Sorting Out Your Gift Lists

Get Organized To Ensure You Have Gifts for Everyone on Your List

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! And, for many of us, it’s the most overwhelming time of year. It isn’t too late to get organized for the holidays. Here are a few simple ways to get on track:

• Make a list of every gathering you’re going to between now and New Year’s.
• Now list out who is hosting those gatherings. Will you bring a gift? Do you need to cook food for the event? Does your family have the event on their calendars as well?
• List out everyone you want to purchase gifts for this year. Determine how much you’re able to spend on each person’s gift.
• Add to this list where you plan to buy each of these gifts. Do you need to travel to stores? Are any of them located conveniently? Can you hit multiple shops in one trip?
• Write down your favorite things about the holidays. Perhaps there is a recipe you love to cook, a song you love to hear, or a ritual you can’t wait to experience with your loved ones. Remember that there’s a reason for the season whenever you get overwhelmed, and there is a lot to love about the holidays.
• Ask for help from your friends or relatives. Maybe you want a shopping buddy, someone to help you out in the kitchen, or an extra pair of hands to clean up after a party or dinner. 
• Share your calendar with your family so that everyone is in the know and can join in the excitement of the good times to come.

Buying, wrapping, and shipping holiday gifts can be tiring. Did you know that Allen’s Flower Market offers same-day delivery? Order from us online, and we will guarantee the freshest flowers and gifts, hand-delivered throughout Southern California. If you’re looking to send gifts elsewhere, you can still order through Allen’s Flower Market. We work with partner florists to offer delivery nationwide. Here are some of our favorite gifts this season:

• Christmas flowers. You simply can’t go wrong with a festive bouquet. Take a twist on tradition with the splendid Christmas Tropicana bouquet, an elegant arrangement of tropical blooms paired with holiday greens and holly. Or keep it traditional with a classic choice like Gold Coast Christmas, a blend of white and red roses, evergreens, and shiny ornaments.
• Christmas plants. Make your gift a lasting token of affection with one of our many beautiful potted plant arrangements. Holiday Basket Garden, for instance, blends elegant palm and greenery with red carnations, held together in a sweet wicker basket.
• Delicious treats. From cakes to cookies to wine boxes, Allen’s Flower Market is your destination for premium indulgences for the sweet-toothed people in your life. For a fresh, ruby red delight, try our Strawberry Mouse Cake, a rich mousse topped with fluffy cake and bathed in a berry red glaze. Or for a more a la carte option, check out our mouth-watering chocolate Brownie Platter. This elegant take on the family favorite features triangular cuts and both white and dark chocolate icing. All our baked goods are prepared fresh daily in Long Beach for local, same-day delivery.

Visit our website if you’re looking to sidestep the hassle and skip ahead to the beautiful, fun parts of the holidays. Whether you’re shopping for tasty treats, potted plants, flowers, wreaths, balloons, or teddies, you’re bound to find the perfect gift for everyone on your list at Allen’s Flower Market. We look forward to making your holiday as merry, sweet, and seamless as possible. Visit any of our locations in Long Beach, Sunland, San Fernando Valley, and Los Angeles to experience our floral masterpieces in person.