Mothers Day – Page 3

Time’s Ticking… Order Mother’s Day Flowers Today!

May 10, 2012 by Mandy Maxwell Leave a Comment

I know this week we’ve been talking a LOT about Mother’s Day, but it’s the biggest floral holiday of the year! Mom’s everywhere will be getting flowers for their special day. Don’t leave your mom out!

If you haven’t ordered flowers yet, there’s still time! (But not much!) Viewing this on a mobile phone? Go ahead and start shopping! Most florists’ websites are mobile friendly.

Buy Mother’s Day Flowers With These Easy Steps

Find a local florist – Always buy flowers locally to avoid middle-men, or flowers shipped in a box. You can use Flower Shop Network’s handy florist finder to find a real local florist in your area.
Choose the best flowers for mom – Check out our Mother’s Day Style Guide for plenty of flower ideas for mom.
Last minute gifts – Most flower shops offer more than flowers to send as gifts. Let your florist help you choose something perfect for mom to send in addition to flowers.
Send a special message – Don’t leave the card blank! Send a personal message to mom with the help of our Mother’s Day Card Messages.
Special Delivery – Have Mom’s flowers delivered on Friday at her office so she can show them off to her friends. Or have them arrive on the weekend to enjoy as she relaxes and curls up with a good book.

Get started finding a florist now…

Peachy Keen Mother’s Day Flowers

May 7, 2012 by Mandy Maxwell 1 Comment

Send Mom Peaches For Mother’s Day

No not THOSE kinds of peaches, the color peach! If you’re still trying to decide on a gift for mom this Mother’s Day, look no further than your local florist. You can’t go wrong with a one-of-a-kind, gorgeous arrangement of flowers on her special day.

Peach is a great color for mom. It’s just a little lighter and a bit more girly than the color of the year, tangerine tango. Red roses are too romantic for mom, and pink is used too often – surprise mom with a little peach!

Remember to always, always, always use a real local florist when ordering flowers.

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Mother’s Day Style Guide

May 2, 2012 by Mandy Maxwell Leave a Comment

Still debating on what gift to give to mom this Mother’s Day? Don’t miss this amazing Mother’s Day Style Guide to get you on the right track for sending flowers. This style guide will help you choose the perfect flowers for your Mom based on her personality and style. Personalized gifts mean so much more because it really is “the thought that counts” when it comes to tokens of affection. Just remember to always, always, always use a real local florist when sending flowers!

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Get the Most Out of Your Flowers for Mother′s Day

May 1, 2012 by Mandy Maxwell Leave a Comment

We understand you want to give mom the very best on her special day. Here are some tips to make sure you get the most out of your Mother’s Day flower order.

Shop Local For Mothers Day

When it comes to Mother’s Day flowers, you want to make sure you get the best blooms for your buck – in other words, the total value of your order. Be aware of middle-men out there who pose as local florists (especially on the internet), take a sizable cut out of your order and pass it along to your local florist to fill at a lower price. Avoid this by making sure you are able to find a real address and phone number for the florist you use. Contacting your local florist ensures you get the total value for the price you pay.

If you don’t know your local flower shop, FSN provides handy tools to find a real local florist right here on our site!

Order Early

To get the best flowers for Mother’s Day, it’s important order as early as you can. This will ensure the florist uses the most beautiful flowers and delivers the order on time. They will be able to special order any flowers or accessories you might request.

However, if you’re running behind, most florists will still take orders all the way up to, or at least the day before, Mother’s Day. Also, florists stock their coolers with extra arrangements for walk-in purchases, but it is still better to order early.

Choose the Right Flowers For Mom

When it comes to choosing the right flowers for mom, try to match her personality. You can usually tell your florist a little bit about your mom, and they can create something uniquely special just for her. If you know your mom’s favorite flower, make sure to include it in the arrangement. You should also have a loving card message ready to make it more personal than just, “Happy Mother’s Day.”

Check out this post on FSN Flower Guide For Mom

Double Check All Info

Before the order is complete, make sure you have provided your florist with mom’s accurate name, address and phone number. If the flowers are being delivered to a business or hospital, more information, such as department, work hours, floor, room number, etc., may be required.

By following these steps, you can ensure Mom gets a personalized, loving bouquet of flowers made especially for her.

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Forget Mom On Mother’s Day? It’s Never Too Late To Send Mom Flowers!

May 9, 2011 by Mandy Maxwell Leave a Comment

If you somehow let Mother’s Day pass you by without sending Mom anything special, don’t fret — it’s never too late to send Mom flowers!

For all of the wonderful things Mom has done for you over the years, she deserves some recognition on her special day. Perhaps you were out of town or working too much last week and let Mother’s Day pass you by? Sending a gift to mom has never been easier! Simply give your local florist a call and have a spectacular bouquet delivered today, straight to her door — at work or at home!

Mother’s Day or not, she won’t care if they’re a day late, she will be overjoyed to receive a symbol of your love and admiration.

Here are a few arrangements to get you started!

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Not in South Carolina? No worries, use Flower Shop Network to find your real local florist!

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Flowers For Mom Style Guide

May 5, 2011 by Mandy Maxwell 4 Comments

Style Guide For Mother's Day Flowers
When it comes to buying flowers for Mother’s Day, it can be a bit overwhelming deciding which one is perfect for mom. Don’t worry, Flower Shop Network is here to help! Our flower buying style guide is your source for the perfect gift for mom!

The Classy Mom

Sophisticated, stylish and always full of class.

Tips for classy moms: monochromatic color schemes, contemporary styles.
Flowers for classy moms: orchids, garden roses, calla lilies, anthurium.
Colors ideas: white, coral pinks, ruby red, deep purples

The Natural Mom

The mom who loves the outdoors — gardening, birdwatching, hiking, this mom is more at home outdoors than in.

Tips for natural moms: think garden flowers, terracotta containers, fresh fruit, houseplants, arrangements made on wood.
Flowers for natural moms: lilies, roses, tulips, asters, irises, peonies and carnations.
Colors: earth tones, emerald green, dusty pink, creams

Local Florist’s Mother’s Day Build-A-Bouquet Workshop A Big Success

April 13, 2011 by Mandy Maxwell 1 Comment

After a stroke of brilliance last year, Sarah Ekberg of Lazy Acres Decor & Floral in Wakefield, NE, tried something a little different for Mother’s Day. She created a unique, “Build-A-Bouquet” Mother’s Day workshop for children to make their own floraldesigns for their moms.

“Anyone can come into my shop and point to a design, but to make one for your own Mom is priceless,” says Sarah. “My daughters, age 5 & 7 came up with they idea. They said they have so much fun making me flowers, they wish all their friends could too, and so it began.” Sarah advertised the Mother’s Day workshop in their local paper and on the radio. The kids had their choice of starting design packets in $15, $20 and $35, plus small add-ons available. “I had set aside time slots for kids to sign up on Friday. I had originally expected little girls from 3-10, but I was blown away by the response. Kids of all ages (3-19) and just as many boys as girls! The feedback from the Moms and Dads was amazing too! They are already asking about reservations for this year!”

“This year we are going to incorporate a Polaroid picture of the child making the design for Mommy too!” As Sarah put it, “[when it comes it Mother’s Day] I can make something beautiful, but you can make something exquisite.”

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It’s Mother’s Day At Flower Shop Network!

May 7, 2010 by Mandy Maxwell 1 Comment

This is such a cute story, I had to share it with you guys! Lynn, one of our awesome FSN Reps just received flowers from her daughter Samantha. The best part is, Samantha ALSO works here at Flower Shop Network in our Relay dept.

Just goes to show you, NOTHING should stop you from sending flowers to your mom on Mother’s Day! Even if you work in the same building!! Way to go Samantha!

As you can see from the pic (above), Lynn is a wonderful mother and all about her family! Every corner of her desk is covered in tiny thumbnails of her children. She definitely deserved receiving Mother’s Day flowers from her daughter this afternoon!

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This Florist Has A Special Connection To Mother’s Day

May 5, 2010 by Mandy Maxwell 1 Comment

Every florist looks forward to Mother’s Day rolling around, but for this Berlin NJ local florist, 2010 Mother’s Day holds a very special meaning.

Sandy Hooper and her mother, MaryJane, ran their flower shop, Plum Point Gifts, together from 2003 until just last May. “We were doing OK, but not the best,” said Hooper. “For some reason, last May my mother told me to close down. We didn’t know why. We thought maybe she wanted more time.”

Soon after they closed the shop, MaryJane took a turn for the worse, and in September, MaryJane passed away at age 74.

But the story only begins there, Sandra was able to open a new flower business, just four months ago. The name of the shop? MaryJane’s Flowers, in honor of her mother.

Business has been thriving in just those short months — with Sandra’s close connection to Mother’s Day, its no wonder! Sandra created the beautiful, personalized Mother’s Day bouquet (seen above) in honor of her mother and since it has been featured in our April Newsletter, as well as written about in her local newspaper.

Congratulations, Sandra, on your new shop, and for inspiring all of us to do something great to honor our moms this Mother’s Day.

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Top 5 Mother’s Day Favorites!

April 30, 2010 by Mandy Maxwell Leave a Comment

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To get into the mood of Mother’s Day we’ve compiled a list of top 5’s for Moms! These are great little things you can do throughout the day for your mom on Mother’s Day.

Top 5 Songs For Mom

Believe it or not, mom’s listen to music too! These are great songs you can play for your mom on Mother’s Day.

5. Baby Mine – Bette Midler

4. Through The Years – Kenny Rogers

3. You And Me Against The World – Helen Reddy

2. Mama – Il Divo

1. Because You Loved Me – Celine Dion

Top 5 Mother’s Day Food Ideas

Quick little treats you and your mom can enjoy together.

5. Decorating cupcakes or cookies

4. Rice Crispy Treats with peanut butter and M&Ms

3. Pizza with Mom’s favorite toppings

2. Smoothies

1. Breakfast in Bed

Top 5 Places To Take Mom on Mother’s Day

You don’t have to spend an arm and a leg to treat mom to a great day! Try one of these easy, local places to take mom.

5. To The Park For A Picnic

4. Shopping!

3. For A Great Massage, Manicure or Pedicure

2. Local Zoo

1. Favorite Cafe

Top 5 Mother’s Day Quotes

5. A mother is not a person to lean on, but a person to make leaning unnecessary. -Dorothy Canfield Fisher

4. All that I am or ever hope to be, I owe to my angel Mother. – Abraham Lincoln

3. My mom is a never ending song in my heart of comfort, happiness, and being. I may sometimes forget the words but I always remember the tune. -Graycie Harmon

2. God could not be everywhere and therefore he made mothers. -Jewish proverb

1. Hundreds of dewdrops to greet the dawn,
Hundreds of bees in the purple clover,
Hundreds of butterflies on the lawn,
But only one mother the wide world over.
-George Cooper

Top 5 Flowers For Mom

Moms love flowers… all girls love flowers.

5. Tulips

4. Roses

3. Lily

2. Daisy

1. Iris

Top 5 Flower Arrangements For Mother’s Day

More Mother’s Day Arrangements

Image Credit: Mubina H on flickr
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