Gifts You'll Love

As we consider how many days have been made brighter by unexpected kindness, we’re inspired by this story from one of our customers.

Jeff knew his niece Caroline was feeling lonely in the hospital. He had talked to her on the phone and tried to calm her anxiety about her upcoming surgery. He also knew with his own health restrictions that he would be unable to visit, so he decided to send her a little cheer.

Fortunately, Jeff called us, Heartwarming Treasures®, a Seattle-based gift company near where Caroline was staying in the hospital. Jeff described a few of his niece’s favorite foods, her favorite baseball team that she had been watching on TV and other items that would bring her comfort.

When the gift was delivered, Caroline was surprised and delighted to see a basket with her favorite team sports swag and snacks for the game. She immediately called Jeff and the two began sharing the joy of opening the gift together on the phone. Jeff said he felt “he was there with her” as each item was appreciated by Caroline. She texted him photos of the warm throw, the small wood bat and soft ball, the baseball cap and all of the snacks.

After the call with Caroline, Jeff called us to share this story of how our gift hit a home run!

“Every woman’s success should be an inspiration to another. We’re strongest when we cheer each other on” ~ Serena Williams

Stories of success come from many places, yet share the common bond of strength in resilience and adversity.

We’re stronger in community than we are alone. Surrounding ourselves in a community of people who love and support our work inspires us to work for the success of others.

Today on International Women’s Day, we’re inspired by uplifting stories of courageous women arming themselves for war while caring for loved ones at home to women rising from poverty by crafting handmade gifts to share with the world.

For us, it’s the human experience that unites us globally and locally.

"If you want to lift yourself up, lift up someone else." ~ Booker T Washington

When we lift each other up, we all rise. As a business, we succeed when we all thrive. 

Creating a culture where employees feel valued and appreciated benefits everyone. It improves morale and makes people feel vested in the overall success of the company.

This week, we’re inspired by the story of a company who wanted to make their online team meeting feel as connected as if they were meeting in person. Before the meeting, the manager ordered several individual care packages to be delivered to each team member’s home. The packages included a request to not open the gifts until the meeting.

When the team gathered for the weekly meeting, it was more than business as usual. Team members opened the gifts together and were able to see the delight in each other’s faces.

“It was if we were together in person” they said.

The gifts contained a variety of snack items and a soft throw which some members wrapped around their shoulders to bring a little warmth to a chilly day. After the meeting, the team felt more connected with one another and valued and appreciated by the company.