Blooms & Beyond Blog
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What is “May Day”?
May Day, celebrated on May 1, dates back to ancient times but is still celebrated across many cultures. It was originally an acknowledgment of the halfway point between the spring equinox and summer solstice, according to The Farmer’s Almanac. Festivals were held featuring songs, dances, and bonfires. People also decorated doors with yellow May Flowers.…
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Gift Ideas for Administrative Professionals Week
Administrative Professionals keep the world turning and they deserve to be recognized for their hard work. Administrative Professionals Week, recognized every year during the last full week in April, is a time to thank those in your organization who provide administrative support. It will be celebrated April 20-26 this year with April 23 being Administrative…
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Easter Pet Safety
Easter is such a fun time of year; easter egg hunts, chocolate, and flowers everywhere. We want to make sure that Easter is just as fun for your furry friends, so we’re sharing some tips to keep them safe from the Easter hazards. Flower Safety There are many flowers that are safe for pets, but…
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Best Practices for Caring for Houseplants
International Plant Appreciation Day is April 13 and is the perfect time to refresh your plant parent skills and make sure you are correctly caring for your houseplants. Are your plants getting enough water? Too much or too little sunlight? Did they get neglected during the winter months? We’re here to help. Guide to caring…
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Easter Basket Ideas for Adults
Why should the kids have all the fun? Surprise your bestie or significant other with a grown-up Easter basket this year to celebrate the season! What to include in an adult Easter basket: Chocolate Every Easter basket, no matter the age of the recipient, should include chocolate. It’s not Easter without a little indulgence in…
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How to include flowers in your Easter celebrations
Easter is just 10 days away! The holiday is a perfect excuse to embrace all things colorful, spring, and floral. If you’re hosting an Easter brunch, dinner, or any other type of celebration, there are so many opportunities to add color to your event with flowers. 1. The Obvious – A Table Center Let’s get…
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Easter flowers – their meanings and history
Easter celebrations, whether at church, a special brunch, or a family Easter egg hunt all typically have one thing in common – flowers are present. They add beauty, elegance and whimsy to the celebrations while highlighting the beauty of the spring season. Many of the same types of flowers are used in Easter celebrations year…
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Spring Bucket List
Spring is officially here! The season of warmth, growth,and new beginnings deserves to be celebrated properly. We’re here to help you embrace all things spring. We’ve created our spring bucket list to help you get the most out of this season. Spring Bucket List Get fresh flowers Add to or start your houseplant collection Garden…
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What is Yellow Flower Day?
Yellow Flower Day, celebrated on March 21, was created from a social media trend. It is also unofficially celebrated on September 21. March 21 was already a celebration for floral lovers, as it is National Flower Day and the spring equinox, but with the help of social media, especially TikTok, the focus began shifting to…
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Best gift ideas for St. Patrick’s Day
St. Patrick’s Day isn’t typically thought of as a holiday where people give gifts, but these themed and thoughtful items are great for a fun surprise to make your favorite people smile. They are also great options for host gifts if you are headed out for a party with friends or family. Here’s some St.…