Flowers either in pots, vases, flats or hanging baskets are one of the most popular gifts for Mother’s Day and that’s good news for area greenhouses, and at least one local fire company, too. The Excelsior Volunteer Fire Co. No. 1 will be holding its annual flower sale May 11-19 in Bellwood, the […]
Chocolate in all its delicious forms is often the centerpiece of Valentine’s Day gift-giving, and with 57% of consumers stating they’ll buy candy for their sweetheart, local shops are ready. According to the annual survey by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics, total spending for the holiday is expected to reach $14.2 […]
Good Tuesday morning. In today’s edition of Your Daily Phil, we report on a gathering of pro-Israel Christian college students in Washington, D.C., and the launch of a new study of Jewish educators by Rosov Consulting and the Jim Joseph Foundation. We feature an.
The holiday season may not be as busy as Mother’s Day, but it is an important time of the year for florists and greenhouse operators. “Other than Mother’s Day, Christmas is probably our biggest holiday. The Christmas season gives us an entire month to contribute to the holiday, where all of our other holidays are […]