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FRIDAY, BEST BET FOR VALENTINES DAY

Doug Hackbarth - Broadview Florist & GreenhousesEverybody knows that when flowers are purchased for Valentine’s Day, having them delivered to work makes the best impact. This year Valentine’s Day happens to fall on a Sunday. You cannot wait until Monday or you would be too late (also Monday, February 15th is a national holiday-President’s Day). So your best option would be to have them delivered to work on Friday, February 12th. For a really big splash, have them delivered to the restaurant where you are taking her out to dinner on Friday, Saturday or Sunday. Trust me, she (or he) will not know what hit them.

Roses have always been the #1 selling item for Valentine’s Day and there is no reason to change that great tradition. If, by chance, you would like to see something a bit more colorful, try a mixed arrangement with a few roses incorporated into the mix. The smart addition of a balloon or a stuffed animal, as well as a box of candy will surely make you popular.

Do not let Valentine’s Day sneak up and pass you by this year simply because it falls on a Sunday. It is up to you to think ahead, make a plan and get your flowers ordered and reservations made early so that later, you do not have to make up excuses.

Restaurant reservations need to be made extremely early, like now…while it would be nice if you ordered your flowers, roses, candy, etc. from your local florist early, you do still have a bit more time. Most floral shops will be open on Sunday, February 14 but with limited hours and delivery times.

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Doug's is the former owner of Broadview Florist & Greenhouses in Waynedale. He authors a garden & landscaping article in the newspaper. In his adolescence he attended Hillcrest, Kekionga and Elmhurst HS. His expertise has been shared in print, tv and radio. > Read Full Biography > More Articles Written By This Writer