How to Be A Good Mother and Avoid a Lawsuit

I came across this article today about two children, ages 23 and 20 who slapped their mother with a $50,000 lawsuit claiming she caused them "emotional" distress. Among the accusations were that the mom, Kimberly Garrity didn't send her son care packages at college and didn't send money in birthday cards.

If only the mom knew about Baskets by Bonnie. This whole sordid matter could have been avoided with a few well-placed gifts as shown in our Student Care Package section on our website.

one of the many options of Student Care packages
available from Baskets by Bonnie's website

Fortunately the lawsuit was dismissed.

Perhaps the children should consider sending Mom a peace offering. Might we suggest the "Happy Housewife"?

July Newsletter Highlights: Say Cheese!

The Cheese Extravaganza

A fresh shipment of cheese and gourmet snacks has recently arrived!

Espresso BellaVitano

As a tasty snack for breakfast, dessert or just about any time at all, this freshly roasted, espresso-coated cheese blends the sweet and sugary flavors into a creamy perfection.

Goes best with:

• Wines - Pinot Noir, Shiraz, Merlot, Chardonnay, and Sherry

• Foods - Sweet Pastries, Bagels, Chocolate, Nuts, and Dried Apricots

Black Pepper BellaVitano

To bring a little extra "buzz" to your next cheese platter, add the natural zest of this rich, nutty, creamy BellaVitano. Enhanced with the subtle zing of cracked black peppercorns, BellaVitano imparts a buttery richness that blends the flavors of both a premium Cheddar balanced by a full-flavored Parmesan.

• Wines - Chianti, Chardonnay, and Light Red

• Foods - Dried Nuts, Roast Beef, and Crusty Artisan Bread

Sole GranQueso

A gourmet, Spanish-Styled mini cheese with a distinctive bite and sweet finish.

Grand Cru Gruyère

Cured over four months for quality and versatility, smooth and mellow with light floral notes, melts easily, a cook's best friend.

Pita Crisps

Naturally Baked Pita Crackers with Sea Salt. These tasty Pita Bites taste great and make for a sensible snack. Nine crackers are only a 120 calories w/four grams of protein and zero trans fat! As a bonus, they are even kosher!

Veggie Chips

Garden Veggie Chips with Sea Salt.About 38 chips per serving and only 130 calories! They are kosher, no trans fat, all natural, and best of all....they taste great!

The Deluxe Wine and Cheese
It's time to party...wine and cheese style! Whether it's a picnic, wedding or anything in between, this Wine & Cheese Party is the quintessential gift for the wine and cheese lover or as a token of appreciation for the host or hostess with the mostest!

We've loaded up on all our favorite cheeses as well as tasty crackers and 2 awesome wines from Chile, the EcoBalance Chardonnay and Carmenère, to liven up any party.

June Newsletter

Just like the weather, the season for weddings and graduations is hot! It's the time of year to celebrate that special occasion between two people, as well as showing support for that recent graduate. Let's not forget Dad! On June 19th, it's time to thank dad for all he's done for you. What better time to celebrate all these special occasions than with the first day of summer, June 21st, approaching? At Baskets By Bonnie, we have that special "something" for each and every special occasion!

Wedding | A Most Memorable Matrimony

It can't be overstated that a wedding day is a highly marked occasion. No other event will require so much planning than the day the bride and groom begin sharing their lives together.

To make the most out of every moment, the newlyweds can explore new adventures together with their own Wedding "Picnic for Two" Backpack. In addition, you will have the option to include a bottle of wine of your choosing.

Keep that "spark" alive with a special gift for both the bride and the groom.

Father's Day | R & R for Dad!

It's Dad's turn for a time-out! On Sunday, June 19th, let this Father's Day be a way to show Dad what he means to you. With the Time-Out Basket, you can pay your father back for all the tough love with some sweet-tooth goodies, a great novel, and even some hand-picked items that are fit for a king!

Dad can stand in the corner and think about what he's done with a wide arrangement of snacks, including Peanut Brittle, Butter Cookies, a BBQ nut mix and Espresso Candies just to name a few. Also to keep his mind fresh, this gift includes Magic Metal Puzzles and our featured novel The Appeal.

For the coolest pop, or even the ones striving to be, this basket is sure to be a hit. With salt, spice and some sweets to be nice, this basket is for putting up with you for all these years.

Graduation | Best Wishes & Good Luck (You're Gonna Need it)!

Good luck on your future endeavors graduates! You need all the help you can get, because it is time to start paying for the student loans! Parents, show your support one last time before cutting the apron strings with the "Bite the Bullet" basket.

Along with a few snacks to help you on your way, this basket helps you "Bite the Bullet" both figuratively and literally. In order to keep the kid inside alive, we've included a colorful box of Swedish Fish. For those tough times ahead, don't forget your Bite the Bullet Mints for when things just aren't going your way. Don't fret! Alas, Saint Homobonus, the Patron saint of Business and Good Fortune, will assist in your quest for upward mobility.

Lastly, in order to jump-start payment for those student loans, "How'd You Score That Gig" is a guide to the coolest jobs and how to get them. Growing up won't be so bad after all.