The Sweet Exchange

GOING GREEN IS GOING WELL!

2011-06-03T20:02:00.000-07:00

As companies pledge to go green, The Sweet Basket Company is doing its part to help preserve the environment. Reduce, reuse and recycle has become our latest motto! Our aim is to minimize our impact on the environment.

Packaging Materials:

We, at The Sweet Basket Company use only recycled boxes when shipping our gifts. We also use recycled paper for packing our gifts to ensure they arrive in its original condition unlike many of our competitors who use styrofoam chips or air-filled shipping bags.

We also use recycled paper to fill the base of our gift containers instead of styrofoam.

Green Office:

All office supplies used at The Sweet Basket Company are biodegradable. We use only recycled ink cartridges, recycled printing paper and envelopes, folders, post it notes, etc.

We have reduced our paper transactions by going electronic. Our clients receive their invoices, receipts and quotes via email to avoid waste of paper.

Using Energy Star Compliant equipment in the office allows us to reduce energy consumption.

With the services of RCI Waste Management, our waste recycling containers allow us to dispose of all office and warehouse waste both reliably and efficiently.

Cleaning Products:

The Sweet Basket Company uses only Eco-Friendly cleaning products. These non-toxic and bio-degradable products help reduce the amount of pollutants going into our streams and rivers.

Assembling & Shipping Facility:

The large number of windows (over 20) in our 18,000 square foot facility allows us to reduce the amount of electricity we consume to light our workspace. Our temperature -controlled warehouse allows us to create a more productive and healthy work environment for our employees.

Gift Designs:

The Sweet Basket Company recognizes the importance of helping the environment and maintaining its creative edge. We are now making a conscious effort to use beautiful accent pieces to enhance your home or office rather than traditional wicker baskets. Adding both functionality and aesthetics our gourmet baskets will allow the gift experience to last forever.

SPA IN A CUP!

2011-03-25T16:23:00.000-07:00

We are so pleased to have recently acquired our lastest luxury brand- Tea
Forté – a truly enchanting line of extraordinary gourmet teas.

Tea Forté is an award-winning specialty tea which captures the “Art of Tea”. Known for their signature silken tea infusers made by hand and using whole tea leaves creates a visually stunning way to prepare and serve tea.

Their blended high-quality teas of which, there are 37 varieties include black, green, white, oolong and herbal .Their sophisticated, culinary inspired blends include Mojito Marmalade, Apricot Amaretto, Blueberry Merlot, Kiwi Lime Ginger and Cherry Cosmo.

Featured exclusively in high-end retailers, gift shops, restaurants, spas and hotels worldwide, Tea Forté is a true contemporary tea experience!

See what Oprah has to say:

"If you're a tea lover, this is about as good as it gets. Whole leaves
picked from the tea gardens of China are hand-packed in silken
pyramid-shaped infusers that give buds lots of room to bloom into a
spectacular cup of tea." — Oprah

Stay tuned for our 2011 Mother’s Day Collection which will feature our exclusive line of Tea Forté gift ensembles!

New Holiday Gift Collection Online

2010-11-05T06:24:00.000-07:00

With the holidays just around the corner, our staff is working on exciting new holiday creations.

Our 2010 Christmas Gift Collection offers delicious gourmet gift baskets, gift towers, spa gifts and our ever popular Godiva assortments.

Consider your gift recipient’s tastes when choosing the perfect holiday gift basket. For the chocolate connoisseur, consider the Elixor – the ultimate dark chocolate sensation. For the lover of gourmet foods, our Gourmet Holiday Indulgence offers a festive assortment of sweet and savory.

For the large office crowd, our gift towers are always a big hit. Choose from our Ghirardelli Holiday Tower, our gourmet Pretzel Towers or our amazing Italian Tower of Truffles.

Place your gift orders now and indicate a later shipping or delivery date. By placing your gift order early, you will avoid disappointment!

Remember, we will ship your holiday gift baskets for FREE to Montreal, Quebec, Toronto, Ottawa, Ontario, Vancouver and all points in between!

We are now better equipped to process our seasonal orders with greater efficiency and reduced shipping times due to our state of the art production and shipping facility.

We look forward once again to making your holiday shopping experience quick and easy!

Cool Gifts for Dad!

2010-06-04T15:59:00.000-07:00

Father’s Day is quickly approaching .We’ve put together a great Father’s Day Gift collection to make your special hero and friend feel really special on his day!

Here are some outstanding themes that any Dad would love to receive:

Golfer’s Gift Baskets - If Dad is a golf enthusiast, then we have the ideal golfer gifts filled with delicious snacks and treats he’ll enjoy both on and off the course. Our 19th Hole and Golfers Tee-Time are sure to be a guaranteed hit!

Dad Recommended! Dad Approved!

Say No to boring ties and coffee mugs! Browse our great selection of fine wine gifts and beer baskets Dad will love and enjoy! Our Wine Caddy gift and ever popular Beer Basket will allow Dad to kick back and have hours of relaxation.

Think of Dad’s favorite past time and we’ve got the perfect gift – golfing, grilling, hockey, Nascar, casino, fishing, hunting and more! If Dad enjoys his morning coffee, we offer a beautiful line of Starbucks Gift Baskets.

Mother’s Day Celebration!

2010-04-20T19:22:00.000-07:00

This Mother’s Day say “I Love You!” with a truly special gift basket filled with Mom’s favorites. Browse our Mother’s Day Gift Collection and you are sure to find that special gift.

Send your sweetest sentiments with our Godiva Limited Edition Gift Tower. Our Chocolate and Truffle Assortment (27 pc) topped by our Godiva Limited Edition Truffles assortment (9 pc) is guaranteed to provide sheer bliss. This mini-tower arrives beautifully stacked and topped with a lavender ribbon and bow.

Treat Mom to a gift of relaxation on her special day. Our Breakfast in Bed gift basket offers a host of breakfast delights that Mom will enjoy and possibly share.

Fragrances always make superb Mother's Day gifts. Our Crabtree & Evelyn Collection offers a great selection of luxurious spa gifts.

Let Mom know she is appreciated for all her hard work. Indulge her with a gift she will long remember.

Flowers in Bloom

2010-03-16T18:10:00.000-07:00

Springtime festivals, flowers in bloom and of course chocolate bunnies and Easter eggs go hand in hand! We have created eggstra special seasonal temptations for the Easter celebration.

Our Easter Pastels is sure to thrill chocolate lovers of all ages! This Easter favorite features Godiva Spring chocolate pops, sour gummy bears, marshmallow Peeps, Rainbow meringues and so much more!

Our decadent Godiva gift boxes are wrapped up with a cheerful green and pink edged ribbon and ready for the season. Glorious ganaches, wondrous caramels, tantalizing pralines and chocolate-drenched fruit and nuts.

The sweetest way to wish family and friends a very Happy Easter!

Gifts of Romance

2010-02-02T17:38:00.000-08:00

Love is in the air! Browse our great gift ideas and add a bit of spice to your Valentine’s Day celebration.

For the chocolate aficionado, present him or her with the “gold” standard of chocolate by Godiva Chocolatier. Our Godiva Valentine’s Day Ballotin is so irresistible and a true pleasure to share. Trimmed with a red rose and ribbon to express everything from a warm embrace to outright passion.

Trendy and oh so delicious, our Chocolate Dreams gift box is a treat sure to tempt the tastebuds. Let them indulge in creamy chocolate fudge, decadent chocolate meringues and irresistible chocolate truffles. Let their hearts melt away!

Valentine’s Day is the perfect occasion to send a little something to someone special!

Holiday Gift Giving Ideas

2009-11-10T20:04:00.000-08:00

The holidays are fast approaching! There is no time like the Christmas season to send your warmest holiday wishes. At The Sweet Basket, we’ve designed a dazzling line of personal and corporate gift baskets your recipients will love!

For the food enthusiasts on your gift list, browse our great line of gourmet gift baskets with fine gourmet fare such as Smoked salmon, Merlot cheddar cheese, Port Wine duck paté, Tuscan-style foccacia crisps, Old World roasted cashews and more!

Chocolate lovers will be forever thankful this Christmas! Our Godiva Holiday gift boxes are so so irresistible! Savor Godiva’s four winter wonders: Mocha Snowflake dipped in delicate milk chocolate, Mandarin Orange Snowflake under a fresh blanket of snow white chocolate, Dark Chocolate Winter Cocoa warmed with notes of cinnamon and spice and Winter Almond Marzipan enrobed in delicious milk chocolate. Rich, tantalizing and blissfully delicious!

For the coffee lover, our Starbucks Coffee gifts are sure to get rave reviews! Our exclusive gift baskets feature Starbucks richly brewed coffees, Starbucks Signature mugs and delicious Starbucks cookies.

So don't spend countless hours fighting the crowds in the mall or being stuck in car traffic. Browse our secure and convenient online shopping service and find the perfect gifts for everyone on your gift list – and we will ship your gifts FREE!

We look forward to making this holiday season a very special gift giving experience.

Licensed Starbucks Vendor – The Sweet Basket Co

2009-10-01T18:39:00.000-07:00

The Sweet Basket Company is proud to announce its recent licensing by Starbucks Coffee.

As the first Canadian gift basket retailer to offer Starbucks products, we are exciting to bring you our flavorful line of Starbucks Gifts and Gift Baskets featuring delicious Starbucks richly-brewed coffees and relaxing Tazo tea by Starbucks this upcoming holiday season.

Starbucks is recognized as the #1 specialty coffee retailer with more than 16,000 coffee shops in more than 35 countries.

This past summer, we were invited by Starbucks to visit their remarkable headquarters located in Seattle, WA where we had the opportunity to learn about different coffees, coffee roasting techniques and do some great coffee sampling.

So all you coffee lovers out there be sure to check back for our great Starbucks gift ideas for your holiday wishlist!

Baby Bunch Bouquets – A Floral Alternative to Diaper Cakes

2009-09-23T19:30:00.000-07:00

If you’re looking for a high-impact baby shower gift that’s beautiful yet practical, then be sure to check out our recently added Baby Bunch Bouquets!

Super soft, 100% cotton baby clothes craftily rolled into blooming bouquets. Our large bouquets ($79.00) includes one bib, one t-shirt, two hats, one pair of mitts, two pairs of socks, two burp cloths, one onesie and one romper suit. Choose from pink, blue or apricot (organic).

Equally cute are Baby Bunch Cupcakes! Six short-sleeve bodysuits carefully folded into a ball and tucked inside a cupcake wrapper with a fruit or flower felt topping. Available in pine or blue ($59.00)

Rosh HaShanah- Gift Baskets Canada and US

2009-09-14T18:54:00.000-07:00

Shana Tova! ! שנה טובה

Rosh Hashanah is one of the most important holidays in the Jewish religion.
Choose from our distinctive collection of Kosher gifts and gift baskets with a clear listing of Kashrut authority. We include only the finest Kosher chocolates, Kosher gourmet products, Kosher wines and fresh fruit.

Happy New Year!