| Bargain Blooms for Mother's Day
Mom may want diamonds, iPads, or even just one lousy telephone call for Mother's Day. "Flowers have always reigned as one of the top gifts," says NRF spokeswoman Kathy Grannis. 08 on the bloom portion, up 8%. com currently has an offer for 20% off most orders; ProFlowers. Check daily-deal sites, too: $30 worth of flowers at Teleflora. com is presently $15 via PlumDistrict. "Make sure that you know where the bouquet is coming from, and what it will look like when it arrives," she says. Consumers counting on say, sunflowers or an all-pink bouquet may want to call the florist or make a note in the online order highlighting that request. Even $5 or $10 in blooms from a supermarket or farmer's market can look luxe. Here are some of recommendations for getting a better deal on flowers this year:. That makes it simple to arrange. Some also tack on extra charges of up to $20 for arrival on popular days -- namely, the weekend of Mother's Day -- or for guaranteed arrival by a certain time of day, he says. (Sparks says local florists typically do not charge such premiums, but there may be a discount for having an arrangement delivered before the holiday weekend. What you order online isn't always exactly what you get. They're a safe bet -- what woman doesn't love flowers? -- along with an easy add-on for picks like jewelry, dinner out or a spa gift certificate, she says. Coupon codes are prevalent among flower-delivery sites, Grannis says. FTD. com, up to 50% off specific arrangements. Deal vouchers usually can't be combined with coupon codes, however. Those enticing sales are usually just a starting price, Verdery warns. |
Friday, 4 May 2012
Bargain Blooms for Mother's Day
