Tag: Family

Family fun blooms at Chicago Flower & Garden show

News from Chicago Sun-Times: BY JENNIFER BURKLOW Kid Zone March 7, 2012 5:04PM “Hort Couture”: Chicago Flower & Garden Show” has plenty of fun activities for the whole family. storyidforme: 26901562tmspicid: 9713810fileheaderid: 4433676 ‘HortCouture’:Chicago Flower &Garden Show ♦ March 10-18 ♦ Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand ♦ Tickets, $ 5-$ 19 ♦ (312) 595-5400;chicagoflower.com Whether [...]

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Rosalie A. Pantonini, florist, family restaurant manager

News from Buffalo News: Jan. 9, 1938—Dec. 31, 2011 Rosalie A. Pantonini, a longtime florist, died Saturday in Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital, Amherst, after a long illness. She was 73. The Amherst resident was born in Buffalo and graduated from Grover Cleveland High School. Ms. Pantonini started her career by managing the family business, the [...]

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Family Ties Bind Oakdale Flower Shop’s Owners

News from Patch.com: Century Floral and Gifts is owned by brother and sister Tony and Tricia Kauck and their mom Liz Kauck. The Kaucks have owned the small shop along Century Avenue just north of 10th Street for the past six years. The shop’s been around since 1987. Oakdale Patch: How old were you when [...]

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READERS’ CHOICE: Family traditions inspire top florists

News from North County Times: The secret to a good florist is family tradition, and many of this year’s Reader’s Choice winners have a long tradition in the business. Escondido’s Rosemary-Duff Florist has been a local favorite for nearly 40 years. Started as Rosemary’s Floral in 1972 by Dolly Santrach and Rosemary Glornick, the shop [...]

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Frugal Family Deals of the Week: Vera Bradley, Flowers & Gifts

News from Patch.com: 1. Gift CottageDeal: The Gift Cottage is having a 40 percent off sale of all retired Vera Bradley bag patterns, such as “Simply Violet,” “Make Me Blush,” “Color Me Coral” and more. There’s also 25-60 percentage off other select colors and bag styles.Good Through: Call for details. 2. A Country TouchDeal: After announcing its merger with Alice’s Flower [...]

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Vacha’s Forest Flowers: Family Florist Since 1887

News from Patch.com: A few weeks ago this author discovered the personal touch of the folks at Vacha’s Forest Flowers. I was on my way to the store to meet the owner and set up an interview for this article. As I was nearing the store a call came from the better half that I should [...]

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Family travel five: Nature blooms, blossoms on family-friendly trips

News from Kansas City Star: By LYNN O’ROURKE HAYES The Dallas Morning News April showers do spring May flowers. Here are places where you and your family can find the blossoms and encourage an appreciation of nature. 1. Blooms and bikes, Fort Collins, Colo. Take a self-guided tour of this northern Colorado city’s many public [...]

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Frugal Family Week April 25

News from Patch.com: 1. Russo’s, 560 Pleasant St., Watertown Deal: Arrival of local pansies daily and fresh cut tulips and a variety of spring flowers. Good Through: See store for details, or call for ahead for the day’s flower delivery. 617-923-1500. 2. PETCO, 75 Linden St., Waltham Deal: $ 5 off Eukanuba Dog Food.Good Through: See store for further details. 3. Ann [...]

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Family fun at Spring Flower and Garden Show

News from Crossville Chronicle: CROSSVILLE — If you’re looking for an affordable, educational and fun outing for your family, the 2011 Annual Spring Flower and Garden Show is the place for you. Presented by the Cumberland County Master Gardeners for the ninth straight year on April 21-23, a variety of activities and exhibits are planned [...]

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