3 Ways to Celebrate International Women’s Day 2019

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International Women’s Day (officially March 8) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating gender parity. International Women’s Day first emerged from the activities of labor movements at the turn of the twentieth century in North America and across Europe. National Women’s Day was first observed on February 28th, 1909. Today, International Women’s Day is celebrated in many countries around the world. It is a day when women are recognized for their achievements without regard to national, ethnic, linguistic, cultural, economic or political divisions. …

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The Origin of Family Day

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Family Day is a public holiday in 5 provinces and territories. It is a day off for the general population, and most businesses & schools are closed. Alberta was the only province to implement Family Day as a statutory holiday in February until Saskatchewan began observing it in 2007. The holiday was later introduced in Saskatchewan in 2007 and in Ontario in 2008. British Columbia observed Family Day as a statutory holiday for the first time in 2013, and New Brunswick in 2018. Family Values Family Day was first held in Alberta in 1990. It was originally proposed by the …

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8 Facts You Didn’t Know About Chinese New Year

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Chinese New Year is one of the most important holidays in China, and for Chinese people living all over the world. In Chinese, the holiday is known as Chūn Jié (春节), or the Spring Festival. Traditionally, it marked the end of the worst days of winter and a marked a time for new growth. Today, people enjoy spending Chinese New Year with family and friends by celebrating, eating, drinking, giving Chinese New Year gifts and enjoying time with the people they care about. 1. There is no set date for Chinese New Year In 2019, the Chinese New Year occurs …

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Finding the Ultimate Food Gift Baskets for Your Foodie

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Most of us have at least one friend who seems to be an adventurous eater. The one who is always eagerly trying out new recipes, visiting new restaurants, and even traveling to different cities or regions just to try out some fun and exciting fare that they read about on the internet. If you’re looking to surprise them with a fantastic gift for the new year, or any occasion, here are some of our top picks for the foodie in your life. Food gift baskets also make a great impression on potential clientele and colleagues. Box Of Delicious Perfect for snackers. …

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The Best Baby Gift Baskets to Ring in The New Years Baby

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The new year is an exciting time for expecting parents. It’s also an exciting time for their friends and families! The prospect of adding a new member to the clan is something to celebrate. And every baby deserves a beautiful gift basket. To help you get ready for the stork’s delivery, ring in the new year and the new year’s baby with these great baskets for baby. Welcome Baby Gift Basket Welcome the new bundle of joy into the world with this cute gift. The basket includes a bottle brush, wipes, washcloths, a bib, and a baby onesie. This basket …

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New Year’s Resolutions: Build the Ultimate Basket

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With the new year on the horizon, everyone is getting ready to make their new year’s resolutions known to all. Here at Bumble Bee Baskets, we are in the same boat. For 2019, Bumble Bee Baskets is looking to make a few major changes to make your experience better. We want to arm you, the customer, with the ability to make the ultimate baskets with ease. As is sits now, you can call us and put anything you want in your custom basket. To make this easier, we introduced the Build-a-Basket function directly on the sight. Bumble Bee Baskets’ New …

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Holiday Events in Calgary You Still Have Time to Enjoy in 2018

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Christmas and Boxing Day are just around the bend, and New Years will soon follow. As we tick down the clock on the holiday season, you might find that between all of your holiday shopping, activities for the kids, travel logistics, etc, you may not quite be feeling the festive spirit of the season. Luckily, If you live in, or are visiting Calgary between now and the New Year, there are some great holiday events and attractions to get you into the holiday vibe. Read on to learn about some of the great holiday events that you can experience in …

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Our Favorite Holiday and Christmas Gift Basket Ideas 2018

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Still looking for the perfect Christmas gift? We’ve got our favorite Holiday and Christmas gift baskets selected for 2018. No matter who your recipient may be, at least one of these 3 holiday gift baskets will impress even the pickiest of gift recipients. Golden Glory Nothing says Season’s Greeting like Golden Glory. This beautiful golden bowl is filled with everything that comes to mind when you think ‘gourmet snack’. Golden snowflake ornaments surround truffles, fudge, cashew roca, and Ghiradelli chocolate pair perfectly with chocolate-drizzled popcorn. Lindor chocolate singles will satisfy any sweet tooth. Why We Love this Chocolate Gourmet Gift …

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Holiday Shopping: 4 Things That Will Happen if You Don’t Start Now

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It’s November which can only mean one thing: it’s time to start holiday shopping. To help motivate all our friends, family, and clients to start their holiday shopping we’ve rounded up the top 4 things that will happen if you don’t start shopping now 😉 1. You’ll Have to Deal with the Holiday Shopping Rush In November, the stores will be a bit busier than usual. In December, you won’t get anything done without AT LEAST a few hours spent at the store. Think you can just shop online? If you wait until the last minute, you’re risking gifts not …

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