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LAST MINUTE POINTERS FOR MOTHER’S DAY

Posted on May 9, 2013 by flora2000

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Mother’s Day is that one day of the year when mothers should be made to feel loved and appreciated, so this Mother’s Day you should put in that extra bit of effort to ensure that everything is about her.

Your mother has been there for you your entire life as your friend, counselor, guide and well, just as your mom. The least you can do on this day is not bog her down with your own troubles and worries; there are plenty of days in the year for you to do that. Mother’s Day is all about her and you should spend it doing things that will make her feel appreciated.

If you aren’t staying with your mom then coming down and surprising her would be the perfect gift that you could give her. Since you will be putting in the effort, go the extra mile and buy some heart-warming gifts, some chocolates and her favorite flowers on the way. Finding you at the doorstep with a basket full of goodies and a bouquet of flowers is a sight that she won’t forget in a hurry, it will be a memory that she will cherish forever.

If mom’s been worried about the weight she has piled on recently no matter how much she talks about wanting to lose that weight, getting her a gym membership or gifting her diet cook book is not such a great idea on this day. Instead accompany her for an evening walk or go for a mother-daughter/son hike to the nearby hiking trail. Spending quality time in the open air amidst nature will be a refreshing change for her and will make her feel rejuvenated. She might just take it up on a daily basis.

Cleaning the house and keeping it spick and span might be mom’s favorite hobby but don’t let her indulge herself and spend hours doing what she does practically every single day in the year. Instead, give her a break, let her put her feet up and just spend the afternoon lazing around. Turn the tables on her and let her relax as you tidy up the house and clean the dishes. It will truly be a proud moment for her.

Last but not the least, do not forget! This is the worst thing that you can do on Mother’s Days. Do what it takes but do not forget to wish your mom and make this day special for her. Set alarms on your phone calendar; ask a family member or friend to remind you close to the day.

Make this day as a special as it’s meant to be and show mom that you truly adore and appreciate her from the bottom of your heart. Happy Mother’s Day!

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SET THE RIGHT MOOD FOR MOM THIS MOTHER’S DAY

Posted on May 7, 2013 by flora2000

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So you still haven’t figured out what to give mom on Mother’s Day? Well don’t push the panic button just yet. What could be simpler than bringing home beautiful blooms to brighten the kitchen table and mom’s mood? Set the right mood for mom on Mother’s Day and don’t miss out on making this occasion as special as it’s meant to be.

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MOTHER’S DAY CELEBRATIONS AT HOME

Posted on April 24, 2013 by flora2000

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Every Mother needs to be reminded that she is the support system and the holding glue of the family. Your mom has spent an entire lifetime making you feel better when the chips were down for you and since Mother’s Day gifting is all about making her feel special, it’s time to ensure that she spends this day relaxing at home thinking about the accomplishments she has achieved through her life time. Continue reading →

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5 SURE SHOT WAYS TO CHARM YOUR MOM THIS MOTHER’S DAY

Posted on April 16, 2013 by flora2000

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Make a photo album for her

This Mother’s Day you can give your mom something that she will truly cherish and appreciate, a photo album of old memories. Remembering incidents and stories from childhood or family trips taken together is a fantastic way to spend Mother’s Day. With a photo album, you get to be creative and put a little bit of yourself into it, while also having the certainty that she will like the photos you put in the album. Continue reading →

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DAISY-THE DEMURE APRIL BIRTH FLOWER

Posted on April 8, 2013 by flora2000

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The daisy, one of the most beloved flowers amongst flower lovers, is the birth flower of April. They are simple yet sophisticated and are commonly found all across the globe. Innocence and modesty are the virtues associated most with the daisy, largely because of its daintiness despite the boldness of its colors. Epitomizing childlike joy and playfulness, this April birth flower captures the essence of spring’s happy- go-lucky, forever young attitude.

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EASTER- A TIME TO CELEBRATE NEW BEGINNINGS & THE RENEWAL OF SPIRIT

Posted on March 25, 2013 by flora2000

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Easter is the time to celebrate new beginnings, the renewal of spirit and for the Easter bunny and Easter eggs to make an appearance. The festival of Easter is celebrated to commemorate the resurrection of Jesus Christ after crucifixion and is one of the holiest Christian festivals. The Easter Day also traditionally heralds the advent of the spring season after the gloomy months of winter. As such Easter festival is associated with joyous merriment and gaiety.

Origin of Easter

Like many other Christian festivals, Easter has also emerged from ancient pagan roots. It is an amalgamation of a myriad of Pagan, Hebrew and Christian traditions. Easter incorporates pagan symbols of fertility in the shape of the Easter bunny and Easter eggs. The name of the festival, Easter, itself may be an offshoot of Eostre, the pagan Goddess of spring.

Easter celebrations across the world

Dyed eggs were shared and eaten at spring festivals in ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, Persia and China. Gradually these traditions made their way westward and were expressed in various forms – from dyed goose eggs to beautifully decorated paper mâché eggs in the 17th and 18th centuries. In the late 19th and early 20th century the ultimate Easter eggs – the Fabergé eggs made their royal appearance.

Easter celebration has always been synonymous with merry-making and enjoyment. Because of this aspect, the recent years have witnessed increasing commercialization of the Christian Easter festival. Today during Easter holidays, sale of greeting cards and confectionery such as chocolate Easter eggs, marshmallow bunnies, Peeps, and jelly beans prove to be big hits.

The Origin of Chocolate Easter Eggs

Chocolate Easter eggs come from Europe. Today’s tradition of giving chocolate Easter eggs as gifts can be traced back to 19th century France and Germany. The first eggs were small and solid and made of bitter dark chocolate. As technology improved and cocoa became more widely available, so did chocolate Easter eggs. The tradition spread other parts of the world, often with each country making their own unique mark.

The first mass-produced chocolate egg appeared in England in 1873 when Cadbury debuted their first Easter egg. It wasn’t until the early 1900s that milk chocolate Easter eggs became available. Today’s Easter eggs are available in dizzying variety – from those found on supermarket shelves to the top quality uber-thick chocolate works of art, beautifully decorated and filled with chocolate surprises from specialty chocolatiers.

Sending Easter wishes

People the world over celebrate the true spirit of Easter Sunday by sending enticing Easter gifts, enchanting ensembles and delectable chocolates to near and dear ones. There are plenty of options to choose from as gifts are specially crafted keeping in mind this spirited holiday. So this Easter Sunday, don’t miss out on sending your loved ones Easter gifts, Easter flowers, Easter Hampers or delectable Easter chocolate eggs.

Easter Sunday will be celebrated on 31^st March, 2013 and next year it will be celebrated on Sunday, 20^th April 2014.

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ST. PATRICK’S DAY- A DAY TO WISH YOUR LOVED ONES GOOD LUCK & CHEER

Posted on March 15, 2013 by flora2000

St Patrick’s Day is celebrated not just by the Irish but by people the world over to commemorate the patron saint of Ireland. It’s the perfect time to spread cheer and wish your loved ones the best of everything. Sending St. Patrick’s Day gifts and St. Patrick’s Day flowers to near and dear ones both in Ireland and around the world reinforces the links and roots which have survived through many generations.

Traditions and symbols

Around the world, the color green is associated with St. Patrick’s Day. However, originally the color for this day was blue. Over a period of time, green became the preferred choice and people began wearing green ribbons, the Blarney stone, shamrocks and designs based on the shamrock as symbols. The shamrock came to be important to the Irish because St. Patrick is said to have used this three-leaved clover plant to explain the concept of the Holy Trinity. But finding a four-leaved shamrock is considered lucky especially on this day. St. Patrick’s Day can’t be complete without the mention of the mythical leprechaun. It is famously believed that catching one on this day could lead you to a pot of gold!

Celebrations across the World

St. Patrick’s Day became the official public holiday of Ireland in 1903. But it wasn’t till the mid-1990s that the Irish government began a campaign to showcase this festival. Many towns, cities, and villages in Ireland hold parades and festivals. Along with Dublin one of the biggest celebrations takes place in the town of Downpatrick where Saint Patrick is believed to have been buried. The festivities are a week long and marked by floats, concerts, sports events and pub hopping. In many cities across the globe green clothing is traditionally worn, and American cities like Chicago and Savannah dye their waterways green. In fact people participating in the New Orleans parades are known for throwing onions, carrots, cabbages, potatoes and other ingredients that make up the traditional Irish stew.

Sending St. Patrick’s Day Wishes

St. Patrick’s Day is about spreading good cheer and good luck and whether you’re staying in Ireland, North America, Australia or any part of the world, you can easily send across gifts and warm wishes through online gifting.

St. Patrick’s Day will be celebrated on 17^th March, 2013.

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HAPPY MOTHERING SUNDAY

Posted on March 7, 2013 by flora2000

In the UK, Mother’s Day is traditionally referred to as Mothering Sunday. Mothering Sunday has been celebrated for many centuries and is part of the Christian tradition. This day always falls on the fourth Sunday of Lent.

Ideally one doesn’t need reasons for celebrating Mother’s Day and appreciating one’s mother and showering her with gifts. However, there is quite a history behind the origin of ‘UK Mother’s Day’ and as this day draws near, the time seems perfect to know that how this day came to be known as ‘Mothering Sunday’.

Like the rest of Europe, England and Ireland observed the mid-Lent holiday and honored and decorated their “Mother Church,” the church where they were baptized. The church eventually extended the observation to honor all mothers. The English called this Mothering Sunday and, in the 1700′s they observed it by taking a break from the fasting and penitence of Lent and having a family feast.

Winchester Cathedral as ‘Mother Church’, UK

Children would make a rare journey home from their apprenticeships and jobs to spend the day with their mother and family. Mothering Sunday fell out of practice in the early 1900′s. After WWII, however, the islanders once again picked up the tradition, inspired largely by the United States. Today UK Mother’s Day continues in much the same way as the old tradition, with cards and dinners in honor of Mothers.

In addition, cakes and flowers — especially violets — are given to Moms on Mother’s Day in the United Kingdom. It is customary to serve Simnel Cake, a glazed fruitcake inspired by a folk tale about a married couple, Simon and Nell. This pair could not decide whether to bake or broil a cake, so in the end they ended up doing both. Thus Simnel Cake was born.

From gift ideas and picturesque places to visit with your mom to the perfect flowers for the occasion, there are many ways in which you can show your mom your affection, gratitude and love and make Mother’s Day special. Celebrate your special bond with your mom this Mother’s Sunday with delectable hampers, enticing cakes or stunning ensembles that have been crafted specially with love and a whole lot of warmth. This year in 2013, UK Mother’s Day will be celebrated on 10^th March whereas in 2014 it will be celebrated on 30^th March.

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DAFFODIL-THE MAGNIFICENT MARCH BIRTH FLOWER

Posted on March 1, 2013 by flora2000

I wandered lonely as a cloud
That floats on high o’er vales and hills,
When all at once I saw a crowd,
A host, of golden daffodils;
Beside the lake, beneath the trees,
Fluttering and dancing in the breeze.

- William Wordsworth

Origins

The daffodil which is commonly referred to as narcissus with large trumpets is the March birth flower. For thousands of years, daffodils have been a potent symbol in both Eastern and Western cultures. Although it’s most recognizable meaning is rooted in Greek mythology, it also has very specific and varied meanings for different cultures, both past and present. Today, this flower is used all over the world in ceremonies, on holidays and at festivals, and as a fundraising symbol for various charities.

Charities

Many of the cancer charity organizations sell daffodils on Daffodil Day, which is typically in March. Along the lines of the Christian representation of death and rebirth, many Cancer charities have used the narcissus as a symbol of rebirth and hope. The American, Canadian, New Zealand and Irish Cancer Societies, as well as Muriel Curie Cancer Care have taken on the narcissus, or daffodil, as their organization’s symbol.

Chinese New Year

The daffodil flower arrived in China around 1000 A.D. during the Song Dynasty. For the Chinese, the flower became a symbol of good fortune and wealth as it blooms during the Chinese New Year. It is common in China to “carve” daffodil bulbs so that as they bloom, they grow into different shapes and sizes resembling peacocks and crabs.

Gifting Daffodils

Daffodils signify respect, regard and unrequited love. The daffodil is one of the first flowers of spring; therefore it is a symbol of rebirth. If you are looking to gift your loved ones something rejuvenating and spirited then send them a bouquet of daffodils on the many holidays that fall throughout the month of March such as St. David’s Day, St. Patrick’s Day, UK Mother’s Day and Easter. The daffodil is the emblem of Wales and is worn on St David’s Day. Beautifully bundled together daffodils make for lovely gifts no matter what the occasion.

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