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Gift Ideas for Administrative Professionals Week

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Administrative Professionals keep the world turning and they deserve to be recognized for their hard work. 

Administrative Professionals Week, recognized every year during the last full week in April, is a time to thank those in your organization who provide administrative support. It will be celebrated April 20-26 this year with April 23 being Administrative Professionals Day.

Who are Administrative Professionals?

These workers should be celebrated during Administrative Professionals Week:

  • Receptionists
  • Secretaries
  • Administrative Assistants
  • Executive Assistants
  • Personal Assistants
  • Customer Support

Gift Ideas for Administrative Professionals:

It is important to acknowledge their contributions to you and your company. Consider one of these thoughtful gifts as a way to say “thanks”:

Flowers

Flowers are a great way to say “thank you”. If you’re not sure which are appropriate to gift, we’ve compiled a list of suggestions to help you make your choice:

Snacks

Contribute to their snack drawer to show a token of your thanks. 

We have multiple snack baskets that are always a great gift idea filled with an array of goodies so there’s something for every taste. Our “Chocolate & Mug Gift Set” is a wonderful two-in-one option – they get tasty candy and something to put their morning coffee in!

A Mug with Tea

If the administrative professional in your life is a tea drinker, put together a mini tea-lovers gift basket. Surprise them with a new mug and a box or two of tea. 

We offer a wide selection of Tea Forte tea collections. Each box contains multiple different flavors of tea so your recipient will have options.

A Plant

Plants make great gifts, especially if your recipient has a green thumb. Even if they don’t, there are plenty of low-maintenance plants that make a beautiful addition to any space.

We recommend considering these plants to gift for Administrative Professionals Week:

Easter Pet Safety

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Easter is such a fun time of year; easter egg hunts, chocolate, and flowers everywhere. We want to make sure that Easter is just as fun for your furry friends, so we’re sharing some tips to keep them safe from the Easter hazards.

Flower Safety

There are many flowers that are safe for pets, but some traditional Easter flowers can be dangerous. 

Keep an extra eye on your pets if you choose to have these Easter flowers in your home:

  • Lilies (Kidney injury and gastrointestinal upset in cats)
  • Peace Lily (Toxic to dogs and cats)
  • Tulip (Toxic to dogs, cats and horses)
  • Amaryllis (Toxic to dogs, cats and horses)
  • Daffodil (Toxic to dogs, cats and horses)
  • Daisy (Toxic to dogs and cats)
  • Carnation (Toxic to dogs, cats and horses)
  • Iris (Toxic to dogs, cats and horses)

A full list of plants toxic to pets can be found at ASPCA.org.

Having these flowers in your home is fine, even with pets, as long as you take precautions to keep your furry friends away from them.

Place the flowers in a location you know your pet can’t possibly reach. If there is a room your pets aren’t allowed, that could be the perfect place for them. In most cases, keeping these flowers on your table should be safe as long as you know your pet won’t jump on the table.

According to the ASPCA, Easter Cacti are non-toxic to pets and are a good option if you are worried you won’t be able to keep your pets away from your Easter plants.

Chocolate

Chocolate is a year-round danger to pets, but with the enhanced accessibility of chocolate at holidays, like Easter, it’s important to take extra precautions during celebrations. If you have young children, be sure they don’t leave any half-eaten chocolate or chocolate-covered wrappers in a location that your pets can access.

Consider asking the Easter Bunny to leave any Easter baskets with chocolate surprises out of reach of the pets too.

According to the ASPCA, chocolate causes issues with pets’ gastrointestinal system, pancreatitis, and nervous system issues such as seizures and an elevation in heart rate. The darker the chocolate the more toxic it is for pets. Consider steering clear of dark chocolate in any Easter baskets for an extra precaution.

Plastic Grass

When making your Easter baskets skip the plastic grass. Besides being environmentally unfriendly, it is very dangerous for pets. The plastic can get lodged in their throat and if they don’t choke on it they will have serious issues such as vomiting and diarrhea when swallowed, according to the ASPCA.

Line your basket with an alternate item, like tissue paper or a small blanket, or skip the lining altogether.

Fertilizer and herbicides

The ASPCA also notes that since gardening and lawn maintenance typically begins around Easter weekend it’s important to remember that pets should not have access to fertilizers and herbicides.

Store them in a place your pets will never be, like a locked shed that is off-limits. When these products are used, be sure your pets are inside. If your pets go outside, be sure the items have been watered or dried based on the manufacturer’s instructions. Even then, do your best to keep your pets away from the area it was used. Consider fencing off the area if it is a garden to ensure your pets can’t get to it.

If you follow the proper precautions and monitor your pet, both you and your pets can have a happy and safe Easter.

*Remember to always speak to a licensed veterinarian for advice on what is best for your pet. If you believe your pet has ingested something harmful, seek veterinarian assistance immediately and/or call the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435

What is Yellow Flower Day?

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Yellow Flower Day, celebrated on March 21, was created from a social media trend. It is also unofficially celebrated on September 21.

March 21 was already a celebration for floral lovers, as it is National Flower Day and the spring equinox, but with the help of social media, especially TikTok, the focus began shifting to yellow flowers.

How it started

A popular Argentine telenovela “Floricienta” is about a woman who wants to be given yellow flowers. It is emphasized that the meaning of being given specifically yellow flowers is that they represent hope and true love.

The show caused a song, “Flores Amarilla (Yellow Flowers)” that was played in the series to start trending as a background audio.

The videos initially took hold in Argentina, where the telenovela originates, but quickly spread to other cultures through multiple platforms.

The other holiday

March 20, the day before, is also International Happy Day. Many people associate the color yellow with the feeling of happiness, so celebrating the period with yellow flowers made sense.

What it means now

The trend seems to have a lasting effect for now, especially in the United States. Significant others tend to give each other yellow flowers to show their love on this day. Friends also exchange yellow flowers on March 21 to express their love for their friends.

Florists can confirm that when March 20 and March 21 come around, yellow flowers are bought up rapidly. 

Our Yellow Flower Suggestions

We have a variety of arrangements that highlight yellow flowers that are perfect to gift for Yellow Flower Day:

It is also tulip season, and you might be able to find yellow tulips in-store inside our cooler, depending on supply.

If you are not pre-ordering your flowers for Yellow Flower Day, we suggest arriving early to the shop to secure your desired flowers.

Best gift ideas for St. Patrick’s Day

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St. Patrick’s Day isn’t typically thought of as a holiday where people give gifts, but these themed and thoughtful items are great for a fun surprise to make your favorite people smile.

They are also great options for host gifts if you are headed out for a party with friends or family. 

Here’s some St. Patrick’s Day gift inspiration:

Give them a rainbow

For the one who brings color into your life, gift them the rainbow with our colorful “Rainbow Smiles” arrangement. It’s a cheery way to show you care and a great decoration for the recipient to display for St. Patrick’s Day and beyond.

Themed Arrangements

A themed flower arrangement is a perfect gift option for the St. Patrick’s Day party host. They went through a lot of work to create a fun night for everyone and giving them flowers that will last weeks shows your appreciation.

We have two other St. Patrick’s Day themed flower arrangements: “Shamrock” and “Luck of the Irish”.

“Shamrock” features two sparkly clovers amongst yellow carnations, green mini hydrangea and white daisy poms.

“Luck of the Irish” is a more subtle nod to the holiday. It includes a gold-orange vase, similar to the color of gold in the pot at the end of the rainbow, and features a sunflower, green hydrangea and white and yellow daisy poms.

Snacks

If you’re looking to thank a party host, our Happy Flower & Candy Set featuring a “Thank you” plush flower is a good option. The host will need to refuel after the party and what better way than chocolate?

If you’re not sure what to bring to the St. Patrick’s Day party, try one of our snack baskets. There’s something for everyone to enjoy while they celebrate.

Our Tootsie Pop Flower Pot is a hit for kids. Its rainbow colors match the St. Patrick’s Day theme and is a small way to include them in celebrations.

A Green Stuffed Animal

You’re never too old for a comforting and cute stuffed animal. Gift a green stuffed animal to keep with the St. Patrick’s Day theme. If you’re considering giving a gift basket, this would be a perfect addition. 

We have many plush options, but our Ryker Rex Plush is a great choice if you’re looking for an all-green stuffed friend.

Ideas for Employee Appreciation Day

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Employee Appreciation Day, which is March 7 this year, is a time for companies to acknowledge the hard work and dedication of their workers.

Employers showing appreciation for their staff helps them to feel valued, enhances relationships and the work environment and can even increase productivity. If you’re looking for a meaningful way to say “thank you” to those who help make your business run we suggest considering these thoughtful options:

Flowers

You can never go wrong with flowers. If you’re worried about it being too personal, don’t be. There are flowers for every occasion.

You are also able to include a message for each arrangement to indicate your message. We also offer add-ons such as “Thank You” balloons and our “Thank You Plush Flower” to help share your gratitude.

We recommend these arrangements for employee appreciation day:

Plants

Plants are especially a great gift if your employees have offices with natural light. Adding a plant to office environments has been shown to increase concentration, decrease stress levels and improve overall worker satisfaction.

These plants are perfect to enhance the office environment:

Snacks

Powering through a work day is fueled by many with coffee and snacks. Help your employees keep their energy up and give them a gift they will love by supplying the snacks.

We have many different snack options that are great for thanking employees:

Tea

Some people prefer to get their caffeine for the workday through tea. If your employees prefer tea, consider gifting them a box of Tea Forte tea. 

Different types of teas have also been proven to reduce anxiety symptoms, which can be especially helpful in a high-stress work environment. Gifting tea to employees shows you understand the pressure they are under and care for their mental health.

A “Thank You” Figurine

Some people love to decorate their space at work to make it feel more comfortable and inviting. If you notice your employees have a lot of items on their desks, such as figurines, pictures, etc., they will probably appreciate something new to include in their workspace.

Willow Tree figures are very popular gifts with meaning. Each one corresponds to a message for the person it is being given to. Gifting one of these decorations will show your employees how much they mean to you.

We recommend these thoughtful Willow Tree figures:

It’s important to make sure your employees feel appreciated all year, but it’s nice to take a day and specifically shine a light on their hard work and dedication.

Royer’s Flowers Hosts Valentine’s Day Media Event

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Valentine’s Media Day 2025

We hosted our Valentine’s Day Media Event on February 7, giving local news stations a chance to get a behind-the-scenes look at Royer’s Flowers and Gifts preparation process for the big holiday.

Geoff Royer, Vice President of Production and Product Development, was in attendance to talk about how we prepare to serve thousands of Central Pennsylvania customers for Valentine’s Day.

“The trick to it is staying organized and being ahead,” said Geoff Royer, Royer’s Flowers and Gifts Vice President of Production and Product Development.

We will be delivering about 10,000 flower arrangements on Feb. 14 and 5,000 on Feb. 13. We will also serve thousands of more people at our 16 locations.

It is a full-team effort to ensure everything goes smoothly for Valentine’s Day. Our dedicated staff is working around the clock to ensure that everything is ready for the big day.

“Giving flowers and being involved in people’s emotions is always something that we’ve taken very seriously,” said Geoff Royer, Royer’s Flowers and Gifts Vice President of Production and Product Development. “We consider it an honor to be a part of that; that people are choosing us to help convey their emotions.” 

All locations will be open from 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Feb. 13 and Feb. 14.

We can’t wait to help you make it a special Valentine’s Day for your loved one(s)!

Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas for Men

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Many think of Valentine’s Day as a day for men to do romantic gestures for the women in their lives, but they deserve to be celebrated too.

To help you find the perfect gift for your significant other, we’ve compiled a Valentine’s Day Gift Guide for Men:

Flowers

Men like flowers too. Just because it’s traditional for men to buy women flowers, many also appreciate a vase of fresh flowers. If you’re looking for something “less feminine” try these options – 

Plants

Is your man a plant dad? Give him a new plant for his collection. These Valentine’s-themed plants are perfect gifts that will last well beyond the holiday when taken care of properly.

Chocolate

Who doesn’t love chocolate? We have plenty of options for the sweet tooth in your life.

These are just a few of the options we have in store and online to treat your guy for Valentine’s Day. 

If you choose to order flowers to surprise your significant other, we have a special offer this year!  Have the flowers delivered between Feb. 8-13 and your recipient will receive a coupon for a free dozen roses that is redeemable in-store from March 1-31, 2025.

Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas for Women

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Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching! If you’re still looking for that perfect gift for your special lady we’re here to help.

Women, just like everyone, want to feel special, seen and loved every day of the year, but February 14 is a perfect time to remind them how much they mean to you. We have an array of gifts to say, “I love you”.

Valentine’s Day Gift Guide for Women:

Flowers

Flowers are the traditional Valentine’s gift for a reason. They are an easy, yet meaningful way to show you care. And your significant other will think of you every time they look at them. We have a full selection of Valentine’s Day arrangements to choose from which can be found on our website, Royers.com , but a couple bouquets to consider are:

Chocolate

If your significant other has a sweet tooth, we have plenty of chocolate options to satisfy their cravings.

A Stuffed Animal

Treat your significant other to a cuddly, soft stuffed animal that they can squeeze when you’re not around. 

A Valentines-themed Plant

Is she a plant mom? Add to her personal plant jungle with a new Valentine’s-themed plant.

A sweet gift bag full of goodies

Give them a little bit of everything. Our gift bag includes a bag of Asher’s chocolate covered pretzels, a 10” white stuffed bear and a red heart balloon.  We take care of the packaging with red tissue paper and red shred too.

And guys, don’t forget the card! We have a selection of special Valentine’s Day cards in-store only. You can also have a message sent when you place a flower order in-store, online or over the phone.

If you choose to order flowers to surprise your significant other, we have a special offer this year!  Have the flowers delivered between Feb. 8-13 and your recipient will receive a coupon for a free dozen roses that is redeemable in-store from March 1-31, 2025.

Plants that will bring you luck in the New Year

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A new year means a whole 365 days of new experiences and opportunities await. 

Of course, everyone wants to have a prosperous and successful year. According to certain beliefs, there are plants that can help with that. 

Growing and keeping these plants in your environment could supposedly make 2025 your luckiest year yet:

Peace Lily

Peace Lilies, which are not true lilies, are thought to bring peace to those who tend for them. Those who practice Feng Shui believe the Peace Lily harmonizes the energy whenever it is placed and gives feelings of hope to those in its presence.

Orchid

Orchids are hard to take care of. According to Southern Living, it is believed that caretakers of the plant will be rewarded with good fortune. Others say Orchids are a symbol of creativity and beauty, according to Good Housekeeping.

Philodendron

Feng shui practitioners believe having two philodendron plants in your home helps promote the balanced partnership you hope to achieve with those you live with, according to Good Housekeeping.

ZZ Plant (Zamioculcas Zamifolia)

The ZZ Plant is supposed to bring prosperity to its caretaker. In Feng Shui the ZZ Plant is said to elevate positive energy in relation to wealth and well-being. It is a very hardy plant and is nicknamed the “eternity plant” to symbolize endurance.

Consider adding one of these plants to your home or office to hopefully have your best year yet!

Ultimate Christmas Gift Guide Part 2

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Welcome to part 2 of our Christmas Gift Guide where we’re helping you find something for everyone on your list. 

Part 1, which features our first 12 categories, was posted on Dec. 16.

With just a few days left until Christmas, we hope the rest of this guide eases some of your Christmas shopping anxiety. Here’s the final 12 gift guide categories:

The Christmas Obsessed (For the one who has had their tree up since Nov. 1)

Your Neighbor (Who you kind of know, but kind of don’t)

Your Boss (Who you need to approve your upcoming time off request)

The Workaholic (Who definitely won’t (wink) check their phone during Christmas dinner)

The Coach (Who has cheered on your kids all season, even while it was freezing outside)

The Plant Parent (Whose house is basically a greenhouse they happen to sleep in)

The Reader (Who keeps bugging you to read Fourth Wing)

The One Who Has Everything (And refused to make a wish list)

  • A Royer’s gift card

The Art Lover (Who always has their sketch book with them)

The Bird Watcher (Who can tell what type of bird it is based on it’s song)

The Rustic Look Lover (Who drives a vintage pickup)

The Snow Lover (Who still builds snowmen every year)