Fruit as gifts

[momxx5]

Does anyone give fruit as Christmas gifts? Our band is selling a variety of citrus fruit.....oranges, tangerines, grape fruit, etc.

I was wondering if it would make a nice family gift ?

Also, I know a few companies who give out gifts to their employees....large poinsettias(sp?), honey ham, etc. I was thinking about approaching them to see if they would like to give a nice box of fruit to their employees this year.
What do you think of that idea?

They can even do their own ordering on-line, through a website that gives credit to each band member. They would be recieving a discount of the fruit, rather than if they did direct purchase through themselves.

So, what do y'all think?

 

[WDWisTheBest]

We like to send citrus fruit from Harvey's Groves in Cocoa Beach, FL. I hope it is ok to list their website, http://www.harveysgroves.com/ , but, if it isn't, I will delete the reference.

Your band should do well by marketing citrus to supporters. Good luck.

 

[KristinU]

My parents live in FL and often have fruit shipped to us from their local place (can't remember the name) - we love it!

 

[tar heel]

I think fruit is a great gift for you to give to people. Companies who give employee gifts, however, likely decided long before November.

 

[mhsjax]

I live in Florida, I guess fruit isn't a problem. I hate it and frankly I would not enjoy receiving it as a gift, however, I would act like it was the most wonderful thing. Now if someone wants to send me chocolate, I will give you my address.

Sorry if it sounded rude, I just don't get into fruit.

 

[Buckeye Princess]

I love getting fruit. One of my favorite things to receive actually. My one aunt and uncle last year gave each family a storage tub full of oranges. Soooooo good and both the oranges and the tub were useful.

 

[momof1princess]

mmmmmm! i'd be THRILLED to receive a box of fresh, florida oranges as a gift!

 

[minniefan65]

I would love to get fresh fruit as a gift.

 

[okeydokey]

Last year we sent the Harry and David pears. We have received them before and they are delicious. I got them on BF so it was a pretty good deal.

 

[MommytoaSweetie]

I think it's a great gift! We've received citrus from Florida relatives before, sold it when I was in band, and received Harry & David fruit pyramids... I love it all! Especially now that our girls eat tons of fruit, it all gets used (and oranges last awhile in the fridge), and we enjoy it. Yum!

 

[Sagginit]

i guess it depends on the person. i love fruit as a gift, but i eat healthy. my company shipped fresh fruit out to all locations as a sort of summer bonus and everyone loved it.

 

[Priorityonecb]

I agree that it depends on the person. No one in our family loves fruit. We all love vegetables, but fruit isn't something we enjoy.

 

[Charitycase20]

When I was in school our band boosters sold fruit in December. Fabulous fundraiser!! They have stopped now though, and I would love to find someone in our area that is selling fruit. I would also love to receive it as a gift!!