawes set out on horse back to warn the colonists. They chose separate routes in the event one of them were captured. Both men managed to sneak through British lines to warn and alert the Minutemen. It is funny how history only seems to remember Paul Revere and seems to have forgotten almost entirely William Dawes

Like many Americans I grew up believing that the American Revolution started when the then British colonies in America signed the Declaration of Independence on July 4th 1776. In legal techno terms I suppose that is correct, but in fact the war had started much earlier. We have all heard of Paul Revere’s famous ride, but did you know that it took place on April 18th 1775, more then a year before the Declaration was signed.

On this date British troops set out from Boston to capture an American arsenal at nearby Concord and also in an attempt to capture revolutionary leaders Samuel Adams and John Hancock in nearby Lexington.

We also know that the famous phrase “One if by land, two if by sea” was coined that day. It had been previously agreed that one lantern would be hung in the steeple of Boston’s Old North Church which was at that time the highest point in the city. One lantern would signal that the British were coming by land across the Boston Neck Peninsula, the route that would be taken by a man named William Dawes. Two lanterns would signal that the British were to be crossing the Charles river into Cambridge, oddly the route taken by Paul Revere.

As we all know, two lanterns were hung in the steeple that day signifying that the British were crossing the Charles river.

If you would like to see more go to this Link.

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