Gift Giving Guy

I like to work with local florists, giving repeat business for great service. So I called my hometown florist to send my mom flowers for her birthday. Sadly, I discovered the business was no more. Even this soured economy, flowers can be an affordable gift, and florists will meet your price points. In fact, some floral shops are offering deals as “emotional stimulus packages.”

A quick Google search found another florist, affiliated with Teleflora, in a nearby suburb. Cecilia, my new near-hometown florist, was very helpful. I chose Lavender Sunshine, a combination of yellow roses and blue and light blue irises in a vase. The delivery arrived on time, and my mom said the flowers made her day.

If you’re looking for mail-order flowers online, I regularly use and recommend ProFlowers.com (as does Consumer Reports).

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