Saving Money on Great Gifts

In today’s world money is often a hot topic for conversation. Our financial stability has changed in our homes and our country. The majority of America, and the world for that matter, have had to make changes in their spending. We are trying to spend our money wisely, make every penny count, and give up some things to purchase others. So today it can be difficult when a birthday or other celebration comes up, because we know our budgets are tight. However, there are still ways to provide the perfect gift to someone without breaking the bank or looking cheap. Here are a few tips for saving money when buying gifts:

1. Buy from the sale section: When looking for the perfect gift, start in the clearance or sale section of the store or website. Often time items in these areas are not there because no one liked them; they are on sale because stores are overstocked. When a store orders 6 of an item and accidently receives 12, there is limited space and the products are put on sale to help make things less crowed. Check out the Balloons By Mail Clearance Section to find great balloon weights for the balloon bouquet you want to send!

2. Use coupons: Coupons are a great way to buy what you want, but save money while you do so. Clip coupons from the paper; search the internet for special deals, and sign up for email specials. Balloons By Mail sends out weekly or biweekly emails with specials on product and savings coupons. Mailing lists are not only great for savings but also provide inspiration of other great gift ideas. Sign up for the Balloons By Mail Email list for information on specials and coupons!


3. Send food: The common saying is “Food is the way to a person’s heart.” Giving the gift of food will not only satisfy the belly but also the soul. While, food is always a well appreciated gift, it is also typically less expensive than stuff. Choose from traditional and gourmet candies, salty treats, coffee, or soups from Balloons By Mail to make someone feel special on their special day.

4. Ship directly to the gift recipient: When ordering a gift on-line, instead of having the gift sent to you, send it to the true gift recipient. Shipping costs can be expensive if you personally receive the gift, wrap it, and then send it on to that special someone. Often times the shipping and handling you pay on a product is less than the actual cost, leaving the business to absorb the extra. Most online stores offer the item to be sent as a gift for a small fee, resulting in a nicely wrapped package and an invoice without the price. Balloons By Mail always packages and ships balloons and gifts decoratively. In addition to arranging and packaging the items neatly, Balloons By Mail will include gift messages and tags at no extra cost!

Spring is Here!

Spring is in the air! Finally the weather is getting warmer, the trees and flowers are beginning to bud, and we are starting to partake in spring time activities. Spring sports are in full swing, spring cleaning is waiting to be finished, and spring flowers and butterfly's are happy to show off their colors. Although spring is a wonderful time of the year, we do have to remember to be careful.

You certainly can’t have enough fresh air, but watch out for those allergies that spring up around this time. If you know someone who is down in the dumps with allergies, send them a get well soon or smile balloon to cheer them up.

Also remember that even though there is great fun to have outside, we must be careful to keep ourselves protected from the sun. Care for your skin with natural lotions and balms and cover your eyes with sunglasses!

Lastly remember to keep a jacket or sweatshirt with you at all times. Although the days may be warm the nights chill quickly. If you do get chilled warm yourself up inside with yummy soups or coffee to prevent getting sick!

So get out and enjoy the sunshine and warmth for the next few months of spring and into summer!

The Love of Coffee

As I thought about writing on the newest coffee that we have available at BalloonsByMail.com I was stumped. “The Love of Coffee” is a tricky thing to write about because coffee is a ritual part of most Americans’ lives. We wake up and before we do anything else, even open our eyes all the way, we go for the coffee. So to inspire my writing I went out and got one of my favorite specialty coffees, a non-fat French vanilla cappuccino. Yummm... As I slowly drank it on my drive to work I remembered what the “Love of Coffee” is all about.

Plain coffee is great for the jolt in the morning to get us moving after we wake up or take a shower, but really good gourmet coffee is what can set to tone for our day and be enjoyed throughout. Starting the day with a warm flavored coffee, weather its cinnamon chocolate, hazelnut mocha, or butter rum, we can get in the mood of the season.

BalloonsByMail.com’s newest product is a gift box of eight different instant flavored coffees that are designed to sooth the pallet and invigorate the senses. This great gift box of coffee contains creamy single serving packets of Cinnamon Chocolate, Chocolate Raspberry, Chocolate Mint, Chocolate Covered Cherry, Coconut Creme, Butter Rum, Vanilla Nut Fudge and Hazelnut Mocha.

But don’t feel left out if you are a gourmet tea or chai tea drinker, BalloonsByMail.com also has gift sets for you as well that include equally inviting drinks. So next time you want to send someone warmth and flavor pair your coffee themed balloon or any other balloon bouquet with one of these gourmet drink gifts sets.