Last Minute Gift Ideas » economic times http://gift-center-online.com Cool Gifts | Gift Shopping | Gift Store Mon, 13 Feb 2012 09:44:01 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.5 Different Ways a Small Community Continue to Raise Big Bucks for their Charity http://gift-center-online.com/different-ways-a-small-community-continue-to-raise-big-bucks-for-their-charity/ http://gift-center-online.com/different-ways-a-small-community-continue-to-raise-big-bucks-for-their-charity/#comments Mon, 08 Aug 2011 21:45:30 +0000 Synka http://gift-center-online.com/different-ways-a-small-community-continue-to-raise-big-bucks-for-their-charity/ Most people that have been volunteers have typically had to work on a fundraising event that involves a silent auction , a live auction or both. This will help you with tips to get the most out of your efforts and to help raise the most money for your group whether it is for your children’s school, a church, a local children’s hospital or a health related non-profit such as breast cancer research. One example of a successful Brevard County fundraising benefit was having a whole wedding theme package that included donations from the town florist, Brevard County wedding desserts, rings from a jeweler and a reception site. This item went for a lot in a live auction to a couple that wasexcited to receive a fabulous deal while at the same time benefiting a wonderful charity a hard hit in the economy. People do not have the additional funds that they once did to offer to charities. Some smaller non-profit groups, on the other hand, have raised the same or even more money this past year by thinking a bit more creatively.

One such group is a group that raises funds for the Cincinnati Children’s Hospital in Ohio called Kindervelt. They have different chapters all over the city but one of the smallest communities last year raised more than most of them. Terrace Park is a town of only 2,000 yet they were in the top tier for raising funds to the group last year duringtough economic times. They had a very successful event called Party on ice that was held a t a large ice arena and beautiful building. The committee wanted to take a risk and do just 5 large items at a live auctioninstead of a lot of little things in a silent auction as they had always done in the past years. The same businesses had been hit up for donations over and over and the people going to the events were not excited about the items offered. So, they created large great ticket itemssuch as a ski trip to Colorado, a trip to Chicago, a private dinner by a local well known chef in your home and an extreme home makeover package. The five items went for more money that any of the silent auctions had ever gone for in recent years. This group has also successfully created its own unique way to fundraise by offering pre-paid parties. Various couples decide on a great themed party such as a Rollin’ Down the River canoe trip and BBQ or a specialbox at a Reds game complete with time spend with the announcer in the media box. The peoplehosting the party pay for the entire party and charge people to sign up for it. All of the amount that is charged goes directly to the non-profit. This has been a great way to raise money and to get to know your other neighbors in the community and a ton of fun too!

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]]> http://gift-center-online.com/different-ways-a-small-community-continue-to-raise-big-bucks-for-their-charity/feed/ 0 Various Ways a Small Community Continue to Make Large Donations for their Charity http://gift-center-online.com/various-ways-a-small-community-continue-to-make-large-donations-for-their-charity/ http://gift-center-online.com/various-ways-a-small-community-continue-to-make-large-donations-for-their-charity/#comments Wed, 15 Jun 2011 21:44:19 +0000 Synka A lot of people that have been involved in volunteerism have typically had to work on a fundraising event that involves a silent auction , a live auction or both. This will help you with tips to get the most out of your hard work and to help make a large sum of money for your group whether it is for your children’s school, a church, a local children’s hospital or a health related non-profit such as breast cancer research. One example of a successful Brevard County fundraising benefit was auctioning off a whole wedding theme package that had items from the town florist, Brevard County wedding desserts, rings from a jeweler and a reception hall. This item went for quite a bit in a live auction to a couple that wasexcited to receive a fabulous deal while at the same time helping a great cause].

Non-profit companies additional funds that they used to to offer to charities. Some smaller non-profit groups, on the other hand, have raised the same or even greater money this past year by planning a bit more creatively.

One such group is a group that raises funds for the Cincinnati Children’s Hospital in Cincinnati called Kindervelt. They have different chapters all over the city but one of the smallest communities last year raised more than most of them. Terrace Park is a town of only 2,000 yet they were in the top tier for raising funds to kindervelt last year duringtough economic times. They had a most successful event called Party on ice that was held a t a large ice arena and beautiful building. The committee wanted to take a risk and do just 5 large items at a live auctionrather than many smaller items in a silent auction as they had always done in recent years. The same local business owners had been asked for donations over and over and the people attending the events were not excited about the items offered. So, they created large great ticket itemssuch as a ski trip to Colorado, a weekend in Chicago, a private dinner made by a Cincinnati well known chef in your home and an extreme home makeover package. The five items went for more money that any of the silent auctions had ever gone for in recent years. This group has also successfully created its own unique way to fundraise by having pre-paid parties. Various couples decide on a great themed party such as a Rollin’ Down the River canoe day and BBQ or a specialbox at a Reds game complete with an inning spent with the announcer in the media box. The peoplehosting the party pay for the whole event and charge people to sign up for it. All of the money that is charged goes directly to the charity. This has been a fantastic method in raising funds and to get to know your other neighbors in the community and a ton of fun too!

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]]> http://gift-center-online.com/various-ways-a-small-community-continue-to-make-large-donations-for-their-charity/feed/ 0 FLORISTS GET CREATIVE http://gift-center-online.com/florists-get-creative/ http://gift-center-online.com/florists-get-creative/#comments Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:02:01 +0000 myarn Challenging economic times don’t have to mean doom and gloom when it comes to some of life’s simple pleasures.   The joy of giving never fades.
The focus these days, however, is on value, and businesses are having to work harder and smarter to make sure they provide their customers with bang for their buck.Florists have also had to get more creative.An emerging trend is for florists to create hampers and floral arrangements that include a special treat or gift that will give pleasure long after the flowers have faded.
Many florists have responded to the challenge by creating exciting and sought-after hampers and arrangements that offer customers extra value.  Yes, flowers are beautiful and bring enormous delight.An added gift is the cheerry on the top.
By searching the globe to make sure their clients have the freshest new ideas on the market, Perth florist, Ennis Flowers is right up to date with the latest floral trends. 
Baby gifts have become increasingly popular to celebrate that special new arrival.A great idea is the ‘nappy cake’ in which several layers of baby clothing, nappies and wraps are arranged like tiers of a cake, and then wrapped up in clear cellophane and ribbon for a spectacular gift.  These can be colour-coded for a new boy or girl, and make a memorable and useful gift. 
A ‘teddy bouquet’ is another great innovation from the Perth florist, which is a bunch of tiny teddies wrapped in feathers and coloured paper to look like a beautiful posy of flowers.’Baby cupcakes’ made from baby clothes such as rompers and socks, arranged in silicon cupcake moulds in pastel colours, are extremely popular. 
For other events such as birthdays and anniversaries, gift hampers such as ’bubbles and blooms’ which comprises a bottle of sparkling wine and champagne with gorgeous flowers ensures the celebrations are spirited. 
And when it comes to flower deliveries, some interesting trends are emerging !  Men are increasingly on the receiving end, according to Ennis Flowers of Perth.In their experience, there is greater demand for flower and gift hampers that are specially created for men.Ideas for these include gourmet foodstuffs, flowers in vibrant colours such as red and blue, and gifts such as corkscrews and wine holders.
Balloons are a firm favourite with men and women to celebrate any occasion.And for other significant occasions during the year, such as Easter and Christmas, people are choosing to send hampers that contain flowers and gifts.  Potted plants such as the red pointsettia, calanchoe and chrysanthemum are extremely popular as they bring festive cheer for weeks.  Combine these with seasonal treats such as chocolates, nuts, biscuits and sparkling wine and the celebrations are sure to be something special.
If you’re looking for a gift that’s beautiful and practical too, talk to your local florist about creative gift hampers and flower deliveries like the ones from the florist in Perth.

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]]> http://gift-center-online.com/florists-get-creative/feed/ 0 Gifts for a Friend Down on His or Her Fortune http://gift-center-online.com/gifts-for-a-friend-down-on-his-or-her-fortune/ http://gift-center-online.com/gifts-for-a-friend-down-on-his-or-her-fortune/#comments Wed, 19 Aug 2009 15:10:40 +0000 myarn Many of us are faced with a time in which some of our close friends and family are enduring tough economic times. Especially in those types of cases, we want to be sure that the gifts we give them for special occasions are put to good use, needed and enjoyed. I have a few suggestions:

A fresh fruit gift basket is healthy, beautiful, delicious and always enjoyed. If you live near your gift recipient, you can find a lovely basket or other attractive container and fill it with fruit that is in season in your region of the country, obtained at a farmers market, and fill it out with a few exotic fruits picked up at your local super market. If your loved one is farther away, you can arrange for any of a large range of beautiful fruit gift baskets to be delivered to the recipient’s home. It will help them to reduce their grocery bill on their next trip to the super market.

A special meal is another way to remember a special occasion or holiday. One possibility might be to take the friend or family member to a popular local restaurant. If price is no object to you, be sure to recommend a couple of the more expensive entrees on the menu, so that your guests know that they should not worry about ordering what they want. For example, you might say something like, “The crab legs are wonderful here, but, if you don’t like seafood, try the tender and tasty filet mignon.” If they live too far away for that, you can actually find delicious, gourmet, chef-prepared meals online that arrive frozen and can be heated in almost no time. (I actually keep my freezer stocked with these.)

You might also consider a tasty dessert. No person should have too many desserts, but on a birthday, anniversary or holiday, everyone deserves an opportunity to indulge a sweet tooth. Bake cookies, if that is a skill of yours, and hand deliver or have them delivered. For something a little more special consider giving them a freshly baked pie or turtle cheesecake. Whether you make it yourself or have others do the work for you doesn’t matter. It will be appreciated and definitely enjoyed either way.

You’ll notice a common feature in these suggestions. They all involve food. Someone who is going through a difficult time may not want to accept charity, but nobody can reject a genuinely special gift. If it reduces the grocery bill by a bit, so much the better.

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