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5 Reasons to Send in October
October 1, 2019 by Leave a Comment
October is chock full of reasons to send flowers! Of course, the most well known holiday this month will be Halloween, but we have a few other great reasons for you to treat someone with flowers this month. [Read more…]
What is Sweetest Day?
October 10, 2016 by Leave a Comment
There is a special holiday coming up in 5 days that many people are curious to know the history behind. Sweetest Day is always celebrated on the third Saturday in October and has grown in popularity over the last few years. Keep reading to find out what this holiday is about, how it got started, and how you can celebrate!
Hallmark is known for their greeting cards sold in stores all across the United States. Here is what they record as the interesting history behind Sweetest Day.
Legend has it that Sweetest Day was established around 1922 by Herbert Birch Kingston, a Cleveland, Ohio, candy company employee who wanted to bring happiness to the lives of those who often were forgotten. Kingston and others distributed candy and small gifts to orphans, people confined to their homes and others to show them that someone cared.
In the early 1930s, movie stars got into the act. Ann Pennington distributed candy to 2,200 Cleveland newspaper boys, and Theda Bara gave candy to theater-goers and patients in Cleveland hospitals.
This holiday continues to grow in popularity and has spread all over the United States. Today it is mostly celebrated between significant others. Romantic gestures of love and gratitude are displayed through cards, flowers, and candy. Hallmark states that 80 percent of their Sweetest Day cards have a “love” or “romance” theme.
Do you have someone in your life that you want to celebrate this Sweetest Day? This year the holiday is on October 15th, so you still have time to order the perfect flower arrangement! Your significant other will be so happy knowing that you thought of them on this special day.
Find a florist near you to order some beautiful flowers today!
The Perfect Gift for Sweetest Day
October 2, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Sweetest Day is the perfect holiday for those chocolate and candy lovers of the world. Not that those of us who enjoy a little something sweet now and again ever really need a reason to partake of our favorite confection, but a convenient excuse to help assuage the guilt is always welcome.
But wait, what does any of this have to do with florists?
Candy Baskets
You read that right, fellow chocolate devotees. Candy. Baskets. Can you say, “Yum!”? And these babies are fully customizable. After all, isn’t that part of the beauty of buying local? You aren’t locked-in to some predetermined collection of candies. And if you are a candyphile yourself or are just buying for one, you know that we can be a bit particular on our sugar of choice. When you buy local, you can get exactly the candy or chocolate you want in an arrangement that will be both pleasing to the eye and the mouth!
Don’t Forget the Flowers
It’s true that there are those among us who either have an aversion to candy or a condition that prevents them from enjoying it. For those friends and loved ones, we have the creative beauty of a well designed floral arrangement. It can be filled with bright and colorful blooms reminiscent of lollipops or any other assortment of flowers you might desire. And honestly, what could be sweeter than that?
So don’t delay. Take a trip down to your local flower shop to find everything you need to give everyone on your list the best Sweetest Day ever!
5 Best Reasons to Buy Flowers in October
September 24, 2014 by 1 Comment
Every month has great reasons to send flowers. Here are five for October we think you’re going to love. And remember, you don’t have to wait for one of these special days. You can send flowers anytime!
#1. Columbus Day – October 13th
The anniversary of Columbus landing in the new world is celebrated the world over. It became a federal holiday in the United States in 1937 and was officially set as the second Monday in October in 1970. Nothing like some lovely flowers to show your appreciation of the discovery of the Americas!
#2. Boss’s Day – October 16th
It’s the boss’s job to appreciate and value her workers on a daily basis. But when does the boss ever get a little recognition? Now you can let the head man or woman in your office know how much you appreciate them with a lovely arrangement or living plant. Who knows? There might be a raise in it for you!
#3. Sweetest Day – October 18th
Celebrated on the third Saturday in October, this holiday is a celebration of candy and all the delicious wonders it brings. It is traditionally celebrated by being sweet to someone you love. That has to mean flowers, doesn’t it? Well, if you want to stick with the candy theme, your local florist would be more than happy to set you up with some well designed and delicious candy baskets. Don’t forget the sweet this Sweetest Day. Send flowers!
#4. Mother-In-Law Day – October 26th
The 4th Sunday in October is reserved for Mother-in-Law Day. Yes, that means it is sometimes concurrent with Halloween. Thought that may seem apt to some of you, but the rest of us love our mothers-in-law and are excited to have a day to celebrate their contribution to the family. And even if your relationship with your mother-in-law is less than cordial, perhaps a lovely arrangement of flowers could be the first step in changing it!
#5. Halloween – October 31st
Is it quirky dress-up time yet? Oh yeah! It’s time to put on someone else’s clothes and throw a party! And what are some of the best party decorations ever discovered? Only a perfectly themed arrangement, centerpiece or wreath from your local florist. Don’t wait for the big day to place your order. Go in early and let them make something that will impress your guests!
(Canadian Bonus) Thanksgiving – October 13th
For those customers in Canada or who have relatives in Canada, it’s Thanksgiving! Is there a better gift to offer your host or hostess for the Thanksgiving feast than flowers? And if you’re the one hosting, floral arrangements make the perfect decoration. Contact your local florist and purchase something thematic and special to place in the center of your table or to beautify your dining room!
But those aren’t the only reasons to send flowers this October. Maybe you know someone with a birthday or just want to give a gorgeous bouquet to a prospective interest. Can you think of any other reasons to send flowers in October? Let us know in the comments below!
Your Sweetest Day Ever!
October 2, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Celebrate Sweetest Day!
What? You don’t celebrate Sweetest Day every year? You don’t have any time-honored Sweetest Day traditions? Ok, so you wouldn’t be alone in this. This is a holiday observance that seems to be more popular in some parts of the country than others, but that’s no reason you can’t start the trend in your neck of the woods!
Think about the people in your life that are generous of spirit. Those that are good listeners or bring snacks for the entire office. Maybe it is your neighbor who always has a smile and a kind word. What about that new co-worker who is shy? There is definitely someone in your life that deserves a little sweetness. Be the one to share it!
What Sweetest Day Is All About
Even though this holiday was started back in 1921, it seems to currently only have a following in the Mid-West and Great Lakes regions. It’s time to change that, don’t you think?
The very first Sweetest Day is attributed to a committee formed by Cleveland candy company employees. They organized an effort to give over 20,000 boxes of candies to “”newsboys, orphans, old folks, and the poor” as a way to sweeten their day. It was a simple dream to show kindness and appreciation to those most often neglected in the community.
Be Sweet! Not Cynical!
Is it just me or can you never have too many holidays that celebrate love and generosity? Some people call Sweetest Day a psuedo-holiday or a “Hallmark Holiday” because it was created by an industry that produced candy. Well, it’s obvious these individuals suffer from a lack of imagination! Or maybe no one has ever given them a simple gift out of love in mid-October! Our day to day lives can get so busy and hectic, a single day of acknowledging someone special (not just mothers, fathers, lovers) is really a lovely idea. No reason to be so bah-humbug about it!
One of the best things about this holiday is it’s not based on a single religious sentiment or on a specific family relationship. It can serve as a reminder that a thoughtful word or action will build up others and make for a full happy life.
How To Celebrate
- Select a cute and delicious CANDY BOUQUET for a killer sweet tooth
- Send a Sweetest Day card that brightens a day
- Order beautiful flowers to surprise a sweet soul
- Pick a wonderfully scented candle paired with a couple of balloons for quite the pick-me-up
- Take a fresh bakery treat into the office to share
Think Outside the Candy
While it is called “Sweetest Day” don’t let that fool you into only giving candy. If there’s anyone on your list that can’t enjoy the sugar rush, your local florist can help you decide on a perfect gift.
Celebrate in your own sweet way to show love, appreciation and gratitude for family, friends and loved ones this year on October 19th!
Photo Credits: FSN and Baker Florist in Spencer, NY
Do You Celebrate Sweetest Day (Oct. 20th)?
October 8, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Do you celebrate Sweetest Day? What?! You’ve never heard of it? Well, you’re in for a real treat!
Sweetest Day is like a mix between Valentines Day and Thanksgiving. It’s a day to give thanks for those extra-sweet people in your life. Sweetest Day is a holiday celebrated primarily in the Great Lakes region, and parts of the Northeast United States, on the third Saturday in October. This year (2012) we celebrate Sweetest Day on October 20th. The holiday originated with a candy store owner who wanted to bring cheer and some happiness to the lives of those who were often forgotten.
What can you send on Sweetest Day?
A great way to celebrate Sweetest Day is by ordering a gift basket of sweet treats from your local florist.
Doesn’t your Sweet deserve a little treat on Sweetest Day?
For people who are unable to eat sweets, but still deserve the recognition, try sending sugar-free candy gift baskets, or go with Sweetest Day flowers instead! You may also like these Sweetest Day Card Messages
No matter what you give on Sweetest Day, always always always use a real local florist directly when ordering gift baskets.
Are You A Sweetheart? You’ll Love Sweetest Day!
October 7, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Never heard of Sweetest Day?! Well, it is a relatively new holiday, but it’s a whole lot of fun! Much like Valentine’s Day where you give flowers and chocolates. Except instead of giving gifts only to your significant other, for Sweetest Day you do sweet things for those sweet people in your life. (More About Sweetest Day)
We all know people who go out of their way to do wonderful things for others and never expect anything in return. Sweetest Day is THE DAY to show them how much you appreciate them.
So remember, October 15th is Sweetest Day 2011! Nothing satisfies a sweet tooth like a gift basket full of yummy snacks.
Sweets For Your Sweet On Sweetest Day!
October 7, 2010 by Leave a Comment
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nlike Valentines Day, which focuses on romance and love, Sweetest Day (October 15th 2011) is all about showing kindness to those around us who deserve a little recognition for being so sweet! For example, I have a friend who’s mother, Mrs. Shirley, always seems to have the perfect something whipped up for all occasions. From chess cakes to pecan pie, it seems she constantly bakes delicious treats and gives away her goodies from the kindness in her heart. There is nothing better than getting a mouth-watering, chocolate marble cake ‘just because.’ Her son is a fire chief so, of course her cookies are famous amongst the firemen in our town. (Speaking of firemen, who better deserve a little recognition for all they do for us daily?) It’s sweet people like Mrs. Shirley who brighten our days and deserve something sweet in return.
Need Sweetest Day Gift Ideas?
Sweetest Day gift baskets from your local florist are the perfect gift for the holiday. Not only are they filled with your favorite sweet snacks, but they can be customized to be even more sweet for your special someone. Have a candy gift basket made for your friend who loves to snack. For chocolate lovers, you could do a candy bar gift basket or a gourmet chocolate gift basket, it just depends on your Sweet’s taste.
Sweetest Day is the day to reward those around us who make our lives a little sweeter. Our moms, dads and grandparents all have specific days for attention, but Sweetest Day was created to show our appreciation to the people in our life who often go unrecognized. It can be the person in the office who makes the (good) coffee in the morning, or your dog groomer who goes the extra mile to make your pup look spectacular. So, on Sweetest Day, October 15th, it’s your turn to return the favor.
For people who are unable to eat sweets, but still deserve the recognition, try sending sugar-free candy gift baskets, or go with Sweetest Day flowers instead!
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