How to Save Money When Shopping for Flowers

gift ideas, tips and tricks

Flowers are considered to be the simplest form of gift you can give anyone at any occasion. Who would not agree, flowers are uncomplicated, sincere, and honest. Let us put it this way, gifts are supposed to show appreciation. From the time you have given a gift, that person should feel that you did have them in mind while you were choosing this gift for them. Flowers can do all of that and more, without any of the frills.

This is the reason why there are still people out there rambling to get to the florist looking for the perfect cut of flowers on special occasions, browsing through online shops with services like the flower delivery to international customers or if you’re in Australia, Fresh Flowers offers flower delivery to Sunshine Coast residence or to other parts of the country. Of course, they may be the simplest form of gift, but they are not entirely that budget-friendly. If you want to show other people you value them, why economize?

But do not worry, here we will give you tips on saving money for getting your special person the best flowers your money can buy.

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5 awesome valentine’s day gift ideas

grown up stuff, tips + tricks, Valentine's, occasions, gift ideas

Can you believe how quickly time flies? We’re just about to bid goodbye to the first month of the year and embracing February, the love month. A lot of people are probably busy right now thinking of what thoughtful + special presents to give their loved ones come Valentine’s Day. If you’d ask me, toys will always be the best gift for little ones like me whatever the occasions may be, but that is just me, of course!

Here are a few awesome Valentine’s Day gifts most people will appreciate to receive on the most romantic season of all:

  1. Valentine’s Day gift baskets ~ a basket filled with beautiful stuff like bears, flowers, as well as with chocolates and special candies will definitely make any receiver’s heart flutter. I am sure anyone who receive this gift {the basket pictured above} will feel mostly special + loved.
  2. A Romantic Getaway ~ nothing will make someone feel more special than whisking her off to a beautiful destination for a quick Valentine’s Day getaway. There is probably a place she’s been planning to visit or a new attraction she would like to check out, Valentine’s Day is the best time to plan that trip or visit.
  3. Concert Tickets Valentine’s is also that time of year when there are loads of concerts being held everywhere. Perhaps his or her favorite artist is scheduled to play somewhere + bringing him or her to the show will most definitely a very great Valentine’s Day gift!
  4. A Day at the spa ~ our mums + dads work hard everyday, that is why giving them gift certificates to go to the spa on Valentine’s will be a great idea, + something that they will definitely like. I am sure they will thank you for the opportunity to rest + relax even just for a little while.
  5. A Dinner Cruise ~ i’ve asked mum a few times if we can go back to the cruise we went to a couple of years back, + am sure going back there on Valentine’s will really be romantic. Imagine the big blue sea in your midst, a string quartet playing beautiful love songs, the scenic sunset, delicious food, + the perfect company, a dinner aboard a ship has all the elements of a romantic date, which is just perfect for Valentine’s!

image is from bisketbaskets.com 

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5 sweet surprises for mum on mother’s day

Mother’s Day is almost right around the corner, have you ever thought of what sweet things to surprise your mum for this special day? we all should make the effort, after all, this is the only day {besides mum’s birthday, that is!} that we get to honor the most hard working women in our lives who are always there to love us, care for us, catch us whenever we fall + simply be there whenever we need them.

According to Wikipedia, Mother’s day was first celebrated in the United States in 1908, when Anna Jarvis held a memorial for her loving mother. it was then celebrated around the world twenty years after until it evolved to what we now celebrate every second Sunday of May in most countries. In the United Kingdom, it is celebrated during the fourth Sunday in Lent, which fell on 30 March this year.

So here are a few sweet stuff you might want to surprise mum on this special day:

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