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Perry Belcher, "Wine Country Gift Baskets: Your Buying Options Reviewed"
Mar 24, 2008
Are you looking for that perfect gift for your special someone?  Whether your special someone is a close friend, family member, or a romantic partner, you may want to take the time to examine wine country gift baskets.  As long as your intended gift recipient is twenty-one years of age or older, a wine basket may make for the perfect gift.

As nice as it is to hear that wine country gift baskets make great gifts and for just about any occasion, you may be curious as to how you can go about finding them for sale.  The good news is that you have a large number of options.  A few of those options are highlighted below for your convenience.

One of the many ways that you can go about finding and buying wine country gift baskets is by visiting wine country yourself.  In all honesty, this option is the fun one!  Visiting wine country is easy to do if you live in the state of California.  With that said, there are many other areas in the United States that are commonly referred to as wine country as well.  Two of these areas include Woodinville in Washington State and the Finger Lakes Region of New York.  No matter which wine country you choose to visit, you will not only have fun visiting local wineries and sampling amazing wine, but you can also buy wine country gift baskets and right from the source.

Perry Belcher here saying that even if you do not live in Northern California or in another area that is also commonly referred to as wine country, you can still purchase gift baskets in person.  Wine country trips are increasing in popularity, as they are relatively affordable and fun.  If you are able to take a vacation, even just a short one, consider taking a vacation with a wine theme.  As previously stated, when visiting local wine country wineries and vineyards, you receive ground tours and get to sample many wines.  As stated above, many specialty wineries have onsite gift shops that sell gift baskets.

The internet is another great way to go about finding and buying wine country gift baskets.  For many buyers, the internet is the easiest option.  Due to an increase in wine consumption and an increase in interest with wine in general, many wineries have developed online websites.  These websites not only contain pictures and detailed information, which is typically designed to lure in tourists, many also contain online stores or online gift shops. If you buy a wine country gift basket through a winery’s online website, you can typically have the basket shipped to you or directly to your gift recipient.

You also have a number of other options when looking to find and buy wine country gift baskets online.  These other websites can easily be found with a standard internet search.  You will typically find that most either specialize in the selling of wine and liquor in general or gift baskets. When shopping online for wine country gift baskets that contain wine, be prepare to have your age verified.  This may seem like it is a hassle, but it is generally easy to do and you can do so from the comfort of your own home.

Another one of the many places that shoppers turn to when looking for wine country gift baskets, namely those that are cheap in price, is online auction websites.  Should you do the same, you may find some baskets available for sale, but they will be wine-free.  This is because many online auction websites prohibit the sale of alcohol. With that being said, you can still find a nice themed basket or an attractive gift bag with a wine theme.  These items may still come in handy for you, should you decide to make your own homemade wine country gift baskets instead.

As outlined above, you have a number of different options when looking to buy wine country gift baskets to give to those that you know and love.  As a reminder, wine baskets are ideal for just about any occasion, but they are perfect for Christmas, Valentine’s Day, and for weddings.

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Posted: Mar 24, 2008 9:53pm
Perry Belcher, "Wine Country Gift Baskets: Why They Make Great Gifts"
Mar 23, 2008
Are you in need of a gift?  Whether that gift is for a close friend or family member and for their birthday, Christmas, or another special occasion, you may be looking for the perfect gift.  If your gift recipient is twenty-one years of age or older, you may want to give the gift of a wine country gift basket.  After a close examination, you will find that there are a number of reasons why wine country gift baskets make great gifts.

One of the many reasons why wine country gift baskets make great gifts is because they are perfect for a wide range of occasions.  As previously stated, wine themed gift baskets make great gifts for birthday, Christmas, and other special occasions.  They also make great “just because,” gifts for close friends and family members.  One occasion in particular that wine country gift baskets are perfect for is that of weddings.  Wine country gift baskets are also the perfect gift for wine drinkers or at least those who are known to consume alcohol.

Perry Belcher here, your buying options are another one of the many reasons why you should consider giving the gift of a wine country gift basket.  In terms of the gift basket itself, you will find that you have so many options to choose from.  For starters, there are many wine country gift baskets available for sale with themes.  These themes may be congratulations, get well, Valentine’s Day, Christmas, or just a simple miss you theme.  It is also important to remember that many wine gift baskets have much more than just wine in them.  Often times, the wine is paired with other great items, such as California cheese or even wine jelly.

In keeping with buying options, there are a number of ways that you can go about buying wine country gift baskets.  One of the easiest ways is to place an order online.  With a standard internet search, with a phrase like “wine country gift baskets,” you are sure to find many sellers.  Many of these individuals are actually winery owners themselves!  When shopping online, be on the lookout for deals and discounts, including free shipping.  This is ideal as it can sometimes get expensive to ship full gift baskets, especially those that are large in size.

In addition to ordering wine country gift baskets online, you can also do so in person.  If you have the opportunity to visit a wine country, whether you do so in California, New York, or Washington, you will want to.  For many wine enthusiasts it is worth the travel time.  When there, be sure to examine wine country baskets.  In fact, wine country gift baskets not only make great gifts for close friends and family, but for yourself as well.  If you ever choose to visit wine country, a wine basket can be a nice souvenir of your trip.  

As you can see, from being highlighted above, there are a number of reasons why wine country gift baskets make for great gifts.  No matter who the gift is for, as long as your intended recipient is twenty-one years or older, and no matter what the occasion, a wine basket may be the perfect choice.  If you need your gift soon, be sure to place your order online as soon as possible or use the internet to plan a trip to wine country.

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Posted: Mar 23, 2008 8:24pm
Perry Belcher, "Visiting Wine Country? 5 Reasons Why You Should Buy Wine Country Gift Baskets"
Mar 15, 2008
Are you in the process of planning a trip to wine country?  Whether your trip involves traveling an hour to the wine country region of California or if your trip requires a cross-country flight or drive, you are sure to be pleased with your experience.  Visiting wine country is not only ideal for great wine tasting and wine education, but it is also a great opportunity to buy wine country gift baskets.

When it comes to buying wine country gift baskets, many vacationers, especially those who must travel long distances are concerned about doing so.  Yes, it may be inconvenient to fly back home with bags full of wine baskets, but it is important to remember that doing so is not your only option.  If you flew to wine country, instead of drove, you can often arrange to have your purchases, which should include gift baskets, shipped directly to your home or even to your gift recipient.  This is something that most wineries shops will do for a small fee or you can handle the shipping arrangements yourself.

Since you do have a number of options, when looking to buy wine country gift baskets and other souvenirs, you are encouraged to do so.  In fact, five reasons why you should are outlined below.

1 – Wine Country Gift Baskets Make Great Gifts

Perry Belcher here reminding you that wine country gifts baskets make great gifts, especially for those who are back home.  If you have any close friends or family members who either love wine or who would have loved to visited wine country with you, a wine country gift baskets may be the perfect gift. 

It is also important to mention the options that you have.  When many of us think of wine country gift baskets, wine is often the first thing that comes to mind.  While almost all specialty made wine country gift baskets do contain wine, many also have so much more.  Other popular items include California cheese, wine jelly, and so forth.

2 – Wine Country Gift Baskets Make Great Souvenirs

Although gift baskets are often associated with Christmas gifts, birthday gifts, and gifts for other special occasions, a wine country gift basket can also be the perfect souvenir for yourself.  What is nice about this option is that you can choose the perfect gift baskets, such as one that comes with wine and chocolate or one that comes with wine and California cheese.  Whether you choose to drink the wine in your basket or save it as a memento of your trip, you should purchase a wine country themed gift basket for yourself.

3 – Wine Country Gift Baskets Are Easy to Buy

Ease of buying is another one of the many reasons why all wine country visitors are encouraged to buy wine gift baskets, either for themselves or those that they know.  In most wine countries, you will find a number of gift shops and specialty stores.  These locations likely sell wine country gift baskets, along with other specialty California items.  In fact, most public vineyards and wineries have gift shops right onsite and many make their own gift baskets.  In these instances, you can save time by making your purchases when you are on a wine tour.

4 – You Can Buy Wine Country Gift Baskets Straight from the Source

As previously stated, most public vineyards and wineries have onsite gift shops that sell wine country gift baskets, as well as assortments of other wine related or themed gifts.  By making your purchases through onsite gift stores and shops, you are going straight to the source.  Although you may not think about it at the time, by buying a gift basket from a local wine country winery or vineyard, you are helping to support the local economy.  Even if you are not originally from the area, you should be proud with this.

5 – Why Not?

Finally, the greatest reason why you should buy wine country gift baskets on your next trip to a wine country is because why not?  Honestly, you are there and if you traveled a long distance to get to wine country, you may not ever have the opportunity to return again.  Therefore, if you can, spend a few dollars to buy a small wine country gift basket.  Whether you keep that gift basket for yourself or give it to someone that you know, you will likely not regret your purchase.

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Posted: Mar 15, 2008 12:06am
Perry Belcher, "What to Put in a Gift Basket"
Mar 13, 2008
Gift baskets are great gifts for virtually everyone on your list for any type of occasion. Even though you may think of gift baskets as impersonal on one hand, on the other hand gift baskets can be truly a creative gift for anyone to receive. Prepackaged gift baskets, however, may actually be those impersonal gifts that many people don't like to receive because they may only include generic gifts anyway, such as hot tea packets, chocolate candies, and other types of food or candy that you may not even want. However, if you make a gift basket right and include all of the things that the person you are making it for may like then you definitely have a good shot at pleasing the recipient. After all, giving a gift is the most important concept about a gift basket so making sure that it is received well is of utmost importance!

However, the problem with gift baskets usually lies in the fact that many people simply are at a loss as to know what type of gifts to put in their gift basket for whoever they're buying. On the other hand, chances are that if you're not buying for a total Scrooge then virtually any type of gift that you place in the basket will be well received by the recipient! But because there are many people who arrive at a loss or hesitate after they start making their own gift baskets, here are some suggestions for what to place in the gift basket you are creating:

Movies and Books

Hey there, who says that movies and books don't make great gift ideas? Chances are that if you are purchasing a basket and making a gift basket for one of your close friends or family members then you know the types of things that he or she likes. Most people generally love to watch movies and read books, so these can make great gifts when put together in a gift basket. On the other hand, if you're not too sure about whether or not the person loves to read then you can also buy a variety of gift cards along with the inclusion of the movies so that the recipient will be able to return the unwanted book gift card if they so desire! Nevertheless, though, books and movies are great components to add to a gift basket for any occasion!

Stationary

Another great gift for almost anyone you are buying for is stationary! Stationary can come in lots of forms, shapes, and sizes so you may want to try to find creative stationary gifts to include with your gift basket. Ideas like pens, pencils, and perhaps some letterhead paper that may even have their name embedded on the product somehow adds a perfect personalization technique to the gift basket you're filling!

Of course there are plenty of other great things to add to your gift basket as well! Much of knowing what to put in a gift basket relies on how well you know the person that you are buying the basket for, but you'll have that issue no matter what type of gift you are trying to buy anyway. Buying a gift basket, though, will make buying something extra-special a whole lot easier!

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Posted: Mar 13, 2008 5:35pm
Perry Belcher, "Why Give a Gift Basket?"
Mar 13, 2008
Perry Belcher, "Why Give a Gift Basket?"

The perfect gift for anyone is always a hard thing to do. Many people are afraid that they'll give their friends or close family members the wrong thing for Christmas, their Birthday, or another holiday, yet they want to buy them something very special that says they care about them! If you have never thought about this before, but might want to try it, one suggestion for the next occasion that comes up is to buy gift baskets for the person in your life. In addition, if the gift goes over well then you may just need to start a tradition of buying gift baskets regularly for the special people in your life. However, if you're not totally convinced that someone would love a gift baskets, here are a few reasons that it may just be the perfect gift:

You Have Choices

One good thing about trying to find gift baskets is that you typically always have choices when buying them. If you're buying a pre-made gift basket, one that was put together and wrapped beforehand, you will still have the option of buying another small gift and including that in the gift basket as well! Furthermore, many businesses that sell gift baskets usually create a variety of packages so that their are choices for everyone. For example, one company may have multiple selections of women's gift baskets, while another one only has limited varieties. Examining all of them, though, is a good idea to selecting the perfect one for your family or special friend.

They Offer Variety

Another reason why you may want to invest in a gift basket is because gift baskets usually offer variety that you can't find anywhere else. There are so many items that may come in a gift basket that are just perfect for the person on your list. In addition, women and girl-friends typically love these types of gifts, so if you're a guy trying to figure out what to get your sweetheart or your mother then you should just consider a gift basket.

Let me tell you that gift baskets are also creative if they're given to the right person and for the right reasons. One option that you'll always have is to actually create your own gift basket. During Christmas time one avenue that you may want to take up is actually making your own Christmas gift baskets. For example, you could fill a basket with different loaves of bread, like banana, pumpkin, or apple spice, along with including several other small types of gifts that are perfect for Christmas. Of course, pre-filled gift baskets are also usually readily available around this part of the year and holiday season, but choosing to be creative and making your own Christmas gift basket is something that many people choose to do.

As you can see, gift baskets are a great way to show the people in your life that you care and a great way to offer a variety of gifts instead of a single one. Gift baskets are usually always well received by their recipients as well, which is another reason why it makes them an awesome gift for any occasion!

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Posted: Mar 13, 2008 12:25am
Perry Belcher on Ideas for your Gift Basket Company
Mar 12, 2008
If you have ever wanted to create your own gift basket company then there is no better time to do something like this then the present moment! There are all sorts of ways that one can go about creating a gift basket company and if you haven't started one yet then you have run across the exact type of article that you should be reading. First off, it's important to have a kind of entrepreneurial spirit when starting your own gift basket company from the ground up, or any other type of company for that matter. It's important to keep an open mind about pretty much all of the issues that goes along with creating your business, but making sure that you have a business plan should also be your number one priority!

Before starting your own gift basket company, however, the first thing that you want to think about perhaps should be what kind of gift basket company will you be and what services you will offer to the public. Of course for many people this may be a huge no-brainer question to answer, but if all your answer consists of is that you want to start a company that sells gift baskets then you should definitely put more thought into what you want.

Perry here, remember that for starters, will you be a year-round gift basket company or will your business specialize in providing gift baskets just for major holidays? One suggestion here would be to open yourself up to virtually any type of gift basket that you get a request for. Whether it's a birthday gift basket, Easter gift basket, or even a Christmas one, there are millions of people that buy gift baskets on a regular basis for their family and friends and your whole goal should be their primary source from which they buy gift baskets!

Another issue when it comes to starting your gift basket company is what type of prices you'll charge for the different sizes of gift baskets, assuming that you'll have more than one size. Many people simply choose to make all of their gift baskets a "one size fits all" type of deal, but creating different sizes and ranges of the baskets themselves makes it a whole lot easier for people to judge how much of something they'll be receiving when they purchase one. Nevertheless, though, the price of the gift baskets is important. A few sample prices may include selling a small gift basket for $15, a medium sized one for $25, and perhaps a third larger gift basket set at $40-50. Of course you can always make your prices higher or lower depending on how much you will be including with the gift baskets, but chances are that those prices are right on the nose.

Of course these two issues are just some of the starting issues to think about when preparing for your gift basket company. Deciding if you will have employees, where you will store your supplies, as well as if your gift baskets will be delivered are important to think about as well, but thinking small is a good idea to creating a solid business everyone can enjoy!


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Siblings of Perry Belcher
Mar 7, 2008
SIBLINGS  I had a brother and sister. Actually a half brother and a half sister but I never thought of them like that. They were born from my mom’s first marriage prior to being married to my dad. Lana and Danny were both older than me.  My sister is only few years older than me and my brother was considerably older than me.  

BROTHER     
Danny was a Vietnam veteran that served two tours in Vietnam and had a lot of things that affected him I guess when he was there.  And when he came back from the war, he got a job on the riverboat worked, as lot of people did in my home town. He had a wife and two wonderful children. But I guess he had problems dealing with things from the war, when I was 20 years old my brother took his own life and it’s really hard on my mom, it’s really hard on all of us but it’s especially hard on my mother. I don’t think she ever quite got over it.  And subsequently, a year later his wife died, so his son and daughter; my niece and nephew grew up without a mom or dad so they were raced by family friends that are fabulous. They took them as their own and now they’re great young adults today and really have their lives together and they are just remarkable people.  
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Father of Perry Belcher
Mar 5, 2008
FATHER :My father’s name was Frank, he was a river man.  He did a couple of things in his life,he worked on a river boat and he drank a little beer but he wasn’t a bad guy. I didn’t get to know my dad a lot but everybody that I ever talked to said that he was a real gentleman and a really fine man, he was a hardworking guy, and he worked as a deckhand on a river boat for his whole life.  That’s all he ever did, that’s all he ever knew how to do and he was real good to my mom. I was born not too long after they were married and then eventually my mom and my dad got a divorce, my mom remarried.  But I didn’t have a lot of contact with my dad after that. He moved away to Texas and I’d always plan on going and spend a lot of time with him and be able to stay with him for a while when I got older but when I was 14 years old my dad died of a sudden heart attack. He was only 53 years old. It was totally unexpected. He died on a massive coronary without any warning and that’s a pretty heavy blow to me. His name was Frank and he was a nice man from what I understand.  

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Family Background of Perry Belcher
Mar 5, 2008

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My mother was born in Paducah Kentucky as well. Her name is Peggy she’s a great woman and a survivor. Her dad died of tuberculosis when she was 9 years old and it was a very tough time for her. We had a step grandfather, I never knew my real grand father but I had a step grand father that came in the picture before I was born and helped my grandmother raise my mom and subsequently helped to raise me and he was an absolutely fabulous man. I think that if I had anybody in life that I modeled my life after as much as I could, that would be my grandfather.

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Allergies of Perry BElcher
Mar 4, 2008
ALLERGIES        : My allergist once told me that I was allergic to all things that GOD made.  I think I’m allergic to grass and pollens and all sorts of things - not really animal hairs because I can be around all animals that I want but I have a lot of allergies.  I can’t go out in the grass bare footed or my feet will swell up like big red balloons on the bottom.  So I don’t spend a lot of time outdoors, I do some, but not as much as I loved to. I really enjoy the outdoors but I can’t really spend a lot of time out because of my allergies. So I think that’s forced me to live inside, live inside books, I read all the time and it made me more educated than I probably would have been if I could spend a lot of time outdoors because I really like it out there. I don’t have any other kind of allergies that I know of but I am allergic to a lot of grass and plants.

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