According to P&OActueel, more than 49% of employers in the Netherlands still provide their employees a Kerstpakket, or Christmas basket. As long as the gift does not exceed 70 euro it is considered “tax-friendly” (maximum 84 euro including BTW). Many of the “baskets” found however, are the predictable fare of Oliebollen bowls, bottles of wine in a wooden box, and flimsy cardboard boxes (not even baskets) with numerous packets of mass produced food products. What about the waste? Wouldn’t it make more sense to provide an Eco-friendly option for valued employees and loved ones that includes recycled goods, and gourmet foods? And how about instead of packaging the gift in a cardboard box headed for the trash can, utilizing an inexpensive recycled bowl or tray which will be treasured by the recipient?
La Buena Vida is taking orders for Kerstpaskketten now, and if ordered before the 1 November you also benefit from a 10% discount on the already affordable prices. Here are some creative but inexpensive options for you, and as always if you do not see exactly what you are looking for tailor made gifts are their specialty at La Buena Vida.
Picnic Basket
How about the gift of a charming picnic basket with all the items needed for a family picnic: add a bottle of Italian wine, some Italian Balsamic crackers and Italian tapenade…all for under 45 euro. Your employees will think of you every year when they use this basket of fun! (Picnic baskets available for either 2 or 4 persons).
Creating a moment of enjoyment for your employees is what the gift should be about, and one that keeps creating moments is especially thoughtful. On the Fahrenheitstraat in Den Haag, there sits a small culinary gift shop called La Buena Vida which can provide you unique options for gift-giving this holiday season that reduce your carbon footprint , save money AND provide your employee the message that you appreciate them and their contributions to your success.
Another fun gift is a useful serving tray with a coffee theme or tea theme: include the tray, and nestled in recycled straw are Italian coffee bags, a couple of double glass cappuccino cups, Monin coffee flavorings, a cappuccino kit and a bag of cantuccini. Our tea baskets include a couple of boxes of Revolution infused teas (8 flavors to choose from), English tea biscuits, 2 ceramic teacups with matching spoons and a charming tea towel.
Tea For Two Gift Tray
Cappuccino Time Tray
The Cappuccino Time Tray is less than 45 euro and the Tea For Two Tray is under 40 euro. All the gifts at La Buena Vida are seal wrapped so the items will not shift during transportation, and can be shipped or delivered if desired.
Some of the best selection of recycled glass can be found in this shop: from Spain, Italy, Egypt and Portugal. There is a wide assortment of glasses to choose from. Another unique option is a wine bucket, with a bottle of Spanish wine and 4 Spanish recycled sangria glasses, for around 35 euro. Green glass makes so much sense, but for recycled glass to work we actually have to close the loop by buying it not just recycling our bottles.
Making a commitment to responsible living, and a better, healthier life is the one gift we should all give our friends, families and colleagues. If you would like to know more about how you can celebrate the holidays responsibly, at an affordable price drop in to La Buena Vida for some unique ideas. (The webshop is currently under construction).
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