Avoid a Corporate Christmas Letdown In 2013

Check out this Youtube video we made a couple years back.

Bloomex has a variety of gift baskets, fit for any corporate budget. And with our new Corporate "GIVE" Baskets, 20% of the purchase goes to a charity of your choice.

We also offer a wide range of flowers and other products, whatever you're looking to spend.

Avoid a letdown, and say it with Bloomex this holiday season!

MORE GIFT IDEAS FROM BLOOMEX:

•  5 Suggestions on Coffee Baskets to Send in Canada
• 5 Amazing Foods to Send this Holiday Season, All Under $50
• Looking for Winter Flowers Around the House? Here are some suggestions. 
• Stay healthy and lean this holiday season with four 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) 

Celebrate World Gratitude Day With Bloomex!

Have you heard? September 21st is World Gratitude Day.

You can be forgiven if you haven't heard of it before. It's actually been going on since 1965, and there's a bit of an interesting story about its history.

Here's the scoop, from thegratitudelist.org:

A Brief History of World Gratitude Day: World Gratitude Day was launched in 1965 at the International East-West Center in Hawaii during a Thanksgiving Dinner hosted by meditation guru Sri Chinmoy. Those in attendance, including delegates and high-ranking officials from more than a dozen countries around the world, pledged to celebrate gratitude and to count blessings from their home country every September 21 following. Chinmoy, director of United Nations Meditation Group, celebrated Stateside. In 1977, the UN Meditation Group celebrated nine world leaders for their generous spirits and philanthropic works. Chinmoy, who passed away in 2007, worked to foster peace, compassion, and gratitude throughout his life and work.

It's really a nice message, and a chance to show how grateful you are to that special someone in your life.

What better way to show your gratitude than with Bloomex? Allow us to humbly suggest a few ideas to honour the spirit of the holiday this Saturday.

• Here's a post from our blog on 7 Great Ways to Say Thanks.
• Half-Priced Bouquets...To Make Someone's Day. (The recipient doesn't need to know that it was half-price -- it's the thought that counts :))
• And here's one more post on 5 Amazing Foods to Send for Under $50.
• Browse our entire collection of "Thank You" Flowers and Gifts

Say Thanks, and Don't Break the Bank: 7 Nice Gifts Under $20

Mmm...Premium Chocolate...

The simple act of saying thanks might be a lost art in modern times, but it's so easy to show that you care with sites like Bloomex.

Check out this list of seven great, thoughtful gifts to send... all for less than $20.

Box of Premium Chocolates - $9.99.
You can never go wrong with chocolate, can you? This gold gift box is filled with creams,truffles, dark chocolate and more.

"I Care" Teddy Bear - $15.95.
A super sweet gesture for your loved one. Designed with our soft premium fur, this adorable "I Care" Bear is the perfect gift to let someone know you're thinking of them.

Chocolate Chip Cookies. Anyone
opposed? No? Didn't think so.

Cookies - Peanut Butter, Chocolate, Almond, Chocolate Chip - $19.95.
Consists of a one pound batch of fresh, homemade cookies within a decorative tin. Each tin contains about 12 cookies, making this a delicious way to say thanks. Can't decide between these flavours? We also offer an assorted box that might be worth a look.

Roses & Teddy Special - $19.99 (50% off). This might be one of the best deals that Bloomex offers. Get three long stem roes, a teddy bear and a personalized card.

"I Love You" Balloon Bouquet / Happy Face Balloon Bouquet - $19.99.
Depending on the context, either of these are sure to brighten someone's day.

Large Box of Premium Chocolates - $19.99.
We repeat -- you can not go wrong with chocolate. Contains an assortment of 16 chocolates, a perfectly thoughtful gift.

8 Great ‘Just Because’ Gifts -- for Every Budget

It’s true that we generally send flowers, chocolates or presents to mark an occasion – as a way to say thanks, a way to say sorry, or a gesture of good faith. But really, life doesn’t need to present special circumstances for you to express how you feel about someone.

Take advantage of the element of surprise and impress your friends, colleagues, family or significant others with Bloomex. Here are some ideas for every budget to get you started…

Under $30:

Designer’s Collection I ($25.00 ON SALE): Take the worry out of selecting the perfect arrangement with our Designer’s Collection bouquet. Bloomex’s professional floral designers select and creatively arrange at least 15 stems of assorted flowers or a single type of flower.

Radiant Roses, a lovely gift
that's friendly on your wallet.

Super Snapdragons($21.99): Snapdragons are a beloved flower, and this vibrant bouquet brings a ray of light in to any room. It includes 8 Snapdragons of assorted colours, complimented with fresh greens.
 
Radiant Roses ($19.99):  It’s pretty hard to go wrong with red roses. The Radiant Roses arrangement includes 3 extra long stemmed roses, adorned with Baby’s Breath and fresh greens. A simple, elegant way to let someone know you’re in their thoughts.

Under $50:

Recipe for Romance ($34.95): This gorgeous bouquet features Cream Roses, White Spray Roses, Gladioli, Miniature White Carnations, Lisanthius and Waxflower. The soft colour palette of pink accented by white make this bouquet so elegant and beautiful.

Crazy for You Bouquet ($39.95): Take some red roses, add some spray roses, white Alstroemeria and Pink Mini Carnations. Top it off with some assorted greenery, and you’ve got a winning recipe. The interplay between the red, pink and white make this bouquet a delicate, lovely choice to send to your significant other.

Under $90:

Bestseller Bouquet ($59.99): A bestseller for a reason. This loaded bouquet features a white Gerbera Daisy, 6 Roses, 2 Spider Chrysanthemums, 3 Chrysanthemums, 4 Carnations, 2 Mini Carnations, a White Snapdragon and seasonal greens.

Super Love Combo, a $104.99 value, yours
from Bloomex @ $79.99

One of a Kind ($64.99): This package is a gorgeous assortment of presents, and you’ll pay much less than if you’d purchased each item individually. The One of a Kind package contains 12 Mixed Colour Long Stem Roses, a unique Ruby Red Vase, an adorable Teddy Bear and a Box of Premium Belgium truffles. To top it off, shipping is free between Tuesday and Friday provided you order a day in advance before 5 p.m.!

Super Love Combo ($79.99): This package is an unbelievable value. 12 Mixed Long Stem Roses, a large box of premium chocolates, a coloured glass vase, teddy bear and a personalized card make this the perfect gift. And like the One of a Kind vase, shipping is free between Tuesday and Friday provided you order a day in advance before 5 p.m.

Want more gift ideas? We've got a page for that. Check out our 'Just Because' section on bloomex.ca by clicking here!

7 Great Gifts to Say Thanks

Endless Love Bouquet from bloomex.ca

In today’s fast-paced world, the simple act of expressing a sincere ‘thanks’ has largely been lost. But it doesn’t have to be. Although it seems like nobody has any extra time, Bloomex takes the hassle out of ordering flowers and you know that once you click, you’re in good hands.

A little gesture can go a long way, and a token of appreciation combined with a handwritten note is an easy way to make a lasting impression. So check out these seven gifts from Bloomex that make for a perfect way to say thanks.

For the friendly acquaintance….
Maybe it’s the babysitter that had to stay late, or the person that returned your lost wallet out of the good of their heart.
We recommend: Gourgeous Geberas ($24.95). This colorful bouquet brings a ray of color into any room, and its beautiful, vibrant blooms ensure that it lives up to its name.

For the boss…
Boss gave you a promotion you weren’t expecting, or gave the thumbs-up to extra vacation time? It might not be most people’s first thought, but a planter basket for their desk is a great way to score some points.

Lily Sunshine Bouquet from bloomex.ca

We recommend: Colourful Garden ($34.95). This looks great on office desks and at 10” x 6”, doesn’t take up too much room. 

For your parents…
Perhaps they’ve done something nice for you lately, or perhaps it’s just a general ‘Thanks, mom and dad.’ It’s never a bad time, is it?
We recommend: Lily Sunshine ($34.95). This bright yellow bouquet of Asiatic Lilies makes for a perfect reminder of their favourite (just kidding!) child.

For the teacher…
Whether it’s for your kids teachers around the holidays or end of school, or you’re a grad student, a bouquet for a beloved teacher is a lovely act of gratitude.
We recommend: Fruits and Chocolates ($39.95). This basket comes loaded with 4 assorted chocolate treats, a branch of grapes, 2 oranges, 3 apples, 3 pear and a nectarine. Kind of puts the old, standard, solitary apple to shame, doesn’t it?

For the colleague…
It’s always nice when a colleague at work steps up to help you out with that big project, or covers your phone when you have to step away from your desk.
We recommend: Fruit and Cheese Basket ($49.95). Practical and handy, this basket contains assorted premium cheeses, 3 apples, 4 pears, 1 branch of grapes, 3 oranges and a nectarine. Your colleague can cut back on buying snacks for work for weeks!

Summer Flower Basket from  bloomex.ca

For the 'BFF'…
An everlasting friendship should never be taken for granted; it should be celebrated. Let your best friend know that you’ll always be there for them.
We recommend: Summer Flower Basket ($109.95). This beautiful colorful basket of flowers will bring warmth into any room regardless of the weather outside. The wicker basket contains Asters, Chrysanthemums, Cosmos and Dahlias – ideal for saying “thank you for being a friend.”

For your significant other…
Our significant others become the most important people in our lives, so be sure to express your gratitude toward them, whether they’ve done something specifically nice for you lately or not. They deserve it!
We recommend: Endless Love ($84.95). This bouquet is absolutely breathtaking. Twelve long stem red roses – always an excellent choice – are accented by five White Calla Lilies and complimented by fresh greens. 

For more ideas on saying thanks, be sure to check out our “Thank You” Flowers & Gifts page on Bloomex.ca, right here!