Manly Flowers for the Guys

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Give your sweetie a “manly” arrangement on those special occasions that may (or may not) call for flowers.

Guys have it so easy. Their gift-giving options – especially on Valentine’s Day – are usually straightforward and classic: flowers, chocolate and jewelry. We ladies have to think a little harder. What can you get a guy – especially a guy’s guy – for the most romantic, sweet, cutsie-cute day of the year…and beyond?

Well, the answer’s easy: Flowers.

Yep. Flowers. Of course, you have to “man them up” a little with a sports mug, simple colors and some fun coupons promising him nifty things. So check out this easy arrangement for the fellas and use it as a nice way to tell someone you care about him. Simply cut some greenery from your back yard, add a few roses or other flowers you can pick up from your florist or supermarket, make some clever coupons and voilà – you’re done!

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A travel mug with the logo of your sweetie’s favorite team or his alma mater is the basis of this arrangement. Add some evergreens from the back yard, three roses and some clever coupons promising a few of his favorite things.

Not sure about the coupons? Just think a minute about what your guy wants the most. Maybe it’s an afternoon loafing in front of a game with no pressure to take on that honey-do list. Or perhaps he’s got a hankering for your made-from-scratch pie (and doesn’t even know it yet). Or maybe it’s a back rub, a full Saturday off to golf, a free weekend of hunting or a fishing trip with his buddies that he’d like. Whatever you’re willing to give, write it all down (or print it on a computer), cut them out, then attach them to the arrangement with ribbon.

Tips

You can do a girly version of this arrangement, too. Just use a cute ceramic coffee mug and more colorful flowers. The coupons can read with things like, “Good for one field trip to our favorite greenhouse,” or “Good for one afternoon babysitting so you can shop!” (This makes a great Mother’s Day or birthday gift, too!)
Roses often have a damaged outer petal or two. Just pluck those off – it’s what florists do all the time!

Faqs

Q: Should I use some type of preservative in the water?
A: Sure. It’ll add days of life to your arrangement. For a natural preservative, just add a teaspoon of lemon juice and a teaspoon of sugar to the water. (Note: Even though your guy won’t be drinking the arrangement’s water, do be sure to clean out the mug thoroughly after it’s been used as a vase!)
Q: Is this a kid-friendly project?
A: Absolutely! A son or daughter can whip one of these up for dear old Dad or Grandpa in no time. (Younger children should be supervised when cutting greenery and flower stems, as well as when cutting out the coupons.)

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