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Sunday 14 December 2014

Giving Chocolate Gift Baskets As Presents

By Lucia Weeks


Have you ever had an occasion where you needed a gift, but absolutely couldn't think of what to give? There are many times where you may find yourself in this conundrum, especially if the person already has everything they need or desire. Whether you are looking for a last-minute present or even planning weeks in advance, consider chocolate gift baskets as your go-to solution.

There is no shortage of variety when it comes to these baskets. Some may include boxes full of chocolates, while others could have those related to it, such as cocoa mix for cold winters nights. A few may specifically only have milk or dark chocolate, while some may have spiced or flavored confections for a twist. Still others could mix it up to add some variety.

Some selections may offer more than just plain chocolate. Among the many choices available are chocolate-dipped foods such as pretzels, marshmallows, puffed rice treats, cake pops and other sweet and salty treats. Still others may include non-food items that are related to this treat or its consumption. For example, a basket with cocoa might include mini marshmallows or a ceramic mug to put the cocoa in.

The holidays are a very busy time for gift baskets, so these should be available all over the place in many retailers both local and national. It's easy if you buy one and give it in person to the recipient, but gift giving is not always that easy. The person you wish to give it to may live out of the city, or maybe on the other side of the country. Thankfully, there is an easy solution to this--delivery. Many companies offer delivery either as a part of the price of the basket, or for an extra charge. They could be either hand delivered or sent via mail.

There is a caveat for those who wish to use delivery, especially if it is through the mail. In the summer, chocolate could easily melt if left on a doorstep even for a few minutes, much less hours that it may take the recipient to get home and bring the package inside. In states where the weather is warm even in spring and fall, this could still be an issue. Be sure to chose hand delivery only if the recipient lives in one of these areas so they don't end up with a melted mess.

The holiday season is a great time to consider this as a present, because it lets you send things to people far away and doesn't take hours or days to shop for. But there are other big holidays like Easter where a chocolate-filled present would be a wonderful treat. There is also Valentine's Day, because why give a box of chocolates when you can send an entire basket?

Going beyond holidays, special occasions that are more personal in nature are also appropriate times to give a basket as a gift. Birthday boys and girls will appreciate the gift, as will anyone who maybe has recently been sick or even given birth. Or just send one to someone you love just because, for no real reason as a thoughtful surprise.

It is very easy to find retailers both in stores and online that can send these baskets for holidays or special occasions no matter where your loved ones may be. Just be sure to think about the weather and which kind of chocolate the recipient would like, then sit back and let the thank-yous flow in.




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