Gift Ideas

[lyndalou]

Does anyone have information on websites where I might find some gifts, such as wines , goodie baskets, etc. My budget is limited, but I would like to explore the possibility of sending some of these to a few friends.

Also, Omaha Steaks is offering 6 (6oz) top sirloin steaks, plus a small cutting board and a set of knives for $29.95. Found this in my Southern Living magazine. Do you think they would be good? I have never ordered from them.
Thanks

 

[mudbug]

lyndalou, I used to order to Omaha Steaks all the time. Their stuff is OK-to-good. Orders arrive quickly and are packaged really well (dry ice, sturdy styrofoam containers). Beware that once you get on their mailing list, you will be bombarded with other offers.

 

[ronjohn55]

You can always try Sam's

http://www.samswine.com/

They're based out of Chicago. They ship, although there are restrictions on shipping alcoholic beverages to some states. (Including mine )

John

 

[GB]

Penzys has all sorts of gift baskets if the people you are buying for are into cooking.

 

[chesterchippy]

This guy did great by me last year when I got a last minute gift and needed to send one out pronto. He was funny and helpful too.

http://www.danthesausageman.com/

 

[JRsTXDeb]

One year when finances were tight - I made coffee and tea baskets for some people - flavored coffees and teas, a pretty cup or mug - for my mom - a little single serving teapot...lined the boxes with a pretty napkin or placement added special little packets of candy, biscotti, coffee flavorings. If it's someone you know - pick up a paperback they would enjoy. I have also made bath salts - I do theme gifts so that I don't have to think too much - everybody gets something from that years theme!

 

[marmalady]

We got my in-laws a basket from Harry & David of fresh fruit one year, and they adored it! Nice gift for those folks who are at the times of their lives when 'things' just aren't as important anymore - but a beautiful piece of fruit - ahhh!

 

[mudbug]

Balducci's is another good one for food gifts.

 

[Otter]

Penzeys, HarryandDavids, CJOlsonCherries, Cabelas. SeesCandies.

 

[norgeskog]

Martha Stewart's web page has lots of items for gifts for the holidays.

 

[lyndalou]

Thanks everyone. I have a lot of sources, now.

 

[Juliev]

http://www.redenvelope.com

They have a lot of neat stuff on there. I bought my mom and my "then" bf some stuff from there a couple years ago for Christmas.

 

[Raine]

Mudbug, those stryofoam containers work great for keeping food hot or cold. Great to transport food to church, or traveling for the holidays, etc.

 

[mudbug]

Mudbug, those stryofoam containers work great for keeping food hot or cold. Great to transport food to church, or traveling for the holidays, etc.

I agree. We still have several out in the garage that are a couple of years old and still useful.

 

[buckytom]

bump...

unfortunately, 'bug, they will still be good in a thousand years or so.

put some twinkies in them for future generations to enjoy.