I have been buying my wife flowers every week for about a month now. I have noticed that she is a diffrent person since I started this. It a very good $10 dollar a week "investment" lol. She say she feels loved more when she gets them. I'm afraid they are becoming "old hat" What else could I buy her with/instead of the flowers?
What are some other good gifts to buy my wife to show her that I care other than flowers under say $25 or so?
Things that she might like to use. For instance a really nice album for pics of your two favorite people "mommy %26amp; baby". Take pics and put them in the album for her. Something to make her life easier in the kitchen. Appliances. There is jewelry available for under 25 bucks at most discount stores that are not investments but can give the sweet message that you are thinking of her. Prepare meals for her. Help around the house. Let her pamper herself. Get her a gift certificate to get her nails done one afternoon. Tell her how you feel about her in a letter.
Reply:Maybe a small bottle of perfume or a box of candy...or maybe a little stuffed animal or sentimental book.
Reply:Pedicure!
Reply:Abox of candy, an inexpensive piece of jewelry, a book by an author she loves, her favorite perfume
Reply:To ME... it's not how much $$ you spend, but what you do w/ the time you have together...
Great idea to have the dinner ready when she's not expecting it, w/ a clean kitchen to boot! Afterwards-- give her time to unwind.
Bubblebath: set the scene w/ a great scented bubble bath, and candles. It's not for the both of you, it's for HER (unless, of course, she invites you to join her).
Laundry: who usually does this? Even if you assist when not expected (and don't mention you did it) that's a BIG WOW in my book! Same w/ other misc chores. Just helping when not in the norm is a huge "i love you" gesture.
Leave her little LOVE notes in places she won't expect them, attach a Hersheys Kiss. On her pillow, on the table next to her keys, next to her toothbrush, etc. The more you do for her, the more it will be reciprocated. It *MUST* be from the heart though.
Reply:A night at home....for her to do nothing and you to cater to her. Cook supper, clean, fix her a fancy bath with scented water/bubble bathe. Give her a foot rub afterwards.
Reply:Stop at a Hallmark store and start buying her little figurines or if she has a certain thing that seems to bring her some happiness ( my wife likes snowmen, now we have a village ) buy her someting small like that that you know she will enjoy and can become a display for her.
Reply:Women love things that are ment for them. It lets them know they are being thought of. Write her a poem about the week and the beautiful things you've noticed about her. I'm sure she'd like this a lot. Or, you could cook a dinner for her. Also you can set aside that day for the two of you to just cuddle. It's not hard to please a woman and I'm sure anything you do will be loved.
Reply:You could make her something.. Like you make her a collage aka scrapbook pages. of things you have done together, etc.. if you have kids you can buy kits (handprint kit, stone makers,etc) I don't beleive they cost that much to make, everything is include in the kits....
you can make her a video of all the pictures/places you have been... You can take her out to a nice dinner.... Chocolates..yummy...
Reply:Bring home dinner sometime so she doesn't have to make it.
Arrange a pedicure or manicure and the time to go to it. (beauty schools are inexpensive and do a great job.)
Arrange a babysitter while you are at work so she can go do something by herself.
Reply:give her a copy of this poem, framed:
i carry your heart with me
by e. e. cummings
i carry your heart with me (i carry it in
my heart) i am never without it (anywhere
i go you go, my dear; and whatever is done
by only me is your doing, my darling)
i fear
no fate (for you are my fate, my sweet) i want
no world (for beautiful you are my world, my true)
and it's you are whatever a moon has always meant
and whatever a sun will always sing is you
here is the deepest secret nobody knows
(here is the root of the root and the bud of the bud
and the sky of the sky of a tree called life; which grows
higher than soul can hope or mind can hide)
and this is the wonder that's keeping the stars apart
i carry your heart (i carry it in my heart)
Reply:Gift certificate for a manicure with a small note saying you want to take care of the hands that take care of you.
You don't really have to spend a lot of money or buy gifts. Try taking her to the video store, tell her she can pick out any movie.... then watch it with her.
How about a blank book (you can find them at the book stores) and you write in the first page. Write your feelings about her. She can use the rest of the book to write her own thoughts/feelings or keep track of family memories.
Make arrangements for the kids to go somewhere for the evening or the night. Get a bottle of champion and a pizza. Don't turn the tv on.
clogs
Friday, November 13, 2009
Where can I buy inexpensive plants and flowers?
I live in Florida. I have a large property and it is mostly shady due to trees.
Where can I buy inexpensive plants and flowers?
If you want inexpensive plants, eBay is the best place! I have bought many perennials and house plants there. The quality is just as good but the prices are a lot less than at the big box stores.
Most of the plant sellers on eBay have nurseries, so you are cutting out multiple middlemen.
Also, I like get many plants from friends, families and neighbors. Take a walk around your neighborhood, if you see a beautiful plant, ask the owner if they wouldn't mind sharing a piece... most people are glad to share.
http://home.listings.ebay.com/Gardening-...
Reply:These gentleman are right lowes or HD plants as low as %26lt; 1.00 or %26gt;50.00 it's your choice
Reply:local farmer's markets usually have cheap plants. My parents also buy plants at Lowe's and at farm supply stores. I'm not sure if there are any of these near you...
Reply:Walmart, Lowe's and Home Depot sell flats of 6, 12 and 24 in many varieties. Just check the tag to see if it is sun or shade loving. The prices run from around $3 to $10. A few flats of flowers, in 2 or 3 different heights, a few bags of mulch and Voila! instant flower bed. Try Sweet Allysum. It spreads well, flowers all year and is very colorful. If one starts to get leggy just pull it out and in a few days new seedlings will start to sprout. Each plant will grow about a foot wide. Happy gardening!
Reply:I get all my plants from Lowes or Home Depot. Watch for the clearance area for plants in need of a little attention
Reply:Home Depot helped me out when I too was looking for inexpensive plants... not bad quality too... 8 months later all still alive and no disease showing in them.
Reply:loew walmart
Reply:I have ordered my plants on-line and have bought them at local stores mentioned. I have had equal success with both. Some mail ordering is inexpensive. Those are the ones that ship bare root. I do not order any that is shipped in pots. The shipping is outrageous. You will find better variety if you shop catalogs on line. Local stores only purchase what is popular.
Reply:I found that home depot was the best on price and variety. I live in N Y. so it might be different in Florida.
Where can I buy inexpensive plants and flowers?
If you want inexpensive plants, eBay is the best place! I have bought many perennials and house plants there. The quality is just as good but the prices are a lot less than at the big box stores.
Most of the plant sellers on eBay have nurseries, so you are cutting out multiple middlemen.
Also, I like get many plants from friends, families and neighbors. Take a walk around your neighborhood, if you see a beautiful plant, ask the owner if they wouldn't mind sharing a piece... most people are glad to share.
http://home.listings.ebay.com/Gardening-...
Reply:These gentleman are right lowes or HD plants as low as %26lt; 1.00 or %26gt;50.00 it's your choice
Reply:local farmer's markets usually have cheap plants. My parents also buy plants at Lowe's and at farm supply stores. I'm not sure if there are any of these near you...
Reply:Walmart, Lowe's and Home Depot sell flats of 6, 12 and 24 in many varieties. Just check the tag to see if it is sun or shade loving. The prices run from around $3 to $10. A few flats of flowers, in 2 or 3 different heights, a few bags of mulch and Voila! instant flower bed. Try Sweet Allysum. It spreads well, flowers all year and is very colorful. If one starts to get leggy just pull it out and in a few days new seedlings will start to sprout. Each plant will grow about a foot wide. Happy gardening!
Reply:I get all my plants from Lowes or Home Depot. Watch for the clearance area for plants in need of a little attention
Reply:Home Depot helped me out when I too was looking for inexpensive plants... not bad quality too... 8 months later all still alive and no disease showing in them.
Reply:loew walmart
Reply:I have ordered my plants on-line and have bought them at local stores mentioned. I have had equal success with both. Some mail ordering is inexpensive. Those are the ones that ship bare root. I do not order any that is shipped in pots. The shipping is outrageous. You will find better variety if you shop catalogs on line. Local stores only purchase what is popular.
Reply:I found that home depot was the best on price and variety. I live in N Y. so it might be different in Florida.
Are web sites the cheapest way to buy flowers?
FTD and other sites add on a $11 fee. so like the 30 dollar flower arangment ends up 42 dollars. is that still the best bet when looking for flowers.
Are web sites the cheapest way to buy flowers?
Not at all. That $11 (and up) fee is just a service fee they are charging you to take the order. On top of that you must pay delivery and if they don't state that then it is coming out of the price of your flowers. Actually, your 30 dollar flower arrangement could end up more like 20 or less in flowers.
The best and cheapest way to buy flowers is to find a local florist in your area. That way the only additional cost you will pay is delivery and tax.
Best Wishes!
Ms. Orchid
Are web sites the cheapest way to buy flowers?
Not at all. That $11 (and up) fee is just a service fee they are charging you to take the order. On top of that you must pay delivery and if they don't state that then it is coming out of the price of your flowers. Actually, your 30 dollar flower arrangement could end up more like 20 or less in flowers.
The best and cheapest way to buy flowers is to find a local florist in your area. That way the only additional cost you will pay is delivery and tax.
Best Wishes!
Ms. Orchid
What can i put on my flowers to make them come back to life that i don't have to buy at a store?
I am going away for the week and i need to bring my flowers back to life but i don't want to buy some product... so is there anything around the house i could water them with to bring them back to life before i go?
What can i put on my flowers to make them come back to life that i don't have to buy at a store?
I used to dilute my leftover coffee and give that to my house plants- and they slurped it up! You don't want to do this with coffee with cream and sugar, though.
Reply:1 baby asprin
Reply:agua
Reply:Bicarbonate of soda
Reply:soda...sugar...spray water on them.
Reply:water and orange juice
What can i put on my flowers to make them come back to life that i don't have to buy at a store?
I used to dilute my leftover coffee and give that to my house plants- and they slurped it up! You don't want to do this with coffee with cream and sugar, though.
Reply:1 baby asprin
Reply:agua
Reply:Bicarbonate of soda
Reply:soda...sugar...spray water on them.
Reply:water and orange juice
Monday, May 11, 2009
Is it romantic to buy flowers and a card for your girlfriend and place it on top of your bed for her to see?
I'm thinking of buying my girlfriend a flower and a card and place it on my bed, so when she comes into the room she sees it. Is it romantic or do any one has some more romantic to tell me? plz, Anyone help.
Is it romantic to buy flowers and a card for your girlfriend and place it on top of your bed for her to see?
yes!!! its perfect and she will definatly appriciate it.
Dim the lights (a little) chocolates are always good.
Put your hands over her eyes and walk her into your room and sit her down on the bed right next to them then take your hands off and tell her to look. ^_^
good luck
Reply:That's really sweet. I think anything that you do for her that shows her how much you care and how much she means to you is going to make her feel great. I'd think it was very romantic if my boyfriend had flowers and a card waiting on his bed for me. Here's a suggestion... if she works, show up at her work with the flowers and card... or maybe go there before she starts work and leave it there for her. My boyfriend showed up one time with flowers and a card and I felt amazing.
Reply:awwwww....ya that is romantic!!!
Reply:ohh yesssssssss
it is realllllllllllly romantic
wish someone could do that for me too :(
right some pretty good stuff in the card...you can google it or ask it out in yahoo answers.
lol
Reply:of course! girls love surprises! also get her a big teddy bear...
Reply:That is so sweet. I wish my boyfriend would do that...
I can't really give any advice on anymore romantic stuff, but i think you should go along with what you have in mind.
Reply:aww...that is so sweet
Reply:YES !!! that is romantic :)
Reply:Not only that, Romeo, but lead a trail of Hershey Kisses to the flower and card...
Reply:you could do a line of peadals from your front door to your bed and then the flowers card and maybe a hersheys kiss or other chocolate on your pillows.
Reply:i think that would be sweet. You can also be more romantic by leading a trail of flower pedals to the bed.
Hotel Blu
Is it romantic to buy flowers and a card for your girlfriend and place it on top of your bed for her to see?
yes!!! its perfect and she will definatly appriciate it.
Dim the lights (a little) chocolates are always good.
Put your hands over her eyes and walk her into your room and sit her down on the bed right next to them then take your hands off and tell her to look. ^_^
good luck
Reply:That's really sweet. I think anything that you do for her that shows her how much you care and how much she means to you is going to make her feel great. I'd think it was very romantic if my boyfriend had flowers and a card waiting on his bed for me. Here's a suggestion... if she works, show up at her work with the flowers and card... or maybe go there before she starts work and leave it there for her. My boyfriend showed up one time with flowers and a card and I felt amazing.
Reply:awwwww....ya that is romantic!!!
Reply:ohh yesssssssss
it is realllllllllllly romantic
wish someone could do that for me too :(
right some pretty good stuff in the card...you can google it or ask it out in yahoo answers.
lol
Reply:of course! girls love surprises! also get her a big teddy bear...
Reply:That is so sweet. I wish my boyfriend would do that...
I can't really give any advice on anymore romantic stuff, but i think you should go along with what you have in mind.
Reply:aww...that is so sweet
Reply:YES !!! that is romantic :)
Reply:Not only that, Romeo, but lead a trail of Hershey Kisses to the flower and card...
Reply:you could do a line of peadals from your front door to your bed and then the flowers card and maybe a hersheys kiss or other chocolate on your pillows.
Reply:i think that would be sweet. You can also be more romantic by leading a trail of flower pedals to the bed.
Hotel Blu
Where is the best place to buy flowers in bulk?
i would suggest at your nursery try that as nurseries often grow their own flowers bucket fulls
Where is the best place to buy flowers in bulk?
Costco.
Where is the best place to buy flowers in bulk?
Costco.
Where the flower stores buy their flowers?
there should be a central depot where all the importers/wholesalers have their flowers
Where the flower stores buy their flowers?
they go to the fields maybe
there are whole salers for flowers like everythng else
Reply:The city I live in has a flower market where they get their stock from.
Reply:Most florist have their own growing farms.
Where the flower stores buy their flowers?
they go to the fields maybe
there are whole salers for flowers like everythng else
Reply:The city I live in has a flower market where they get their stock from.
Reply:Most florist have their own growing farms.
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