Sophisticated Cupcakes

Cupcakes are fun! Who doesn't love a tiny little cake? The contents of this basket make not only your cupcakes look great but also you in your polka dot apron!

Salts of the Earth

Perk up your tastebuds with this yummy collection of salts from around the world. Truffle salt for popcorn? Himalayan for caramels? Read "A History of Salt" and imagine the ways you can use this intriguing variety.

What to Wear

You have the jean jacket, the white tee, and the little black dress. Now you have the jewelry to match. Accessorize for the rest of your life with tips from Kim Johnson Gross.

Go Green -- Spartans vs Boilermakers

Spartan fans! Here’s an opportunity to catch the final home game of the 2010 season when MSU plays Purdue. Catch all the action with 4 great seats on the 50-yard line! Display your colors with t-shirts and warm MSU fleeces. Enjoy the game!

$500 CD with 10% Interest

Invest in literacy with a 12-month $500 CD. You get 10% interest and a more literate community.

Crafter's Library

Every craft lover will want to add this collection of craft books to their library. It includes a wide range of topics like knitting for all ages, jewelry creations, plexiglass, woodworking, landscaping, and more. We've included some knitting needles and yarn to start your next project.

Golf and Stay at Eagle Crest Resort

Enjoy an 18-hole round of golf for 2 with a cart at Eagle Crest Resort. Then spend the night there at the Ypsilanti Marriott and have breakfast at Bentley's American Grille. Please take note of expiration dates.

Children's Christmas Fun

Everything you need to have fun with the kids -- cocoa and cookie mix, a mug, cookie cutters, candy, an album to capture the memories, Beanie Babies and a book to read together. Ho! Ho! Ho!

Rainy Day Fun

Ten different activity kits will keep kids busy for many hours. Includes balloon animal kit, calligraphy, star gazing kit, American Girl Micro Mini room kit, and more.

"Table Manners" at the Riverside Arts Center

A night out in Ypsilanti for 4 people includes the play Table Manners at the Riverside Arts Center in December and a $50 gift certificate to Beezy's.

The Best Things in Life

While a team from Betty Brigade is cleaning your house, enjoy a Flying Dog Ale on your back porch. Then take a trip into Ann Arbor for a delicious dinner at the Cottage Inn.

Fine Dining and More -- In Your Home

Picture it!

Under the supervision of a Chef Instructor, Washtenaw Community College Culinary Arts students will prepare hors d’oeuvres and dinner for eight in your home. Students will serve the hors d’oeuvres and any host-provided libations prior to the dinner and clean up the kitchen afterwards, of course! And to help with the host-provided libations, we’ve included a $100 gift certificate to Morgan & York. Date and menu to be arranged with the successful bidder. Must be used by April 30, 2011.

Spa Day at Home

Enjoy a day at the spa in the privacy of your home. Using the SeaSource Detox Spa products by Arbonne you can wash, scrub, mask, and fortify your body and continue your relaxation with a yoga home workout.

Theater and Dinner for 4

Enjoy dinner at the award-winning Eve Restaurant in Kerrytown using your $100 Gift Certificate. Then take in a performance at the Ann Arbor Civic Theater; 4 tickets to any show in the 2010-2011seasson. To Kill a Mockingbird plays in December and God Bless You, Mr. Rosewater in January.

Iraq: A Personal Remembrance

A photographic montage of an American flag raising at FOB Union III taken by someone who dedicated 15 months to Iraqi freedom.

Washtenaw Dairy Delights

Invite your friends over or host your child's school class with a sundae party for 25 people. Arrange at least 2 weeks in advance.

Zingerman's: An Ann Arbor Gem

A $50 gift certificate to Zingerman's allows you to buy some of your favorite food items or sandwiches. A yummy assortment of foods from coffee to pasta to olive oil are in this basket.

The Art of Glass

This beautiful glass bowl was hand blown during a Hot Shop demonstration at the Toledo Museum of Art Glass Pavilion. A special piece for your home.

Step Back in Time

Ten people are invited to tour the victorian home of the first doctor in Manchester and enjoy cocktails and hors d'oeuvres.

Michigan Radio NPR Fan Basket

Enjoy a personal tour of the Michigan Radio studios! Public Radio fans will love this basket which includes books by "Fresh Air" host Terry Gross and Weekend Edition puzzle master Will Shortz, a "This American Life" coffee mug, a Michigan Radio t-shirt autographed by the Mich Radio on-air staff, and a reusable bag to carry it all in.

Do You Fondue?

Use this beautiful Calphalon fondue set to make your favorite kind of fondue. You'll start off with cheese fondue and then use the recipe book to create memorable dinners and desserts!

Fun in the Water: Find the Fish!

Learn the ins and out of fly fishing during an Evening Special guided tour from local guide and author Dirk Fischbach. The basket includes a Cahill rod and reel with rod case, flies, net and t-shirt. Guided trip to be arranged with Dirk for a mutually acceptable date.

Wolf! Wolf!

John Rocco's limited edition print will be a pleasant reminder of the story in his autographed book. The author has created a clever twist to an Aesop fable. The ending will surprise you!

Liquid Gold

A golden hand blown bowl in The Henry Ford signature water lily design is filled with a collection of honeys ranging from locally-produced Makielski's raspberry to African highland wild flower. Beeswax candles, a bottle of Michigan-produced orange blossom mead and honey soap round out the basket.

Grrr...eat Coffee All Year!

A bag of Bearclaw Coffee every month for a year from the Ann Arbor location at Washtenaw and Stadium.

Decorate Yourself

Heads will turn when you wear this beautiful handmade necklace of carved jade, Czech glass and sterling silver. Use the small purse to store the necklace or accompany you on a night out.

Fall Apple Orchard Celebration

Twenty people will have a fun-filled day at the historic Alber Orchard & Cider Mill in Manchester. Tour, hayride, corn maze, bonfire and hot dogs are included.

A Night in Ann Arbor

Pick your night to have dinner at Zingerman's Roadhouse and attend a play at Performance Network Theatre.

Thanksgiving Made Easy

Picture it!

Free up your oven by roasting that big turkey in this 18-quart roaster. Also included for a wonderful feast is a tablecloth, 8 napkins, large serving platter and bowl, some wine and $75 gift certificate from Busch's. Enjoy!

Long Weekend in NYC for Two

Enjoy a three-night weekend stay that includes a Saturday and Sunday night at the Hilton New York -- just moments from such famous landmarks as Radio City Music Hall, Museum of Modern Art (MOMA), Fifth Avenue shopping, Central Park, Rockefeller Center, Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, Broadway and Times Square. Package includes airfare on American Airlines, Broadway theater show tickets, and dinner for 2. See this extra page link for details.

Listen to This

Fifteen fascinating nonfiction books on tape that provide over 118 hours of listening. Authors include Tiger Woods, Mitt Romney, Sebastian Junger, Deepak Chopra, Queen Latifah and Craig Robinson (Michelle Obama's brother).

Really! Pizza for a Year! Worth $1,000!

In honor of Domino's Pizza 50th Anniversary, enjoy pizza for a year! Yes, a $1000 worth of gift certificates equaling 2 large pizzas a week for a year. What a deal! Be a hero to your family and friends. Who doesn't like pizza?

Me Time

Visit Bellanina Day Spa with your $50 gift certificate. Continue your well-deserved pampering at home with tea, lotions and other valuable products.

Go Green ... Save the Earth

Start composting the easy way with the Tumbleweed Compost Tumbler. A few easy spins is all it takes. Your flowers will love you! Read up on green issues in the large selection of books including "Living with Ed" by Ed Begley, Jr. and "Compost" by Ken Thompson. Of course no green library would be complete without Rachel Carson's "Silent Spring." Think green!

Wii Workout!

Get your groove back with this Nintendo Wii game system and EA Sports Active Personal trainer software. Consistently rated as one of the top workout software programs, it combines customized routines that target upper body, lower body, and cardio with a 30-day challenge, making burning calories and staying in shape fun and easy. Also included: Wii sports and Wii Sports Resort software, ankle/wrist weights, and sports bottle.

Round of Golf at True North Resort

Designed by award-winning architect Jim Engle and built on a beautiful 321-acre site near Harbor Springs, MI, True North is ranked as the #8 overall and the 4th public course in Michigan by "Golf Digest." Package includes a round of golf any time for two with cart at True North. Golf balls, hat, marker and towel are included. Before you hit the links, brush up on your game with the Hank Haney DVD and "Harvey Penick’s Little Red Book."

Have Backpack, Must Travel

From WIAB2010 8.7

A Canyon Outback leather backpack is a great travel carry on for your next airplane trip. While flying high, take notes on the 501 books you must read and the 501 movies you must see . . . better than the in-flight magazine.

Host an Hors d'Oeuvres Party for 20

Laura's Catering will prepare, deliver and set up a variety of delicious hors d'oeuvres at your home for 20 people. Please give at least 3 week's notice to determine a mutually agreed upon date. Enjoy with your favorite cocktail!

"Pea Pod" Appetizer Set

Have fun serving party food in the unique pea pod majolica pottery appetizer set by Jan Pugh. A must have piece for the ultimate entertainer.

Uniquely Washtenaw

Local, well-loved companies support literacy! Order a 10" cake from Jefferson Market and curl up with their tea in your comfy Maggie's organic cotton clothes and socks. Let us know what's in the Acme Mercantile can; shop there with a gift certificate.

Lions and Tigers and Bears, Oh My!

Visit your animal friends at the Toledo Zoo (by 12/31/10) with a pass for two. Then take a group of 4 to the Detroit Zoo any time in 2011. On a rainy day at home, tackle the giant "Animals of North America" floor puzzle.

Enjoy Your Commute

Ten fiction books on CD provide over 90 hours of riveting listening to make your commute fly by. Includes authors Jacquelyn Mitchard, Sharyn McCrumb, Douglas Preston/Lincoln Child, Anne McCaffrey and William Martin.

Doggy Vacation

Rest easy on your next trip knowing your furry friend is having the time of his life at the 4-Legged Friends Daycare and Boarding in Livonia. For the whole week he'll have private sleeping quarters and the run of 2 large play spaces with supervision by professional staff. Note: Your pet must be up-to-date on vaccinations, spayed/neutered, at least 3 months old and non-aggressive.

Boo!

Kids will enjoy a fun Halloween with I-Spy Spooky Night game, assortment of Trick-or-Treat bags, pumpkin carving kit and Beanie Babies. Create a party with Halloween tablecloth, napkins and glowing pumpkin lights. We even have 2 pair of Halloween socks and "The Halloween Song Book." Have fun!

Car Dent & Scratch Repair

Want to make your chariot the envy of the neighborhood? Using a unique paintless scratch and dent repair process, Motor City Touch Up in Plymouth will have your car looking like new again (value: $200). Keep it looking its best with this basket of premium auto car products.

Beautiful Event Venue for 50

Host your next party, retreat or shower at the beautiful Gladwin Retreat Center just 10 minutes from downtown Ann Arbor. This remodeled 'barn' includes a fireplace, full kitchen and stage. Host up to 50 guests for 5 hours. No weddings please.

Wine Dinner for Four with Entertainment

Marty Friedburg and Beth Dugdale offer a wonderful evening of food and wine. This eight-course/seven-wines event starts with sparkling wine and hors d'oeuvres. Then it's on to a leisurely exploration of food and wine pairings, concluded by a fine Tawny and England's famous Neals Yard Aged Stilton Cheese. Best of all, a private concert by Mr. Shawn McDonald and another singer from the Arbor Opera Theater!

Hershey -- Chocolate Legend

Learn the story of the Hershey legend with DVDs "Hersey Story" and "Candy." Indulge in the luxury of Hershey chocolate products. You know you love them!

Cancun Condo

Get away from snow and grey skies! Sunny, warm Cancun awaits you! One week at this studio condo with an ocean view, two double beds, air conditioning, kitchenette, and balcony. Cancun Plaza is right on the ocean and features a large pool and a separate pool for children. Great location near hotel zone and shopping centers. Need more room? Winning bidder has the option of renting an adjoining private unit upstairs with two double beds. Just listen to the waves lapping onthe warm white sand . . .

Your Life in Pictures

Capture your beautiful memories with this Canon PowerShot SX 120 IS digital camera with 10MG pixels and 10x zoom. Enjoy those pictures on the 8" digital frame that stores 6400 images. Included is a camera case and 4GB memory card. Remember the good times!

Pamper Yourself

It's all about you! Enjoy a one-hour massage at Body Wisdom in Dexter and then have your hair cut and styled at Laky's Salon in Ann Arbor. Also includes the book on CD "You Being Beautiful" by popular talk show host Dr. Oz.

Time to Redesign??

We get you started with a two hour design consultation, $50 gift cards to Home Depot and Home Goods, and paint tools!