Festive Centerpieces

Exciting things are happening here at In Bloom!  In addition to our Facebook Mystery Coupon Promotion, we're also gearing up for our Holiday Arrangement Video Series.  We just posted our first video of several, so click here to check it out our YouTube channel for easy ways to dress up your table or centerpieces for the holidays.

Mystery Promotion on Facebook

Check out our Facebook Fan Page at www.facebook.com/inbloomtx to take advantage of our special Fan Promotion going on throughout December!

Mother-in-Law's Day is October 24

If you missed Mother's Day in May, here's another chance to honor your beloved Mother-In-Law. The source of many jokes, a mother-in-law doesn't usually get the praise and appreciation she deserves. 

Mother-in-Law's Day is celebrated on the 4th Sunday in October. This tradition began January 23, 2002.  It is similar to Mother's Day in that it is a day to celebrate motherhood.  

At a loss for words?  Following are some endearing messages for you to use.

You're unique!

You're one of a kind!

You're a terrific mother in law,

and I'm so glad you're mine!

Happy Mother-In-Law’s Day!

A bouquet of wishes

for a day that's as special as you!

I chose your daughter

to be my wife,

little expecting

there would be the bonus

of a mother-in-law

as special as you.

Happy Mother-In-Law’s Day!

Hello Kitty

Everyone is familiar with Hello Kitty, but do you know how this adorable character came about?  In 1974, Tokyo-based Sanrio asked designer Ikuko Shimizu to invent a cartoon animal who would appeal to the preteen girl in everyone.  Sanrio needed the new critter to decorate a plastic coin purse it was planning to produce.   Thirty-six years later Hello Kitty can be found on greeting cards, clothing, school supplies, dolls and home appliances. 

Many of us at In Bloom think Hello Kitty is adorable (we may be on in years, but we're young at heart).  When Ty came out with their line of Hello Kitty plush, we knew we had to have it!

    

Grandparents Day Poem

Grandparents' Day Poem

Grandmas and Grandpas are everything nice.
Like presents and candy and raspberry ice.

And chocolate fudge sundaes, with cherries on top.
And popcorn and peanuts and grape soda pop.

In winter or summer, in rain or in sun,
Grandmas and Grandpas are wonderful fun!!!
- By Unknown Author

Grandparents Day - September 12, 2010

National Grandparents Day was initiated by Marian McQuade, a housewife in Fayette County, West Virginia.  Her primary motivation was to champion the cause of lonely elderly in nursing homes.  She also hoped to persuade grandchildren to tap into the wisdom and heritage their grandparents could provide.  In 1978, President Jimmy Carter proclaimed the National Grandparents Day would be celebrated every year on the first Sunday after Labor day.

For some interesting facts about Grandparents, go to http://www.grandparents.com/gp/content/opinions/from-the-editors/article/surprising-facts-about-grandparents.html

Contest Winners

Congratulations to the winners of our Back to School Contest. Thank you to all who entered and all who voted. Check out the winners and their stories at http://apps.facebook.com/promotionshq/contests/52256/prize_giving