Our mission at Beyond Flowers and Food is to offer unique and thoughtful gift packages for life’s toughest times. We (Beth and Katie, sisters and co-founders) came up with this idea after losing our mom suddenly and unexpectedly to cancer a few years ago. In the days and weeks that followed her death, we were inundated with flowers and catered food. And while we so appreciated the gestures and felt so touched by the support, we felt badly when the flowers died and the food went uneaten.In the years that followed, we found ourselves in this same predicament many times, where we wanted to support a friend or family member that is struggling but there were no gifting solutions out...
This week is National Nurses Week, and to thank some of these brave men and women, we donated 25 of our “Send to Thank a Frontline Hero” packages to a local hospital. We delivered them this morning to the ICU nurses at a hospital in the hardest-hit area of Westchester County, which is where we live. Our mother was a nurse and we know firsthand what a special breed they are. Compassion, strength, intelligence, kindness and courage seem to be their universal traits. This Coronavirus pandemic have forced these nurses to risk their lives to protect the lives of others. They are “heroes” in its truest definition. So we wanted to do something to give them a boost …...
Mother's Day is always a bittersweet celebration for us. We lost our mom to cancer in 2012, and having to pause and be thankful for the blessing of a mother when she is not here is quite painful. But on the other hand, we ourselves are mothers to six amazing kids between us, so taking a moment of celebration for the beauty of that is definitely a happy and necessary event. At Beyond Flowers and Food, all of our gift packages are hand picked by us with the recipients' needs at the center of our selections. We're highlighting two of our favorite gift ideas for mom below, but you can find our complete list of Mother's Day Gift Ideas in our Uplifting...
Angel ornaments are a thoughtful addition to anyone's Christmas tree. But an angel ornament is especially meaningful if it's there as a reminder of a loved one who has died. When a loved one passes away, you want to feel like they are still close to you. Even though they’re not visible, you have a strong desire to feel their presence. Angels are mentioned in the Bible, but even if you’re not a person of faith, angels are widely thought of as symbols of that space between heaven and earth. An angel ornament is the perfect gesture to support a grieving friend - it's a symbolically simple, beautiful and tangible reminder of hope and faith. The holidays can be an especially...
It can be hard to determine what to put in a "get well gift" for men. What do you send to a male friend who’s sick or recovering from a surgery? Our gift package has a mix of comforting items designed to help him heal, as well as playful items meant to bring a smile to his face. Full Product Details:Cabin Throw Blanket from Kanata: The Cabin Throw is made from our single-layer Soft Touch Velura™ and features the timeless look of buffalo check. It is a medium-weight, super soft blanket that is very versatile. 100% polyester, 60”x70”. Machine wash for easy care. Cold wash by itself.Superman Crew Socks With Cape from SuperHeroStuff.com: These 80% cotton, 17% polyester, and 3%...
