This year, dont get ripped off on a $100 bouquet thats already wilting on Monday.
Heres your ultimate guide to buying flowers for Mothers Day.
Go With a Local Florist
Order from a florist close to where your mom lives.
Our team has compiled alist of creative waysyou can fatten your bank account this week.
This is a long list, so dont get overwhelmed.
Go ahead and start now, but be sure to bookmark this post so you could easily return later.
Well keep it updated as offers changes or expire.
The more local to mom, the better, says Kerry Bradburn, General Manager atWild Poppies.
Even better, spend your money by going directly to a grower.
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If youre crafty, you might even add a few ribbons or fabric.
Then bring the vase to the florist and have him use it instead.
Dont Scoff at the Grocery Store
Dont discount (ha, see what I did there?)
places like grocery stores and stalls on the side of the road.
Checkpopular coupon siteslikeRetailMeNotorCoupons.comto see if it’s possible for you to snag a deal.
Plus, expect to pay a premium for delivery.
Avoid Flower Shops
Another option?
Keep away from flower shops entirely.
Flower cost is completely driven by demand, says Kerry.
We pay twice as much for flowers this week, so our prices naturally increase.
Im a mother and I already have everything I need.
Its not so much about what you give, its about what you say and what you do.
Order only roses, and youll always get roses.
Theyre also likely to be better quality, since the florist will have ensured she has enough in stock.
Tulips, lilies and chrysanthemums are the top three best value flowers for Mothers Day,says Kerry.
Plus, lilies are in season, so youre more likely to snag a deal on them.
Make Your Flowers Last
Lilies last the longest, says Kerry.
If you treat them right, they can keep up to four weeks.
Tell mom to keep that lovely bouquet out of any hot or sunny rooms.
Say something along the lines of Look, Im on a budget.
What flower under $20 would be best for my mom?
Marian Schembari is a writer and blogger based in Dusseldorf, Germany by way of San Francisco.
She writes about travel, creativity and spends way too much time on the internet.
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