Q. Why are Emerald Isle gift baskets better than Mall Shopping?
A. Anyone can go to the store, buy a ready-made item, and wrap it up. However, a hand delivered personalized gift basket you had specially created shows thoughtfulness that money can't buy - an expression of the relationship, care and history you share with the gift basket recipient.

Q. What type of Emerald Isle gift basket should I choose for people I know well?
A. Buy the type that shows you put some thought into what the recipient really digs - their likes & dislikes. Do they love golf, gardening, the North Carolina Tarheel's, Red-Hat Ladies, massage & bath oils, sunbathing in Emerald Isle, country cookin', classic movies, quilting or chocolates? Be creative with your gift basket - remember everyone has something they feel passionate about (even if it's themself!)

Q. What type of Emerald Isle gift basket should I choose for people I don't know well?
A. Work with the few facts you might know. If your new neighbor just moved to the area, a welcome gift basket with maps, area directory and gift certificate for a favorite restaurant might be the perfect. You want to
give a Thank You gift basket to the nurses in your doctor's office for their kindnesses or to your children's teacher who goes above and beyond. Since you know their profession, set their gift basket theme accordingly. Rather
than guess what gift basket they might like, why not send a great fruit basket that will please anyone.

Q. What other things should I consider when choosing an Emerald Isle gift basket?
A. Think before you build your gift basket. If you know a person eats healthy, don't send a gift basket full of chocolates or candies. If you know they are a vegan, don't send a gift basket with animal products such as
gourmet sausages or cheeses. If you are not sure a someone drinks alcohol, a better choice might be Sparkling Cider. If they do drink alcohol, what do they drink - red wine or champagne for their gift basket? Are they a
coffee, tea or cocoa drinker - if so, what's their favorite gourmet brand. Remember cultural or religious considerations such as sending a gift basket - such as sending a gift basket with non-kosher items to a person who
maintains a kosher diet.

Q. Could you give me some Emerald Isle gift basket ideas?
A. Certainly, here are some things that might inspire the perfect gift basket.

• What does your Emerald Isle friend, family member or co-worker do for a living?

• What do they do for fun in Emerald Isle?

• What is their favorite food or drink while in Emerald Isle?

• Are they a sports fan? If so, which sport? What team?

• Who is their favorite author or what genre do they enjoy?

• What type of music or movies do they like in Emerald Isle?

• What items would they love, but would never buy?

• Are they having a life changing event - like a baby, marriage or buying a home in Emerald Isle?

• Do they just need to be pampered? If so, chocolates or bath & beauty product in a beautiful Emerald Isle gift basket might do it for them.

• Do they appreciate a fine bottle of wine, gourmet cheeses & sausages?

• Are they health conscious and would probably love a fresh fruit basket? Ever had an Emerald Isle gift basket with a fresh Bogue Sound watermelon or cantaloupe before?

Q. Are your Emerald Isle gift baskets always the standard wicker?
A. Our "gift baskets" come in all shapes, sizes and materials - and wicker
baskets are just one option. Our gift basket designers get real creative
with their containers like:

• A housewarming or closing gift in an ice bucket, tool box, cooler or bird feeder for the new home buyer in Emerald Isle or Swansboro.

• A painted flower pot, watering can or garden hose might be the perfect container for the "gift basket" for the avid gardener.

• How about filling a diaper bag with diapers, bottles, rattle & bibs for the new baby. Know it's a boy? Give a gift basket with a blue theme - Girls get a pink themed gift basket. Don't know the sex of the baby? Choose a neutral green, yellow or white themed gift basket.

• Use a lunch box or back pack as your "gift basket" and fill it with school supplies for the special student beginning the new school year.

• Fill a hat box with woman things other than hats. Hat Boxes make the best containers since no woman will throw one away. Years later every time she sees her beautiful hat box she will think of your thoughtfulness.

• The container choices are unlimited - the longer Emerald Isle Basket stays in the gift basket business the more imaginative we will become.

Q. How do I order an Emerald Isle gift basket?
A. There are several ways. You can order direct from our website through our check out cart. We accept Pay Pal online and will contact you as soon as we get your order to verify deliver or shipment details. You can come by
our beautiful gift basket shop at 7701-B Emerald Drive, Emerald Isle, NC. Our normal off-season shop hours are 4-7 Monday-Saturday and by appointment or need any other times. You can call us at 252-354-2350 or toll free at
1-800-653-1585. You can also email us at info@emeraldislebaskets.com

Q. Do you have any last words of wisdom about Emerald Isle gift baskets?
A. Yes, the next time you need a gift basket for a special event - or for no reason - which may be the best reason of all - stop and think about a personalized Emerald Isle gift basket before you head off to the local Wal-Mart. Little Emerald Isle Baskets is certainly more appreciative of your business than any large corporation and will personally create your gift basket with love, talent & thanks!