Father's day thoughts bring mixed emotions for me, because my dad is gone . . .
You would think the moon and sun sat on our heads when dad was around.
Father's Day lets me remember dad with the gift of flowers. I won't go to a grave, where he lays stone cold – Not even since he was buried. I go to a bird sanctuary or a lake or river or a meadow and I take flowers with me and leave them there. That's where my dad would be. Dad would be outside with nature and enjoying the gift of time with us.
Fathers Day Gift Ideas Hub Pages Article by mwatkins
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- Bird Feeders and Bird Houses
- Electric Wheel Chairs
- Mobility Scooters
- Sidney Crosby Hockey Cards
- Give Dad A Scuba Diving Adventure
PLUS More Fathers Day Gift Ideas:
- Authentic NHL Jerseys For Your Hockey Fan!
- Butterfly Gardens
- Cordless Power Tools
- DVD Movies
- Diecast Cars
- Digital Cameras
- Electric Bikes
- Electric Scooters
- First Aid Kits
- Hybrid Golf Clubs
- Mountain Bikes and Discount Mountain Bikes
- Nascar Diecast Cars
- Nitro Cars
- RC Cars, and Remote Control Cars For "Kids"
- RC Helicopters
- Razor Scooters
- Riding Lawn Mowers
- Samsung 3-D Glasses
- Samsung 3-D TV
- Survival Knives
- Table Saws
- Teeth Whitening
- Wilderness Survival Kits
- Warhammer Figures
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Anna Jarvis began a campaign for an official Mother's day when her own mother died. It was Anna who first used the carnation as a symbol to honor Mothers. President Woodrow Wilson made Mother's Day a national holiday in 1914.
Ninety six years of tradition only emphasize the fact that mothers deserve to be honored for their lifelong commitment to their children, and to other children who are a part of their lives also.
Mothers get a lot of attention at this time of year, which leaves a significant portion of those women out who can't or chose not to have children, but are special aunts, sisters, adopted mothers, and friends to children, so this time let's recognize all mothers in whatever meaning that word creates for you. When you Think of Mother's Day try to remember other special women in your life too. Whether you choose from Gift Baskets for her, flower delivery services or Mothers Day Gifts, give yourself a moment to consider who else you may want to remember.
I had that experience at a young age and it was significant. I'll share it with you to emphasize my point.
We were born in a small coastal town and lived next to a couple we knew as, "Mr. and Mrs. Baker." Alice and her husband, Harold, didn't have any of their own children, but they participated in our lives until they passed away. My earliest memories of the Bakers were of the way they buttered their toast and then added strawberry or blackberry jam. It fascinated me the way each piece of toast was prepared with such care and deliberate efforts to spread the jam to the very edges of the toast, then each piece was cut so precisely in triangles and served on a small butter plate and eaten while they held their pinky's in the air.
As a small child, I could watch them eat toast for hours. They became our adopted grandparents. Mrs. Baker kept a small box of children's toys for us when we came over. She filled it with coloring books, colors, pens, pencils and puzzles. It was a small box and you would think that we would tire of its contents after awhile, but that just wasn't so.
Mom had a hard time keeping us from going visiting these two very special and magical people who we knew as neighbors, friends role models and adopted grandparents. Their walls and refrigerator were full of the pictures and drawings we made for them growing up.
It was Mrs. Baker who helped me make my very first mother's day gift for my mom.
It was a difficult time. I was five years old and I knew that there was a big and important holiday for mommy's coming up and I didn't have any pop can money to buy my mom a gift because I had used it all for candy instead. To make it worse, I had eaten the candy.
My brother brought his hand made gift home from school. Oh, the guilt! No amount of consoling was going to make me feel ANY better so I went over to see Mrs. Baker and as I stood on her front porch with tears running down my fat little cheeks I blubbered to her in my childish small voice that I had no money and no gift for my mom on mother's day.
After awhile she made sense out of my distress and tear soaked mumblings and brought me inside their house where she sat me down in a chair much too big for me and quietly and patiently explained to me that I could take one of the pictures out of one of the coloring books she had, color it and give it to my mom.
So that is what we did that afternoon together. Once the picture was colored, she helped me write my name on the picture and then found a piece of glass and taped the glass edges with some brown electrical tape, and she gave me a violet tulip out of her garden to add to my picture.
As I walked away from her house that afternoon, proud as any little girl could be, I knew that I had made one person feel good and left one feeling bad.
It was the way she looked at me as I left her house that is still hard to forget.
So, take a moment to remember that one – or several people who were significant in your life and let them know on mother's day how special they are or were to you.
It only takes a second to remember,
but it takes a lifetime to forget.
Seen in Ezine articles by Mischelle Watkins titled,"Mothers Day Flowers Aren't Just For Mothers – A Great Reason to Remember Those Close to You" Printed with permission from Mischelle Watkins.
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If you are having problems trying to decide what to get your sweetheart for Valentine's Day and you want to make it extra special for her (or him) then ask that special person to write you a letter.
There is something about writing a letter that seems to take the guilt out of 'asking' you for what they really want. My partner and I sat at a coffee shop one Sunday morning and he asked me what I would like for Valentine's Day. I thought about it and felt shy about telling him what I REALLY wanted so he suggested that I put it in writing. What a surprise request for me, but I sat down and once we got home, wrote that letter.
You might have some great luck with your Valentine if you try this unique method. You'll find that your shopping isn't guesswork and that you may have been missing out on some great information through the years by just asking. If you are having trouble writing a letter then below is an example – if you are the writer – of the letter I used. And I am pleased to say that the results were spectacular! Writing a letter became a tradition for us and as the years pass we read the letters only on Valentine's Day. It is a REAL TREAT!
What does a woman want – what does any woman want? How can we expect men to know if we don't tell them, but the problem is… most women do not know what they want. Well… not exactly anyway, when it comes to gifts for themselves.
Dear Valentine,
Because it is Valentine's Day soon and I have never said a thing about what I want, or would like to have. I am going to tell you that this year for Valentine's Day I want it all.
I want these things from you:
A Chauffeur to pick us up for dinner. If you really want to give me that warm, fuzzy feeling and weather permitting, a horse drawn carriage would be a better choice.
2-3 hours of time to only spend on myself before dinner getting ready for our big night. No kids, no cleaning house, no picking out your clothes for dinner, no taking out the garbage, no feeding or walking the dog, no phone calls, no nothing except me spending time on my bath, my hair, my makeup, my jewelry, my clothes. Nothing but me, me, me time. I mean it – Pretend there is no human way for you and/or the kids to enter our bed and bathroom area for that time frame and that you cannot contact me with any form of communication during that time – voice, phone, computer, intercom, nothing.
Flowers – EXPENSIVE ones
A special gift that only you would know that I would love and please spend so much money on my gift that I feel guilty you even got me something. My own little personal gift basket!
You walking beside me from the moment we leave the house until we get home that evening. I'm proud of you and I want you there beside me – not ahead of me (your legs are longer and you walk faster and I promise I will have on high heels). I want my door opened (house door, car door, restaurant door – all the doors) and I want you to hold them open for me until I get all the way through them and wait for me to walk through them before you let them close.
Hold my hand or take my hand in your arm.
Take chocolate cake home with us and eat it all before we get back to the house that evening.
A smile lighting up your handsome face all night.
And when we get home I want to turn the tables on you and give you a special treat too!
But, truly, what I really want is your honesty, and sincerity. Your hugs and Kisses at night and your "I Love you's" in the morning.
Take it from here knowing that I adore you. Happy Valentine's Day!
Love,
Your Sweetheart
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Flower Delivery Services can make our lives easier. Sometimes we are not in the position to deliver flowers in a personal manner on that special day. It is just not possible in these hectic times. Work, children and other commitments may consume our lives just when we need to remind someone that we are thinking about them.
Giving flowers is the most unique and thoughtful way of expressing our deepest admiration for a loved one or when tragedy strikes unexpectedly. You can't always be present when the time arises. There are times when our lives get so complicated that we may have forgotten a special occasion or someone just needs a tender thought directed at them.
Today it is a simple task to send that special message through Flower Delivery Services. Ordering Flowers Online has become a wonderful way to get your thoughts of appreciation known on time and with love in your heart.
Now is the time to remind someone that you have not forgotten about them. That they are always on your mind, but today you want them to know that it is very special to you. Go ahead and send some love. It is never "too late."
Immunity is directly related to how much money and power you have. Powerful friends help too. Don't forget your Valentine this year.
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The internet has made it easier to start your own business. A Flower Delivery Service may very well be a worthwhile and money producing investment of your time. This type of business would not require you to actually provide or have a physical address, employees or even (gasp) the flowers! Yes, it's true.
There are multiple companies who are more than willing to let you just drive traffic to them and who also pay out a generous commission. Plus some companies even provide a bonus and top performer incentives on a regular basis.
In theory, all anyone needs to get their flower delivery business started is a domain name and a hosted website. There is much more to creating a (any) business than these one-two simple steps. But, to get started, maybe you could create a flower delivery business on a part-time basis spanning over a several-year period.
Some people find it hard to believe that the Flower Delivery Service is actually a billion dollar a year industry. This means there is plenty of room for anyone to get a piece of the pie. With a little (or a lot) of extra work a person could deal locally and do the shipping themselves. This would cut out any (or all) of the shipping middle-men.
If this is a business that you think might be worth investigating, you may want to learn more about it by becoming an affiliate for a floral company first. That will give you the chance to see if this is a path you would consider seriously and give you some time to check into and research ALL your options within this industry.
Really, this is one of "THOSE" businesses that does not require heavy costs in overhead to get started and off the ground and moving forward to earn profits. Creating a name for your business inside your own town and neighborhood too and not just the internet community, will only add to your credibility and demographic market. You can take that to the bank! If your passion is flowers and you like the idea of owning your own business – Roses to YOU!
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Grower Flowers Answers – How your Flowers are Shipped
Flower Delivery Services Packaging From Grower Flowers
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Each order is packaged in an elegant floral gift box. This insulated box ensures that each recipient receives fresh quality flowers. In addition, our special message card is enclosed with your own personalized message. Whether you order our high quality roses or one of our beautiful bouquets, your gift will make a lasting impression every time! |  |
THE FLOWERSGrowers flower delivery services flowers are sent fresh from the grower in their first stages of blooming to ensure long lasting quality. Shipping while still opening warrants that you receive the maximum longevity from your floral selection and minimizes the possibility of bruising the delicate floral petals. Please keep the water topped up in your vase and these flowers will burst open within a few days.
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JUST FLOWERS, INC. ADVISES CUSTOMERS BUYING
GIFTS FROM FLORAL DELIVERY SERVICES TO:
Check the water supply immediately upon arrival. Add lukewarm water as needed.
For best results, use floral preservative, if provided. Mix the preservative with room
temperature water, in the proportion recommended on the package. If floral foam is used,
make sure it is always thoroughly saturated. Check your arrangement daily to make sure it
has plenty of clear, fresh water. Display your arrangement in a cool location, out of
direct sunlight and away from electrical appliances. Avoid particularly hot or cold areas.
To rearrange any flowers, re-cut the stem ends under water using a sharp knife or
scissors. Then, insert each flower back into the arrangement. If floral foam is used, be
sure to insert the stems firmly and deeply.
– ROSE COLORS HAVE SPECIAL MEANING FOR FLOWER DELIVERY SERVICES --
Roses come in a wide range of colors. Each different color has a different meaning.
Rose Color choice sends a silent, yet extremely important message.
Red — Love, beauty, courage and respect
White — Purity and innocence, silence or secrecy, also reverence & humility
Pink — Appreciation, "Thank you", grace, perfect happiness, & admiration
Dark Pink — Appreciation, gratitude
Light Pink — Admiration, sympathy
Yellow — Joy, gladness, friendship, delight, the promise of a new beginning
Orange — Desire, & enthusiasm
Red and White — Given together, these signify unity
Red Rosebud — A symbol of purity & loveliness
White Rosebud — Symbolic of girlhood
Thornless Rose — Signifies "Love at first sight".
TIPS ON FLOWER DELIVERY SERVICES
FROM HONEST FLORIST:
Specific Times — Guaranteed delivery at a specific time, is not normal policy, but normal delivery is usually within four hours on orders where the express delivery option is available during checkout. Concessions are normally made if the flower delivery time falls outside of this standard.
Often additional fees are required if a specific time frame is requested and be sure to let the florist know, put it in writing.
Delivery Pricing — staff should contact you immediately to discuss the authorization of any financial issue that may come up. Or if there are any questions or concerns on a product, or if a second choice of product is necessary.
Delivery Times — Average normal delivery times are 9am-5pm daily for orders going to a business, 6pm for orders to a residence, hotel, or hospital, and 2pm for orders going to a high school. During major holidays such as Valentine's Day and Mother's Day most florists operate extended hours and delivery times.
Handling Fees — For florist delivered products the actual price should be calculated and shown before checkout and viewed before you commit to purchasing anything.
Funerals – These orders are our normally the very highest priority. If you have ordered too late to make the funeral service your floral delivery service should call to let you know quickly so that you can make other arrangements or have something sent to the home of the family. If you do not know the zip code or exact address of the funeral home ask them to look it up for you. A good Floral delivery Service will contact the funeral home anyway to verify the time of the viewing and make arrangements for the flower delivery.
High Schools – High schools do not accept deliveries for students. Please send teacher's gifts to the high school and any student orders to their residence. Orders to high schools should be placed early because they usually must be received by a certain early afternoon time frame.
PO Boxes — Floral delivery services are unable to deliver flowers to a P.O. Box or an A.P.O. addresses.
Rural Routes and Remote Locations — Occasionally delivery to such rural areas is available but may cost an additional fee.
If no one is home – Depending on the delivery location, if the recipient is not available at the time of delivery, the delivery person may leave the gift in a safe place for the recipient to retrieve when they return, such as with a neighbor, or leave a message for the recipient to call to arrange for delivery.
Incorrect Addresses – If the recipient's address is incorrect and delivery was attempted to the address, there may be address correction fee. Florists ares not responsible for deliveries made to incorrect addresses submitted to them by the customer. If such a delivery is made, the customer will likely assume responsibility for the entire purchase.
Pricing – Many products are available in Regular, Deluxe, and Premium sizes that you can upgrade to.
Pricing for Holidays – Prices normally only increase from Feb 2nd until a few days after Valentine's Day.
Card Messages – The message that you write in the Card Message field is the message that is sent with the gift. Billing information is not normally included with your order.
Wine – All wine and other alcoholic beverage products are delivered from a licensed retailer and the recipient must be 21 years of age to sign for the package.
Recipient May Be Contacted – In some cases, the florist may contact the recipient to ensure they are home to accept the delivery. Make sure it's not a surprise if this is the case!
Request To Leave Item at Door – The customer assumes all liability for requests to leave arrangements. Special instructions requesting delivery to a doorstep, porch, yard or any location where the recipient cannot accept the arrangement themselves are highly discouraged.
Recipient Refusal of Delivery – If the recipient refuses to accept a delivery, you may be held fully liable for the cost of the gift.
Holiday Delivery Policy – On any given holiday if a flower shop is not available or open for delivery they will normally deliver as soon as possible the following day.
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