5 Events That Can Be Enhanced With A Gift Basket

You may not have the time to devote to actually preparing a dish to carry with you; flowers and wine are also very common gifts that are given by guests. If you are looking to set yourself apart from the rest, or just want to try something new, try giving a gift basket to the host of the celebration. There are several different types and price ranges that you can choose from. Food Gift Baskets are fun to give any time of year. A little bit of creativity and some props from Costumes for all Occasions, you can make a memorable gift basket to share!

4th of July 

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As one of the first celebrations of the summer the fourth of July is a great time to give a food gift basket. Everyone is pulling out their grills and preparing to host their first barbecues of the summer. If you’ve been invited to one of these fun celebrations, then you should try gifting a food basket. Fill the basket with different barbecue sauces or marinades and give it to the chef. 

Office Party         

Office parties are fun to attend. You get to spend the day at working goofing off and catching up on personal conversation with your coworkers. Office parties usually mean that each coworker will bring a dish or item of food for everyone to share. Pick up a food gift basket filled with treats that will be loved by everyone in the office. 

Birthdays 

Birthdays are a time for celebrating the birth of someone. If you want to bring something different to the party, bring a basket filled with delectable treats for the birthday person to eat. Food is always a greatly accepted gift. 

New Job/Career

Do you know someone who has recently received a new job offer or moving on to start their ideal career? There is definitely room for celebration and a food gift basket would let them know you care. Surprise a friend or coworker with a food gift basket as an expression of your happiness for their newfound success. 

Mother’s Day

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We all have a mother that we would like to give thanks to. Moms are a very important part of our lives and for this reason, we give them a day to honor them. If you are tired of the typical gifts of perfume, flowers, or fragrance sets then a food gift basket would be an ideal change. Get mom a basket filled with foods that she likes. She will love that you took the time to create a gift basket just for her with her favorite treats! 

Food is loved by all, and a food gift basket is something you can never go wrong with! With the food being stored in a basket properly the gift can be enjoyed at that moment or at a later date. Food helps to create memories, and your gift will surely be remembered. You can give a food gift basket at any time of year and for any occasion! 

5 Occasion’s To Give A Handmade Gift Basket

It’s that time of year! It’s really a time for family members, birthdays, family, and the common love of food to come together and celebrate the holidays. At many holidays or parties, food functions as the focal point. Everybody comes with gifts and food to create a holiday that is much better. Just a little bit of creativity and a number of props from Costumes For All Occasions, you can earn a memorable gift basket to share with you!

Thanksgiving

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Thanksgiving gift basket idea from costumes for all occasions.

One of the holidays and celebrations, Thanksgiving is a holiday that is really centered on meals. Actually, this vacation isn’t only about food, family, and friends, but it is about being fortunate for everything you’ve got and giving back to people who can not provide for themselves. Often times your place of business, church, or school will start asking for gifts for a food basket on Thanksgiving. They serve as one of the best gifts a destitute family can receive at this period of the year. Try gifting a food gift basket to a family that you know is in need. Otherwise, donate one to a food shelter. Thanksgiving food gift baskets can also be given to household members that have encouraged you to their house for your holiday, it demonstrates that you gave thought to your present and the excess food is always an added plus.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

One other fantastic holiday dedicated to giving back to the community is Martin Luther King Jr.. Day. This is another time of year which food gift baskets and volunteering are greatly appreciated! Many gather together at food and homeless shelters to help clothe and feed the poor. Why not help out and give a few food gift baskets to assist someone who has not had a meal in a little while? Keeping in tune with the significance of the day will render a calming feeling of delight.

Christmas 

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Gift basket idea from costumes for all occasions

Christmas is another time of year where food, family, and friends are very important. Many like to think of this holiday as the time for giving. As the motto goes, “Tis better to give than to receive”, many will give a food gift basket as a gift to needy families as well as to hosts of Christmas parties or celebrations. Show your true Christmas spirits by giving a food basket to someone you know will enjoy it. The satisfaction of a smile on someone’s face is sure to warm your heart. 

New Years Day 

New Year is the holiday for celebration and festivities. Everyone is recapping their last year and preparing for the New Year. As many parties are hosted during this holiday, giving a food gift basket would be a great idea. Get a basket with some wine and fine cheese to give out. At the stroke of midnight, you can taste the wine and snack on some cheese and crackers with guests to bring the new year in right! You can never go wrong with that. 

Easter 

An ideal holiday for a food gift basket is Easter. Many baskets are given around this time of year. Though most of them contain candy and goodies for little ones, you can still give a gift of a food basket to make someone’s day. Get a simple food gift basket just to celebrate the reason for this holy holiday.

5 Great Halloween Party Themes for 2019

Sometimes you may not be in the mood to head door to door in search of candy. On years like this, the best way to make the most of your Halloween is to have a great party. There are a few things that you need to transform your house party into a Halloween party and the first thing you need to start with a is a good theme. Costumes for all Occasions can tell you from experience that a good theme is essential for any successful party, but knowing what theme to choose is the hardest part. Thankfully, we have a list of our top 5 Halloween party themes for 2019.

Stranger Things Party

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This year more people than ever are obsessed with the cult-favorite Stranger Things which makes it a great pick for a Halloween theme. There is a big mystery between what’s going on with Indiana and Hawkins but the camaraderie of the kids in the show is something that everyone loves. Decorate your home to look like a scene or scenes from the show and ask everyone to come dressed as their favorite character. Once you have this theme set, the rest is easy to build around.

Witches Convention

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Have a spooky witches party!

If you are interested in throwing a Halloween party but want to have it a bit more sophisticated for the older crowd then a witches party is a great theme. Decorate your home in dark but elegant decorations and ask everyone to arrive dressed as a witch or warlock from their favorite era. Think 3-course dinner with themed plating’s and crafty notes at the table as opposed to snacks and candy littered around the house.  You can even have a wine service with special Halloween attributes if you want to take this theme to the next level.

Angels & Devils

Angels and Devils
Are you are the good side or the bad side of the Angels party?

For those looking to host an all adult Halloween party but are not interested in a sit-down dinner style theme, an Angels & Devils theme might be right up your alley. Intended for the 21+ crowd you can make it a masked affair with your guest arriving in their preference of angel or devil attire. Games, drinks, dares and fun abound for this night of good versus evil.

Horror Viewing Party

If you have space and the time, a Horror themed viewing party is a great way to spend Halloween night. Pick two or three popular spooky movies and transform your living room and family room into themed viewing areas that fit each movie. If you have a basement you can even convert that into a special viewing party with a Halloween moving made for kids. Popcorn, snacks and spooky fun galore can be expected with this idea!

Murder Mystery Party

Murder Mystery
Who did it? Find out this Halloween!

Everyone loves a game of “whodunit” so converting your entire Halloween party into a murder mystery is a great way to have fun. You can set a time for each of your guest to arrive and pass out actions cards and scripts as they arrive. Set a formal dress code but keep it fun, this is a perfect theme for all ages and a great way to keep your guest engaged and interactive all night long.