Have you run out of ideas for what to give your staff this Christmas? You want to show them that you appreciate their hard work, so why not try something different and give them gift baskets this holiday season?

Something For Every Budget –

In order to run a business proficiently, you need to carefully budget and account for every single expense. Your Christmas gifts, then, also must fit within your budget. The beauty of gift baskets is that they are available in every size, shape and configuration imaginable. Because of that, they are also available at many different prices. Whether you have a very constricted budget or one where the sky is the limit, you can find just the right thing when you pick out gift hampers. The best part? Low priced or high end, gift baskets also look stunning – and are always greatly appreciated.

Deliver To Employees’ Homes For A Fun Surprise –

Most employees expect to receive their Christmas gift at the office. Usually, the last day before the holiday the boss or manager rounds everybody up and hands out the gifts. In other words, there is really no element of surprise involved in gift giving at the office most of the time. Gift baskets are neat, though, because you can have them delivered directly to your employees’ homes and give them a real surprise. They won’t be expecting a package to arrive, and when they realise that it’s a gift hamper from their employer they will be doubly pleased.

Gifts That Keep On Giving –

In comparison to the commonly used gift vouchers and other traditional corporate gifts, Christmas hampers are an ideal solution because employees are able to take them home – or open them at home after they’re delivered – and share the contents with their friends and family. The gift hampers that you give your employees, then, can be enjoyed by many other people who will all be very impressed. Your employees will be able to enjoy the variety of tasty treats immediately upon unwrapping their Christmas hamper. Usually, those baskets will last for at least a few days, meaning that they can be enjoyed again and again. Without a doubt, gift hampers are great options for employees at Christmastime.

Source by Eva Judge

 

National Implications:  Why HBCU Presidents Need Entrepreneurial Focus

 

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ABSTRACT

Public Historically Black Colleges and University (HBCU) presidents are being increasingly called upon to develop an entrepreneurial spirit that encourages fundraising from the private sector.  Fundraising at HBCUs is no longer the sole responsibility of development officers.  The overwhelming truth is that donors want relationships with CEOs, not managers.  So often, donors need to feel connected to the cause and the recipient.  This connection presupposes direct presidential involvement in the cultivation activities for donors.  Unfortunately, many HBCU presidents fail to engage in the donor cultivation and stewardship process that creates a continuum of giving by alumni, foundations, corporations, and other university friends who have an interest in charitable giving.  The purpose of this article is to discuss the importance of presidential involvement in fundraising at HBCUs.

Introduction

In reviewing the literature regarding alumni giving, it was determined that predominantly white institutions have alumni giving rates that range between 20-60 percent while black college alumni giving rates typically fall below ten percent.  At a time when endowments are decreasing due to economic forces and public support of institutions of higher education is at an all-time low, it is a matter of survival that black colleges increase their giving rates (Gasman, 2003, p.22).

Purpose of the Article

This purpose of this article is to demonstrate the importance of entrepreneurial orientation of public HBCUs and university presidents and to illustrate how those orientations are related to the revenue-generating activities of their institutions and the institutions’ financial stability.

The Problem

Increasing the endowments at HBCUs means placing more emphasis on cultivating alumni and educating them about the importance of philanthropy.  Advancement professionals at these specialized institutions face a growing dilemma – how to strengthen university resources in a climate that has historically relied almost wholly on public funding.  Public HBCUs will eventually be forced to identify private resources to survive and thrive.  The higher education landscape is changing rapidly and both private and public institutions are searching for new revenues – requiring more entrepreneurial ways (Bowen and Shapiro 1998).

Background of the Problem

Changing economic conditions at the state level have reduced the amount of governmental support available to public institutions of higher education.  These shrinking revenues have added a new responsibility to chief executive officers at institutions of higher education.  Embracing an appreciation for cultivating relationships with donors is a must step for university presidents at public institutions.  This is a different and oftentimes unwelcome responsibility among HBCU institutional leaders (Birnbaum, p. 39).

The fact of the matter is simply that HBCUs have to step up to the plate in order to compete with majority institutions.  The competition is on for student enrollment, student recruitment, public funding, and now private fundraising.  The need for funds has put tremendous pressure on the presidents of HBCUs–so much that 25 percent of all presidents of these institutions left their jobs during the two-year period between 2000 and 2002. A major source of these fundraising difficulties arises from the small size of the institutions and from their less-affluent alumni bases (New York Amsterdam News 2002).

Presidential Entrepreneurialism

Clark’s (1998) theoretical framework is the basis for defining and understanding the entrepreneurial university.  Entrepreneurial activities comprise third-stream income sources that include 1) innovative and profit-based, self-supporting operations that go beyond traditional sources, such as business development activities and innovative retail sales operations, 2) activities that develop and enhance traditional income streams such as endowment and tuition, and 3) activities that involve both traditional and nontraditional aspects, such as distance learning, which uses nontraditional methods of teaching to gain tuition, which is a traditional source of income (Riggs, p. 30).

Presidents Can Cultivate Satisfied Donors and Help Fundraisers Achieve Results

Engaging in basic, traditional fundraising efforts will help HBCU presidents secure substantial gifts from untapped donors as well as donors who have a history of giving.  Having an appreciation for the donor’s wishes is what presidents should embrace first.  If a donor does not feel connected to an organization or its leadership, the likelihood of acquiring a major gift is minimized.  Philanthropists rely on their relationships with organizations to influence their giving.  The lack of connection between prospective donors and organizations results in unsatisfied philanthropists.  It is incumbent upon the fundraiser and the institutional leader to resolve any differences in philosophical underpinnings prior to donor cultivation.  Cultivating meaningful and impacting gifts means resolving deliberative conflicts through choices grounded in responsibilities to persons (Johnsen, p. 115).

Senior fundraising professional and author, Penelope Burke, addresses donor philosophy best by saying, “When a donor sits down to write a check, her heart may be racing, she may be imagining how you will react when you open the envelope, and she is certainly wondering whether her gift will have a positive impact on the work you both cherish” (Burke, p. 15).  This statement is the foundation of the fundraising profession and a concept that university presidents should note.  People give money to people, not causes.  In translation, philanthropists give careful consideration to making sizeable donations, and when cultivated by the right person at the right time, the organization reaps the best harvest. 

Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) have only recently embraced the concept of matching donor preferences with institutional funding needs.  Approaching donors from this angle has yielded more resources for HBCUs.  Many of these schools have discovered that using presidents to call alumni produces results.  When alumni receive a call from the current president, they feel important.  They feel like their gift was truly appreciated.  Establishing such a relationship will nearly guarantee support.  In the fund development community, stewards often overlook the importance of building relationships.  It is imperative that presidents understand and respect donors. 

Concluding Remarks

In conclusion, presidents and other upper-level administrators should embrace the understanding of fund development’s importance to institutional financial stability.  Administrators must be equipped with meaningful data that will offer insight to enhance the revenue stream from alumni and private industry.  “If historically Black colleges are to survive, they must learn how to plan effectively within the institutional context to achieve their desired fund-raising results” (Barrett, p. 7).   It is obvious that these specialized institutions must implement some method of strategic planning to develop advancement activities and strategies.

Employing a rational approach to developing and implementing a comprehensive fundraising campaign is key. Identifying institutional needs, developing plans for achieving those needs, beginning to implement those plans, and actually executing the campaigns will be critical to the survival of these institutions.

References

Barrett, T. G.  (2006, October/December). How strategic presidential leadership and institutional culture influenced fundraising effectiveness at Spelman College.   Planning for Higher Education, 35 (1), 5-18.

Birnbaum, R.  (1992). How academic leadership works:  Understanding success and failure in the college presidency.  San Francisco, CA:  Jossey-Bass.

Bowen, W. & Shapirio, H. (1998).  Universities and their leadership.  Princeton, NJ:  Princeton University Press.

Burke, P. (2003).  Donor centered fundraising: How to hold on to your donors and raise much more money.  Chicago, IL:  Cygnus Applied Research.

Clark, B. R. (1998).  Creating entrepreneurial universities:  Organizational pathways of transformation.  Oxford, UK:  Pergamon Press.

Fundraising pressures plague HBCU presidents (2002, September 26-October 2). New York Amsterdam News.

Gasman, M. (2003).  Fund raising from Black-College alumni:  Successful strategies for supporting alma mater.  Council for the Advancement and Support of Education, 22.

Johnsen, L. L.   (May, 2005).  Understanding deliberative conflicts that confront academic fund raisers:  A grounded theory study.   Retrieved June 6, 2006, from ProQuest Information and Learning Company website:   http://www.lib.umi.com/dissertations/search.

Riggs, D. G (2005).  Entrepreneurial activities in independent college and university presidents:  A view from the top.  Retrieved May 5, 2006, from ProQuest Information and Learning Company: http://www.lib.umi.com/dissertations/search

Source by William Allan Kritsonis, PhD

If you are creative and like to make gifts for others, then a work at home gift basket business might be right for you. Making gift baskets to sell is rewarding and fun. Many people like the idea of giving personalized baskets for holidays, birthdays and special events but dont have the time to put them together. When you start a gift basket business, you will be supplying them with something they need and getting the opportunity to put your talents to work.

Before you start your life as a gift basket Wahm, make sure that this business is something that you really want to do. If you have never made gift baskets, but like the idea, try making one or several for your next gift-giving event. This will also be an opportunity to show off your gift basket making skills to your friends and family. While you are planning and making your gift baskets ask yourself if this is something you can see yourself doing on a regular basis.

Making some sample gift baskets will also give you an idea of how much your supplies will cost and how much time it will take you to complete each basket. This will help you gauge pricing when you start your business. However, keep in mind that when you get a business license you will be able to buy craft supplies for wholesale prices.

Getting a business license is an important step in making yourself into an official Wahm. The process is simple and there are many tax benefits to becoming a legal businessperson. You will also get your supplies at wholesale and be able to get discounts on other business related expenses.

Once you have decided that making gift baskets is right for you, it is time to develop your catalog of basket options and prices. Think up a few prototypes for different situations. Although gift baskets are popular during the holiday season, you can also create them for graduations, Mothers Day, Fathers Day, Valentines Day and other events. Create a few different gift basket ideas and then ask your friends and family for their opinions. Make sure your choices of design and gift basket items are popular with many people before you make them part of your catalog.

Have your prices ready for both standard baskets and custom baskets, and then make your business cards and start advertising. By now, your friends and family will know about your business and you can tell them to spread the word on your new venture. Network with other local businesses, like nail salons and florist shops, to get your name in front of more people. Targeting businesses that are frequented by women is a good tactic because women are more likely to purchase your baskets.

Around the holidays, corporate companies are looking to buy gifts for their clients and suppliers. This can lead to a lucrative seasonal business for you. You should start marketing your corporate gift business in October at the latest. Network with your husbands employers and the employers of your friends and family.

Being a gift basket Wahm is a great way to show of your creativity and provide a valuable service at the same time. The rewards are many and with planning and initiative, it can be a very profitable business venture for you.

Source by Karl Glantschnig

What to export ? What sells well in international market ? How to select products for export ? These are questions uppermost in the mind of every budding exporter. Let us examine various options and a practical way of selecting a product basket.

There are products that sell more than others in international market and it’s not very difficult to find them from various market research tools.

However, such products will invariably have more sellers and consequently more competition and less margin. On the other hand – a niche product may have less competition and higher margin – but there will be far less buyers.

A Practical Approach in Product Selection:

Fact of the matter is – all products sell, though in varying degrees and there are positive as well as flip sides in whatever decision you take – popular or niche product.

So, instead of approaching the product selection process from demand side – it is far more practical to look at supply side. Ask yourself what can you supply. What are your strengths ? How close are you to supply sources. Once you take a stock of your capabilities – evaluate and prioritize available options.

Key Factors in Product Selection:

The product should be manufactured or sourced with consistent standard quality, comparable to your competitors. ISO or equivalent certification helps.

It should be available in sufficient quantity. If possible, avoid products which are monopoly of one or few suppliers. If you are the manufacturer – make sure sufficient capacity is available in-house or you have the wherewithal to outsource it at short notice. Timely supply is a key success factor in export business.

It is competitively priced. The price should not fluctuate often – threatening profitability of your export venture.

Regulatory aspect of export. Check Govt policy – if there is any restriction in its export. Here’s a good source for export import policy and hand book of procedure for indian exporters.

Status of various Govt incentives – such as duty drawback, tax incentives, DEPB etc.

Import regulation in overseas markets, specially tariff and non-tariff barriers.Though some major non-tariff barriers such as textile quota has been abolished – quite a few tariff and non-tariff barriers exist in European Union and other regions. If your product attracts higher duty in target country – demand obviously falls.

Registration/Special provision for your products in importing country. This is specially applicable for processed food and beverages, drugs and chemicals. For example – one needs FDA approval for exporting drugs and pharmaceuticals to North American market.

Seasonal vagaries of selected products. Some products sell in Summer, others in Winter. Some products may sell only during Christmas. Keep in mind seasonal aspect of your product, if there is any, and lead time required to reach target market.

After Sales Service. If exported product needs after-sales service, you should open service center beforehand or arrange distributor/agent who can provide servicing facility. It is not advisable to export a product that requires after sales service, in case you lack the technical and financial ability to provide it.

Packaging and labeling requirements. Keep in mind special requirements of perishable products like processed food

Mode of transport, logistics requirements. Special care is required for certain products which may be bulky or fragile or hazardous or perishable or of some such feature.

Source by Dr.Amit Kumar Chatterjee

The importance of corporate gift baskets cannot be underestimated because they have been effective in building the business relationship between the employees and the clients of the Company. The gift baskets represent a means of gifting items to express certain appreciation, gratitude, rewards or even compensation towards the other parties. This mutual benefit of maintaining a strong customer or supplier relationship has been recognized and well accepted by many bosses and managers in the course of their day-to-day management.

There are a great variety of corporate gift baskets that are available at a great bargain ranging from deluxe and palatable food and refreshment choices, pleasant office items as well as lavish items that may include engraved trophies or golf set in simple or differentiated wrappings. Either intended for the employees or clients of the Company, there are innovative ways of sending these gift baskets for their most-valued clients and two of these innovative gift baskets are baby corporate gift baskets and maternity corporate gift baskets.

The reason behind selecting a baby gift basket as the corporate gift is that it touches the heart of the parents who are overwhelmed by the birth of their new baby to this world. With irrepressible joy and happiness, the collection of baby gift items best complement not only the content of the feeling but it greatly enhances the appreciation of the parents for the meaningful gift and the blessing attached to it for their child.

When it comes to deciding for and sending of a baby basket corporate gift to your intended recipient of the Company or most-valued customers and suppliers, it is imperative that careful selection is made on the basis that it must convey congratulatory and welcoming message to the parents for the birth of the new soul. The consideration that a baby deserves the most delicate care and comfort can propel the choice among the huge arrays of baby gift baskets.

As with the theme of items marking and coordinating each gift basket, there are themes (commonly colour theme of blue and pink) that synchronise the baby gift items in the baby basket corporate gift. Hence, the choice can be made easy by selecting pink colour for baby girl and blue colour for the baby boy.

A special greeting card attached to the gift can help to reiterate the greatness of the new birth. If your budget allows, you may additionally send personal gifts such as dresses to the new mum.

Most baby gift baskets aim at coordinating and bundling together baby items of the highest quality and great comfort for the baby. The bundling may cover items such as baby oil and powders, cuddly towels, baby wipes and little toys, baby shower and shampoo and many other collections of basic necessities. There are also great gift baskets ideas that incorporate a whole range of delicate baby garments such as hats, dresses, socks in addition to other outing stuffs including diaper bag, feeding bottles, stroller and so forth. Other variation of baby gift baskets such as the toy baskets can be value adding for connecting the child with the parents through games of joy and enjoyment.

Baby basket corporate gifts have not been limited for gifting to new born babies and have moved away from this traditional view of gifting to a new era of gifting for different celebrations for little kids and children such as birthdays, Thanksgiving, Christmas and any other occasions involving children. Therefore, baby corporate baskets have now innovated and created to suit all festive seasons and various celebrations.

Should you feel limited by the choices of the baby gift items offered by the local retailers and stores or would like to purchase something of uniqueness which is different to the locally available gift baskets, the online gift baskets merchants presents a wider choice and diversity of baby gift baskets. These gift baskets can be subject to customization and personalization and the provision of these value-adding services aim to maximize the senders experience so that the recipient is able to feel the message that is sending across to him or her through the gift baskets.

You can also be creative for your choices of gifts. In India, jewelleries are often treated as baby gifts. There is no harm if you would adopt this culture. However, you can go on to the extent of using gift certificates, gift cards and other means of sending gifts with preloaded value. These would provide much freedom n the parents to choose what they want for their daughter or son.

Age appropriateness consideration is deemed important during shopping for the right baby basket corporate gifts because of the different needs that may arise at different stage of the growing cycle of the babies. An infant may require more products fit for newborns while an older kid or child may be more responsive to fun games or toys that correspond to children of the particular age group.

Source by Thomas Bronson

Gift baskets are appropriate for any occasion. You can purchase gift baskets from various places, including online and in popular department stores, even grocery stores. When purchasing a gift basket, make sure the items are something that the recipient will enjoy and that it is theme appropriate for the type of gift. If you need a very generic gift basket, a basket of fruits is sufficient.

Gift baskets come in all shapes and sizes and have a terrific price range. You must decide what you’d like to give and on your own budget. Some gift baskets can be purchased that have different foods, cheeses and wine. Some gift baskets are full of soap samples. Many small town companies or organizations also offer gift baskets or gift boxes that you can order online, making for a very special holiday gift for a relative who may have moved out of state.

A fun variation to buying a gift basket is to assemble your own. This gives you the flexibility to put what you want into the basket. First you must purchase a basket. There is also a special basket bag you can buy at craft stores or local discount stores. What this product does, is gives you a finished touch after you are ready to wrap your basket. All you need is the bag, a hair dryer and some embellishments as ribbon to complete the look. You may also want to purchase filler such as tissue paper or other basket filler. Then decide what you are going to put in the gift basket. If you really know the recipient well, you can have an eclectic basket that is highly personalized. Shop for their favorite candies, candles, a DVD, cologne, book, the list could continue forever. You will know what to buy for the basket. Arrange them in a unique and inviting way. Place the basket into the shrink wrap bag and follow instructions. In just a few minutes you will have a professional looking gift basket that you have created on your own.

You can also create generic gift baskets for people as well. Sticking with common themes such as fruits (make sure you buy very fresh fruits that will last a few days without refrigeration such as apples, oranges, grapefruit) or an assortment of soaps, be sure to buy gender appropriate and buy soaps that are not widely distributed, or even a basket with a bottle of wine and a wine opener. You can turn a host/hostess gift into something very simple by just placing the gift in a basket. Have fun making and buying gift baskets. They are diverse and unique gifts to give for any occasion.

Source by Louisa

When we find out our friends or co-workers are hospitalized, the first idea that comes to our mind is often to send them a get well gift.  Indeed, wishing friends and loved ones to get well soon is one of the common gift occasion. A heartfelt gift can cheer up the patient, make them feel being loved, and facilitate healing of the body.  This article provides some ideas on get well gifts for different situations.

In selecting a get well gift, some of the considerations are: 
*  Is the illness mild or serious?  
*  If the patient is hospitalized, will the hospital stay be long or short? 
*  Does the patient have dietary restriction? 

For individuals with mild illness, such as the flu, you may want to make them feel better by sending a basket filled with Chinese green tea, fresh honey, wheat wafers and a Swiss cheese triangle, mints, and golden walnut caramel cookies. Alternatively, you can send a gift basket which brings all kinds of treats to beat the blues. The gift contains Gummi band aids, Get Well pills, fortune cookies, a ceramic mug, plus giant aspirin and popcorn that will amuse the recipients and cure what ails them. 

For individuals diagnosed with serious illness, you may want to send a gift basket with a book of inspirational and uplifting stories of personal triumph. Included in the basket is a calming aromatherapy candle, appetizing chocolate drizzled biscotti, fruit and nut mix, herbal green tea, cinnamon vanilla tea, caramel nut caramel corn, and buttery crackers. This gift basket is especially appealing to women.  For men, you can send a care package for someone going through rough time. The white gloss gift box is packed with green tea, Sunkist fruit gels, cookies, granola bars, peanut butter crackers, and word search puzzle book. The Hang in There plush monkey will sure to bring a smile, and the healthy treats will brighten his day.

For a humorous touch, you can send a health and happiness gift box filled with shortbread cookies, chicken noodle soup, gourmet coffee, cheddar popcorn, crossword puzzle book, herbal green tea, vanilla cinnamon caramel corn, stress ball, a “cranky” teddy bear, and shortbread cookie. They will know you care when they receive this thoughtful gift.

As mentioned previously, you need to find out how long the patient will be staying in the hospital before sending your gift. If you want to send the gift to the hospital, you have to be sure the recipient will not be discharged from the hospital already when the gift is delivered.  Otherwise, it may be better to send the gift to the home of the recipient. For illnesses that require long recuperating period (as in major surgery), you may want to bring some sunshine and send a gift box filled with playing cards, Gummy band aides, Smiley face stress ball, Jelly Belly assorted jelly beans, shortbread cookies, crunchy caramel corn, and a teddy bear with a Get Well Soon message on its tee shirt. There is no doubting how happy this thoughtful care package will make them when they receive it. You can also send a gift box filled with lemon shortbread cookies, lemon tea, jelly beans, and popcorn. The Gummi band aides, relaxable Stress Ball, and  the Get Well Soon if Not Sooner book will entertain and inspire until your friend or loved one is feeling better. For someone with strict dietary restriction, a nonfood gift may be appropriate. You can send a plush bear which delivers a heart warming voice message of goodwill and love to help your loved one to get better. The teddy bear will delight and inspire your loved one to feel better soon, and is appropriate for kids and adults.  Alternatively, you can send a candy bouquet. This gift consists of a keepsake reusable ceramic mug for individauals who may need some cheering up with something sweet. The bouquet comes with a Get Well Soon pick and includes individually wrapped hard and soft candies.  For individuals who cannot take in sugar, you can send sugar free candy bouquet.  Alternatively, you can send rose bouquet or a container garden which contains easy to grow seeds, nutrients, soil and a decorative leak-resistant bag that is used for its very own growing pot.  The recipient Just have to plant, water and grow it all in the same container.   In addition to gifts with get well theme, you can send other gifts that the patient enjoys, for example, a soup gift basket.  The basket is generously filled with old-Fashioned chicken noodle soup mix, water crackers, Mediterranean Style all natural baked pita chips which are perfect for spreading on the Cabernet Sauvignon wine cheese, and a small cheese knife. Added to this gift is also a box of California Orchards smoked almonds and Golden Walnut Fudge cookies, and some soothing gourmet green teas.  This is a “feel good all over” gift.

A movie gift basket can help the patient to pass the time.  One of such movie gift box is filled with Tootsie Rolls candies, Cracker Jacks, Twizzlers, Planters peanuts, Skittles, buttery movie popcorn, pretzels, and Movie Roll gift tin filled with assorted mini candy bars. You can give an evening of fun and great snacking when you send your movie-buff friend who is ailing this collection of movie theatre treats.  

For Nascar lovers, you can send a Nascar lovers gift basket to wish them a speedy recovery. The gift contains a history book of stock car racing will entertain your NASCAR fan, and the goodies will treat him as he reads.

In summary, sending gifts to friends and loved ones who are sick can cheer them up and help them to recover sooner.  Popular gifts include get well gift basket, gift box, candy bouquet, plush bear with voice message, fresh rose bouquet, soup gift basket.  Send these gifts to express your heart felt wishes, and they will appreciate your thoughfulness.

Kate S. is the CEO of Gift Basket for All, LLC, a leading online gift basket store. You can visit her site, http://www.giftbasketforall.com, for gourmet gift basket, and anniversary, new baby, birthday, corporate, get well, sympathy gifts.
For information of products related to this article, please click on Get Well Gifts  and sympathy Gifts  .

Source by Kate S

How often have you asked yourself if someone may be a diabetic when giving a gift basket? Such as your elderly parents or friend or even your employer? Be smart and give only diabetic gift baskets to those who need a sugar free diet.

I will teach you how to put together the most perfect get-well, diabetic-safe gift basket to give to your friend.

Now if you are doing it yourself you need first to put together a beautiful woven basket lined with decorative linens, and you need to know what snacks and items are safe to put into the diabetic gift basket. Snacks should be sugar free and have no sodium added. Organic tea like green tea is also one among the popular ingredients in these diabetic gift baskets.

Sometimes you can have other non-food items that are suitable for diabetics to use such as bath and body care products.

There are specialized stores and also drug stores that carry a lot of these attractive sugar free products. There they have tons of great diabetic snacks that you choose from and put into your diabetic gift basket .Some other great food items that are safe for diabetics to eat are; bags of plain popcorn, fruits, veggies, sugar free oatmeal, and sugar free cereals.

Whatever the occasion,whether it is Christmas, Valentine’s Day or just someone birthday, if you are giving a gift basket to someone elderly just paused and consider whether they might be diabetic or not. If so, then give them diabetic gift baskets instead of the normal sugar laden ones. Diabetic Gift Baskets Can also be given on any ocassion to diabetics.

Source by Ivy Smith