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Avoid Chirstmas Gift Giving Stress [ October 31st, 2009 ] Posted in » Christmas and Hanukkah, Gift Baskets, Gift Giving by James

It may be hard to believe, but Christmas is right around the corner. It feels like only a few weeks ago we were roasting hotdogs and hamburgers, and donning our swimsuits for a weekend at the beach. The crisp chill of autumn flew by and now it is time to celebrate and sing Silent Night. If the busy holidays have you wanting to hide under your down comforter until next July, relax. A few simple tips can ensure you have a happy, stress-free holiday season.

Everyone knows the hustle and bustle of the holiday brings with it the need to shop for gifts. It can be overwhelming finding just the right item for everyone on your list.  The stress and frustration may be enough to make you want to give up. However, if you still want to spread the joy of Christmas through unique, one-of-a-kind items, consider creating a present filled with things the recipient will love.

Exchanging gifts for Christmas is a longheld tradition that helps to spread the joy of the holiday. Presents are appropriate for a variety of situations. During gatherings, you should bring a token of your appreciation to the home of the host. You may also have people in your life like teachers, co-workers, and service providers who would appreciate the thought of a small present. While they may be expecting a run-of-the-mill item, appropriate for just about anyone in your life, you could surprise them with something especially chosen for them. You will need to take time to think of their likes and dislikes, but they will notice your effort.

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Fresh Ideas for Mother’s Day Gifts

Everywhere you turn, there are ads for Mother’s Day gifting options. The holiday (or special event) is upon us! Most men wait until the last minute to decide what they will send their mother. Flowers are often an old standby that saves the day. With a little more thought, this could be the best Mother’s Day this year. Have a peek at this short article that shares a few unique Mother’s Day gift basket ideas!

April 28th, 2009 | Posted in » Mother's Day by Rich
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Secretary’s Day in Canada

One of the most important holidays or events for any business is Administrative Professionals Day. Why? Because office support staff ensures that your operation runs smoothly! Business owners and managers have enough to do these days in the competitive business environment and staying organized and on top of everything requires assistance. Administrative professionals often receive Secretary’s Day gifts to acknowledge their contribution to the workplace but this specific event is set aside to provide a clear focus on these valuable members of the team. The term Secretary’s Day was changed in 2000 to Administrative Professional’s Day to acknowledge the wide range of skills and responsibilities that today’s office staff has taken on… regardless of which name choice, remember the importance of recognizing their immense value! Have a peak at our new Administrative Professionals Day Gift Baskets category to see the types of gifts that may be suitable for your special recipients!

April 7th, 2009 | Posted in » Gift Baskets, Gift Giving by James
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More Easter Gift Baskets Now Online…

Easter is just over a week away and the warm weather are both a sure sign that spring is here and in full force. Nothing saying renewal like people raking their lawns and brushing away sand and salt from their driveways. To provide our visitors with the best possible options for sending Easter Gift Baskets in Canada, we have added a few new designs to our already exciting selection! Our Beatrix Easter gift basket is a cute theme box filled with hand decorated chocolate easter eggs. If you’re looking ofr something a bit more decadent, our Kelly Easter gift baskets are great for sending to a recipient who has discernable tastes. Regardless of your recipients, you are sure to find delightful Easter gift baskets at GrenvilleStation.com! 

April 3rd, 2009 | Posted in » Easter by James
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New Candy Bouquets Online!

Our candy bouquets category has been revamped. We are in the process of creating an additional 5-7 new designs that’ll be suitable for birthdays, get well, congratulations or just to say your ‘thinking of them’. Check back often as we re-design the majority of our gift baskets with new and exciting products in the coming weeks/months!

March 3rd, 2009 | Posted in » Gift Giving by James
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Flowers in Canada - Spring Is Just Around the Corner

The snow keeps falling, but there is light at the end of the tunnel. Spring is less than a month away. Although there are no flowers on the ground up here in Canada, we definitely saw many of them this Valentine’s Day. It was a nice reminder of what is yet to come.  Our flowers in Canada category has definitely improved over the last few months and we’re already gearing up for our Mother’s Day flowers selection.  Keep checking back for more great rose and lily bouquet selections as well as our ever popular flowering plants!

February 22nd, 2009 | Posted in » Flowers in Canada by James
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Valentine’s Day Gifts Now Online…

The holidays hit us hard and kept pummeling us! It was a successful Christmas season, but too many activities were set aside to handle the volume. Non-essential things like updating our blog.  Alot of new things weren’t happening. It was hard enough to keep up with rush. No matter how many extra staff you hire, it’s always not enough. Fortunately, we’re back in the game and ready for the next special day, Valentine’s Day! Our gorgeous Valentine’s Day gifts are now online! This year, Laurie and her designers have outdone themselves, ensuring a wide selection of beautiful gifts such as the understated Love Letter Valentine Gift or the cute and furry Nuts About You Valentine’s Day Basket. Remember to take special care in selecting your gift for that special someone in your life!

January 22nd, 2009 | Posted in » Gift Baskets, Valentine's Day by James
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Christmas Gift Baskets Now Online!

Our elves have been hard at work this month and finally, we can announce that our holiday gift baskets are now online! This year, the selection is better than ever. We’ve added lots of new designs that reflect the fun associated with the holiday season with the value associated with a Grenville Station gift basket! Although Christmas comes early at GrenvilleStation.com, don’t forget that our Halloween gift baskets make great early holiday gifts. And our ghosts and goblins deserve much credit for those designs!

October 21st, 2008 | Posted in » Christmas and Hanukkah, Gift Baskets, Halloween by James
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Get well my friends, winter flu season is coming…

Most people (in North America at least) are enjoying the beautiful weather. The sun is shining, the birds are chirping, the days are longer and kids are playing ball hockey in the streets. Flu season is as far away as possible. I pity those who catch colds and the flu in the middle of summer. It’s bad enough to get it when it’s cold and dreary out but when everyone is at the beach enjoying the sand and surf, these people are sick in bed trying to get better…before winter! If you have a special friend or family member like this, check out our get well gift baskets category page for great gifting ideas. There are great ideas for any type of recipient - the kind who thinks it’s the end of the world and needs a bit of cheering up and the kind who are enjoying the time off from a difficult job that they don’t like to think still exists. Few individuals will ever expect to receive a gift basket in the middle of the summer. Unique get well gifts can have a much bigger impact during the recipient’s weak moments than a gift at Christmas time or even their birthday!

August 2nd, 2008 | Posted in » Observances & Events by James
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