Business is not exactly blooming
at local flower shops which are usually swamped this time
of year for Mother's Day.
Action News reporter Regina Ruiz explains why.
The mind set for Mother's Day is usually only the best for
mom, but at many flower shops it is obvious how the economy
is taking a toll on Sunday's celebration of motherhood.
"People are being a little more cautious and things
are simpler. The budgets are down, but they still love their
mothers and do what they can," said Eugene Godina.
Sales are down about 10- 15 % this Mother's Day compared
to last year at the Tiger Lily Flower Shop.
Lilian Vickery is a mother and works with flowers everyday
and is okay with a less expensive.
"Anything is appreciated, it does not have to be elaborate.
It is nice when it is just some small token," said
Vickery.
For some no matter the economy, buying flowers is not an
option it is a cultural custom.
Action News ran into Ernia Mejia who was buying a corsage
for wife and one for his mother in Texas.
"If mom is still alive you wear red corsage, a rose.
If your mom is deceased you wear a white rose," said
Mejia.
No matter the economy's impact, flowers can still make a
priceless impression.
"It hits them right in the heart, makes them happy
and tells them that we love them," said Mejia.
Stay tuned to Action News as we monitor developing news
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