A Gift Only Dad Would Love I was never your typical Daddy's Girl, despite being an only child. As my dad's only child he could have easily spoiled me rotten but he raised me to appreciate the value of money and I had to earn most of what was given to me. Now don't get me wrong, I was far from underpriveledged and always very well loved, but I guess what I'm saying is that my dad expressed his love best by teaching me how to get along in the real world. He taught me to be responsible for my actions, that everything comes at a price, to work hard for the things you wish for, and that love is best conveyed through quality time well spent and not by using money. The one thing that my dad was never reluctant to spend money on was my education. He helped support me through college and multiple unpaid internships, he helped me pay for several of my study abroad experiences and even French classes. Although there once was a time when I would complain that he wouldn't buy me the new dress that I wanted I now understand that he was saving his money for a worthier cause. Although I was never Daddy's Little Princess my dad and I have a wonderful relationship. I cannot thank him enough for all he's done for me and not just that but all he has taught me. This fathers day opt out of the yearly tie and do something a little extraordinary for your father. Make sure he knows how much you appreciate him by sending him a Fishing GIft Basket from Baskets By Rita. This fishing Creel gift basket has a wonderful assortment of fishing items for that angler in your life. Our large Fishing Gift basket contains a flies, lures, bobbers, beef jerky, cheese popcorn, Colorado river rocks, Alaska smoked salmon, cheese, crackers, cookies and snack mix. This great fishing gift basket can say Happy Father's day, Happy Birthday, Thank You or even Get Well. Baskets By Rita has a fantastic selection of men's gifts and you are sure to find just what he'd like. http://www.basketsbyrita.com http://www.basketsbyrita.com/Fishing-GIft-Basket_p_81.html http://www.basketsbyrita.com/assets/images/fishing-gift-basket.jpg
Friday, May 11, 2012
Thursday, May 3, 2012
Baskets By Rita, a Colorado Gift Basket Company, Celebrates its 20th Anniversary
Ten years after being laid off from Agilent Technologies, Marge Van Woerkom and her business, Baskets By Rita, are still going strong. As a previous Reporter Herald article outlined, Van Woerkom was one of many Loveland residents who found themselves unemployed in 2002 when HP and Agilent downsized. After 19 years of working for HP and Agilent, Van Woerkom refused to be a victim of her situation. She pulled herself together after the lay off and bought an existing business in Aurora, Colorado. She chose not to change the company's existing name, Baskets By Rita, which already had a strong reputation in the Denver metro area and this choice has served her well. "We've built our business on the philosophy that the customer come first" says Van Woerkom.
Since Van Woerkom took ownership of the company, she has managed to grow sales despite the economic recession of the past few years. In addition, she has grown the company's clientele and web presence year over year with the help of her staff and dedicated members of her family. As a sign of its ongoing growth, Baskets By Rita began plans several months ago to create a sister company, Gift Agent. Gift Agent will offer customers a slightly more specialized product line packaged in specialty boxes which will allow the company to be more eco-friendly and create more of a recognized brand identity. The hope is that receiving a gift from Gift Agent will be comparable in recipients' minds to receiving a box of Godiva chocolates. While Gift Agent gives cause for much excitement at Baskets By Rita, that is not the only exciting news for the company.
This year, Baskets By Rita is celebrating it's 20th year of business. While many other gift basket companies have gone out of business, Van Woerkom and her staff have managed to maintain steady growth despite the public's growing need to economize. To show their gratitude for the continued support of their customers and celebrate their 20 years of success, Baskets By Rita has planned a series of sales promotions for each month of the year. These promotions include deals such as 15% off when you spend $50 or more and a gift of a free basket for the winner of a video commercial contest. For every dollar saved by their customers through these ongoing promotions, Baskets By Rita will donate a dollar to a local charity. Each month, the company will choose two local charities to support and they will match the savings of their customers to determine the donation amount. The best part of this campaign is that customers are encouraged to vote for their favorite charities so that everyone can be involved. As a local business, Baskets By Rita does its best to support local programs and Van Woerkom is excited to have an excuse to give back even more than her usual holiday charitable donations. Like us on Facebook and vote for your local charity. When doing so we will send you a coupon code for 20% off your next purchase.
Since Van Woerkom took ownership of the company, she has managed to grow sales despite the economic recession of the past few years. In addition, she has grown the company's clientele and web presence year over year with the help of her staff and dedicated members of her family. As a sign of its ongoing growth, Baskets By Rita began plans several months ago to create a sister company, Gift Agent. Gift Agent will offer customers a slightly more specialized product line packaged in specialty boxes which will allow the company to be more eco-friendly and create more of a recognized brand identity. The hope is that receiving a gift from Gift Agent will be comparable in recipients' minds to receiving a box of Godiva chocolates. While Gift Agent gives cause for much excitement at Baskets By Rita, that is not the only exciting news for the company.
This year, Baskets By Rita is celebrating it's 20th year of business. While many other gift basket companies have gone out of business, Van Woerkom and her staff have managed to maintain steady growth despite the public's growing need to economize. To show their gratitude for the continued support of their customers and celebrate their 20 years of success, Baskets By Rita has planned a series of sales promotions for each month of the year. These promotions include deals such as 15% off when you spend $50 or more and a gift of a free basket for the winner of a video commercial contest. For every dollar saved by their customers through these ongoing promotions, Baskets By Rita will donate a dollar to a local charity. Each month, the company will choose two local charities to support and they will match the savings of their customers to determine the donation amount. The best part of this campaign is that customers are encouraged to vote for their favorite charities so that everyone can be involved. As a local business, Baskets By Rita does its best to support local programs and Van Woerkom is excited to have an excuse to give back even more than her usual holiday charitable donations. Like us on Facebook and vote for your local charity. When doing so we will send you a coupon code for 20% off your next purchase.
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