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Imagine: kids cheering at a parade holding balloons in their hands, fireworks lightening up the warm summer night sky, and Uncle Sam on stilts with a white beard and a top hat.  The 4^th of July is America's birthday, celebrating freedoms and patriotism. To celebrate the glory of the red, white, and blue now and throughout the year, we’ve created our  Americana Series Gift Boxes chock full of classic handcrafted American treats.  Choose from the Americana Petit Gift Box, Americana Grand Gift Box,  Stars & Stripes Gift Box, or the American Dreams Gift Box  for a gift that will make your favorite patriot cheer.

Everyone sends gifts at the end of the year.  That’s great.  We love the rush in business as the year comes to a close.  But if you don’t want to get lost in the fanfare over the fruit cake, now is the time to surprise and delight your clients with a summer holiday gift. 

We asked the elves at Lucia & Co. what they would recommend as a summer stand out and here’s what they recommended:

• To make a patriotic statement around the 4th of July, choose the Stars and Stripes Gift Box.  It is packed with delectable treats including our gourmet roasted coffee, handcrafted, oversized vanilla bean marshmallows in red, white, and blue and rice cereal treats decorated in sugar crystals.
• Honor the great outdoors with one of our National Park inspired collections.  Embrace your inner Yellowstone Gift Box, Yosemite Gift Box or Redwoods Gift Box with an assortment of handcrafted caramels, marshmallows and rice cereal treats that would make Yogi Bear’s dreams come true.
• Bring the joy of telling stories around the campfire to that special someone with our Campfire Delight Gift Box. With our gourmet roasted coffee, oversized Double Chocolate Madness Cookies, and handmade double chocolate-dipped S’mores with homemade vanilla marshmallows, you’ll love the gourmet versions of your childhood favorites!

Let’s face it.  Most of us take the guy for granted. He can fix almost anything. He always has some extra cash if you need it.  He loves us unconditionally.  You know who I am talking about. Dad.

Go ahead and breathe in the sweet smell of strawberries.  Part of the fragrant rose family, strawberries are the first fruits to ripen each spring.  While they are grown in every state in America, California produces 75% of the crops in the US.  In addition to being delicious and juicy, these heart-shaped delights are packed with vitamin C, fiber, and antioxidants. Serve a handful of these ruby red gems with one of our Baby Loaf Cakes and a dollop of fresh whipped cream and enjoy one of the simplest pleasures of life.

Think back to your treasured summer childhood memories.  Playing on the sandy beach. Eating juicy watermelon on the rind.  Racing down the street to catch up with the ice cream man. 

Times are tough.  Everyone is focused on every penny they are spending. Will this investment help me grow my business?  Reduce my costs?  Differentiate me from my competition?  One thing is for sure.  Without customers, you don’t have a business.  As a result, is an investment in showing your customers that you value them a discretionary spend?  We don’t think so. We think expressing gratitude is essential.

We’ve been at this for a while. Helping our clients show appreciation to their clients.  Our business is growing, because, even in this uncertain time, our clients’ businesses are thriving.  If you have worked with us, you know that we obsess over every detail. The quality of our ingredients. The innovation in our recipes.  The beauty of our packaging. What we do is a reflection on you. And we take that responsibility seriously.  If you haven’t worked with us, now is a great time to give us a try.  It is a wise investment that will pay dividends in the months and years to come.

We’re heading into National Caffeine Awareness month, which provides a creative opportunity for you to show appreciation for your clients!
It can be challenging to aim for a gift on your client’s birthday – not only is there a limited window to send it, but there is also pressure to send the right gift. If you want to make a fun, thoughtful impression without the stress, consider sending your client a bundle of chocolate or coffee, with a clever card to match.
National Caffeine Awareness month could also be a great way for you to acknowledge your team. Surprise them with coffee before a morning meeting to express your gratitude. Alternatively, consider a membership to our Coffee of the Month club for a new taste of rich, gourmet coffee that’s delivered to your office every month.
Whatever you choose, you’ve got an entire month to succeed!

International Women’s Day is just around the corner! On Sunday, March 8th, join us in celebrating the incredible women around the world who are making waves and sparking change.
Did you know that International Women’s Day was first declared a worldwide holiday by the United Nations in 1975? Make this year special by reaching out and appreciating the women in your life! Some ideas to show your support:
Attend one of the many IWD Marches happening around the globe
Support women-owned businesses (like this one!)
Thank the women in your life who’ve inspired you
Donate to a local women’s shelter
Also consider sending a female entrepreneur in your life our Think and Grow Rich for Women Gift Box! This is a fantastic way to extend a token of your appreciation, or help inspire and thank a faithful client. This luxurious gift box includes a Gourmet Brownie Gift Tower and 2 oz of hand-blended tea, perfect for her to enjoy as she reads through Sharon Lechter’s book on finding success and power as a self-made business woman.

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and I’d like to chime in with my thoughts on gifting for this special occasion. 

Ditch the heart-shaped box of chocolates and teddy bears from the local drug store. If you really want to knock it out of the park for that special person in your life, I suggest a more thoughtful approach.

Instead of a random, unmarked assortment of chocolates- which could go terribly wrong if your significant other has any allergies- how about selecting some of his or her favorite type of chocolate or another favorite treat? Here are a few chef-crafted options.

Then perhaps you could pair their favorite treat with a book they’ve been wanting to read or another small item you know they’ve been wanting. Think about it? Would they rather get something that’ll go up on a shelf and collect dust, or something they’ve been wanting that shows you have been listening?

And hey, if it’s really important to you to keep an element of tradition, you can always select some festive wrapping to put your personalized gifts in.  

If you’re gifting for a client, colleague or prospect, consider sending the gift before or intentionally late with a smart message on your card.

This Friday is National Peanut Butter day! 

There are three men credited with the creation of this lovely concoction: Marcellus Gilmore Edson, Dr. John Harvey Kellogg, and Dr. Ambrose Straub. However, peanut butter has actually existed, in its original form, since the Ancient Incas and Aztecs. Traditionally, they would roast the nuts and then crush them into a paste. Yum! 

Nowadays, peanut butter comes in many forms. You can have it chunky, creamy, mixed with different flavors- the options are nearly endless. 

Here’s a fun fact: The world's largest peanut butter and jelly sandwich was made in Grand Saline, Texas and, weighed 1,342 pounds. That’s a mouthful! If you’re looking for a more modest combination, I’ve got a few ideas to help you liven up your treat.

Here are some of my favorite peanut butter combos:

• Chocolate

• Apples

• Pretzels

• Bananas

• Pancakes or Waffles

• Marshmallows

For a triple threat treat, you can purchase our black and white pretzels to dip in your peanut butter for the ultimate decadent dessert. Enjoy!