Mother’s Day gourmet gift baskets delivered to mom’s doorstep are my favorite gifts to give on Mother’s Day.

And, gift baskets can be tailored to any occasion, age, or gender. A lot of thought and care goes into choosing a gift basket. You need to take into account the taste preferences of the recipient, the specific occasion, and how it will be delivered. To make sure you have the best experience with delivery of your gift basket, here are some suggestions:

Check the company’s delivery policy. This may sound obvious, but a lot of variables go into this such as time of day and delivery costs. The majority of companies can have them delivered next day, but is it still a good idea to place the order a few days in advance. You never know what unforeseen events can pop up. Same day delivery is another option most company’s will provide, but be prepared to pay more for this service.

Time of delivery is an important variable. You should try to make sure someone is home when the gift basket is delivered. The recipient will appreciate it. And, if your gift basket contains food items, you’ll want to make sure those are taken in right away. It never hurts to ask for a certain time frame when your gift basket can be delivered.

Make sure the company can guarantee that your gift basket is delivered in excellent condition. Check the company policy on returns. Hopefully, you won’t need it, but it pays to know upfront should something go awry.

Last thing to remember is to check and double check all details of you delivery such as recipients address and day and time of delivery. Make sure you have all the details about the company you ordered from – give them your number so if any problems arise they can be quickly resolved. And, with Mother’s Day just around the corner you’ll want to make sure your gourmet gift basket is delivered beautifully.