1-800-FLOWERS.COM Giveaway

I'm taking a small break from discussing chiggers and bromances to bring you a $50 Giftcard giveaway from 1-800-FLOWERS.COM.

Did you know that a recent Harvard study found that people who made a point of looking at flowers first thing in the morning actually felt cheerier and even more energetic throughout the day? I didn't either. But if I can be cheerier and more energetic, bring on the flowers!! (Did I just read "cheerier"? Perhaps my belly dance 'buddy' could benefit as well :D )

Here's an example of the benefits associated with certain flowers/scents:

Scents:

• Roses – In need of a pick-me-up? The sweet aroma and bold colors of red roses can help boost energy and improve mood. Check out the Rose Elegance™ Premium Long Stem Red Roses-shown above ($49.99 - $159.99)or Sweetheart Rose Bouquet
  ($39.99 - $49.99)

• Lavender – Considered a natural remedy for insomnia, the scent of lavender can prompt your body to produce a calming compound which promotes relaxation and helps relax and alleviate stress. Check out the Lavender Dish Garden
  ($49.99) or the Crabtree & Evelyn® Lavender Hatbox
  (SALE $55.99)

• Mint – With a scent that immediately awakens, the smell of fresh mint is refreshing and purifying to both the body and soul. Check out the Summer Herb Garden Trio
  ($44.99) or the Taste of Tea
  ($16.99)

Colors:

• Light Purple & Blue – These hues are soothing and can help relieve tension and reduce anxiety. Use these colored arrangements to create an atmosphere of comfort and tranquility. Check out the Blue Hydrangea
  ($59.95) or the Blue Purple Arrangement By Jane Packer ($100.00)

• Yellow – A cheerful and uplifting color, yellow enhances alertness, increases self-esteem and can strengthen overall wellbeing. Try sunflowers such as Martha Stewart Golden Sunflower Bouquet
  ($59.95)

For those of you budding Martha Stewarts, Julie Mulligan, 1-800-FLOWERS.COM’s floral lifestyle expert, recently did a blog post about the “power of flowers

" so if you’re interested in learning some of her tricks of the trade for easily incorporating fresh flowers into everyday décor click on the link above.

Blogging can be exhausting, so take time out to smell the roses! Or send flowers to somebody special....and no, I do not mean bromance bros!

Here's how to enter:

Go to 1-800-FLOWERS.COM and tell me your fave flower arrangement.

I like the Summer Herb Garden Trio (below right - $34.99)

For additional entries:
1. Tell me your favorite color (mine's Lime Green)
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The giveaway ends on Thursday August 6th at 8:00pm EST.