Gift Baskets by Cachet Basket Company

Save the Roses

2009-02-03T13:02:00.009-07:00

189 million roses die in the United States during Valentine's Day alone!BUY A BASKET.....SAVE A ROSE.Top ten reasons we believe Baskets are Better!1) Baskets live on to bear gifts another day.2) Baskets that are locally known and locally grown cast a low carbon footprint.3) Baskets offer more bang for your buck.4) Baskets are for everyone! Even dogs love us!5) Baskets have personality.6) Baskets

An Earth Based Style of Living

2008-11-05T08:24:00.005-07:00

A conversation with Colorado Springs' "green rock star"Michele E. MukatisCultivate HealthOwner/Consultant719-231-6265/cultivatehealth@gmail.comhttp://websites.integrativenutrition.com/MMukatis/Home/Index.aspxHealthShe exudes it, she talks it, she walks it, she lives it, she grows it and most importantly she teaches it!Cultivating a multi-layered knowledge of health, food, gardens, cooking,

Cachet Baskets takes the Locavore challenge!

2008-08-19T12:21:00.006-07:00

For years we have used local/in-state vendor’s products for our Colorado gift baskets. But we realized there is so much more we can do. It started with the excelsior…the shred that is used as a nest for products in the baskets. We had, for the last 18 years, sourced that excelsior from a gift basket supply place in Florida. Come to find out that it is produced HERE in Colorado….Oy vey. For

1st Annual "August Moon" Studio Garage Sale & Swap

2008-08-13T12:54:00.009-07:00

August's full moon is often referred to as the Wyrt, Wort, Barley, Corn or Red Moon. The energies around this moon are ones of abundance, agriculture and marriage. We are encouraged to begin harvesting, collecting and storing. Magic done at this time of year can be to help yourself or someone else (who has asked you!) reap the benefits of hard work done. This Saturday August 16th marks our 1st

Pikes Peak Locavores Nosh Night

2008-08-06T14:19:00.008-07:00

We ran into our old pal Joe at the noted locavore restaurant, Nosh, in Colorado Springs this past weekend. The Peak To Plains Alliance was celebrating all things local and consumable with a benefit raising awareness and support for locavores. What’s a locavore? Glad you asked! A locavore is someone who eats primarily from their own backyard, frequenting businesses that support other local

4th of July Picnic Recipe: Tortilla Chip Dip

2008-06-21T22:13:00.002-07:00

One of the best things about an Independence Day picnic is the freedom to snack generously before the meal. Indulge your guests with this appetizer recipe featuring our favorite hot sauce from Danny Cash. Make sure to have plenty of chips on hand!FIREATER Dip by Lee CichonMelt 1 lb of Velveeta cheese in a crock pot.Add any of Danny Cash's hot sauces liberally.Add 1/2 lb of cooked ground beef,

Last Minute Father's Day Gift Basket Ideas

2008-06-11T06:30:00.004-07:00

Bringing Up FatherWhen I was a boy of 14,my father was so ignorantI could hardly stand to havethe old man around.But when I got to be 21,I was astonished at how muchthe old man had learned in seven years.-Mark TwainShow Dad how much you've learned in the last few years. Get him something out of the ordinary and into the extraordinary with a useful and decadent Father's Day gift basket custom

Graduation Inspiration: Send Your Grad Off On Their Next Great Adventure

2008-05-12T10:10:00.006-07:00

It's Graduation time and that means commencement ceremonies, inspirational speeches, family celebrations, and-once the festivities are over--questions of the future. At this time, when we acknowledge the best in each of our graduates, Cachet Baskets offers one of our favorite quotes on going forward and living your best life. Originally brought to fame when delivered by Nelson Mandela, it is an

A Mother's Day Story by Erma Bombeck

2008-05-07T19:21:00.003-07:00

Erma Bombeck on A Mother's LoveWe all know that being a Mom is the hardest, most rewarding job on the face of this Earth."You don't love me!"How many times have your kids laid that one on you?And how many times have you, as a parent, resisted the urge to tell them how much?Someday, when my children are old enough to understand the logic that motivates a mother, I'll tell them... * I loved

Inspiring Eco-Friendly Earth Day Quotes

2008-04-21T21:54:00.006-07:00

Here are seven inspirational eco-friendly Earth Day quotes sure to motivate you to take notice and action. Go "green" and make a difference to the planet. One person can make a difference. It begins with an earth-friendly consciousness. It begins with you."Never doubt that a small group of thoughtfully committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it's the only thing that ever has."Margaret

Holidays and Dates to Remember: April through June

2008-04-10T18:11:00.006-07:00

Here are some special holidays and dates to remember for 2nd quarter--April, May, June--o8. How much would a loved one enjoy receiving a unique gift basket from you on one of these special occasions? From parties, celebrations, and holidays to sympathy, bereavement, and condolences, we've got a custom gift basket for every reason and every season.AprilApril Fool’s Day, April 1 Easter Sunday,

May Day Baskets and other May Day Traditions Worth Observing

2008-04-04T11:11:00.004-07:00

"April showers bring may flowers."May is just around the corner, and March is going out like a shivering, cold lamb which means we're expecting a lion's share of snow here in Colorado. All the better to bring those May Day flowers.The tradition of giving May Day gift baskets of flowers is as old as the ancient pagan tradition of Beltane itself. Beltane, observed on May 1st, celebrates the Goddess

Refresh and Renew with the Color of Spring: Green

2008-03-24T17:43:00.002-07:00

It's no coincidence that the "green" movement is centered on nature. The vibrant colors of spring are Mother Nature's way of reminding us to rejoice and renew with the season. Thanks to the Daily OM for this beautiful interpretation of the color "green." March 24, 2008Unifier Of OppositesThe Color Green Green is a combination of the colors yellow and blue, each of which brings its own unique

Go Green: Five Ways to Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle

2008-02-24T12:25:00.001-07:00

Each year Americans produce millions of tons of trash. Our landfills are crowded with plastic, glass, and paper products that could have been reduced, reused, or recycled. Cachet Basket Company owner, Beth Alexander, has always been environmentally conscious and has built a brilliant green gift basket business reducing, reusing, and recycling whenever possible. And she encourages her clients to

Adult Gift Baskets for Good Girls and Bad Girls

2008-02-05T13:54:00.001-07:00

When I'm good, I'm good. When I'm bad, I'm very good.Mae WestNo doubt about it, Mae West was an icon in an era of Bad Girls. If she’s had access to TV she’d have produced the first episode of Girls Gone Wild.Mae, the "laugh vamp," was known for rippin’ up the vaudeville stage with her bawdy, sensual antics. Mae shimmied and wise-cracked her way through prohibition and censorship, and conquered

Re-Gifting: The Spirit that Just Keeps Giving

2008-01-21T18:12:00.001-07:00

Not much has been written but so much has been said about the art of “re-gifting.” And yes, I said “art.”Wikipedia says "regifting" is the act of taking a gift that has been received and giving it to somebody else, sometimes in the guise of a new gift. One example of a formalization of this activity is the white elephant gift exchanges, in which items can be regifted from year to year.Yes,

The Art of Kissing: A Unique, Romantic Gift Idea

2008-01-21T18:07:00.001-07:00

I walked in the door and was met with a kiss. Not just any kiss, but an “I’ve missed you kiss.” An “I can’t wait to see you” kiss, and his lips proved it.We stood in a long embrace and kissed until my head-spins matched the world’s spin once again. His kisses were captivating, certainly nothing you can learn from a book…or can you?It reminded me of a book I’d read a few years back, The Art of

A Romantic Gift: Beth’s Love Potion #9

2008-01-21T18:02:00.001-07:00

Smell is the most heightened sense we have when it comes to love and romance. Fragrance triggers memories (or creates memories on the spot). This do-it-yourself love potion uses cocktail-cupboard staples as a base for creating your own designer fragrance. Start combining and let your nose be the judge.1) Pour ½ pint Everclear or Vodka into a jar2) Add 3 drops of sandalwood essential/

Holidays and Dates to Remember

2008-01-15T19:56:00.002-07:00

Celebrate all year!Here are some special holidays and dates to remember for 1st quarter--January, February, and March--08. How much would a loved one enjoy receiving a unique gift basket from you on one of these special occasions?January* Inauguration Day, January 20th every four years, starting in 1937.February* Groundhog Day, February 2.* Lincoln's Birthday, February 12.* Valentine's Day,

A Heartfelt "Thank You!"

2008-01-14T13:50:00.001-07:00

I love getting the “thank you” phone call that always comes after I’ve sent a Cachet Baskets gift basket. It starts with squeals of delight and if the timing is right I’m there to share the journey of discovery with the recipient on the phone.Cachet stands for a mark of distinction, individuality, or authenticity. The gourmet gift baskets that owner Beth Alexander creates, are works of arts in