Gifts Ideas for Children

Here are a few great gift ideas for kids. The unique products will bring a smile to the face of the little boy or little girl receiving them.

Step stools in monkey, cat and frog styles. 9½”x11¼”. $25. Two’s Company. (800) TWOSCOMPANY. www.twoscompany.com

These affordable gifts are ideal for birthdays, Christmas or just because.

When shopping for gifts try looking for products that come in fun, unique packages. Children's books are a popular seller. Also think about items of clothing such as socks, shoes, onesies and T-shirts. You can find many products that range in price anywhere from $25–$75.

Baby heart rattle is made of stainless steel. Comes in a gift box with ribbon. $30. Nambé. (505) 471-2912. www.nambe.com

There are many gifts that you can buy for under $25. Consider small picture frames, handprint kits and trinket boxes to hold baby's first tooth.

Be creative when buying gifts. If you need more ideas check back with us often so we can help you with your search.

Consuela Greene is a Gift Basket Design Expert and
Gift Merchant
Baskets by Consuela specializes in designing custom gift baskets for individuals and businesses.

http://www.basketsbyconsuela.com

A Fall Garden

Summer is beginning to leave us or has already left us according to the calender. The Fall is here. Time to prune those plants that were thriving all summer. Fertilize, weed and plant flowers that will add a change of scenery to our gardens. The colors of Fall are so vibrant against bluer skies that come along this time of year.

I have to admit that my planting skills are more suited to indoor gardening than outdoor. I don't particularly like digging up dirt and perhaps coming across worms or insects. If I could I would have a garden filled with flowers all year round. Maybe at some point, I'll be able to hire a gardener that will do all that for me. In the meantime, I'll stick to houseplants.

This Gardener's Delight gift basket is ideal for anyone who has been cutting grass, pruning or mulching. A wonderful assortment of bath products to soothe aching muscles. It has an almanac that can be used as a reference guide for what to plant and at what time of year to plant them.

Visit us at www.basketsbyconsuela.com for more gift ideas.

Happy Gardening,

Consuela
Baskets by Consuela

Front Row Wrap Up: Design Tips and Inspirations for Creating Gift Baskets Workshop

This workshop is a gift basket design demonstration class that provides participants with the opportunity to have a front row seat into the gift basket design community. The class is for anyone interested in obtaining basic knowledge of design and staging techniques that the pros use for making gift baskets for profit. You'll learn how gift basket designer Consuela Greene of Baskets by Consuela can assist you in creating elegant gift baskets. Participants will be shown several unique approaches for transforming ordinary baskets and containers into extraordinary creations.

Additionally, you will learn which enhancements to incorporate into baskets that will compliment the overall design, several ways to secure products, how to select themes and colors and a variety of wrapping methods.

Attendees, whether casual gift makers or hobbyist, will be equipped with basic skills and motivated to continue to learn all they can about the multi-billion dollar gift industry and how they can get a piece of it. By the end of this workshop participants will be well on their way to having the confidence, know-how and expertise to start the process of developing their own gift basket business.

For more info visit here:http://www.basketsbyconsuela.com

Tuition: $75
Instructor: Consuela Greene designer and owner of Baskets by Consuela
1 session: Saturday, March 28, 2009/2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: South Fulton Arts Center, College Park, GA 30349