1800Flowers Singled out for Honest Pricing Policies

With all of the different flower companies online and around your local area, it can be hard to find the right one to shop at-especially when it comes to giving your sweetheart flowers for Valentines Day....

Recently, MSN did some shopping research for you, and found an online flower company that offers honest pricing policies and  greater pricing transparency. 1800Flowers.com was singled out amongst top flower sellers such as FTD and ProFlowers. 

In today's economy-as well as many experiencing financial hardship, it is necessary for a company to offer honest, and realistic prices to the public.  While Valentines Day is special for many, there will be others watching their budget and cutting back on the sweets and treats this year. 

For those who are lucky to be employed, but yet can still pay some money towards flowers for their honey, the price of $34.99 for roses at 1800Flowers beat out prices from FTD and ProFlowers that went as high as $38.49. 

And 1800Flowers is offering an extra special incentive for those who love the Twilight Series..... For die-hard fans, they can be the receiver of the Valentines Day special of   Twilight Valentines Day Flowers... This will definitely make some very happy--and ready for a romance flick for the evening...

Just remember to watch your money though when spending--love isn't always about the money--its about the thought that counts... 

1800 Offers Valentines Day Specials for Twilight Fans

Valentines Day is just days away...

The romantic blockbuster Twilight has fluttered the hearts of many, and if you are still in search of a gift for your sweetheart, perhaps you might check out the Twilight flowers DVD offer. Each package comes with its own special perks, but they are all adorned with beautiful stemmed red roses ready to place in a vase for viewing. One package comes with a chance to pre-order the New Moon DVD , Twilight chocolate bars and a Twilight card/poster. Other packages come with a free trial to Blockbuster videos.

If that special person in your life is a die-hard fan of Twilight and loves to receive flowers, 1800flowers.com may have that last minute gift that you need to woo his/her heart. And also, don't forget to let them know how much they mean to you with a special handwritten note or even a personalized card. And while Valentines Day is an excuse to shower your love with plenty of special gifts and treats, be sure that you let him/her know how much you love them every day... Valentines Day shouldn't be the only day that you express your love ... 

Every day should be Valentines Day :)

Hoping & Wishing for Spring

My area has been filled with snow and too many cold temperature winter days... It has done nothing but make me wish for flowers and spring. The snow has been frozen and covered with beautiful white fluffy snow, but it still hides all of the precious green beauty of the grass.  Flowers, sunshine and the singing of all of the birds is what I wish for on the coldest days of all...

Some of my favorite kinds of flowers to plant include pansies, daisies, wildflowers, irises and inpatients. Also in the spring, I get to enjoy digging around in the ground to prepare for my vegetable garden too...

But as long as all of the snow continues to fall in my home area, I will just have to dream of colorful and plentiful flower gardens... and pretend to hear all of the joyful robins singing at my window... 

Just please spring.... I know it's only February--but please, get here soon.... 
The Midwest needs you!

Holiday Gifts

Trying to decide on a gift for that special someone for the holiday?  Gift baskets are great selections for a gift, because it can consist of a variety of selections of a person's favorite items. Gift baskets can also be made and put together or you can also purchase premade gift baskets as well.  Some baskets come with items such as summer sausages, crackers, and an assortment of cheese, while others can be for pampering such as scented bubble baths, lotions, and body sprays.

You can also build a gift basket, and add decorative mugs, hot chocolate, a favorite book, and perhaps a blanket. This would make the perfect gift for someone who enjoys to read and cuddle up on cold winter days or nights. Gift baskets can be created into almost anything, and the imagination is the limit.

You can shop for gift baskets at  1800flowers gift baskets

Browse to see if you can find a basket for a special friend or family member for the holidays. Gift baskets make a perfect Christmas, baby shower, birthdays, or just                                         about any time gift !.... 

Holiday Decorations

Thanksgiving and Christmas are upon us very soon. We will be decorating tables with centerpieces, and making our homes have an atmosphere of comfort and joy... A beautiful way to add some color to a room is to add Flowers. Roses, tulips, pine sprigs, and poinsettias can brighten up a room with holiday flair.

Creating centerpieces can be easy and low cost as well. Use a variety of sizes of pillar candles, add some fruit or nuts, and a bouquet of flowers to place in the middle of a table. Top it off with a decorative or seasonal table runner or table cloth. You can even find items from home like a collection of shells, or pretty glasses that you can put items in. Table centerpieces don't necessarily have to be fancy and expensive.

If you are looking to save money, you can use a 1800Flowers coupon to purchase flowers at an affordable price... Or perhaps you can create a table decoration for a special friend or family member as a gift for the holidays too... 

A Shopping Guide for Newborn Gifts

When shopping for gifts for a newborn, keep the parents in mind as well. Perhaps your present will help with bathing the baby, putting it to sleep, or feeding it. A gift that can be of assistance or help the transition into parenthood less stressful can be helpful for any new parent. Think of baby necessities, items to care for the baby, and the kind of lifestyle it may lead, or even the personality that a newborn will develop.

Click here for your guide to shopping for gifts for a baby shower... 

How to Sign up for Liheap Assistance in Illinois

Liheap stands for "Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program." It is a useful program for those needing help with their utility bills. LIHEAP is offered mostly in the winter months, but is also sometimes available in the summer for cooling-although it depends on the funding for the season...

*Seniors and disabled sign up in September and October. Then everybody else begins signing up in November.

 Click here to learn how you can get assistance through LIHEAP on your winter utility bills....