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Gift Trends: Christmas, Seasons and Occasions.

September 13th, 2011

During our research for our Christmas and other ranges this year I came across an article that talked about the trends for gift giving this year, they were;

Key trends that will influence gift giving this year are:

Simplicity
Organization/streamlining
Shopping via alternate means (online and catalog)
Nesting
Handwritten correspondence on personalized stationary
Focus on health and fitness
Luxury items for pets

At Hampering Around our focus each year for our gift hampers and gift baskets is always points 1,2 and 3, we also always have correspondence in mind as well. The message that is included in one of our gifts can often mean as much as the gift itself.

One example of where we use the above as guiding principles for our range is our wine selection. We rigorously “road test” many different wines in an effort to ensure the wines we include in our range are something will truly add to the experience. Unlike a traditional bricks and mortar retailer the experience our clients get is upon receipt of the gift. This is where we want our gifts to truly stand out.

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Retirement gift baskets and gift hampers

September 7th, 2011

Retirement Gifts – the days of the gold watch are gone!

As personalised gifts become more and more sought after we are seeing companies showing their well wishes with a thoughtful retirement hamper.
A retirement gift is a reward for a lifetime of hard work and we are seeing many of our clients struggling just to find the right gift. A food hamper from Hampering Around is more than a gift: it is a small token of appreciation to show the retiree that all their help and commitment around the workplace for all those years has not gone unnoticed.
It is always sad to see someone decide to leave a company to retire, but equally wish them all the best in their new life. For a great retirement gift, you cannot go past a heartfelt retirement hamper that shows your gratitude.
Hampers are also a great retirement gift idea for a parent or relative who has decided to leave the workforce. Filled with chocolates, nuts and an assortment of goodies, this gift will be treasured long after the food has gone!

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Why do people give gift hampers and gift baskets?

August 31st, 2011

Gift Baskets and gift Hampers are a great gift for your Family and Friends. They offer something completely different that truly reflects the personality of the person receiving and giving it.
Gift baskets are the practical gift that caters for everyone’s tastes. Because they are so adaptable to different products and themes, you’ll be sure to find one that is perfect for even the toughest recipients.
At Hampering Around, we provide a wide range of different gift basket categories including:
•   Australian Hampers
•   Corporate Gift Baskets
•   Food & Wine Hampers
•   Chocolate Baskets
•   And More
We ensure that our range caters for any type of event so as to not leave you out of ideas when it comes to present time. Be it a birthday, Christmas, Mothers or Fathers Day, end of year functions or employee milestones, we will have the gift baskets to suit.

As we move into Spring Baby Gifts and Garden Gifts are particularly popular (see examples below).

Don’t give the same old presents this year – give a gift basket and enjoy the diverse selection on offer. Contact Hampering Around for all your gift basket needs.

Need something for the keen gardener?

A new baby is always time for celebration

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70th Birthday Gifts

August 16th, 2011

We are constantly surprised at the focus we get on certain gifts and categories. A good example of this is birthday’s in particular, The perfect 70th birthday gifts.
More and more people are choosing to celebrate their loved ones milestone with a beautiful 70th birthday gift hamper.
For all milestone birthdays Hampering Around has got you covered for gifts and gift baskets. Now stocking a range of tasteful and appropriate 70th birthday gift baskets, Hampering Around can provide your loved one with the perfect gift for their big day.
Including a range of 70th birthday gifts and hamper options we can deliver for you a tailored gift basket to suit the tastes of your loved one.
Shop through our extensive gift basket catalogue and choose the best 70th birthday gifts for those close to you who are celebrating this special occasion.

Give something different and special for a 70th birthday gift

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Gourmet Hampers: The Perfect Gift?

August 5th, 2011

I’m sure that you’ve been in this situation before: you been invited to a housewarming, or a new neighbor moves in across the street and you’d like to welcome them to the neighborhood, but you have no idea what to give.

Wine? What if they don’t drink. Flowers? What if they are allergic. Food? Well, yes, of course, everyone eats!

The solution: a gourmet hamper. It’s the perfect gift because a) you can personalize it to the interests of the recipient or b) if you don’t know what they are interested in, an assortment of gourmet foods is likely to please most anyone.

Hampering Around have hampers already made for any occasion, we can also customise one for you. Pick a theme and run with it: it could be chocolate (chocolates, chocolate chip cookies, cocoa – just watch out for peanuts and other nuts which they may be allergic to), beverages (various types of coffee, tea and biscuits), snacks (cheese, crackers).

Beyond food, you could even put together a spa basket with soaps, scented candles and a loofah for busy Mums or bbq sauce, dry rub, tongs and a spatula for Dads. The possibilities are endless!