You want to send a special gift to someone, and you have no idea what to get. Then someone suggests sending a gift basket – or maybe you see an ad, or it comes to you some other way. Whatever – sending a gift basket is boring and a cop-out…or is it? The truth is the good old fashioned Christmas baskets you remember getting or still popular today. And here’s something you may not have thought of – they’re just as popular with giftees as they are with givers! Let’s take a look at some of the reasons why: Gift…
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Continue ReadingLet our Corporate Gift Specialists help you find the perfect gift! “Hale Groves enjoys a well-deserved distinction as my favorite “go to” gift purveyor.” -Heidi Cortese, CEO, Leisure World Active Adult Communities Want to secure a long and fruitful relationship with your clients and team members? Holiday corporate gift baskets or corporate gift boxes from Hale Groves is always in good taste! At Hale Groves we understand how important it is for those in business to recognize and show appreciation to your valuable customers, associates, and coworkers. All business boils down to people. It’s not the numbers or the sales…
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Continue ReadingBecoming a parent for the first time is exhilarating – and overwhelming! Looking for a great gift for a new parent? Toys and baby clothes are great (and so are diapers), but they’re for the baby – good gifts are great because they’re something tried, hungry new moms and dads can enjoy! Sustain the new parents in your life with Hale Groves sustaining gourmet gifts and fruit baskets for sale – they’re sure to be appreciated! Here are 5 awesome gift ideas for new parents: Good Morning Breakfast Box, Only $49.99 Going out to eat with kids is difficult under…
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Continue ReadingGood jobs can be hard to find – and so can good bosses! In fact, surveys show that more people would prefer a better boss over a higher salary. That’s because whether your boss is good or bad can make all the difference in the world to the quality of your work life, your success as an employee, and the success of the company you work for (thereby affecting job stability). And a good boss can have a long-reaching effect all throughout your future career, even if you no longer work together. Did you know there’s an appreciation day just…
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Continue ReadingGood help is hard to find (and these days, keep), but any boss can tell you that good employees are the backbone of any business, whether it’s a small local office or a nationwide corporation. A competitive salary and good benefits go far towards keeping your employees happy, but if you want to encourage team loyalty, you might want to take it further by wending corporate gift boxes when the holidays roll around. The best corporate gift is one that’s useful, welcome, and lets your team know you value them. But not all gifts will meet those criteria, so this…
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Continue ReadingYou know the old saying, “good help is hard to find?” These days it can be hard to keep, too! Many businesses are short on help these days, so taking the trouble to let your employees know how much you appreciate them will go far towards helping you to keep them – and towards building your reputation as a great place to work. Raises and promotions go far towards recognizing employee value, but good, loyal employees have a right to expect such recognition and regular intervals – much like birthday or Christmas gifts! It’s the smaller, everyday gestures that go…
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Continue ReadingPear season is almost here, and one of the first varieties in line are our bountiful Bartletts! One of the world’s most popular pear varieties, Bartlett Pears are large with the classic pear-shape: rounded bottom half tapering to a small, curved neck. When Bartletts are mature but not yet fully ripe, they are green-skinned with a tart-tasting, crunchy flesh; when fully ripe their skins turn golden, and the flesh becomes sweet and juicy with a buttery texture. While Bartletts are available year-round, fall through winter is their peak season time. Bartlett Pear Facts The Bartlett pear is named Enoch Bartlett,…
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Continue ReadingYou already know that corporate gifting (also known as business gifting) is a great way to show your clients and/or employees how much you appreciate them. It’s also a great way to forge relationships with potential new clients. But are you really reinforcing your brand by giving out a boring corporate gift like a day planner with your company logo embossed on it? We believe that fruit gifts from Hale Groves make the best corporate gifts. Here are just a few great reasons why: Corporate food gifts are practical. If you’re not sure what to get, citrus gifts are a…
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Continue ReadingGiving food gifts to the bereaved goes back a long way (the term “funeral baked meats” was coined by Shakespeare, in fact). But why is that? There are actually two reasons why ordinary and gourmet food gifts are often made to those who are grieving. Firstly, when a death hits close to home, it reminds us of our own mortality. At such a time we often feel the need to embrace life more fully, and the enjoyment of eating is one way to achieve that. The second and more practical reason to give food to someone who is mourning the…
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Continue ReadingWatching a friend or loved one go through treatment for cancer can be tough. You want to help, to be there, to show your support, but figuring out how best to do that can be bewildering. When you don?? live near the person facing the challenge, it can be even more challenging to find ways to show support. Small Actions, Big Impact The good news is that it doesn?? take a grand gesture to make a big impact on someone?? life. Small but regular expressions of love and encouragement can make a huge difference in a loved one?? cancer journey,…