Great American Bake Sale

Share Our Strength's Great American Bake Sale

A most rewarding experience for THE Original Basket Boutique Denver. A delicious welcoming display of goodies and treats was set-up in the Lakewood Community. Our participation in Share Our Strength's Great American Bake Sale, with your support, contributed our work in funding summer and after school feeding programs. Funds raised helped to ensure kids received nutritious food during critical times when they are out of school and particularly venerable to hunger.

Thought you would like to know—while we were setting up our Great American Bake Sale, a gentleman leaving the Well Fargo Bank waited patiently to be the first in line to purchase 2 dozen fresh baked cookies. Our first sale of the morning, the sweet smell of freshly baked goodies and our display was looking great and now others are waiting in line and those walking by had great interest in the conversations and pleasant comments that were being shared! As we greeted the next guest standing in line, we notice the gentleman with the 24 freshly baked cookies going back into the bank. We later found out he was giving them to the employees at Wells Fargo Bank as his way of saying thank you and showing a little appreciation for what could make anyone person feel the joy of receiving. Well it wasn't but a few minutes later when the manager of the Wells Fargo Bank stood in line, looking over the cookies, cupcakes, brownies and cakes just waiting for his turn. Does it get any better? This manager was only doing what any thoughtful customer of the bank was doing—giving back. Now the giving was being shared a greater level to the banks customers.
Do the simple things matter? Can we make a difference everyday? Yes. It begins with all of us. One turns into twenty-four, which in turns into fort-eight...
Thank you for your support!

Thank you to Pam Rusch, your heart is always in the right place.
Thank you to Child’s Pastry Shop, 6460 East Yale Ave, Denver, CO
Thanks to Transwestern Property Managers at 143 Union Blvd, Lakewood, CO

THE Original Basket Boutique®
Denver, Colorado Franchise
PH: 303.984.0021
Email: denver@obbgifts.com
Web: www.thegiftarrangers.com

There's a business Opportunity for Everyone

Business Opportunity for the right person(s)

I was attending a meeting with RE/MAX just yesterday and I looked around the DTC area and noticed what a great opportunity for us to add an OBB Franchise to serve this area. Parker, Castle Rock, Highlands Ranch, Littleton, Boulder… Maybe you know someone looking to do just that?

THE Original Basket Boutique has just added a franchise to the Huston TX area and another in Phoenix AZ. making it easier to use our services. And were looking to expand in Colorado and the U.S.A.

I’ve been asked to represent the Original Basket Boutique with Regional Development in the U.S.A. If you know anyone interested in owning their own business or wanting to learn more, please feel free to share my name and contact information. Thank you.

Take care.

Tom Rusch
Original Basket Boutique Denver
Denver, Colorado 80228
Ph: 303.984.0021
tomr@obbgifts.com
www.obbgifts.com

The Original Basket Boutique has expanded into Texas, Arizona, The Middle East and next...Africa.

Gift Baskets by The Gift Arrangers, Denver Colorado: Wine Gift Baskets, Corporate Gift Baskets, Fruit Gift Baskets, Flowers, New Baby, Birthday, Gourmet, Original Basket Boutique

Gift Baskets by The Gift Arrangers, Denver Colorado: Wine Gift Baskets, Corporate Gift Baskets, Fruit Gift Baskets, Flowers, New Baby, Birthday, Gourmet, Original Basket Boutique

What is the Original Basket Boutique®?

At the Original Basket Boutique® Denver, We pride ourselves on being “original”, we find unique gifts and gourmet treats customized to your business that are presented professionally with YOUR company name and logo. We have the tools to personalize high-quality ribbon embossed with your organization’s color scheme, name and/or logo for a unique, personalized gift creation. This enhancement clearly defines the gift as coming from your organization.
We know that cultivating business relationships is a key component to your company's success. There is a niche market for corporations who have a variety of needs and events per year who require a selection of rewards. We provide “thank you” gifts for corporations or colleagues upon the successful completion of projects, partnerships, and closes. For that special occasion in an individual's life, we offer holiday greetings, baby, get-well, bereavement or sympathy gifts, etc.
We provide ease of ordering, reliable service, and on-time delivery across town or worldwide. For convenience and simplicity, a billing system can be set up directly from the Original Basket Boutique® Denver. Major credit cards accepted.
The Original Basket Boutique® began in 1989 as the only custom gift basket franchise in Canada, expanded into the United States in 2005 and then again into the Middle East in 2006.

Recognizing the potential of the company, we had the enthusiasm to operate and expand the business in 1999. With our combined past experiences, on-going corporate training, and a strong network of franchisees, we are confident that the Original Basket Boutique® will continue to grow and gain success in the future. We bring along years of business acumen to this endeavor and feel our knowledge of the industry and the actual experience of running our own franchise will bring this company to greater heights!

You are rest assured that we will do our utmost to provide our franchisees with the tools and resources they need to succeed and ensure our clients have an array of unique products to choose from to show appreciation to those who contribute to the success in their lives.

If you’re looking for ways to reward your clients or colleagues, we’d love to help you. Please take an opportunity to peruse our website http://www.thegiftarrangers.com/
Contact us by phone at 303.984.0021 or by email at denver@obbgifts.com .
Colorado website: http://www.thegiftarrangers.com/
International website: http://www.obbgifts.com/
Phone: 303.984.0021

Partnering with the Food Network Channel

Rarely do we hear good stories broadcasted by the media today. Tragedy and terrible trials seem to suffocate our view of the world. Yet, beyond that gray, overcast sky, there is a rainbow— a place for hope and happiness to dwell, a place for respite and peace. The story I am about to tell you starts with the typical rainy-day gloom, but by the time you have finished, the sun will have broken through the clouds, and enlightened your hearts.

A young woman, in the last of her years at high school, sits on a hill. Beside her is an empty bag of cookies, and she is munching the last one. Her younger brother of eight sits besides her, enjoying the game that is unfolding before him. The girl’s mother is at home, with an illness. The young woman relishes the last taste of the treat in her mouth, knowing that after the game, she will return to a home, devoid of any groceries, and no hope for any in the near future. She comes from a beautiful family, always smiling and happy, so happy that no one even has the slightest hint of what kind of double life she leads….
For the longest time, she didn’t want to share her condition with anyone, understandably. But after her game finished, she came up to me, and explained the situation. So affected was I by her quiet plea for help, I decided to contact her coach to see if a conference could be set up with counselor to provide the resources her family so desperately needed.

Tossing and turning in my bed that night, I knew that there had to be something more I could do to help this young woman. And I knew that there must be more children in our community that were hungry and in similar situations. Through research, I stumbled upon a website that caught my attention. Please visit www.greatamericanbakesale.org. Here you can find out how to help ensure that no child in America will fall asleep at night with an empty stomach. I realized that by hosting a bake sale along with my family, I would be able to help people such as this young woman. The best part about this bake sale is that it benefits children right in your community, so that you can feel the joy of giving on a personal level. The profits raised go directly to programs and organizations dedicated to feeding children who are less fortunate. The Great American Bake Sale is sponsored by Domino Sugar and C&H Sugar, along with Food Network and Family Circle. The spokespeople stars are Sandra Lee and Duff Goldman. So please, take the time to look into this program— in doing so, you can help fight the silent war against hunger, and together we can conquer!




We would also like to have your visit our bake sale on:

Thursday, April 9th, 2009 at

143 Union Blvd.

Lakewood, CO 80228

From 11:00 to 4:30

We will be in the lobby of the building that says “Wells Fargo”.


If you can’t make the Bake Sale, but would still like to contribute a cash donation, visit our Great American Bake Sale team website called C&J Bake Sale to directly contribute to the wellbeing of all malnourished children in our community. Donations can be made at any time as there are no time limits. Our goal is to raise $500 for this wonderful cause! We will keep you up to date with the results.

Thank you for taking the time to read this, and if you would like more information or would like to host a bake sale, please call me, Pam, at 303.984.0021


The Original Basket Boutique Denver
www.thegiftarrangers.com
www.obbgifts.com
denver@obbgifts.com

What Gift Do You Give a Prince and Princess?

What Gift Do You Give a Prince and Princess?

Just recently we were asked this question by an event planner that we have been working with for the past three and a half years. We felt blessed that she had confidence in us for such an important decision. There was an amazing amount of trust put into our hands for finding a Colorado gift for royalty, namely the Prince and Princess of Denmark.

Since we never had a request like this before, we turned to a friend of ours Hilliard Moore, owner of the Great Western Art Gallery which features only Colorado artists’ works. He showed us several pieces of wonderful art but the piece that caught Tom’s eye was a pottery jar with a lid that depicted the Long’s Peak Front Range scene. It seemed perfect since the Prince and Princess were attending a ground breaking event on the eastern slope where they could clearly see this mountain range.

Knowing that our client would like a few other Colorado inspired pieces to choose from, we also found a glass studio that does beautifully detailed etched glass designs. This was the same artists that did the glass vases that were on the tables at the 2009 Presidential Inauguration Luncheon. We especially liked the glass bowl with a Colorado scenic mountain design.

Our clients decided on several of the pottery pieces done by artist John Hansen. When choosing the wrapping paper we looked at the pottery for inspiration. Dark blue gives way to majestic creamy white mountain peaks, carved in such beautiful bass relief that the viewer longs to reach out and touch the rigid mountains and feel the cold snow beneath their fingertips. Every piece of art is lovingly and elegantly sculpted; the curves perfectly accenting the rustic mountain formations, and making them come to life. This pottery easily communicates the rugged and breathtaking scenery in Colorado, and fully does it justice. There is a fantastic shop in Cherry Creek Mall called Papyrus that sells the most unique and trendy wrapping papers. The blue paper with an iridescent glow to it seemed to be the paper that would best compliment the pottery. Turquoise ribbon made the paper pop and the added floral silk iris completed our gift wrap design.

This request was one of our favorites because it introduced us to some of the wonderful talent that is right here in on own backyard. It was a pleasure talking with the artist and finding out how small the world is when the artist shared with us that he is named after his grandfather who emigrated from Copenhagen, a city in the very east of Denmark to farm in a town named Denmark, Wisconsin. Sometimes it seems things just come together for a reason.

We wish to express our gratitude for the opportunity for this gift giving experience as well as thanking all of those who helped along the way. Our hope is that the gift will bring meaning and memories for the Prince and Princess.

Searching for the Best in the West

No its not about how big our business is, its about how to better serve you and to develop a relationship that will grow into a friendship for many years to come. It's about you and John, Sally and Scott, the persons we serve through the year that makes our job the best place to be everyday!

Having the best resources and contacts in this business makes all the difference. And having great venues to visit in Colorado , gives us the best opportunity to create the perfect presentation for a corporate event or for a single individual. It's not the same to have just a photo of an item, but to see something with your own eyes, to touch and feel, to actually know what I'm presenting to my client and to express the feelings of joy and gratitude they expect to receive. Fortunate for us, we have theses wonderful contacts and venues in Colorado so we can deliver the best to you! Unique gift baskets as well as unique gifts like etched crystal cowboy hats, priceless one of a kind pottery by local Colorado artists, Free Trade Colorado roasted coffee, Mountain Jams from the western slopes of Colorado, Eco-friendly totes and containers and more. Mostly items that you wont find at your neighborhood store. Let us know how we can help you, every person is different with their request and every request receives personal attention from start to finish.
Whether it's a family member, friends or associates celebrating the good times or going through tough times, we'll make sure they know you care.
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