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Fresh flowers are a cheap thrill. They aren't just for the rich and famous! They can bring a smile to your face in an instant.
Fresh flowers make you feel good.They can boost your morning moods and lift your spirits. Read "How to Boost Your Morning Mood here."
Fresh Flowers Are Affordable
You can have fresh flowers in your home daily.Even on a tight budget.
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Here Are 5 Ways You Can Afford Fresh Flowers
1) Go to a florist and buy one unusual flower. Ask the florist to recommend a long-lasting flower. Cut it and place it in a vase. Learn how to care for fresh flowers here. This is a good investment.
Lilies, alstroemeria, carnations and some varieties of roses can last as long as 7-14 days. If properly cared for that is.
Flowers purchased from good florists generally last longer.They condition them well. And keep them in coolers to preserve them.
2) Buy a small bunch of mixed flowers. Cut them short and place them in small vases and jars around the house. Flowers cut shorter often last longer.The shorter stems allow the water to get to the flowers more quickly.
3) Learn to appreciate flowers at all their life stages. Ever notice that roses in magazines are always all the way open. That's when they are most beautiful.
Don't just go for the tight buds. Often those tight buds you think will guarantee you a longer vase life really mean the flower was cut too early. When that happens with roses, they won't open at all.
Learn how to select flowers the way florists do here.
4) Buy a bunch of flowers and split them with a friend. Spread the wealth. By going in together you'll get more bang for your buck.
5) Buy a cheap bunch of flowers from the corner store. Ask which day the flowers are delivered and buy them that day. Follow the tips above for proper care.
These flowers aren't kept in coolers. So sometimes they don't last that long. But they are still flowers.They will make you happy
Fresh flowers are a joy to behold. Make them a part of your daily life! I've just given you 5 ways to get started.
Can you think of other ways to make fresh flowers affordable?
Mimi
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