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Celebrating Yom Kippur: Seeking Atonement

Yom Kippur is a Jewish holiday that is very important in the Hebrew culture. It is a day set aside to seek atonement for sins, and it is often used as a time of reflection and even preparation. Gifts are sometimes given on this holiday as well, but in truth it is a holiday reserved for fasting and spirituality. By tradition though, it actually starts the day before; even though only the day of is referred to as Yom Kippur. History on Traditions Whether you are a devout to the Jewish faith, stepping up to take your heritage and religion more seriously, or just a curious onlooker, there is a lot to learn and take home from Yom Kippur. Referred by some as a holiday and others as just a tradition, this day at its core is about seeking forgiveness and atoning for ones sins; against god and man. So it starts the day before, as the fast begins at sundown it is critical to get morning prayers and afternoon prayers done earlier than usual. Then, when the feast comes, one should only eat easily digested foods that are not salty. These two things will help you to survive the fast without eating or drinking. The fast begins at sundown and from this point on you cannot eat or drink anything, seek atonement with god through prayer and asking forgiveness. Atonement with man though is sometimes not as easy. In the past when villages were small and everyone knew everyone it was a little easier to hunt down the man you wronged and apologize hoping for his forgiveness. Now though in the large society that we live in, this is a little harder to do. While those living more traditionally might [...]

Check Out the San Diego Bay Fair

Allen’s Flowers and Plants is cordially inviting you, your friends, and your family to come check out the annual San Diego Bay Fair, which is held for one weekend only -- September 14-16. With dozens of awesome attractions for the whole family and more food and vendors than one could ever hope for, the San Diego Bay Fair has a little something for everyone. It has been recently announced that, for the first time ever, the San Diego Bay Fair will be open to the general public free of charge. Of course, some rides, venues, shows and camping spots will still cost money, but all in all take a day and head on out to check out just what the San Diego Bay Fair is all about. Get Your Feet Wet Ever want to drive a speed boat? Well, why they aren’t quite offering that, but you should be sure to check out the H1 series of boat racing that now has confirmed seven new classes, including the National Guard’s team. One isn’t enough though -- the Lucas Oil Drag boat series is going to be there, too. With over 100 of some of the meanest and leanest of watercraft neck and neck with each other for the prize, it will surely entertain and astonish all you spectators. Family Fun for Everyone The San Diego Bay Fair has many great attractions from vendors like us as well as a wide range of different types of food. And, we all know that everyone loves fair food. If you like rides, then you should know that the fair has got those too. All are under $5.00 and many are free -- perfect for kids and adults alike. Of course, food, thrills, and fun [...]

adminMWL2012-09-10T16:56:03+00:00September 10th, 2012|Categories: San Diego Events|Tags: best florist San Diego, best San Diego florist, best San Diego flower delivery, Best San Diego roses, San Diego Bay Fair, San Diego florist, San Diego flowers|Comments Off

Show Appreciation for the Elderly: Celebrate Grandparents Day with Allen’s Flowers and Plants

September 9th is National Grandparents Day, a day where we should all take a moment of our time to celebrate Grandmas and Grandpas everywhere. After all, they are here for us every other day of the year. However, Grandparents Day is not just about our grandparents but the elderly as a whole; in fact, that is where the idea for this holiday came about. History of the Holiday For Marian McQuade though, getting the state and eventually the country to recognize the elderly in a proper way became what some might call a crusade. What started in Marian’s hometown of Oak Hill, West Virginia as a project to educate youth as to the importance of the elderly and all they had done in life then became a three-year crusade for elderly recognition. Boy did it pay off! In 1978, President Jimmy Carter declared the first Sunday after Labor Day as ‘National Grandparents Day.’ As you may have suspected, National Grandparents Day is essentially Mother’s or Father’s Day but for thanking and celebrating the elderly and, of course, our own Grandparents. It is actually recognized in various places worldwide but on different days than our own. National Grandparents Day is a holiday that was founded to further treasure our elderly as they truly are our history and should be revered and respected. Celebrating Grandparents Day Chances are you have a Grandparent or a few to celebrate with or maybe you are one yourself. So when September 9th rolls around, be sure to treat your grandparents to something truly special. At Allen’s Flowers we would like to propose a few great ideas to treating your grandparents to a fun-filled time. For starters, know your Grandparents. Chances are they have always planned things for [...]

adminMWL2012-09-04T18:42:36+00:00September 4th, 2012|Categories: Grandparents Day|Tags: San Diego flower arrangements, San Diego flower delivery, San Diego flowers, San Diego flowers and gifts|Comments Off

Allen’s Flowers and Plants: Proudly Serving San Diego Neighborhoods for 30 Years

At Allen’s Flowers and Plants, we believe in supporting the local flavor, which is why we have been family owned and operated with multiple locations in the San Diego area for thirty years now. We believe in supporting the community and show it by being a part of local events and even have a few blogs detailing them. San Diego is a big place -- it’s a giant city with multiple towns all around it, but even as big as we have grown, San Diego is still a community at heart. At Allen’s Flowers and Plants, we hope that never changes and intend to continue to sew roots with the fine San Diego community. Family Owned and Operated We are a family owned and operated flower shop that specializes in custom floral design and arrangements. At Allen’s Flowers and Plants, we know how important it is for our customers to not just feel like another customer, but to feel like family. This is one of the many reasons we have stayed family run over the years. Our family extends beyond the ownership and staff; we treat our customers as family as they move the most to us and are the reason we are in business. Only the Freshest and most Select Choices When you go into a grocery store for produce or meat, you don’t settle for a bruised apple or the cut that is mostly bone and fat. Here we feel the same and that is why we only have and will only deal with the local growers. By dealing only with them, we not only get the first and freshest flowers and plants for our arrangements, but we also support the local economy as well. We believe in nurturing [...]

adminMWL2012-08-21T16:19:12+00:00August 21st, 2012|Categories: Uncategorized|Tags: San Diego florist, San Diego flower delivery, San Diego flowers|Comments Off

Welcoming Mom and Baby Home with Flowers and Gifts

A new baby is a beautiful thing, and bringing baby home is one of those memories that will last a lifetime. It’s great to be out of the hospital and home so you can tuck your wee little one into that nursery you’ve been fussing over for months. You know that there will be lots of family and friends to stop by and coo over the new bundle. And, you know that both of you will be tired and even overwhelmed. Great Gifts To help the new mom, dad and, of course, the baby, the young nubile couple has a lot of new things on their plate, but there are things you can get them to help them along. Flowers and other indoor plants have been proven to promote cleaner air and relieve stress not to mention they had beauty to the home and brighten the atmosphere. Another great gift item to consider when you stop by to see the growing family is gift baskets full of treats, fresh fruit, and snacks and maybe even coffee or tea to help with the lack of sleep. There are also gift baskets with relaxing spa products to help mom get a moment or two of relaxation and pampering that she can enjoy after many sleepless nights or days where she cannot get out of the house to get pampered at the salon or spa. You might even want to put together a mom and dad survival kit or gift them with certificates where they can have a meal delivery service for a week or send them a week of home cooked meals to help them out. Certificates for housecleaning or other services can also help the new family that may not have figured [...]

adminMWL2012-07-23T18:44:43+00:00July 23rd, 2012|Categories: Baby|Tags: best San Diego florist, San Diego florist, San Diego flowers|Comments Off

Proudly Serving San Diego for Over 30 Years

If you have used us before, you have come to realize that, at Allen's Flowers and Plants ,we strive to be the very best and bring you only the highest quality and freshest cut flora available. Dealing directly with the flower and plant growers of Southern California to ensure we get only the best and freshest cuts for our valued customers is part of our long-standing family tradition and hallmark of our business. With five locations sprawling throughout the San Diego area of Southern California, one of the locations we are very proud to serve is the beautiful, idyllic area of Coronado, California. For 30 years, we have been serving this community, including residents and businesses. Same-Day Service We live in it ‘want it now’ society where everyone is accustomed to instant service. With such busy lives, it is understandable that, when we get calls or online orders for flowers, flower arrangements, plants and gift baskets, the request is always ‘as soon as possible,’ ‘yesterday,’ or ‘now.’ Often, with flowers, it is a spontaneous decision or hectic lives have led to us forgetting a very important birthday or anniversary. To save face, customers turn to florists like us to see if we can save the day. And, very often we can do just that for our local customers in San Diego, including our ace floral design team that serves Coronado. Depending on what you are ordering or asking for, we can agree to same-day service, especially as we have long hours and a staff of flower designers that work quickly to whip up some incredible flower arrangements, plant displays, flowering plant gardens and even gift baskets of goodies. Flower Arrangements for the Coronado Area One of our favorite areas of San [...]

adminMWL2012-07-16T17:40:31+00:00July 16th, 2012|Categories: Allens Flowers|Tags: floral arrangemetns Coronado, flower delivery Coronado, flower delivery San Diego, San Diego flowers, wedding flowers Coronado|Comments Off

Some History, Some Fun, and Some Pop Culture: It’s Hot Dog Month!

They say America's favorite pastime is baseball and we can certainly see why. After all, they serve hot dogs there. Everybody (other than vegans who might also consider a vegan hot dog for that matter) loves hotdogs. It's the family fun food for adults and children alike. During the summer it is the most eaten food. Pan fried, boiled and, of course, barbequed, there are many ways to eat them and many more ways to dress them. Ketchup, mustard, relish, onions, salt, pepper and even bacon -- with hotdogs the possibilities are endless, making them the perfect food for any and all summer cookouts. This month, the hot dog is honored the whole month long across the U.S. during hot dog month. A Hot Dog History Everyone’s favorite mystery meat has an origin story and no it's not from a dog’s tail. In reality, the name was thought up by a comic artist in 1901. After finding it difficult to spell 'dachshund Sausage,’ he called them hot dogs instead, and the name stuck. The Family Favorite The hot dog is loved by many, but many are not sure exactly what’s in a hot dog. In the past, it was scraped together meat tube and while that is still true to some degree, the family favorite is much healthier now. There are many versions of the hot dog now with turkey, chicken, and kosher versions being the favorites. They are being made with leaner meats and by law are only allowed to contain 3% of what is called non-meat, which serves as fillers like milk or soy in for nutrition purposes. The hot dogs are the most popular summer food and a favorite at almost every barbeque but the favorite time to [...]

adminMWL2012-07-09T20:39:53+00:00July 9th, 2012|Categories: Uncategorized|Tags: best florist San Diego, national hot dog month, San Diego florist, San Diego flowers, summer flower arrangements, summer flowers|Comments Off

Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth with the Help of Allen's Flowers

Ever find that you are just craving something special, something sweet and different from the usual and repetitive grind of 'breakfast, lunch and dinner? That’s when you suddenly raid the pantry or you local market in search of a succulent chocolate bar or tangy and tart sour candy. If this is you and it happens more than a few times a week or even a day, then chances are you have got yourself quite a sweet tooth. Maybe you aren't the one with as much of a sweet tooth but someone you know is a bona fide junk food junkie. That’s why, come holiday, birthday, or some other special occasion, you can satisfy that craving with a unique gift basket from Allen’s Flowers and Plants! The Junk Food Fantasy Gift Basket This is no fantasy! In fact, the junk food fantasy bucket is real and even available in multiple sizes. You can check it out here and satisfy your own cravings or someone else's unquenchable taste for sweets. Dozens of your favorite candies, cookies, chips and even sodas are available and packed to the brim and overflowing from a beautiful wicker style basket. With sizes that range from a petite, personal gift meant for an individual to the jumbo sized basket with enough treats to satisfy a whole workplace or a really hungry junk food addict, you have a choice in the amount of junk food that you order! The junk food fantasy basket is a great gift idea that works for so many occasions. From a child's birthday to a grown adult's birthday, our unique and fun gift basket will please anyone and everyone. Even the office drones will love it and as a gift basket it is perfect for any [...]

adminMWL2012-06-18T22:26:27+00:00June 18th, 2012|Categories: Gifts|Tags: San Diego florist, San Diego flowers, san diego gift baskets, san diego gifts|Comments Off

It’s Coming Up Flowers!

It’s that time of year again when you keep checking the landscape to see if the flowers are blooming yet. The temperatures are jumping around and going from chilly nights and warm, almost summery, days. You’ve checked your closet for shorts to wear, but this is the time of year that layers are the way to go. While you wait for the weather to settle, think about bringing the colors of spring into your home and enjoying the incredible variety of blooms available right now. What could be better than a “Sunny Day” arrangement? How about the “Sunny San Diego”? “A Spring Delight” is so uplifting that you won’t even notice when the temperatures plummet. The Colors of Spring Color plays an important role in affecting your mood. According to some scientists, the colors that you surround yourself with can shape your mood and actually make you happier, more confident, bolder, and maybe even up the fun factor. What better way to do that than to surround yourself with the wide range of colors in flowers and plants. Here are some common color mood changers: Blue – gives you strength and confidence; Red – makes you bold and powerful, Pink – lets people know that you are fun and lively. Roses are Red… Whoever said that “roses are red and violets are blue” just wasn’t paying attention to the many other colors found within the rose family. Roses come in red, yellow, white, pink, orange, multi-colored and lavender. And, really, violets are pretty much purple. The “Violets and Butterflies” basket shows off one of April’s loveliest little blooms with panache while the amazing variety of rose arrangements can express you every early spring mood perfectly. Bringing the Outside Inside Making a special [...]