If you want to send something special to a loved one who lives far away, the best gift baskets are a thoughtful (and convenient) option. There are gift baskets for every occasion — from birthdays and ...

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Gift baskets get a bad rap. Many are packed haphazardly with stale snacks or impersonal items the recipient won't use or doesn't want. They're perceived as cheap and cheesy—as in corny, in addition to ...