As most of you know I have the opportunity to visit  the Americas Mart in Atlanta twice a year.  Not only do I get to  look for new merchandise for the store,  but I also have the opportunity to set up, display and sell the Sissy Made It product line to hundreds of thousands of people across the United States and abroad. I love talking to people and learning about what type of store they have.  I have made alot of great friends here in Atlanta over the past two years.  What an opportunity for a small town company to have the chance to meet large and small business owners just like myself.  I am always excited when we write an order for  a new store that is located in a  town or state that we aren't currently selling our product in. My dear friend, Mrs. Natalie Ellis-Chang is here with Lifeguard Press  and her showroom is fabulous.  I didn't get a chance to snap any pictures today,  but with a packed showroom,  it would have been difficult for you to get the full effect.  She is one of the most talented ladies I have met.  She gave us the inspiration for the additional items we've added to our Sissy Made It line.  We now offer stylish and chic inspirational and motivational plaques.  In addition,  we've added notepads that include our colorful Sissy Tags.  The final item we've added is Sissy Tag Magnets.   All of these items will be available at Dream Baskets when we return from market. I am very pleased to have the chance to spend this Trade Show with my Dad.  This is his first Trade Show as an exhibitor,  but we've signed him up as a buyer,  so look out Hathaway  Feed, Seed and Lawn Supply - we are looking for some new Spring merchandise to add to his store.   We enjoyed the drive  down  to Atlanta yesterday and spent the morning hauling all of our items for our booth up the freight elevators.  We are early birds,  so our booth was finished when everyone started arriving.  We did get a chance to say "Hi" to our friends from Bed Head Pajamas, and the ladies from Angel Court Jewelry.   One of our newest  neighbors is from Show Off Art out of Nashville.  We've ordered their items before and their new line is awesome.  I  can't wait to visit with Starr and her mother Marianne  from Starr Luna tomorrow and see what other great T-shirts and designs they  have available. With our booth set up,  we headed over to the Marriott Marquis and checked in.  The bellman  informed us that there are 1700 rooms at this hotel and that they are sold out.  I guess that means it will be an awesome show! Let's keep our fingers crossed and hope so.  I am thinking it might be a sign.  When I was unloading  everything in our room,  I found a penny heads up,  so I am hopeful for a great show!   Once we unpacked,  we headed back to the mart to look around and place a few orders for some merchandise that we need at Dream Baskets.  Ladies you will be happy to  know that those awesome pieces of jewelry you love so much from Treska are on their way!!!  There new line this year is awesome and chunky and fun.  We also found the coolest wrap around watches!!! Can't wait for everyone to see these.  Dad and I then headed to another one of our favorite stores and picked up some bibs, bloomers, make up bags and burp cloths.  Super cute and fun!!!  I am writing my order for Show Off Art tonight,  and I believe the ladies said it would ship within two weeks!!!     And thanks to my friend Tricia Johnson,  I have a new obsession for Art by Amy.... you just have to experience her booth to appreciate her talent and artistic talent. Finishing up a few last minute details for tomorrow and then hoping it is a Fabulous Friday at the Americas Mart Atlanta!!!  Bring on those shoppers!!!  Until tomorrow night,  I hope you enjoy the posts of my 2012  Adventures in Atlanta !!

Dream Baskets is excited to tell you about all of the

Black Friday specials we have available to our

 loyal customers this weekend!!!

 Stop in and take advantage of the great savings available this weekend!!

Christmas Ornaments 25% off

In stock Vera Bradley 20% off

Mud Pie Baby  25 % off

Starr Luna T-shirts 25 % off

All Fall Merchandise 50% off

Holiday Door Mats 20 % off

Stop in and enjoy some gourmet food samples.  We will have tasting samples from Stonewall Kitchens.

Hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving with family and friends!!

Dream Baskets Inc.

908 South Commercial Street

Harrisburg, Illinois 62946

618-252-2149

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Dream Baskets  Inc.

Thanksgiving Weekend  Promotion!!!

10  Reasons to Shop Dream Baskets

on Black Friday !

1.  Free Gift Wrapping

2.  Festive Holiday Shopping Environment

3.  Unique Gifts

4.   Friendly Customer Service and no long lines

5. Ornaments 25%  off all weekend

6. Gift with purchase promotions

7. Holiday Gifts for all ages

8.   Vera Bradley in stock promotions

9. Free Monogramming  with  stocking or

market tote  purchase  this  weekend  

10.  Free food samplings

Dream Baskets

908 South Commercial Street  *  Harrisburg, IL 62946

8:00 a.m. - 5:30  p.m. -  Friday and  Saturday

1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Sunday

We put all of the names in the drawing,  and here are the

 1st Annual Thanksgiving Winners!!!

This Thanksgiving ~ take time and Count your Blessings!!!

Pumpkin Pie - Beth Turner

Pecan Pie - Alison Wilson

1 dozen Pumpkin Muffins - Melody Horsman

1 dozen Cupcakes - Stephanie Smith

1 Dozen Cookies - Dede Bryant

Happy Thanksgiving!

Please email me at jkuppart@yahoo.com and let me know

what time Wednesay you would like to pick up your items!

 

Dream Baskets Inc.

908 South Commercial Street

Harrisburg, IL 62946

www.dreambasketsinc.com

 

Wishing you a Happy Thanksgiving

We've been blessed by all of our loyal customers

and to show our appreciation,  we are having our

First Annual  Thanksgiving Promotion!!!

Leave a comment on our blog stating what is your favorite Thanksgiving Dish.

 Your name will be entered into our Thanksgiving Drawing to win one of the following:

 (Items must be picked up November 23rd by 5 p.m.)

  Pumpkin Pie

  Pecan Pie

1 Dozen Pumpkin Streusel Muffins

1 Dozen Cupcakes

1 Dozen Chocolate Chip Cookies

 Dream  Baskets Inc.

908 South Commercial

Harrisburg, IL 62946

www.dreambasketsinc.com

 

Wow!  We have never had such a response to a fun contest like we did for the teacher promotion we ran the week of November 7-10th.  We put all the nominations in the drawing and here are the winners!!!

Grand Prize -

Cookies will be delivered today before 1 p.m. to :

(The teachers will also be given a gift certificate for lunch at Dream Baskets)

Ms. Blair Henson - 1st Grade Eldorado

Ms. Kristi Seely - 1st Grade Eldorado

Runner Ups  will enjoy one free lunch gift certificate at Dream Baskets:

Mrs. Perkins - East Side

Mrs. Porter - East Side

Mrs. Bond - Harrisburg Middle School

Mrs. Nicholes - West Side

Mrs. Bozarth - West Side

Mrs. Butler - East Side

 

Thank you again for participating in the teacher promotion!  What for something fun in December as well!

 

Exciting News!!!

Dream Baskets will now open at 7:00 a.m. on Friday's!!!

If you need large quantities of baked goods, please phone in your order by 5 p.m. Thursday!

B  & G (Biscuits & Gravy)

1 Buttermilk Biscuit with Sawmill gravy and  one piece of Sausage $2.50

2 Buttermilk Biscuits with  Sawmill gravy and two pieces of Sausage $4.00

Goodies - $1.50 each

Apple  Turnover

Pumpkin Streusel Muffins

Scones - $1.25 each

Apple Cinnamon

White Chocolate Raspberry

Blueberry

Cinnamon Rolls $2.00

Specialty Items - $3.50

Chilled Oatmeal

Fruit Parfait

Coffee Flavors

Heavenly Pecan

Carmel Kiss

Turtle Sundae

or

Hot Chocolate with whipped topping

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Dream Baskets Inc.

908 South Commercial

Harrisburg, IL 62946

618-252-2149

Gift Ideas

We are so excited to start receiving our holiday merchandise!  In the next two weeks,  we will be transforming the store into a winter wonderland.  Everyone at Dream Baskets is looking forward to the next 10 weeks of holiday magic!! Did you know that Dream Baskets ships cookies nationwide.  In addition to large cookies we offer bite sized and mini cookies presented in various containers and packages.  Prices start at $6.00.  With the USPS priority shipping,  we can ship your cookies for as little as an additional  $5.00 If you have someone on your holiday list that you want to send a special gift to,  we specialize in holiday gift baskets, gift boxes and so much more.  Dream Baskets has over 15 years experience and loves to create specific gifts for your friend or family member. Corporate Gifts Galore..... Whether you want a simple dozen of cookies or an elaborte gourmet gift,  we have everything to make your company stand out from the rest.  Have you ever thought about sending Thanksgiving Baskets?  We have one corporate client who takes the time to wish their clients Happy Fall and sends their gifts around the Thanksgiving Holiday.  We have another client who sends New Year's Baskets.  In today's economy,  it is nice to show your customers how much you appreciate them.  Leave all the details to us.... call today and we will work up sample gifts for you to review. Holiday Employee Gifts- If you want to send something special to your employees,  or if you need favors for your Christmas Party,  we are your one stop shop!  Remember we offer free gift wrap. Ornament Exchange - Ornaments, ornaments and more ornaments. We have ornaments from $2.00 - $20.00 each  Our ornaments are perfect for ornament exhanges or teacher gifts. Did you know we offer "Gift Cards" for our cookies?  What a perfect gift to add to your greeting cards or a nice gesture to offer a co-worker.  We also offer lunch gift cards too!!! Stop in and see us for your Holiday Gift Shopping!!!  No matter if you are shopping for one friend or 25... we are your one stop shop!!!

Dream Baskets

908 South Commercial

Harrisburg, IL 62946

618-252-2149

A few weeks ago,  we sat down at Dream Baskets and brainstormed about expanding our  school spirit section! The  purple windbreakers will be back in stock this week.  These awesome windbreakers are perfect for layering at football, soccer or baseball games this fall.   The re-order of shirts from Houndstooth and Polka Dots will be  arriving this week.   The best news is that we even have the shirts ordered in children's sizes too!   Very excited to add sweatshirts to the store in the same design!!!

Bulldog Bling! 

We love the "Bling" designs from Glam Her Designs!   They are so fashionable and fun for all ages!!!  We have black shirts as well as white ordered.  They should be arriving within the next week or so.

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As the brainstorming continued,  we decided to utilize our embroidery  machine and make custom school bows for the area schools.

As we begin to expand our spirit store,  we are excited to add colors from area schools.   We are also working on bows for Galatia, Carrier Mills, Gallatin County,  and Eldorado.  Please give us call if you would like to place an order!

 All bows can either be purchased on an alligator clip or a barrett ~ please specify when you place your order.

We also have created some custom burp cloths for our little sports fans!!! Here is a sample of our bulldog burp cloth!

Don't forget we also carry custom bulldog bag tags for your sports bags and backpacks!!! If you aare a student,  you may pick up your bulldog tags in the libarary at  Harrisburg High School!  Any other schools interested in offering custom spirit tags for your school,  please contact me for all the details!  The spirit tags are a great way to promote your school, club or organization!

So give us a call or send me an email  at jkuppart@yahoo.com and order your custom school spirit bow today!

Dream Baskets

908 South Commercial

Harrisburg, IL 62946

www.dreambasketsinc.com

College Care Package Program

We are so excited to offer our first ever College Care Package Program!!!  Soon all options will be listed on our website and available for online purchase,  but until then,  here are the details of the program!  Your students can receive packages loaded with tasty treats at the most important times during the school year.  Each package will include your personal note,  so you can send your love and encouragement during the year.  Choose the entire package and save money, or pick and choose packages specific for your student.  For individual care packages,   please allow two weeks notice. Ordering is quick and easy - one phone call takes care of the entire year!  Just send us the student's name, college they attend, address, and email address ~ leave the rest of the details to us.  We will ship all orders  USPS Priority Mail.

The Year Long "Cheer Plan"

The "Year Long Cheer Plan" should be a favorite with students! Your biggest and best options feature all the Care Packages listed below, each perfectly timed.  By ordering the entire year in advance,  you save 10% on your entire purchase.   Your student will receive  7 packages during the 2011-2012 school year. Total cost for the "Year Long Cheer Plan" is $139.50 plus tax (This reflects the  10% off ($15.50))  If purchase seperately total cost would be $155.00 plus tax.

The "Welcome Package"

The "Welcome Package" - arrives just after school begins, loaded with energy boosting snacks and easy meal substitutes for the late wake ups or working through lunch or dinner.  With over 30 munchies from Kraft Easy Mac & Cheese and Kellogg's Pop Tarts,  to ACT II Microwave Popcorn, Nabisco Chips Ahoy, and a Quaker Chewy Granola Bar,  your student will be prepared for almost any stomach grumbling emergency.   Cost $30.00 plus tax

The "Out of the Blue Package"

The" Out of the Blue Care Package" arrives when it's least expected.  With more than two dozen student favorites like Cheez-it's,  M & M's, Yogurt Covered Raisins, Oreo Cookies and more, this surprise package practically guarantees a thank you call home.  The "Out of the Blue Package" shows up for no special reason except to show the student that you love and care about them.  The package will arrive during the first semester,  but not near the start of school, Halloween or finals.  Just "Out of the Blue".  Cost $25.00 plus tax

The "Trick or Treater"

The "Trick or Treater" arrives for Halloween loaded with popular Halloween candy like Snickers, Hershey's Kit Kat Bar, Doritoes Nacho Cheese and more.  This is also when midterms typically fall,  so this package will be doubly appreciated.   Cost $25.00 plus tax

The "Valentine Surprise"

The "Valentine Surprise" will boost your student's spirit with a traditional box of chocolates,  a brownie, a box of Conversation Hearts, Smarties, Hot Tamales,   and lots more.  It's a fun reminder of your sweet love and support.  Cost $25.00 plus tax

The "Final Snack Package"

The "Final Snack Package" package is sent 2 times.  Teh first package arrives the first week of December and  the second package arrives the first week of  April.  Each package  filled with snacks will be enjoyed during the final exam cram sessions.  This package includes Animal Crackers, Laffy Taffy, Hot Chocolate Packets, Jolly Ranchers, Twizzlers, Rice Krispie Treat, Pretzels,  peanuts and lots more.  Cost for each  $25.00 each plus tax

All packages will ship USPS Priority Mail

If you would like more details,  or want to sign your student up for this wonderful new College Care Package Program,  please email me  at jkuppart@yahoo.com or call Dream Baskets at 618-252-2149.  When each package is shipped,  you will receive an email to confirm your order.  The student will receive a welcome email notifying them to be on the lookout for a Special Package to arrive!