4 Awesome Valentine's Day Packages for 2014 in Canada

It's now only 15 days till Valentine's Day, and things are really picking up around Bloomex.  We have put together a number of special Valentine's Day value packages, so you can give some gifts to your special someone for less.

Here are some hassle-free suggestions on some packages that we are offering for the big day in 2014. With delivery across nation, we truly are Canada's National Florist.

ROSE & CARD SPECIAL

3 beautiful long stem roses and a personalized Valentine's card for an amazing price.

$19.99






ROSE, CHOCOLATE AND TEDDY

This is one of Bloomex's best values of the season. It includes 3 plump red roses, an adorable teddy bear, a box of premium chocolate and a personalized card to top it all off. $29.99

30 TULIP COMBO

Our tulips are a beautiful, unique way to say "I Love You" on Valentine's Day, and this combination (pictured at the top of the page) includes a personalized card as well as a box of delicious chocolate.

$64.99

CHERISHED VALENTINE SPECIAL

Go all out with this breathtaking combination of 12 long stem red roses, 12 roses of another colour, a teddy bear and a fantastic coloured vase. The best part? Shipping is free as part of this package. Check it out today!

$109.99

More Valentine's Ideas and Suggestions from the Bloomex Blog:

6 Terrific Tulip Suggestions for Valentine's Day

5 Great Valentine's Gift Baskets

6 Ideas for Valentine's Day Flowers 

PRODUCT OF THE WEEK (Jan. 20 - 26): Valentines Special

Valentine's Day will be here before you know it, and this package deal is one of the best ways to say to that special someone in your life, "I Love You."

This arrangement starts with 12 beautiful long stemmed Red Roses, a timeless classic. A glass ruby vase is included in the purchase price. Then we add a box of Valentine's Chocolates, and a personalized card for good measure. All of this for just $59.99 -- a deal that simply can't be beat by other florists.

Check out the product listing page for this limited-time special here. Looking for other Valentine's Day ideas in Canada? Here's Bloomex's full listing of bouquets, packages and arrangements, tailored for Feb. 14.

VIEW OUR PAST PRODUCTS OF THE WEEK:

• Jan. 13 - Jan. 19: Citrus Kissed Bouquet
• Jan. 6 - Jan. 12: Fruits and Flowers Basket
• Dec. 9 - Dec. 15: Dozen Roses, Chocolate, Vase & Cards
• Dec. 2 - Dec. 8: Elegant Poinsettia Basket
• Nov. 25 - Dec. 1: Christmas Designer Collection
• Nov. 18 - Nov. 25: Fruit & Chocolate Basket
• Nov. 11 - Nov. 17: Here's to You Bouquet
• Nov. 4 - Nov. 10: Breathless Beauty Bouquet 
• Oct. 28 - Nov. 3: Classic White & Yellow Daisies 
• Oct. 21 - 27: Beer & Nuts Basket
• Oct. 14 - 20:  Pink Beauty Basket
• Oct. 7 - Oct. 13: "Friday Only" Rose Special
• Sept. 30 - Oct. 4: Signature Arrangement

PRODUCT OF THE WEEK (Dec. 9 - 15): Dozen Roses, Chocolates, Vase & Card

This week's product of the week is an amazing value, and makes for an ideal Christmas present, wherever your loved ones are located in Canada.

This assortment of goodies includes 12 beautiful long stem roses along with a hand blown glass vase, a personalized Christmas Card and a box of delicious, premium chocolates.

The best part of it all? This combo package includes free shipping, and is a steal at just $59.99.

If you're scrambling for a Christmas present this holiday season, check out the product page here and let Bloomex help you to De-Stress the Holidays in 2013.

Price: $59.99
Ideal for: Christmas!

VIEW OUR PAST PRODUCTS OF THE WEEK:

• Dec. 2 - Dec. 8: Elegant Poinsettia Basket
• Nov. 25 - Dec. 1: Christmas Designer Collection
• Nov. 18 - Nov. 25: Fruit & Chocolate Basket
• Nov. 11 - Nov. 17: Here's to You Bouquet
• Nov. 4 - Nov. 10: Breathless Beauty Bouquet 
• Oct. 28 - Nov. 3: Classic White & Yellow Daisies 
• Oct. 21 - 27: Beer & Nuts Basket
• Oct. 14 - 20:  Pink Beauty Basket
• Oct. 7 - Oct. 13: "Friday Only" Rose Special
• Sept. 30 - Oct. 4: Signature Arrangement

6 Bloomex Gift Baskets That Do Good for Charity

We're very proud of our Charity "GIVE" Basket program here at Bloomex. The idea's pretty simple. We have six gift baskets (which are always a popular choice on Bloomex.ca during the holiday season) that we've designated as special "GIVE" baskets in 2013.

20% of the purchase price goes to a charity of the customer's choice. You simply enter the name of your charity or not-for-profit organization at checkout, and Bloomex will give 20% of the basket's price to them. So not only do you get a great treat for a loved one, you're able to give a little back to a cause that you really care about, as well.

Let's take a quick look at the six baskets available for this program. The start under $40 and there is quite a selection of products available. Click the links of the basket names to be taken to the product pages.

Chocolate & Cookie Lover

$39.99
A wonderful basket for the value-conscious buyer, featuring an assortment of 7 delicious items.

Snack Gift Basket

$44.99
9 delectable items including nuts, cookies, candy and fudge, sure to satisfy the snack lover in your life.

Blue Ribbon

$54.99
A sophisticated take on the snack-filled basket, consisting of 11 different items including Artisan Breadsticks and gourmet cheese.

Gourmet Greatness

$69.99
Multiple types of cheese and delicacies like mussels and almonds.

Grand Gourmet

$79.99
This great assortment includes 14 items in all, including delicious treats like smoked seafood, Escargot, gourmet coffee and a whole lot more.

Luxury Snack Basket 

$89.99
The ultimate treat! Includes 14 exquisite items, featuring multiple types of cookies, crackers and other great-tasting snacks.

10 Great Things to Include in Christmas Gift Baskets

You already know that we offer a variety of gift baskets to fit your budget, but today we thought we'd take a

look at some great items to include in them.

There are truly a wide range of items that can be included in gift baskets and we're pleased to offer some of the lowest prices online, and in Canada, on baskets that include these items.

From corporate gifts to something for you're sweetheart, and whether you're interested in some of our value-conscious assortments or an exquisite gourmet collection, you can't go wrong with the following options.

1. Chocolate is always a great option -- it's addictive and delicious. 
2. Staying with sweets, many baskets include some types of cookies. 
3. Switching over to salty rather than sweet, nuts are an excellent item, sure to be munched on throughout the holiday season. 
4. And for refined tastes, cheese (particularly paired with a bottle of wine or something similar) is an elegant way to surprise your loved ones at Christmas.
5. This may seem a little bit left-field, but we also offer baskets featuring things like seafood to make for a truly unique gift giving experience.
6. Escargot: Speaking of refined tastes! Yep, we've got baskets that have Escargot in them. Mmm.
7. Coffee: For the java-lover in your life that needs their cup of morning joe, Bloomex offers plenty of different assortments that include different types of coffee 
8. Tea: It's the most popular drink in the world and makes for an excellent inclusion in any sort of Christmas present.
9. Wine: Classy and elegant, wine is a traditional gift -- great for housewarming parties, but just as good for a Christmas gathering or a holiday present. 
10. Beer: For the fun-loving man (or woman) in your life, Bloomex's Beer and Nuts basket is a very popular choice among our customers.

As a footnote, if you really want to do some good this holiday season, have a look at our Charity Give Baskets, where 20% of your purchase goes to a charity or non-profit organization of your choice. 

MORE GIFT BASKET IDEAS:

• 5 Coffee Gift Baskets to Send in Canada
• 4 Fantastic Fruit Baskets

6 November Gift Suggestions

Coffee & More Gift Basket
from bloomex.ca 

Looking to give a gift in November? We have some ideas to help.

November is not a huge gift-giving month, what with the big holidays coming up next month and all. But even still, maybe you know someone with a birthday, or an anniversary. Those poor souls. Their special days needn't be overshadowed by everyone focusing on the festive season that folks are already gearing up for.

That being said, we understand the reluctance to shell out big with Christmas coming up, so we thought we'd offer a few suggestions, all for under $40.

FLOWERS

• 12 Long Stem Yellow Roses: These gorgeous coloured roses are a sure hit for any season, and bring a nice burst of light in to any room. ($39.95)
• Lovely Lilies: For the thrifty gift giver, you can't beat the value of these vibrant lilies which are a unique choice and offer a beautiful assortment of colour. ($29.95) 

GIFT BASKETS

• 'Coffee & More' Gift Basket: A great gift for November; when the weather cools down in Canada, offer that special someone in your life something to warm them up.  This basket includes an assortment of Espresso, Flavoured Coffee, Cappuccino, Chocolate and more -- a total of eight items in all. ($34.95)
• Fruit Lover Gift Basket: With the chill in the air, many people start to reduce their physical activity and time spent outside as we transition toward a bit of a winter slumber. Fruits are a great way to feel full while eating healthy. ($39.95)

CHOCOLATE AND OTHER FOODS

• Large box of chocolate mints: People who don't love chocolate and mint combined are few and far between. This delicious assortment will satisfy a sweet-tooth for weeks on end. ($29.95)
• Peanut Butter Cookies: Just like your mother used to make, these PB Cookies go great with a glass of milk and considering they're being shipped right to a loved one's door, you can't beat the price for a pound. ($19.95) 

In Honour of Halloween: The History of Chocolate and 7 Interesting Facts

Chocolate is delicious and probably one of the favourite snacks around the world. It has quite an amazing history as well, which stretches back thousands of years.

From bars to hot cocoa, there are so many different ways that we consume the stuff. As a whole, the industry is worth about $90 billion worldwide -- a staggering number that speaks to how regardless of culture or location, chocolate breaks down barriers.

The Chocolate Lovers gift basket
from bloomex.ca, available

for delivery throughout the

country. In fact, we have 

quite a wide range of sweets

baskets available. 

Let's take a quick look at some fascinating facts relating to chocolate.

1. The cultivation of chocolate is thought to have started before the Olmecs, and possibly as far back as 1400 BC.

2. Chocolate is derived from the cocoa bean, and upwards of two-thirds of the world's production of this plant takes place in Western Africa.

3. Why is this? Because the climate in places like Cote d'Ivoire makes it ideal for the tree to grow. The plants need roughly 200 centimetres of rain per year, and temperatures that hover between 21 and 32 degrees celcius to flourish.

4. The first European to discover chocolate? Good ol' Christopher Columbus, on his fourth voyage to the new world.

5. The conqueror Montezuma is believed to have drank 50 cups of day of xocolatl, a primitive beverage consisting of chocolate, vanilla and spices that was commonn durig those times.

6. Though we sometimes think of chocolate as being not the best for us (and like anything, moderation is key), dark chocolate, in particular, has been linked to a variety of possible positive effects on people's health.

7. Milk chocolate, the most commonly-sold type in North America, wasn't invented until 1875.