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Unwrapping France: A Guide to Gift-Giving in France

We’ve been exploring the world one blog at a time. From South Korea to Ireland, and today our journey continues. It’s time for a deep dive into the art of gift-giving in France. France is a bastion of creativity and passion, and the gifting customs are no exception. It’s always wise to ask your recipients about their gifting preferences, but it never hurts to study in advance.

Your friends, family, and colleagues in France will likely accept any gifts you send them with grace and appreciation, no matter what you send. That being said, being graceful and appreciative isn’t the same as being impressed. When it comes to gift giving in France, you should ensure every gift is designed to impress. From the simplest of chocolates to the most basic of bouquets – your gifts should stand out, and this blog will teach you how to make sure that happens.

Gift-Giving in France - Woman in front of the Eiffel tower with French Flag

Fresh Delivered: How to Gift Perishable Delights Without Breaking a Sweat

There are many reasons why you might need to send a parcel of items that might potentially go bad. Ever promised yourself that you’ll start a new life on Monday, and will revise your diet by adding more fruit? Imagine you are actually in for a couple of weeks now, and have reached a completely new state of consciousness! So much so that you are inexplicably possessed to share your new attitude with others by sending them fruit baskets. Or is it that you simply want to craft a healthy hamper for your grandchild, but you’re worried about its condition after it leaves your house? At the end — or actually any time — of the day, you could be considering sending a gift as a token of support to someone who is in recovery.

Over many years of fruitful cooperation with our clients, we’ve helped them deliver all kinds of gifts, from electronic devices and stationeries to food gift baskets, both with long-lasting contents or fresh, perishable products. The latter, undeniably adored by our customers, showcases your heartfelt intention to let the recipient indulge in the goodies as soon as possible. We are ready to help you with tips on sending that kind of basket.
 

Tips on how to send perishable goods: a shipment with fruit and charcuterie being assembled on a kitchen table.

Success Stories – Rewarding Business MVPs With Timely Gifts

When it comes to succeeding in any business industry, having a quality team is key. Keeping your Most Valuable Players happy and productive is all about recognition and rewards! The best CEOs know the importance of keeping up with an employee recognition program and rewarding business MVPs. They also know just how time-consuming it can be. That’s where the experts at Gift Baskets Overseas come in!

We were lucky enough to get to interview one of our loyal customers M – an executive assistant to the CEO of a packaging business.

Rewarding Business MVPs  - Man holding a gift

Holidays In South Korea & Other Gift Tips

South Korea is a stunning country in East Asia. It boasts dizzying high-tech cities alongside deep-rooted traditions. The combination of new meets old makes an exciting and dynamic culture. If you aren’t from there, navigating the holidays in South Korea, their traditions, and the gifting culture at large can be daunting.

But never fear! You’ll find general gift tips, brief explanations of popular holidays in South Korea, and gift suggestions. The most important advice we can give you is right at the top. Don’t hesitate to ask your friends, family, and coworkers about their favorite holidays in South Korea! Yes – even ask them about the gifts they like receiving and when. You’ll build a more personal connection, and your gift choices will benefit greatly from the insider information. If you want to impress them with a surprise, keep on reading.

Holidays in South Korea - view of Seoul Skyline

Trends in Gifting – The Rise of Personal Choice

When it comes to successful corporate gift campaigns, being current is key. The 2022 holiday gift season shows a clear shift in the trends in gifting. Giftsenda and Gift Baskets Overseas have put together key data to help you and your team stay ahead of gifting trends in 2023. While the holiday season is still six months away, corporate gifts are something your company should invest in year-round.

The trends in gifting shown during the 2022 season will help you make the most of every gift you send this year. Continue reading to get insider tips on what gift baskets reigned supreme and what gifts recipients chose when given the chance.

Trends in Gifting - Office employees exchanging gifts

How To Celebrate Mother’s Day Long Distance

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Mother’s Day is hiding and winking at you just around the corner! This year in the USA and many other countries, Mother’s Day falls on May 14th. Make sure you double-check the date for the country you’re in! Even though one day a year isn’t enough to honor one of the greatest women in your life, Mother’s Day is an excellent opportunity to celebrate that special woman. The woman who gave light kisses on the skinned knee to make the pain disappear, checked for monsters under the bed, and raised you with love and tenderness.

When this day rolls around, you want to make the day all about Mom. But what if you are separated by distance and can’t see each other in person? Living miles apart and being on different sides of the country or even on different continents may be tough and stressful.

However, distance doesn’t mean you can’t still show your love and care. Believe it or not, there are actually plenty of ways to celebrate Mother’s Day long distance!  Keep reading to find tons of ideas for bridging the gap between you and Mom until you can see each other in person once again!

Celebrate Mother's Day Long Distance: Woman on a video chat

Gifts For Autistic Adults – Navigating Neurodivergent Joy

Since 1970, April has been Autism Awareness Month. Over the years, the information and reception of autistic and neurodivergent adults have changed drastically. In many countries, the shift has been a largely positive one. Thanks to platforms like TikTok, many people with autism have found a community to lean on, learn from, and support them as they become more comfortable being transparent about their journey. This blog aims to help you in selecting gifts for autistic adults. However, it’s impossible to do that without mentioning some potentially uncomfortable truths.

To begin – I will answer the question you’re probably asking yourself. What are my credentials to speak about gifts for autistic adults? I’ve spent over 9 years diving into the world of gifts. Pouring over the cultural dos and don’ts of dozens of countries. I’ve done this as an autistic woman myself. If you continue reading, you’ll find a general guide. A starting place, if you will, to help you navigate the wild and wonderful world of neurodivergence.

Gifts For Autistic Adults

How to Onboard a Corporate Gift Vendor – Gift Baskets Overseas Corporate Podcast ep. 7

Welcome, to another episode of Long Distance Short. Today’s host is Sempronia, interviewing two very special guests – Katrina – the Supplier Relations Manager at GiftBasketsOverseas.com, and Olivia – the Manager of Gift Baskets Overseas’ Corporate Specialists team.  Together, these three dive into the world of corporate gift vendors. Taking a look at why companies everywhere are looking for corporate gift vendors, how to onboard a corporate gift vendor, and how the process can save you time and money while also giving you peace of mind.

Keep listening to hear about the perks of corporate gift vendors and how your team can onboard the international gift experts at GiftBasketsOverseas.com.

Mean Gifts to Give: An April Fool’s Gift Guide

In the spirit of the day of tom-foolery and practical jokes, you may be considering mean gifts to give to your frenemies. Whether it’s a co-worker, a spoiled cousin, or your friend’s insufferable boyfriend, we all have individuals with whom we just can’t see eye to eye. And, ironically, they’re usually the people we can’t seem to avoid. The situation may become even more frustrating or awkward when we have to offer them a gift!

Fortunately, we’re experts in all things gifts. And, yes, we even dabble in the kind of gifts to send to recipients you aren’t too fond of. So, if you’re bold enough, take a dive with us as we provide you with ‘shady’ gift suggestions, fun wrapping ideas, gifts for friends, and some plain old April Fool’s fun. And like good friends should, we also give you some tips on how to make sure there are no hard feelings when the jokes are all over.

Mean Gifts to Give: It's April Fools Day!

Gifts to Ireland – Tips for Surprising Friends, Family, and Colleagues

Ireland is a breathtaking country on the westernmost edge of Europe, with gorgeous sights to see no matter where you go. It’s got winding narrow roads, rugged cliffs, mountains, and stunning waterfalls painted in the most beautiful colors. You’ll find eye-catching beauty within the cities and towns. With a plethora of Norman and Anglo-Irish castles to absolutely blow your mind and make you want to dive into their history, Ireland is a country with friendly people, hearty dishes, and delicious beer. It’s a piece of home everyone can enjoy. And when it comes to sending gifts to Ireland, you’ll find the customs as vast and interesting as the sights and people!

So if you want to surprise your friends and family in Ireland with a gift basket, look no further! This blog will teach you the ins and outs of gifting in Ireland during life’s special moments. Scroll down to read more about birthday traditions, corporate gift etiquette, romantic favorites, and other times to surprise your friends and family with gifts.

Gifts To Ireland - Irish homes and iconic stone walls