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What Is The Best Date To Send Flowers In Canada?

July 13th, 2010

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There is really no right or wrong time to send flowers to a loved one. Receiving flowers is always a welcome gesture and they can really make anyone feel happier. In Canada, however, we have certain traditions that people follow and we all seem to know when the best dates to send flowers.

As everyone knows, Valentine’s Day is the biggest day of the year for flower shops across Canada. Despite being expensive, many people still opt for the traditional bouquet of roses. But a bouquet of roses is quite costly, running anywhere from fifty to a hundred dollars. But it is a very romantic gesture and has a long tradition. Sometimes people will select to go with one single rose, as that can be just as symbolic of your love as many roses can be.

The great thing about flowers is that you can send them across the country no matter where you are. If you want to surprise someone in one province, but live in another, all you have to do is go to your computer and look up the local flower shop in the city that your loved one lives. This gesture is both convenient and thoughtful. The person you send flowers to will know that you are thinking about them, and it can be a great and unexpected surprise.

Birthdays are another great day to send flowers. No matter what age someone is turning, people always love to know that they are being thought of. Sometimes people will send flowers to someone’s work place on their birthday as it truly gives an element of surprise. This is another great tradition in Canada. But there are no traditional flowers for birthdays. This is a chance for the sender to get really creative. They can send a bouquet of the receiver’s favorite flower, such as daisies or lilies. Or, with the help of your local florist, you can come up with something completely unique and original.

Another great day to send flowers is someone’s graduation day. It is a great way to say congratulations, especially if you cannot be there to help your loved one celebrate. And of course, flowers can be seen everywhere at traditional weddings in Canada. The bride and the bridesmaids usually all have a bouquet, and the flower girl often tosses flower pedals along the aisle.

When it comes to showing your sympathy for the loss of a family member or friend, sending flowers is a great way to show you care, even if you can be there to show your support. People often will pool their money together to provide a beautiful arrangement that will stand to demonstrate the sympathy of an entire group. Usually a bouquet like this will come from a group of friends, distant family members, or coworkers.

Regardless of the occasion, there is never a bad time to send flowers. Whether you are wishing someone a happy birthday, or sending your sympathies, sending flowers is the best way to show you care.

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Putting Together Creative Wedding Favors

June 18th, 2010

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Now that you’re engaged, you get to plan a perfect wedding. Save money at your reception by forming personalized and creative wedding favors. It is simple and fun, and the guests will enjoy receiving interesting and original gifts handmade by the wedding couple.

Personalized music CDs make useful and lasting favors. A package of blank, recordable CDs costs very little and personalized labels are quick and easy to make at home. Simply make a list of your favorite songs and record them on to each CD. Don’t forget to include your first dance song in the set list! Cover each CD with a homemade label with a picture or romantic quote and you’re done!

If you are known as a great cook, there are several options for homemade goodies to be handed out. Jams, jellies, salsas, or chutneys are easy to make in big batches and can be canned at home in an afternoon. Simply buy your ingredients, jars and lids, label stickers, and ribbon to decorate the finished favors. Your guests will think of your happy day with every delicious bite they enjoy.

Another original idea for take away gifts is a small selection of tea bags arranged in beautiful teacups. Buy tea bags in bulk, and look for brands with pretty individual wrappers. Round up your bridesmaids for a fun day of shopping at thrift stores for old teacups in different pretty patterns. Teacups can often be found for less than a dollar each! Attach little handmade labels with pretty ribbon and you have a lovely and useful favor.

For outdoorsy couples, make favors that are environmentally friendly. Using inexpensive or recycled fabric, such as burlap, you can make flower seed packets for guests to plant in their gardens. Seed blends of a single flower type or a wildflower mix are both good choices.

Another option for garden-themed favors is a small pot of flowers or bulbs. Adorn small pots with ribbon or use wedding color paints to decorate. Fill the pots with a flowering bulb or a small plant from a six pack of annuals.

With imagination, a little money, and a bit of work you can make wonderfully creative wedding favors. Your guests will treasure these take away keepsakes. Select a type of favor that has meaning to you and making them will be a fun activity rather than a chore on your wedding to-do list. Good luck!

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