She loves clothes, talking on the phone, boys, teen stars like
Hillary Duff, and a great pair of vintage jeans, but will your
teen girl love a gift of flowers? Absolutely! In a recent survey,
flowers proved to be among the most favored gifts men and women
give and receive. And, since your teen is a young woman in
training, there's no doubt that she will appreciate beautiful
flowers, too-especially if you customize the gift to fit her
special interests.
When considering a gift of flowers for your teen, you first have
to ask when it's appropriate to send her flowers. The answer:
Anytime! Of course, if you prefer to give flowers on special
occasions, here are some ideas:
* Her birthday. Birthdays are an obvious choice, but think
about having them delivered at a time of day when she'll
garner some special attention (unless she's the shy type
who might be embarrassed by this). For example, have the
flowers sent to school. Of course, it's a good idea to
call the school first and find out if they have any
special policies concerning gift deliveries. Include a
small gift with the flowers, such as a CD by her favorite
band.
* For a part awarded in the school play. If your teen is a
drama queen and she's just gotten her first big part in
a school play, she'll undoubtedly appreciate the fact
that you think it's as big a deal as she does. Send her
some flowers to let her know you're excited for her. You
might even consider asking your florist to use the play
as a theme. If she's been given the role of Dorothy in
"The Wizard of Oz," ruby red flowers tied in a blue
checked ribbon reminiscent of Dorothy's ruby slippers
and checkered dress would be a great choice.
* When she gets her driver's license. Getting her driver's
license is one of the biggest events in a teen's life. Help
her celebrate with a gift of flowers! Ask your florist to
add a car related item to the arrangement. Perhaps a matchbox
car, a pair of sunglasses for driving, or driving gloves. Or,
if you're planning to give your teen a car of her own, deliver
the keys with a beautiful bouquet of her favorite flowers.
* For a victory in a big competition. If your teen is into
sports or a member of an academic team, send her flowers
after a big win to let her know that her success is important
to you, too. If she's on the basketball team, ask the florist
to include a mini basketball, or some other item related to
the sport. If she's on the school's debate team, have a toy
microphone included in the arrangement, or write her a special
note on index cards like the ones she uses during the
competition.
Regardless of the occasion you choose, the fact that you took the
time to recognize some special achievement or big day will thrill
your teen. Flowers make a person feel special and they're a very
easy way to let your teen know how much she means to you.
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