So our August promotions are here, Yes, the La Bella Baskets Savers Club is still $9.95 for the entire year and you get 20% off your entire purchase all year long!!!

Happy National Cheese Cake Day!!!

Well never though I see that “Cheese cake day” that is. Cheese cake, the best thing on earth for me. Some of you know my home made cheese cake! Some of you have had me make them for special occasions, & 7lbs of decadentness, 4 inches high New York cheese cake so light and creamy. Ok now I want to make one and eat the whole thing. By the way it is NOT dietetic by any means, with 3lbs of cream cheese and 6 egg and lots of cream.

My one son-in-law always asks for cheese cake for his birthday and most of the time he’ll get it too!!

Now I was thinking very early this morning, (yes me thinking ha ha) and realized that one of the best things to go with cheese cake is wine!

Hay wine baskets form me and a cheese cake from me or anyone for that matter what a great pairing!!!! Anything with chocolate would be just as important as wine. Ghirardelli Chocolate couldn’t be better. So mouth watering and yummy I can’t stand it, I now need wine, chocolate and cheese cake!!!!!!!! Does anyone else hear picnic in the making, I do Baskets, chocolate, wine and cheese cake. Even a romantic picnic!! Some really nice park or secluded area to sit on a heart filled blanket with fresh flower peddles on the blanket, and relax and enjoy good treats and each other!  So ok girls get your guys to check this blog out and maybe he’ll get the hint to romance you a little. Hey guys if you read my blog, what a great way to surprise your significant other with a great sunset picnic or other venue of your choice! Well, the gift baskets with chocolate, or wine in them and the fresh flowers can all be ordered from my web store. Go figure the cheese cake is the only thing you need to get on your own, oh end the blanket too!  So here are a few gift ideas that would fit the bill.

The Sparkler: great wine and chocolate in one basket. Sparkling wine and gourmet delights. This elegant gift contains everything for the discerning recipient: Domain Ste. Michele sparkling wine, chocolate truffles, two Ghirardelli chocolate bars, toasted sesame crackers, cheese and mixed nuts! 

Napa Valley Charm: don’t even need to remember the glasses.
Send the pleasures of the Wine Country with this basket of California gourmet samplings. Two Napa Valley red wines: a merlot and a cabernet sauvignon, are arranged in this gorgeous basket together with gourmet cheese, bruschetta toast crisps, Napa Valley mustard, Ghirardelli chocolate squares and a savory snack mix. 

Wine Cellar Celebrations, for the white wine lovers!
Make any event a festive celebration when you send this over-the-top gift basket that’s filled with everything that’s oh, so good! Indulge your favorite group of revelers. Four bottles of California wine: a chardonnay, a merlot, a cabernet sauvignon and a pinot noir accompany bruschetta crisps, salami, roasted salted almonds, Brie cheese, crackers, Sonoma cheese straws, Popchips, biscotti, English tea cookies, Ghirardelli milk chocolate bar and a gift bag of Ghirardelli milk chocolate truffle squares. 

These are just three of the beautiful flowers we have, our roses bouquet comes in other colors as well.

Almost forgot romance means candles we have that two 28oz candle in a jar. Two of them could help hold down that blanket for you! Just saying!!

Now start making the plans for a great date night! GO ahead do it he/she will love it guaranteed to please.
 Question: How would you use these baskets and flowers to surprise or romance your significant other?  Let me hear your great ideas, ok? 
 Always Martha
 www.mimis.labellabaskets.com

TWENTY ONE!  That’s a big number in our society. When you turn 21 you can drink, by then you are driving, voting, working, living on your own and dating or married!!! A lot of changes in your life in 3 to 4 years from high school!

All this excitement on becoming an adult is grand. I know how I thought this time would never end, but it does and life keeps getting bigger and better for the most part anyways.  We end up spending money and working harder than maybe we would ever do, all because we need to pay our bills put food and the table, get dressed. Oh yes most of us want a family that means more food, more clothes, a home to raise our family in (mortgage) and there is toys, school, (College) to save for!!

So when it comes to the birthday and weddings and all the favorite occasions we all have, our money is running a little short.  We want the best for our family and friends, but it can be hard to find the right gifts and not spend all the money on shipping.  This is of up most importants when you are gifting from you the comfort of your home. Not wanting or needing to go out in the heat or cold to get something.

Maybe you want a gift that is different, unique or amazing! Gift Baskets are the biggest growing business for on line sales! They come on so many prices, sizes, styles it can be mind boggling!!

My store carries around 500 gifts ranging from baskets, flowers, candles, and cookie bouquets.  That alone is a lot to look through.  Yet there is one section of baskets to look at first, there is one section in my online store that is just what you might be looking for. FREE SHIPPING baskets!!!!!

Yes Free Shipping, there is TWENTY ONE Baskets to choose from that will not cost extra to ship!!!!!!

I love this idea, and if you add a La Belle Baskets Savers Club to the mix you will even get more savings! The savers club is just $9.95 for an entire year (this offer in only until July 31st) and you get 20% off everything and anything in the entire store!

Twenty One, what a great number! Growing up and the number of baskets you can get with FREE shipping.

Here is a little about the baskets in this Free Shipping Gift Basket category: First we have baskets for, birthdays, gourmet, children’s gifts, themed baskets and patriotic ones too.  Second: All of these baskets can be used for other gifting ideas, just checkout what is in the basket and is it what your friend or family would love? A thank you basket might be great for a birthday or a just thinking of you gift.  Third all our baskets are made in the USA , with hand crafting and top quality products.

Check out all the great baskets in my web store at: www.mimislabellabaskets.com

Now then, here is a sneak peek for some of the basket in this free shipping line:

A Little Under the Weather? (pictured below)
This is a great basket for anyone who has been feeling a little under the weather. Included in this basket, is a box of Small Pleasures Chinese green tea with fresh honey, wheat wafers and a Swiss cheese triangle. To sweeten up the day we have included our delicious Alpine Mints and yummy Brent and Sams White Chocolate Macadamia nut cookies. What a great way to make someone feel better. 

Classic French Onion Soup  (pictured below)
This enticing gift will make you reminisce about Moma's homemade french onion soup. This coco woven basket is filled with all the ingredients to make that special soup (Just Add Water Mixture), plus a box of 5 gourmet Small Pleasuresâ™ vanilla teas, a jar of gourmet minced pimento stuffed olives and Merlot Cheddar cheese spread (cheese knife included) to serve on both selections of Classic Dangold water crackers and cracked wheat wafers. To satisfy everyone's sweet tooth, we've added a box of Alpine dark chocolate mints and a bag of white gourmet yogurt pretzels and Nicolettes wafer rolls filled with a sweet cappuccino cream for dessert.


A Wedding Time Capsule   (pictured below)
The most wonderful gift for newlyweds! Fill this wedding time capsule with memorabilia from their wedding day, honeymoon and first year together.
Open years from now on a special anniversary and share the excitement of that special day. This 25-piece gift set includes: message to the future and envelopes, time capsule "how to" guide, check list of items to gather, message to the future writing paper, profile book for the bride and groom to fill out and 160 full color acid free stickers.
Also included is a disposable one-time-use camera to capture memories, a picture frame for your favorite snap shot, and a wedding cake candle.


Country Rooster    (photo shown at the top)
Family and friends will welcome the arrival of this charming Country Rooster gift that makes a meal more fun and easy! The mood is set with the friendly resin rooster toothpick holder, with the main course of a quick and easy chicken pasta salad mix (Serves 4-6 / Ready in just 15 minutes) a coordinating pasta bowl for serving, Dangold delicious water crackers and black peppercorn crackers, two types of cheese spreads with a small cheese knife. For the sweet tooth we have also included a box of Alpine Mints, Fruits Of The Earth snack mix and Walkers famous shortbread and chocolate chip cookies all wrapped in a woodchip leather handle keepsake country basket with matching raffia ribbons to complete this attractive Country Rooster gift.

Today July 24th is Cousins Day

So in honor of cousins I would like to introduce my two grandkids who are cousins. Just 5.5 months apart.  Some days I think they think they are siblings. Both my daughters ended up pregnant at the sometime, (boy, didn’t they plan that one) . Not sure if the husbands were in on that plan!

One Girl and one boy, now 3yr 10 mo, and our boy is 3yr, 5mo.  My grandbabies are my pride and joy if I haven’t told you already!! They are the reason I am so excited about my La Bella Basket and Flower business. The money I earn from this business will go toward them, spoiling them with trips, presents and just being able to spend a lot of time with them.

They make me smile and laugh so much!  I watch them as they grow and see mile stones they accomplish more than when my own kids were growing up. I understand more and have the time to just sit back and watch them as they learn and grow.

Cousins: defined as one related by descent in a diverging line of common ancestor, as from grandparents or from one’s father or mother’s sister or brother. Another name for cousin is kinsman or kinswomen.

Well now that I got that out of the way, cousins can be scattered throughout the country, world, or can  as close as next door. My grandkids are separated by only 10 miles and see each other 3 to 5 days a week. They play like siblings and can fight like them too! You see I care for my babies so their moms and dads can work unrestricted to advance in their fields of expertise. 

This will soon come to an end. My husband and I need to move back to our home in Myrtle Beach and the grands will be going to preschool this year. Moving back to my home I know how hard it will be for them to adjust, yet I know they will. This business gives me the freedom to be with them as much as possible and to have great family time with the whole family!!

Since my two grand kids (cousins) and toddlers, I am pitching my children baskets for all to see!! I know my babes will love each of these in his or her own way!!
(There are Grand Kid Photos under the blog tab for you to see!)

Tough Guys Snack Care Package

There's no monkeying around when it comes to a man's snacks! Our adorable plush gorilla has velvety soft brown fur and soulful eyes and arrives holding two smash face stress balls. Celebrate today in an unforgettable way with this fun filled snack package. The side of this unique care package is stamped with our trademark seal: "Because We Care" and a Touch Guys logo.             
This is what my tough guy would want for his next birthday!!



Kids Stop Activity Basket
Have a special child on your list with a Birthday coming up or maybe they're a little under the weather. This fun filled gift basket is sure to brighten their day and keep them busy for hours to come. We've included some tasty snacks such as Cracker Jacks, chocolate chip cookies and more to give them hours of munching good times.



Singing Birthday Bear

The Singing Birthday Bear is a 12 inch bear that sings the birthday song. White and trimmed in pink and blue, it's bow tie says Happy Birthday. The perfect gift for any little (or not so little) boy or girl, this Singing Birthday Bear will deliver your birthday greeting in style.                                        This I know my granddaughter will love!

Crayola Kids Gift Box
  Now, both kids would be fighting over this basket!
Activities abound in this crazy Crayola gift box! Our designers have selected a unique variety of Crayola fun activities and snacks for this exclusive gift box. We've included a coloring book, crayons, Pez candy dispenser, bubbles and more. A great gift for kids of all ages!

To all cousins out there weather near of far, in touch or out of touch. Happy Cousins Day !!!

Always Martha

www.mimis.labellabaskets.com

A Themed Sports Basket what better way to celebrate Hot Dog Day! Every thing in the basket goes with dogs (hot dogs)!
I had a hot dog today hey, places like Sonic were having hot dogs for a buck!!, in the north, 7-eleven were giving them out for free!!! 
Can't get much better than that, oh except if you had a great goody basket to go along with it, that is!
 Here's a great idea I had come up with, suggest a topic for a blog that I use in the future and I'll put you name in a drawing for a free basket. 
Find me a few new clients that actually buy a product from me (my web store) before the end of July, and I'll send you a LBB Savers club membership!
All in honor of National Hot Dog day!! 
I thought it was about time I started some kind of contest of sorts. So this is my first attempt at such. Better contests to come for sure, just keep an eye out on this blog!
Check out my store at: www.mimis.labellabaskets.com
and please get the word out to others to win!!
Good luck to all!
Always Martha

Not the greatest pic of me (in red) but with great friends surprising you and getting a chance to catch up after 2 years. I do not care!!
This was to be a spa day photo but this is always better. Hands Down!

Good day to you all, my “ME” day was cut short for a surprise! My special friends dropped in for a much needed visit. I haven’t seen them in almost 2 years, so what a great time we had.  Not a spa day but a well rested day catching up with great friends!!!

So I think in light of all the chatter around the pending new royal birth toady I thought I would spot light a few of my Amazing baby baskets for you!

For anyone having a baby the impending birth is an exciting and unsure time. Exciting it’s a baby for goodness sakes!  You just want to see the beautiful bundle in you r arms!! All the prep and setting up the nursery and  the baby shower with all the tiny clothes and toys etc…

Unsure, will I be a great mother?, will I know what to do when the crying starts?, Will he/she be healthy?. All the questions of new parents, the answer is YES for the most part, most of the apprehension is because it is new.  It comes naturally if you let it.

So for some fun getting ready for the new baby, or if you are dropping over after the little one has arrived home here are a few gifting ideas for you ! 

Please visit my store at: www.mimis.labellabaskets.com

Good evening to all, I will not be posting anything tomorrow. Sunday is my day of rest as my Lord has asked of me. Yet it is also SPA Day, my “ME” day!!!  I will be relaxing with a nice glass of wine (just one) and some pampering, with a Spa Retreat Basket. Just me, myself, and I!

 Hydrangea scented stress melting and renewing bath tea, soothing candle and shower gel. Of course a little snack of pecan crunch, with the wine and cheese will be just fine with me.

All smiles here, looking forward to a day (8hrs) without my sweet and precious babies, hubby at work. I might not know what to do with the whole day, bet I can figure something out, Ha-Ha

I wish all of you a blessed and happy Sunday!
Cheers;  Martha

This is a “ME” weekend!

Mid way through the summer, with all the friends and company you've been having, kids at the beach or pool every day.

 Well ladies, this weekend should be for you and you alone!! Get the Hubby to take the kids for a zoo visit, or the beach, whatever!

Then get yourself a spa basket (from La Bella Baskets) and make your own home a spa retreat for you and maybe a few friends!! Relax, revel in the quiet, and enjoy a little small grownup talk with the girls. This is the way to recharge and get ready for the last half of summer!!!!

Oh before I forget, let’s add a wine basket to the spa day and send your friends and you off for an evening to relax and be merry. What better way to end the perfect, Spa at home retreat???

Here are a few Basket suggestions to get you motivated and in the mood to RELAX!!!
Organic Olive Oil Spa (not picutred)
Naturally moisturizing organic olive oil spa products are featured in this gorgeous and good for you spa selection. Presented in a faux birch basket and tied with a beautiful green bow, this abundant gift consists of deeply moisturizing olive oil lotion, organic olive oil shower gel, organic olive oil moisturizing body lotion, a beautiful pear shaped candle, organic sparkling pear soda, spiced pear tea and Beth’s organic shortbread cookies. 



Orchid Sensation (picutred)
Make them feel beautiful with the scents of vanilla orchids. This floral-inspired basket is filled with Vanilla Orchid spa products to please, including: body butter, body lotion, shower gel and body soap together with a shower loofah, soothing tea and a gift box of English tea cookies. Pamper someone special! 


Spa Retreat (pictured)
Send her on a luxurious spa retreat to melt away stress, refresh and renew. Our exclusive design features floral scented body lotion, shower gel, bath tea, body butter, body mist, soaps, and a scented sachet. We’ve also included a soothing aromatherapy candle and Madison’s mouthwatering pecan crunch. All comes artfully arranged in a large reusable wash pail that complements the décor and keeps everything at hand. Guaranteed to soothe and invigorate from head to toe. 


Tranquility (pictured)
Tranquility, what better gift can you give than the Tranquility gift basket? This lovely floral planter brings gifts of candles, chocolates and bath accessories to create a truly tranquil moment. Give the gift of tranquility with the Tranquility gift basket.


Here are a few of my Wine Baskets, they are limited to only certian states for delivery. They must be signed for by you or someone over 21 yr old.


Napa Valley Charm (pictured below)
Send the pleasures of the Wine Country with this basket of California gourmet samplings. Two Napa Valley red wines: a merlot and a cabernet sauvignon, are arranged in this gorgeous basket together with gourmet cheese, bruschetta toast crisps, Napa Valley mustard, Ghirardelli chocolate squares and a savory snack mix. 


Under the California Sun (pictured below)
Slow down and enjoy a little taste of the country with this lovely gift of red wine and gourmet delicacies. Open up the natural wicker picnic basket and let yourself be carried away to a quiet country meadow. A bottle of hearty red wine is ready to be uncorked and enjoyed along with tasty smoked salmon, creamy cheese spread, focaccia crisps, almonds and licorice petites. 


Tasting and Toasting (pictured below) 
Toast the good times with this superb gift of Wine Country pleasures. Start with a pair of wines, a cabernet sauvignon and a pinot grigio, then add focaccia crisps, cheese, almonds, olives and delicious amaretto almond cookies. 


 AH is the only word that comes to mind after a weekend like this one could be for you!!! Enjoy girls have a great weekend, this weekend or when ever you can make this happen!!!!!!
All this at my store: www.mimis.labellabaskets.com

The very best savings ever is almost gone. July 31st if almost here!!! (14 days)