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Mothers Day On the Way!

- Thursday, April 30, 2009

By Kirsten Laulainen

Mother’s Day is May 10th, guys. You don’t have a lot of time, but don’t worry. Here are a couple of ideas to keep your wife and/or mother happy on her special day, and on a budget. Before you go out and spend any money, you’d better decide what you’re going to get her. A good place to start is to think of her favorite things. If you know your kid’s mother loves to garden, you might consider giving her a gardening gift basket. Everything from gloves, to seeds, to a shovel and shears. is included.  There are also baskets tailored to other interests, so be sure to ask around.

While these gift baskets may be a great option, they may not always be under budget. If you’d still like to get her a collection of something, but the basket idea is just isn’t appealing, there are always flower arrangements. Now, most of us know that flower bouquets – if you want more than a handful—can be expensive. Not to worry, though. If you only have a little over $30 to spend, you can still get a beautiful Mother’s Day bouquet.

You can get such a great deal at 1800 FLOWERS, either online or over the phone.  They have a wide variety of bouquets, some arranged with different flowers. This way, you can show mom you were paying attention. Arrangements are easy to find and navigate online, because they are organized by flower type/Plant type and price. These “custom/specific” arrangements will probably not fall under the $30 or below mark, but they will certainly be cheaper than you might find elsewhere. A 20% discount applies to many flower sets, so you’ll be getting cheap flowers, without sacrificing quality. In addition, there are a variety 1800flowers coupons, to help you gain additional savings. Search for the above term, or call.

Here is a survey of what Mothers Day flowers are available from 1800 FLOWERS at $30 or less: two dozen rose bouquet,  “pearls of wisdom” gardenias, “gorgeous in green,” Azalea plant, and a pink rose and blue Iris bouquet. Just to name a few. 1800 Flowers, also carries cookie boxes and bubble bath gift baskets for under $30. So give them a call, or take a look around their site. You’ll be sure to find a great gift for good price.

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