Corporate Christmas Baskets - 'tis the season, and once again the annual search begins. It is a search for balance; a search to find just the right combination of goodies to make your clients feel cherished. It is the time of year when strong women quail at the thought of shopping for the perfect gift basket.

I have seen young, up-and-coming assistants ready to throw themselves on their swords, rather than face finding the perfect gift basket - that perfect combination that reflects the values and culture of their company, while warming the receiver's heart with yuletide spirit.

No matter your budget or your time restrictions, you will be sure to find something to please both the men and women on your corporate gift list from among the brief sampling here. As well, your imagination will be tickled as you discover more options for your holiday gift giving.

Spa Gift Baskets:

Spa gift baskets are always popular items on anyone's Christmas list. I have always loved them. There's just something about that hint of secret indulgence and pampering that is so attractive.

Spa baskets come in a wide range of products and prices depending on what you are seeking.

Some baskets contain eco-friendly items like bamboo towels. Some specialize in fragrance-free and hypo-allergenic cosmetics and bath potions. The combinations are nearly endless.

These delectable honey-vanilla scented products come partnered with comfy slippers and a massage tool.

The wicker lidded chest also contains a bath poof in addition to the delightful selection of quality bath products.

The crisp, white cotton-blend fabric of this matching robe and slipper set grows softer with each washing.

The matching bag made of the same waffle-weave fabric as the robe and slippers, carries this elegant set from home to spa in high style - a must for a relaxing day at the spa.

Whatever your favorite scent you are sure to find an excellent selection, from soft florals to exuberant fruity blends. The two lovely baskets featured below celebrate different fragrances, one a citrus explosion, the other a delicate green tea scent.

The Dead Sea minerals in this highly desirable gift set stimulate circulation, detoxify, and soften dry skin.

The basket holds a 6 ounce stress relief bath salts, 5 ounce body scrub for dry skin, 2 ounce body lotion and bath gel prepared from all natural ingredients.

This beautiful basket full of pure, dead Sea mineral products is sure to please and pamper.

The two lovely spa sets above not only contain beautiful quality bath products, they also contain a selection of either fine tea cookies, or gourmet teas and cocoa. Their containers are delightfully different and feature dainty, thematically co-ordinated accessories.

For the gardeners in your company, this is the perfect spa set to relax after a long day out of doors.

This adorable set contains Healing Spa Body Lotion, an exfoliating Hand & Body Scrub, and Healing Spa Shower Gel. Add three sisal bath sponges and a pair of real gardening gloves for a true gardener's delight.

A  packet of wildflower seeds, a tiny, decorative garden shovel set and a perky sunflower brighten each gift basket.

I bought this beautiful pot with its flowering teas this last summer. I have used it a number of times for family gatherings, and everyone has remarked on the lovely flowers as they gently unfold in the delicately scented tea.

Sometimes though, I put on a pot just for me. The petals slowly unfurl in the fragrant liquid, reaching their fullest bloom as the tea reaches its perfect strength - a gift of tranquility for your senses.

These two beautifully presented baskets provide great finishing touches for any experience of fine wines and cheeses. The Verona basket is two-lidded, containing a service for two. The other contains a melamine cutting board, napkins, olive oil bottle, gourmet walnut oil and white wine vinegar.

Just add your favorite wines and cheeses for a truly gourmet experience.

These two gift baskets just seem to belong together. The cheese lovers' basket contains a delicious blend of delectable cheeses.The Del Mar Tote is perfect for a romantic picnic à deux, or a thoughtful gift for any lover of fine wines and cheeses.

This fine selection of delectable goodies includes Burgundy Wine Jelly, sparkling white grape juice, vegetable crackers, Merlot Cheddar cheese spread, Port Wine Gorgonzola cheese straws, and vine-ripened raisins.

Just add a bottle of your favorite wine, and this basket will make a wonderful complement to any vintage you choose.

Who doesn't love chocolate? These four lovely gift baskets are chock full of delectable, gourmet goodies - chocolates, biscuits, gourmet cookies, Belgian truffles, fudge, and butter cookies to name but a few.

Sure to please the most discerning, with a price to suit any budget, chocolate gift baskets are among the all-time most popular gift baskets.

Here's an idea for the person who likes to add their personal touch to any gift. Just assemble the four items below into a beautiful, one-of-a-kind gift basket.

The tin of Asbach Brandy-filled chocolates make a beautiful companion to the Ghirardelli cocoa, and chocolates gift set.

This sampler also includes four lovely gift mugs. Simply arrange the chocolates, cookbook, and pre-filled mugs in the hand-made Amish basket, one of many sizes and shapes available online, and add some colored tissue to hold them in place. Then wrap the basket in pretty, Christmas cellophane and tie with a big satin bow for a personalized and memorable gift basket.

For the golfer in your life - this great gift basket contains some super golf accessories including markers, balls and many other goodies.

As well, many golf courses offer gift cards or certificates that can be redeemed for a wide variety of services such as time with their golf pro, a choice of tee times, and a full day on the links.

Another great option is always the gift card. Purchased for a day at the spa, a massage or aesthetics session (manicure, pedicure), a golf outing, ski lift tickets, even a romantic champagne ride-for-two in a hot-air balloon, gift cards can be purchased for almost any activity you can imagine.

You can also purchase gift cards at a local shopping mall, or buy them online for something a little different - something not available locally. Often the online cost can be a considerable savings over shopping in person.

One of the nicest gifts I received from a boss, happened to be a gift from one of my all-time favorite bosses. She gave us a short day, the last day before the holidays, and took us all out to lunch at a very classy hotel. We were thrilled and thankful for such a great gift. After sharing a bottle of fine wine, we were even more grateful.

Then dessert arrived. Nestled on the charger, under the serving plate with its decadent chocolate confection, was a simple, dark brown, oblong envelope. She told us we could open them at home, or wait 'til Christmas - our choice.

When we compared notes after the holidays, we discovered that each gift certificate had been chosen with that particular person in mind. Mine was a gift card for a local art store.