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Are you tired of your traditional Thanksgiving? There’s a new traditional holiday that you may enjoy much more than your average Thanksgiving. Give Friendsgiving a try. What is Friendsgiving? It’s right in the name. Friendsgiving is a popular blend of Friends and Thanksgiving. Where Did Friendsgiving Come From? According to the Merriam Webster dictionary, the…Continue reading
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Thanksgiving Table Setting Ideas
Are you hosting your first ever Thanksgiving this year? Are you looking for Thanksgiving table setting ideas? Why not add something classic to your table? Try a cornucopia. You’ve seen them before. Cornucopias resemble wicker horns and usually have fruits, veggies, nuts, grains and even bread bursting out of them. Although we generally think of…Continue reading
Flowers that Attract Butterflies and Hummingbirds
Joanna Gaines of “Fixer Upper” fame is known for her love of nature. She once planted a butterfly bush just outside of her daughters’ bedroom, saying ”I wanted butterflies by the girl’s windows that they could see and enjoy.” She later found her efforts paying off after finding her daughter excitedly looking out of her…Continue reading
Perfect Gift Ideas for Father’s Day
Father’s Day is an American tradition where we spend the day honoring what it means to be a good father. The holiday dates back to the early twentieth century and was most likely created to contrast the ever popular Mother’s Day. From the influence of father’s on children, to the importance of fathers in our…Continue reading
11 Unexpected Uses for Flowers
Flowers are more than just pretty faces. They have been used for centuries as sources of food, drink, medicines, and more; today, using flowers for these purposes is making a comeback. You may be surprised at some of the other practical ways that flowers can be used. I personally love making flower teas, crafts, and…Continue reading
Choosing The Best Memorial Day Flowers
As you celebrate the Memorial Day weekend with BBQ’S and family time, don’t forget to honor Americas fallen soldiers. Memorial Day has a fascinating history. In ancient times Greeks and Romans decorated graves with flowers and laying wreaths on graves signaled high honors. Memorial Day as we know it was formerly known as Decoration Day…Continue reading
What’s Your Mom’s Birth Flower?
With such a large selection of flowers, sometimes it can be hard choosing the right bouquet for Mother’s Day. Fortunately, there is a flower for each month. If you’re in a bind and starting to feel like you’re choosing lunch from a diner, than one option is to choose a bouquet that contains your mother’s…Continue reading
Mother’s Day Gift Guide
May 12th is right around the corner and that means it’s almost Mother’s Day. In our perfect world, every mom has a bouquet of flowers! Flowers are the perfect gift for every type of mom. Whether you are sending flowers to your mother, step-mother or grandma, flowers are a classic way to make them feel…Continue reading
Celebrate Administrative Professionals’ Day!
Administrative Professionals’ Day is a holiday that recognizes the contributions of the many administrative workers throughout the country whose efforts help businesses to run smoothly. Administrative Professionals’ Day has been celebrated since 1952, when it was known as “Secretaries Day.” In 2000, the name was changed by the International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP). At many…Continue reading
Avas Favorite Obscure Easter Facts
Did you know that the word Easter originated from the name “Eostre” or “Ostara” which means movement towards the rising sun? Ever wonder why Easters date changes from year to year? It’s because Easter was is celebrated on the first Sunday after the Vernal Equinox. If that day falls on a full moon then Easter…Continue reading