I'm sure we've all gotten a kick out of rubbing our feet on the carpet and then giving our sibling a shock, going sans socks in the springtime, and making a decision based on common sense, but was there really a need for a national holiday to celebrate them? I'm thinking not so much.
However, the month of September includes a little-known holiday that I actually agree with: National Gratitude Day, occurring on September 19. Who doesn't need a reminder that we should celebrate the people in our lives that deserve our gratitude?
This year there's no reason to skip the holiday thanks to 1-800-Baskets.com and the fun, tasty and affordable way that they have to tell your relatives, teachers, neighbors, and friends that you appreciate them: the Thank You Deluxe Balsam Basket.
America's leading gourmet gift basket authority, 1-800-Baskets.com knows that National Gratitude Day is an opportunity to brighten someone's day and say thank you in a special way. To me, gratitude is the extra appreciation that is demonstrated or displayed when you truly want someone to know that you feel that they went above and beyond.
So while a card is wonderful and flowers are amazing, is there anyone that wouldn't like to see this basket of goodies adorned in a stylish bow at their door?
Sure to put a grin on your recipient's face, this hand-woven willow basket arrived filled with delicious gourmet sweets and treats including luscious Ghirardelli Double Chocolate Cocoa, Milano's Smoky Mozzarella Minibaguettes, Otis & Betty's Original Snack Mix, Perugina Capri Candy, and much more.
From sweet to savory to salty, the Thank You Deluxe Balsam Basket had something that the whole family was sure to enjoy and we were ready to dig right in!
Whether enjoyed all at once or spread out to savor each item individually, you're sure to make your recipient's sweet tooth happy with this collection of fresh, tasty goodies. As an added bonus, when the yummy collection of items are gone, this basket can be utilized for decoration, to serve chips or snacks, or for any number of other uses.
Retailing for $49.99, the Thank You Balsam Basket combines just the right variety of indulgences for anyone. With a large selection of Thank You Gift Baskets available in all types, sizes and price ranges at 1-800-Baskets.com, there's really no reason to not participate in National Gratitude Day and express your sincere appreciation for a special favor, a great gift, a kind word, a loyal show of support, generosity or simply a great friendship.
Plus, as 1-800-Baskets.com focuses on uncompromising quality, value, dedicated artisanship, detailed presentation and a passionate commitment to what they do, they have created a truly better gift basket and are proud to share that with their customers. Knowing that a great gift basket is one that is a true reflection of you – of your taste, your style – they want you to be completely satisfied with the end product reflecting just how you feel about the person you're buying it for.
This year, as well as sending one of their wonderful gifts to celebrate a birthday, anniversary, new baby, wedding and many more, don't forget National Gratitude Day on September 19th to make it known to the special people in your life that you value them.
And, thanks to their generosity, one person will be able to do just that, because...
One lucky person will win the Thank You Deluxe Balsam Basket from 1-800-Baskets.com!
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A big thank you to 1-800-Baskets.com for providing a Thanks You Balsam Basket for me as well as for one lucky giveaway winner. The opinions shared are my own and honest and if you really need to see more, click here to see how I roll.
369 comments:
«Oldest ‹Older 1 – 200 of 369 Newer› Newest»the person that needs the most thanks would be my mother in law. she gave me a great man to fall in love with.
imisstx at comcast dot net
The person in my life that needs to be thanked is my great aunt. When my grandma (her sister) died unexpectedly when my brother and I were still in high school and my sister was in Kindergarten, she kind of adopted us as her own grandchildren, even though she had plenty of her own. <3
My parents and my husband. I have had a few ups and downs and now I am trying to help my parents. My mother currently is in the hospital and this would be so lovely for her.
My best friend needs to be thanked on this date. She always had my back and was a true giver.
My husband for working so hard to support us.
My husband or my mom
My Mom deserves to be thanked most for all that she does for me and my sister and our families.
I'd give this to my manager. She has been great with me and the team.
I had to have a pet put down, and could not dig the grave to bury him. But the 2nd day I was frantic and had hurt myself trying to dig for 2 days...A younger neighbor came by after work and said his girlfriend told him I needed help, and this nice boy went out and dug it for me. I would like a nice way to thank him for being so kind. I was already very upset losing my pet and he really helped me.
ababe28 at hotmail dot com
My Daughter Tiffany she works so hard to help out now that her dad is sick and on unemployment she would really love this package and it would really brighten her day
I would definitely send this to my parents.
My daughter Katie. Katie arranged her work schedule to take her days off to take care of her younger disabled sister so I can go to work.
Kims2312@verizon.net
My best friend Nancy who always has time to listen. Thanks for the giveaway.
Sue B
My husband who has been so kindly hearted to me and my children in our 39 years of marraige
My Husband. He takes his vows very seriously and has stood by me in Sickness and in Health!!
My wife Vickie deserves this, she has been by my side thru thick and thin
I would love to thank my boss because she does so much for the community out of her own pocket..including paying me! LOL sbcashortie at hotmail dot com
My BFF deserves to be thanked.
Jennifer Rote
wildnmild4u at yahoo dot com
My doula!!
My husband for putting up with me and cooking dinner most nights!
like2sweeP@gmail.com
jbmthill
We moved last year because of the military and there has been one woman in particular who has made things much smoother than they would have been otherwise. She's definitely been my lifesaver this year!
My teen for being such a great daughter!
My fiance' for being willing to take on a single mom with a special needs kid, and loving us both unconditionally.
My hubby for showing tender loving care to me, being my best friend for over 31 years, being a great provider to me, and our 4 grown children.
Calshondra Williams
shonvic1981@aol.com
my mom
our neighbors are wonderful people that always lend a hand when you need help....
My husband
my daughter.
My sweet father in law because he always acts like he cares about all of us, Me, my husband and all 5 of our kids in good times and bad and when my husband very unexpectedly lost his good job due to the economy earlier this year, his dad loaned us all the money we needed to pay for our rent, bills, and food and gas for all the months he was unemployed until he got his new good job. We are paying him back quickly but he deserves something extra too like this lovely gratitude basket.
MANIFESTMIRACLES@LIVE.COM
my parents
My daughter for all of her acts of kindness. dwelchert@yahoo.com
I want to thank my parents for all they have done for us recently.
I want to thank my grandma who just went to the nursing home.
elysesw@aol.com
My wonderful husband sure does!
my daughter. when her sister passed away and i took in the kids she has help me with babysitting and if they need anything and i can't afford it she will run out and get it for them
i would choose my husband as he is the best and does everything for me. re: today he took the day off work to take me to the eye doctor
owen.darlene@gmail.com
my mom
wonderful surprise and treat for family
...Lots of people, but if I have to choose just one... AC
i would say my youngest son
Our local emergency squad workers who are always there for us and my neighbor Ann who has been there for me.
apoalillo {AT} hotmail dot com
Alyce Poalillo
My husband deserves it most
my best friend michelle! she is awesome!
my parents! they are amazing!
jek9880 at gmail dot com
My husband!
marymichelotti(at)gmail(dot)com
My mom
ayed2016(at)aol(dot)com
My older sisters.
alittlepieceofheaven777(at)yahoo(dot)com
hubby is a firefighter and paramedic and gives everyday so I'd say he would deserve this
my husband
I would give it to my husband because of all of the things he does for me and the kids :)
Both my parents! Amazing people
seyma_bennett@hotmail.com
I would love to send this to my parents.
Would give this to my parents!
That would be my mother. I do not know anyone who has sacrificed as much for her family.
cjnedrow at gmail dot com
I would love to be able to give something like this to all the wonderful people and my husband's work. Our daughter has been very sick and it's been a stressful time in our life but everyone there has been so supportive and helpful every step of the way.
My husband. My grandpa passed away 2 weeks ago and I've been an absolute mess. He's worked full-time, then come home and shouldered a huge part of all the household chores as well as taking care of the kids, even more than he usually does, in addition to taking care of me. And has never complained
orangestar17(at)hotmail(dot)com
My husband Joe deserves this the most. He is a retired special needs teacher who continues to support his former students by starting a small shredding business to hire these disabled young adults. I am so proud of him and his commitment to people with developmental disabilities.
Kathy Davis
kdavis1@centurytel.net
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Kathy Davis
kdavis1@centurytel.net
My husband. He is the greatest that we could have.
I would send this to my f-i-l...he is recovering from surgery for pancreatic cancer.
My husband. He has been there for me for the last 38 years. He stuck with me through years of depression and addiction. I know that I don't tell him often enough how much I love him and appreciate him. Sometimes we take for granted the most important people in our lives.
beh2351@frontier.com
My husband. Day in and day out he continues to work hard to provide and take care of his family. He's my biggest blessing.
alwaysneedhim4evr@yahoo.com
My Mom continues to be the most selfless, nurturing person I know to her children (grown), friends and extended family. There are not enough ways to thank her for all she has done.
My sitter
Definitely my mom. Not only is she my mom, but she is my caregiver as I have multiple health conditions. I am 26 years old and she isn't obligated to care for me any longer, but she does so with a warm heart and a big smile. :)
sarah_mae_ at hotmail dot com
Mama. Even though she has several health problems herself, she is always more concerned about me and mine. She needs something to cheer her up instead of listening to and worrying about all my problems. This would certainly do it and help her have a good 87th birthday.
birds2cats@embarqmail.com
My parents have my gratitude. They've stuck with me through some hard times recently. I'm so grateful to them.
My mom and mother in law are both deserving of this thank you gift!
My mom for being the best grandma and mom.
knickgirl_3 at yahoo dot com
My mom deserves to be thanked for all of the awesomeness these past few years.
My partner Scott most deserves to be thanked on National Gratitude Day :) *Thanks* for the giveaway!
My dad deserves to be thanked because he paid my oldest daughter's college tuition for this year.
my husband for his love and caring debbie jackson-
djackson1958 at hotmail dot com
My parents & my husband's grandma deserve to be thanked.
kellywcuATyahooDOTcom
my husband
My friend who is always there for me!
my mom
my grandma
my mom and dad
My husband, he puts up with me every day! Thanks for the chance.
My parents need to be thanked for watching our house while we were on vacation
abfantom at yahoo dot com
My Mom and Dad.
cgentry1952@yahoo.com
My mom and dad for being such loving, generous, kind and selfless parents. Sarah at realtorsd.com
My Husband deserves to be thanked for everything he does for us
mummytotwoboys@yahoo.com
that would be my sister
mverno@roadrunner.com
The support staff at my office
The volunteer firefighters and paramedics that risk their lives in cities all across this country.
my parents deserve this
My aunt certainly deserves a thank you basket! She helped foot the bill for most of my wedding and helped me plan a good portion of it. My husband and I have been trying to think of something/some way to thank her, and I think she would really adore this!
my mom
I would thank my mom for everything that she does.
My dear friend who has stood by me thru thick and thin and everything in between. I love her. :) Thanks.
sweepster49 at comcast dot net
My boyfriend deserves a HUGE thank you for always taking care of me when I'm sick, which is OFTEN
my son
My mom deserves my gratitude! She's put up with me for 21 long years!
abisnail.burns@gmail.com
There are so many, but I will choose the office staff at my youngest's school. They are always helpful, kind and do so much!
my hubby needs to be thanked!
vanitizebaby at yahoo dot com
My mother
hoping this is where i leave the comment post for the glasses giveaway, it is the only place to comment anywhere on this page
guess this was the right place, i personally need glasses, being disabled, it would be nice to have these beautiful glasses, the prescription ones insurance covered, are broke and twisted, lookn, with one eyeball,lol, to write this post
hoping this is where i leave the comment post for the glasses giveaway, it is the only place to comment anywhere on this page
My cousin Raymond. He's responsible for his younger sister who has RA and suffered from seizures, her two daughters while working fulltime and being a father/grandfather.
Definitely my husband. He truly has a servants heart and I don't think I show my appreciation for what he does often enough, this is a good reminder to do so.
my girl!
(pintworks at hotmail dot com)
My sweet MiL is definitely deserving of thanks - she is always going above and beyond to create special family memories and keeps such a positive attitude!
My friend SueMarie is in need of a good thanking. ;D She's the best friend every woman needs. She is always there with a helping hand or a shoulder to cry on.
las_va@hotmail.com
My mom deserves a nice thank you! cwitherstine at zoominternet dot net
My best friend Lisa.
Thanks for the chance.
mogrill12@gmail.com
My beloved grandmother, she has always believed in me.
:)
jessica
jessicasjunk08@gmail.com
My best friend.
rierie11booger (@) yahoo.com
my mom
flyergal82 AT (yahoo) /dot/ $com%
My Mom deserves it the most -- wish she was still with us so I could give her the gratitude she so deserves.
my mother in law
jessicawedwards@gmail.com
Torn between my three favorite people: my mom, my gramma and my boyfriend! My mom is always there to support me, my gramma helped our family through some rough times and my boyfriend has helped me grow so much in the time we've been dating!! All of them have made me who I am today and they ALL deserved to be thanked! A card & a gift are NOT nearly enough of way to thank them for what they've done!! BUT its a start!! <3
My husband has been a great help to me as I am nearing the end of my pregnancy, and have been running out of energy!
Would love to win this for my mom.
My sister most deserves to be thanked. She is a very giving person and always thinking of others.
My husband most deserves my gratitude!
My dad. He's always there for me and always makes sure I'm taken care of.
My Parents
My mom...she watches her grandchildren for us on a regular basis!
Definitely my good friend Marie! She is always on my side!
My best friend and sister
I'd thank my beautiful daughter for making each day of my life a joy.
Terri P
pr4gathering_roses AT gmail DOT com
My aunt Patty- who loved me even when I was at my worst.
writer61@yahoo.com
I would thank my son in-law. He and my daughter are separated and he's has done such a great job in stepping up as a father. I am so proud of him for being there for his kids and then some!!
My Mom needs to be thanked. She does a lot for everyone.
My Mom needs to be thanked. She does a lot for everyone.
My daughter most deserves this basket. She took me in to live with her for 2 1/2 years. I thank her so much.
gourdsrmylife(at)yahoo(dot)com
My husband for tirelessly coming to the hospital every day while I was on bedrest waiting for our sons birth
My daughter and her husband deserve my undying gratitude.
traymona[at]aol.com
It would be for my husband since he has put a ton of "sweat equity" into our basement remodel.
ighmeg at yahoo dot com
My husband...he deals with my crazy every day! ;)
cherriesjessilee at gmail dot com
I would say my husband as well, for all of his hard work while I stay at home with our kids . :)
definitely my most-deserving hubby.
My hubby for taking such good care of me.
rjwhiggins@aol.com
My mom
My sister for all she does for us:)
jmatek AT wi DOT rr DOT com
my best friend Pat, who is always there
My husband deserves my eternal gratitude - for being a wonderful father, provider,lover and friend to me!
My husband for staying home with the kids on the days I work!
crafts[at]oursideofthemountain[dot]com
my husband - he puts up with a lot! ;)
my great mother
Our Assistant at work. We have a new computer system and she has been a gem dealing with it and us and all the changes.
sheilatf52 at yahoo dot com
My parents - they have poured so much into me as well as into my brother and sister. I am so grateful for them!
Thanks for the giveaway!
My mom would love this!
My best friend
(jen487@Hotmail.com)
My loving husband.
my cousin sister who has always been for me whenever I needed her.
definitely my husband for all he puts up with!
My mom who will do anything for me!
jofo120 at yahoo dot com
Both of daughters deserve my gratitude for hanging in there with me when I wasn't a very patient Mom.
my sister, she is my best friend
The receptionist where I work.
My husband would really appreciate this gift. He's my stable rock in life and needs to know he's special.
My daughter! I would just love to say thanks for the woman she has become!
I would give this to my wife rkmarsh ataoldotcom
my parents
agnesye@hotmail.com
My mom & dad ......
My parents are worthy of huge thanks! They've always been there for me and I want to be there for them as well.
My mother deserves National Gratitude Day the most.
jcarrturq5@yahoo.com
My son, he's always here when I need him. ladyvon at grm dot net.
My husband for being the best provider for us!
Thanks,
selinda_mccumbers at yahoo.com
My wife for many reasons
My mom, for sure. She works extremely hard and rarely gets to treat herself.
my son matthew for always looking out for me
My mom
LIsa M
bud lisa samson
My parents. :)
My ma
My mom. She's done so much for me and continues to be there for me whenever I need her. No thank you is too big for her! She deserves so much.
Thanks for the giveaway!
My sister...since my mom passed away, she is my sounding board.
lkish77123 at gmail dot com
my mom !!
Def. my mom.
my mom for sure!
I'd like to give my thank to my family who always support and stand by my side during difficult times.
xuanthaohkus(at)yahoo(dot)com
My mom- she has supported me in whatever i was doing in my life!
My mom, she does so much!
I thank my parents for all they did for my brother & I, and I know the did the best they could!
I have been blessed with a very special staff who jumps over hurdles to help others who are less fortunate in our community. They are such an inspiration, and without them, so much would not be achieved. There are even those who do not receive pay for their services, as they are volunteers.
My grandma
My mom deserves to be thanked
pricousins at aol dot com
My husband, he works so hard for our family so I can stay home with our children!
My husband, he works so hard for our family so I can stay home with our children!
My Mom. She is always there for me and is an all around amazing woman.
My daughter for being so helpful with her brother.
My dad. He's been there through thick and thin for everyone in the family, and is irreplaceable. He's a blessing in my life.
I'd give it to my BFF who lives 5 hours away. I miss her. :O)
My aunt who is always doing such nice things for me. :) Thanks for the chance!
My husband - he's the best!
gratitude goes to my children who planned a special 60th birthday event for my hubby yesterday.
A good friend of mine deserves it.
My mother definitely deserves to be thanked.
Thanks.
partymix25(at)hotmail(dot)com
My mom really deserves it!
cc_girly(at)yahoo(dot)com
My mom really deserves it!
cc_girly(at)yahoo(dot)com
My mom really deserves it!
cc_girly(at)yahoo(dot)com
My mom really deserves it!
cc_girly(at)yahoo(dot)com
my sweet 94 yr old daddy deserves this.
newgranny1@hotmail.com
My brother for taking great care of my parents.
tosra55 @ yahoo.com
My mom. She teaches 6 grade is an awesome grandma.
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