Even worse than that, IMO is all the money spent on cards. Those things are getting ridiculously expensive, and for what? I'd much rather have a hug, a telephone call, or a visit... even a piece of chocolate!!! (can you tell, I'm not terribly sentimental???)
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Um, I love getting fresh flowers and cards.....
Love it. That's the way to do flowers! When my dtr got married, a friend did all of the flowers. She chose silk, but could have easily gone with real flowers. Saved a bundle on them. Did the bridal veil also... amazingly simple to put together! I love to go out in the yard and pick flowers. So easy to have fresh flowers on the table from May - Sept without spending a dime!We have a local dollar store where they have nice cards for 50 cents each.
As far as flowers goes, well, I have taught myself to arrange flowers and make arrangements very cheap. We recently had a funeral to attend of a family friend. I put the arrangement together with potted miniature roses and fresh cut flowers that were on clearance. The floral department gives you free water tubes for placing the fresh flowers in there. Also small cards & holders are free. I spent less than $12 for the entire planter. I also deliver my planters myself if the funeral is local. Kroger (grocery store) charges $7 for delivery, flower shops charge $14-$20 just for delivery. Now you all know my secret of saving at least $100 a year
And, my friend, there's NOTHING WRONG with that. And, this is just for you. https://www.pinterest.com/pin/562598178425383375/?from_navigate=trueUm, I love getting fresh flowers and cards.....
Aww, thanks LG - the hummingbirds on that quilling pin were amazing! I never had the patience for that kind of work but so admire those who do!
