Mother’s Day in Houston

Do you have your plans made for Mother’s Day? This important event is May 8th, which isn’t very far away! If you don’t have plans made yet, maybe some of these Mother’s Day events in Houston will be perfect for you and your mom.

If you’re looking for a place to eat, here are some restaurants having Mother’s Day specials:
• Backstreet Café – 3 courses for $42 and live music
• 17 Restaurant at the Alden – 3 courses for $55
• Bistro des Amis – 3 courses for $34
• The Houstonian – buffet with champagne and mimosas
• Mo’s Steaks – buffet including made to order omelets and beef tenderloin

The Children’s Museum of Houston is having a Mommy’s Day Bash. Moms get free admission. Lisa Harris will perform original songs and read from her books celebrating moms. Kids can make mom a bouquet of flowers made from found objects at the Junktion activity area.

If your mom likes to laugh, take her to ComedySportz. They are doing a special Mother’s Day show of improve comedy. Two teams compete for the loudest laughter. The jokes are all family-friendly, and there is some audience participation, too. Tickets are $16, but moms get in free Mother’s Day weekend.

The Downtown Aquarium offers moms a Sunday brunch with more than 40 items on the menu and half off an All Day Adventure Pass.

The Houston International Festival is a 10 day arts and cultural festival that will be held over Mother’s Day weekend. Life music and more make up this great event.

Star Fleet yachts will have a special Star Fleet Mother’s Day Cruise on Galveston Bay. This two hour cruise includes a champagne brunch, lunch, or dinner, live music, a cash bar, and dancing.

Join the Highlights of Houston Ballet on Mother’s Day for their special tribute to moms. The performance will be held at the Miller Outdoor Theater from 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm. Tickets are free, but you must order tickets ahead of time.

Finally, Opera Laggera will perform “There Ain’t Nothin’ Like a Dame,” a collection of music honoring mothers. The show will be held on May 6 at 7:30 pm and on May 7 at 7:00 pm.

No matter what you do with your mom on her special day, be sure to send her a beautiful bouquet of flowers from our amazing selection of arrangements made just for mothers.

Easter Events in Houston

There are a lot of different Easter events going on this weekend in Houston. Here are just a few of them.

Cypress United Methodist Church will hold an egg hunt from 9:00 to 12:00. In addition to the egg hunt, enjoy photos with the Easter bunny, live music, and various arts and crafts.

The Orange Show Monument will host its Easter Orange Hunt on Saturday. Kids can search for hidden eggs, oranges, and other treats. The Men of Houston Morris Dancers will also perform. Refreshments will be provided.

Sur la Table is offering an elegant Sunday brunch on Sunday from 12:00 to 2:00. The meal included parmesan and ham quiche, leek, roasted asparagus salad, and orange-scented French toast. Note that children are not allowed—you must be 18 or older. The cost is $75 per person.

The Way Church of Montgomery County will hold its Easter Egg drop on Sunday. Over 5,000 eggs will be released from a helicopter. Some lucky egg gatherers will win ipods or digital cameras!

The High Meadows Branch of the Houston Library is holding an egg hunt on Saturday at 11:00.

The 18th Annual Houston Easter Invitational is Friday and Saturday at Bear Creek Park. This soccer tournament is open to teams of players between 8 and 18.

Moody Gardens in Galveston will host Easter in the Gardens on Sunday from 11:00 to 3:00. This free event includes arts and crafts, music, games, and a petting zoo in addition to an egg hunt.

Admin Pros We Should Thank

Administrative Professionals Week is April 24th through the 30th, with Administrative Professionals Day falling on April 27. This is the week/day we pause and give thanks to all the administrative professionals in our offices. These hardworking assistants do more than just answer the phones and get coffee. In fact, many of them are responsible for the day to day running of the office and for making everything necessary for major events come together.

There are a lot of different administrative professionals we should thank this week. The International Association of Administrative Professionals defines administrative professionals as “individuals who are responsible for administrative tasks and coordination of information in support of an office-related environment and who are dedicated to furthering their personal and professional growth in their chosen profession.” While a lot of people think this day is all about secretaries (it was originally called Secretary’s Day), today administrative professionals have a variety of titles: office coordinator, administrative specialist, office manager, and executive assistant are just a few of them.

This month, be sure to thank your hard working administrative professionals in your life. Take them out to lunch, send them a beautiful bouquet of flowers, or even give them the day (or at least the afternoon) off. Show your administrative assistant just how valuable they are. Wildflower Florist can’t do everything for Administrative Professionals Day, but we can certainly help with the flowers. Check out our variety of flowers that are perfect for the day, and you might even want to get some of our tasty Godiva chocolates, too!

Take a Break and Enjoy the Spring Weather

Ah, the spring weather. The snow and ice are gone, the sun is shining, and it’s really nice outside. Flowers are in bloom, the birds are back, and we all just want to blow off work and enjoy the weather. So take a break and enjoy this spring weather! Need some ideas as to what to do? Well, here are some ideas.

Go to a park. The best way of enjoying the spring weather is to sit and relax in it. Parks are a great place to do this. If you don’t have time to spend an evening or a weekend outdoors, how about your lunch hour? Pick up lunch (or pack a picnic ahead of time) and take your lunch break outside. Chances are, there’s at least one park close enough to your office to make this a great option. If not, some restaurants, even fast food places, have some seating outdoors.

Another way of enjoying the spring weather is to take the family on a camping trip, or go with friends if you’re single. You don’t have to go too far to camp—many places have campgrounds. Don’t want to go to a campground? Kids enjoy camping out in the backyard. This gives you the option of sleeping in your own bed if you’re not the type who enjoys staying out all night while still giving kids that great outdoor experience.

Going to a park or having lunch outdoors are great ways of enjoying the spring weather for many, but still, they might not be options for everyone. But there is still one great way to enjoy the spring: sit outdoors on your front porch and read, or cook out. You don’t have to leave home, you do something you might have been doing anyway, and you can enjoy the spring weather. If you really want to have an exciting evening, invite some friends over, sit up a table in the back yard, and have a dinner party.

There are many different ways of taking a break to enjoy the nice weather. These ideas are just that, a few ideas. You can always go for a walk or jog in lieu of exercising in a gym, play with your pets outdoors, or work in your flower bed. Whatever you do, be sure you get some relaxation out of it, and be sure to take a moment and take in the spring weather.

Small Bouquets Can Speak Volumes

If you’re thinking of sending someone flowers, you may immediately think that you need to go with the biggest and fanciest arrangement your budget can cover. But that’s not always true. Sometimes, small bouquets can speak volumes. This is especially true if you send the right flower or send the bouquet at the right time.

Sending the right flowers is always important when sending an arrangement. Suppose someone doesn’t like roses (some people don’t). You’ll get a better response by sending a small arrangement of daisies than you would sending a dozen roses. In fact, if you send the person a small bouquet of their favorite flowers, it shows you know them better. This always makes a better impression than sending something traditional.

Sending flowers at the right time is also important. Timing can make up for size, especially if the sentiment comes from the heart. A small bouquet of her favorite flowers on her birthday or anniversary is a good example. A small bouquet is also great for a “just because” gift where large arrangements may be a bit too much.

A small bouquet is also sometimes the more appropriate choice. If you’re sending a thank you arrangement to a co-worker or a business acquaintance, a large bouquet is probably a bit much. A smaller bouquet is more appropriate and will adequately say thank you or congratulations without being too much. You don’t want to create an awkward situation by sending a large arrangement that might imply a bit more than you intended.

We have a number of different small bouquets that may be exactly perfect for your next flower-sending occasion. Check them out and contact a Wildflower Florist if you have any questions.