Tips on Selecting a Perfect Christmas Gift

When selecting a Christmas gift, we want to surprise and "wow" our loved ones. To make the right choice we want to consider the relationship, their interests, our budget and of course we want to take advantage of Special Offers.  

Here are several tips that will help you to choose the right gift for everyone on your Christmas list:

For Your Beloved One: Christmas Flowers will make the most romantic and unexpected gift to your beloved. A beautiful bouquet in red and white colors will surely win her heart, as red roses are traditionally considered to be a symbol of love.

If you are thinking of a more personal gift, which will let her treasure the memory of this beautiful holiday, consider an Elegant Perfume or a piece of Jewelry.

For your Family: A Christmas Gift Basket filled with high-quality treats and adorned with Christmas decorations will make a perfect gift for your family.

Chocolate and Fruit Fondue Set will pleasantly surprise your mother-in-law, a sister of your girlfriend and a friend of yours who has a sweet tooth, with its original idea and divine taste. A Christmas Poinsettia will make a great gift for a grandmother or any plant-lover. It will remind her of you every time it beautifully blossoms with its festive colors.  A Digital Photo Frame with your photos will let you share your life with them.

For a child: A Toy, a box of Chocolates or a Chocolate Set from Santa will truly surprise a child. There are never enough sweets for children. :) If you want to go with a healthier option, consider a Fruit of the Month set.

For your friends: A Gift Set is a nice way to remind them how much you value their friendship. If you want to give something really unique, try one of our “Out of Box” gifts.

For your business partners: While thinking of the gifts for your family and friends, do not forget to congratulate your business partners in Ukraine. Gourmet Gift Basket filled with delightful delicacies which are sure to be appreciated.

A Christmas greeting card conveying your warmest wishes is a great personal addition to any gift!

Whatever your choice is, please remember that the Christmas season is not about cost or size, but about your love and care. 

Have a Merry Christmas!

5 Gift Ideas To Keep Your Long-Distance Relationship Romantic

Long-distance relationship can be tough even with all technologies of the 21^st century. And it can be doubly difficult to keep romance when you are separated by thousands of miles apart. Without seeing each other every day, without giving hugs and kisses, romance can easily disappear. However, you should think positively and make efforts to keep the romance alive. Here are 5 gift ideas that will come in handy when choosing romantic gifts to Ukraine being in a long-distance relationship:

1. Nothing can be more romantic than receiving a bouquet of Ukraine flowers. And if it happens that you do now know what flowers your lady likes, a red roses bouquet will make the perfect choice. These flowers are traditionally considered to be a symbol of love and passion.
2. You can express your love by sending a box of fine chocolates that will sweeten her day.
3. Every lady likes jewelry and will be pleased to get beautiful piece of jewelry. A heart-shaped pendant will surely win her heart.
4. You can pamper your sweetheart by sending a gift basket with her favorite treats. “Breakfast in Bed” or “Italian Dinner” Gift Basket will be appreciated while you are far and cannot personally serve it.
5. And the most important thing your lady will treasure is your personal message. A love note that opens your heart and tells about your true feelings will erase the distance between your hearts. 

Health benefits of September fruit

Hot summer days have already passed and Ukrainian markets are still full of local fruits in autumn. September brings a harvest of organic apples, grapes, pears and nectarines grown by local farmers.

Delicious apples are a powerful source of vitamin C, B-complex vitamins, antioxidants and dietary fiber. There are more than 10 benefits of eating an apple a day. Apples help reduce the risk of developing diabetes, all sorts of cancers, hypertension and heart diseases. Apples lower the level of bad cholesterol, fortify our immune system and maintain our nervous system in good health. These fruits protect against Parkinson’s and help to avoid Alzheimer’s.

Juicy grapes are at the peak in September in Ukraine. They contain flavonoids, known as powerful antioxidants, vitamins K, B6, C and essential minerals. Grapes help cure asthma and migraine, lower risk of kidney disease, prevent breast cancer. As well as apples, grapes boost immune system and lower cholesterol. Grapes also improve brain function and strengthen bones.

Organic nectarines are a great source of beta-carotene, vitamin A, minerals and antioxidants.  They contain a high percentage of vitamin C. Nectarines prevent cancer, improve blood pressure, help to lose weight and strengthen immune system.

What can show your care better than a package of hand-selected local fruits full of vitamins? SeptemberFruit package will be a wonderful addition to Ukraine flowers. 

The birth flower of August

August’s birth flower is gladiolus, also known as the sword lily due to the shape of its leaves. An ancient name of this beautiful flower was “xiphium” that means sword in Greek. It name comes from the Latin word “gladius” and represented the Roman gladiators carrying swords.

Gladioluses were imported to Europe from the South Africa in the 18th century. It is interesting to know that in Britain these incredible flowers were used in treatment and drawing.

In Ukraine gladioluses are available in July and August as they require full sunlight. They delight our eyes with variety of colors, stunning beauty and number of blooms. Another advantage of these flowers is their longevity. A bouquet of gladioluses will last for two weeks filling the room with tender aroma.

Gladioluses mean sincerity and generosity, symbolize moral integrity and strength of character. If you intend to express infatuation and to show your passion to your beloved by sending summer flowers to Ukraine, a bouquet of gladioluses will make a perfect choice.

What fruit are in season in August in Ukraine?

Last summer month always indulges Ukrainians with a wide variety of organic fruit. Markets are full of ripe fruit grown by local farmers from central and southern regions of Ukraine. Peaches, plums, grapes, pears, watermelons and melons are at the peak. Of course all these fruits can be bought in winter at the supermarkets as well but they will be transported thousands of miles and the price will be much higher. Organic fruit are the freshest, the juiciest, the sweetest and have the best value.

Juicy peaches are not only delicious, they are rich in vitamins A, B1, B2, B9, C, E and minerals K, Fe, Mg. Peaches help to clean toxins, lose weight, prevent cancers, diabetes and heart diseases. Being a great source of vitamin C and beta carotene, they are good for skin care and eye health.

Ukrainian plums are available in variety of tastes and colors in August. They are a moderate source of vitamins B6, C and A. Local plums are very low in calories, they help to protect against cell damage, prevent diabetes, are very good for relieving constipation.

Sweet pears are a good source of vitamin B2 and an excellent source of vitamins C and E, phosphorus and copper. Being rich in pectin, pears help to lower cholesterol level. As well as plums these fruit are good for preventing cell damage and cancer. Local pears also help preventing high blood pressure and retain calcium.

Juicy and sweet grapes are in high season from August till October in Ukraine. They are a great source of antioxidants, help to prevent heart diseases, lower blood pressure and cholesterol level. Grapes are also a moderate source of vitamins K. B and minerals that are important for strong bones, hair and skin health.

If you want to treat your family and dear ones with freshest and tastiest local fruit full of vitamins and minerals, August fruit package will make an excellent addition to gifts to Ukraine. 

The Most Popular Spring Flowers in Ukraine

Ukrainian spring always delights our eyes with an amazing variety of colors and blooms. Bright yellow daffodils, violet irises, multicolored hyacinths and freesias are favorites among florists and gardeners. The most popular spring flowers are undoubtedly tulips. Its elegance and beauty, pleasant fragrance, rich color scheme, variety of shapes and sizes captivate Ukrainian women. 

Despite world-wide known association of tulips with the Netherlands, these amazing flowers were imported to Europe from Turkey in the 16th century. In the next 100 years tulips became very popular especially in Holland where new species were developed. These beautiful plants were brought to Ukraine in the 17th century. Being highly-prized, only upper class could grow them in their gardens. 

Nowadays numerous Ukrainian greenhouses and botanic gardens cultivate tulips starting from the end of winter. These tender flowers are high in demand on spring holidays that are Women’s Day and Mother ’s Day. The most popular color of tulips is red as it symbolizes true love. Pink tulips show affection, yellow tulips express cheerfulness, white tulips is a sign of purity and forgiveness. Bright and colorful tulips bouquet conveying passionate love, romance and cheerful thoughts is the best choice for any occasions. 

Send flowers to Ukraine to make your beloved one happy on a spring day!