Celebrating a wedding anniversary is an exciting time. As you continue to have more anniversaries, the amount of money  you spend on gifts increases! While there’s a variety of anniversary gifts to consider, one classic gift is flowers. Fresh flowers convey a message words fail to express. Here is a guideline for which flowers to give for years of marriage. If you’re considering flowers for anniversary, keep reading to find the best creative way to express your love and devotion. 

A Brief History of Giving Flowers

Giving flowers has ancient roots in Egyptian, Greek, and Roman times and mythology. The Greeks believed flowers were associated with the gods, and they were traditionally used in storytelling. 

In the 1700s, it was thought that flowers had magical healing powers. Today flowers continue to symbolize elements of love, devotion, and more in certain religions. 

Anniversary Flowers by Years of Marriage

While receiving a bouquet is exciting and romantic, when there’s thought put into the bouquet, it makes it even more meaningful. 

Make your anniversary flower arrangement perfect by including flowers that represent how many years you’ve been married. Here is the list of flowers for anniversary.

1. The first anniversary is the carnation, which is said to embody love and passion.
2. The second anniversary is the cosmos. Cosmos in Greek means ‘beautiful’ or ‘order,’ and the meaning behind the flower indicates love.
3. The sunflower, a happy, sturdy flower, represents the third anniversary. 
4. For the fourth anniversary, the bright colors of the geranium are meaningful. 
5. Daisies represent the fifth anniversary and symbolize fidelity

Milestone Anniversary Flowers

Once you get past the fifth anniversary, you start celebrating milestone anniversaries.

Here are some flowers to give for milestone anniversaries.

The tenth anniversary brings friendly daffodils and represents new beginnings.

Roses have a long history of serving passion and intense love. After 15 years of marriage, with all the ups
and downs, the rose is the perfect flower to illustrate a couple’s love and faithfulness to each other.

If you made it to 20 years, you’re doing great! Surprise your love with a bouquet of Asters, with have long
been suggested to display wisdom and appreciation.

Twenty-five years together is an incredible accomplishment. Celebrate with the flower that represents 25,
the Iris. Long ago, the Iris is said to serve as a sign of hope, faith, and strength as they stand tall and
strong.

For thirty-year anniversaries, many changes are taking place. Couples are experiencing more life-changes as
children grow up, and parents become empty-nesters. The flower for the thirtieth anniversary is the lily,
which represents pause and reflection.

Forty years together is a beautiful thing, and what better way to display your love than with gladiolas. In
Latin, the word gladius means ‘sword’ which is intended to symbolize piercing the heart with love and
passion. Gladiolas also signify strength.

Fifty years of marriage today is unheard of, so this remarkable milestone is worth every moment of
celebration. Pull out all the stops with yellow roses and violets – an anniversary this big calls for two
flowers! After all these years, the yellow flowers display happiness and support for two people who have
lived through everything together.

Other Floral Arrangements That Display Love

Creating a flower arrangement by anniversary flower is a wonderful gift to your spouse. There are other arrangements to consider, as well. 

Memories

Do you have a particular memory that stands out with your spouse? Maybe the first place you met or your first kiss? Did you give a bouquet when you proposed?

After so many years together, there’s bound to be some memories that stand out. If you have trouble remembering anything, take a peek at some old photographs or her wedding bouquet. 

Use these as inspiration to assemble flowers for your anniversary bouquet!

Names

Do your spouse, and a flower share the same name? Lily? Chrysanthemum? Rose?

Putting together a bouquet that represents their name is incredibly thoughtful. Most flowers have different colors, so an arrangement with a variety of the same flower, but varying colors would be beautiful. 

Color

Knowing each other’s likes and dislikes is an integral part of a relationship. If you know your spouse’s favorite color, try to construct a bouquet with flowers that showcase that color. It’s romantic because it shows that you understand your significant other and listen to what they say!

The Best Way to Order Flowers

When you choose that you’re going to send flowers for your anniversary, you might be a little overwhelmed by all the choices. The good news is that florists are usually standing by to offer their professional opinion and advice. Since they’re familiar with all sorts of flowers and occasions, they can help you artfully craft an arrangement your significant other will love.

If you’re unable to meet with a florist to talk through your arrangement, they typically have pictures of pre-made bouquets they offer. Looking through these will spark some inspiration, or you can choose from one of the bouquets.

Fresh flower delivery invokes a surprising response and an overwhelmed feeling of knowing the person is loved and special. You can either call you the floral shop to place your delivery, visit the floral shop, or place your order online. 

Flowers For Anniversary: The Perfect Gift

Choosing flowers for an anniversary is a gift your spouse will remember for a lifetime. And when that bouquet represents something significant and vital in your relationship, it makes it all the more impressive.

Do you want more information on giving gifts? We have all the tips you need to provide the best gift! Check out our page today.

When a homeowner decides to remodel, they will discover that there is a lot of things to do and be aware of. However, before most problems are known, the homeowner usually has an idea of what rooms they want to remodel and what budget they want to stick to.

People remodel for many reasons. The decor could be too outdated for that particular household, especially if they are looking to sell. Another reason to remodel is to make it more useful and to give it another purpose. Maybe the layout of that particular room is prohibitive to the activities that homeowner wants to do. A homeowner may want to add the charming look of a barn door with bypass barn door hardware. This is a very trendy option.

Lower Level

The most popular room to remodel is, by far, the kitchen. The reason for this is that there are so many things available to change. You can change the cabinets and sinks, but also the layout of the kitchen can be changed. Islands are popular as an add-on to kitchens because they add more space for both counter top space and for storage. Remodeling the kitchen also provides a reason for buying new appliances.

The next favorite area is the living room, family room, or whatever you name the room that gets the most traffic from the family. Entertainment centers, changing the flooring, and changing the lighting, are very popular changes made when remodeling this room.

Upper Level

Obviously this does not apply to homes that have only one story, but here we can discuss the rooms that are usually seated in the second story of the house. Usually, these rooms would be bathrooms and bedrooms. People like to remodel the bathroom because they want it to look modern just like the kitchen. For example, a single man might just want to build a shower as opposed to the tub that his house had before. An older couple would want to add a walk-in tub.

While bedrooms are not as complex of a job as bathrooms, the same reasons for remodeling will apply. Most of the time, all you really need to do is add a fresh coat of paint and some new carpet to the bedrooms to make them different. That doesn’t mean that you may not want to add some complex new things such as built-in bunk beds or murphy beds for your children and guests. Remodeling the bathrooms and bedrooms is all about enhancing comfort at the end of the day.

Basement

As we were discussing before, most houses consist of one or two stories. Not to be overlooked is the basement. It is, more often than not, a prime target of remodeling because many basements are never finished to begin with. The default beginning of most basements is to be unfinished with a space to keep boxes and storage. However, the possibilities are many when wanting to remodel a basement. You can add all of the things from the previous floors and include other things.

Many basements will start out as an empty room with cement flooring and a few windows. The person remodeling wants to change this into what looks like a complete part of the house. This is the kind of area where the remodeler’s imagination can flourish because there is nothing but space to build upon. People might not build a kitchen the likes of the one on their first floor, but they will build a smaller kitchen, or a wet bar. 

There is also the possibility of adding entertainment rooms, such as media centers, pool rooms, theaters, and some will even put basketball courts in their basements if they have the necessary room. Multiple bedrooms and bathrooms can also be added to the basement.

Landscaping

When most people remodel, they will pay attention to the outside of the house just as much as the inside because the outside often will sell a house just as well. Landscaping is more than adding grass and flowers. Most people, when they wish to remodel their outside space, will add gazebos, decks, and fire pits. The main focus of adding to the outside is to improve the curb appeal of a house. The other purpose is to create a comfortable outside space for the homeowner.

With icy roads, rapidly falling snow and frigid temperatures, driving during the winter months can often be treacherous. Every winter driver should prepare for the worst by keeping supplies in their vehicles to use in case of emergency. Here is a list of items every driver should have in a winter driving emergency kit:

An ice scraper/snow brush

When you stop at the store to pick up a few things you may be greeted with an unwelcome surprise on your windshield. Keeping a scraper and brush in your car will help reduce accidents due to visibility. 

A cell phone

Don’t forget your cell phone when you leave the house. When you drive in winter weather there is always a chance you will have an accident or become stranded somewhere. Your phone book or contact list should contain the numbers for the local police station, a towing company, your car dealership, and friends and family who are near the area in which you will be traveling. It’s also a good idea to program “in case of emergency” numbers. Choose three or so contacts from your contact list that you would like to be notified in the event of an emergency. In your contact list, type “ICE” before their names so emergency personnel know who to contact in case you are in an accident that leaves you incapacitated. Sometimes a call to the service department of your car dealership can help you figure out what is wrong with your car so you can fix it and be on your way. 

It’s also a good idea to keep an extra phone charger in the car. If you have to get out and walk, you can keep it in your pocket to recharge your phone. And, if you stay with the car, you will still be able to charge your phone if the car battery dies. 

Cat litter, flattened cardboard boxes and a shovel

If your car gets stuck in ice or snow, putting a piece of cardboard sprinkled with cat litter may help give you enough traction to get out of the rut. The shovel is necessary for helping you dig your tires out. 

Blanket and Candle

The blanket and candle will help keep you warm because if you get in an accident you may not be able to keep your car running for warmth. Also, if your cell phone stops the light will increase your chances of being found by passing travelers.  A flashlight and extra batteries will let you signal to let people know where you are. Another good item to have is a book of matches or a lighter so you can build a fire for warmth if you are stranded overnight. 

Detailed map of the area where you will be traveling

Keeping maps in your car is always a good idea. Sometimes a GPS can have glitches or cease working completely. Technology is not always reliable. If you have a map to look at you can figure out where the closest town may be. 

A stocked first aid kit

Keep a travel-sized first aid kit in your glove compartment. It can be very helpful if you get a few scrapes or cuts. Make sure your first aid kit is always stocked with bandages, antiseptic creams and rinses, as well as aspirin and any medication you may need for existing conditions. If you are diabetic, keep extra syringes and insulin in your kit as well. 

Water and food

Always keep a few bottles of water in your car as well as non-perishable food items such as crackers, trail mix, raisins and protein bars in case you are stranded anywhere for an extended period of time.

 Other items that come in handy:

Gloves, scarves, hats, jackets and a change of clothes. Keep these extra items in your car winter driving emergency kit so you can always have something clean and dry to wear. 

Jumper cables. Keep jumper cables in your car at all times to help restart a failed engine.

A portable radio. This will allow you to hear weather and traffic conditions should your car become inoperable.

Remember to stock your car with these items before you think you may need them. The key to surviving winter driving is being prepared well in advance. 

When winter weather arrives, drivers have to make a big decision: snow tires or chains? This decision is even more difficult for drivers who will only be visiting a snowy area for a couple weeks, or who only see winter driving conditions when they head up to a ski hill on weekends. Most drivers realize that winter tires are the better choice, but hope to be able to sneak by with the cheaper chains, if they can.

Here’s some information to help drivers with the snow tires or chains decision.

The Benefits of Snow Chains

The best thing snow chains have going for them is that they’re cheap, especially compared to the cost of new snow tires. They’re also designed to provide traction for all sorts of winter road conditions, including compact snow, ice, and slush. When a driver will be dealing with days or weeks of dry roads in between winter conditions, he/she won’t have to worry about wearing down the tread of winter tires, either.

However, tire chains have drawbacks, too. They can be difficult to put on, especially the first few times or while in a blizzard with freezing temperatures. They can’t be driven on dry roads, so if road conditions change, the driver must stop to take them off (and may need to put them back on again a few days or hours later).

When choosing and learning to use tire chains, keep these tips in mind. The chains should be worn on the drive wheels (front tires for front-wheel drive cars, back wheels for rear-wheel drive, and all four tires for all-wheel drive). Drivers should also practice putting on tire chains at least once from the comfort of their garage or driveway; learning how to do this with freezing fingers and a face full of snow is not ideal.

The Benefits of Snow Tires

While they may be expensive, snow tires provide convenience and peace of mind for any driver facing snow, ice, or slush on the road. Once the snow tires are put on the car in late fall or early winter, they don’t need any attention, other than checking the air pressure, until spring. Drivers can face any road conditions with confidence.

Snow tires stop faster than all-seasons on ice, grip better on snow, and expel slush from their tread so that it doesn’t build up. The rubber also stays pliable even in below-freezing temperatures, unlike all-seasons, which can harden well before temperatures reach freezing levels. Check with your local car dealer for help deciding which tires are best for your vehicle. 

Snow Tires Or Chains

Both snow tires and chains have benefits and drawbacks: which should a driver choose? If a driver lives in an area where winter road conditions last for months at a time, winter tires are the better choice. If he/she will only face snow and ice on the road during a few out-of-town trips, newer all-season tires paired with chains will suffice, as long as the driver follow the rules for safe snow and ice driving, too. Whether embarking on a short or long journey, drivers can be prepared by checking weather and road reports, carrying chains (even if the car already has snow tires), and packing a car emergency kit.

The safety of the passengers in a vehicle, as well as occupants of other vehicles, is in the hands of the driver. Be smart this winter season and use appropriate winter tires or chains.