The 2009 StartupNation Home-Based 100 Competition

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healing baskets

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Contestant's Case to Win

Healing Baskets is redefining the gift basket industry. Tired of over fussy baskets with little meaning, Caroline Cheshire started her company Healing Baskets to make a offer a selection of gifts and baskets that have been carefully researched for specific situations. So for example, instead of sending a basket of cheese when a friend has lost a sibling - they designed 'a loss of a sibling' basket. Instead of sending a basket of cheap body products to a friend just diagnosed with cancer, they designed 'from this moment on' a basket to comfort and support the fears and feelings that someone in that position would be facing. They offer people the opportunity to build their own gift basket, or to choose from a large premade section. And for those who just don't know how to react to a friends bad news - healingbaskets.com offers help in their 'healing words and links section.' Areas of support include sympathy, cancer diagnosis and treatment for women, men and children, get well, caregivers, divorce, recovery, job loss and more. If anyone is hurting Healing Baskets wants to be a place where you can go to find out how to reach out and comfort a friend when they need it most. Caroline Cheshire knows from experience that 'no one should have to go it alone.'

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  • A GREAT idea. i am adding you to my favorites and will be shopping with you soon. awesome! sandy...Read more