Here’s an offer for Alexandria residents…

2nd Annual Electronics Recycling Day
Got old electronics?
Wondering how to dispose of them safely?
Old computers, hard drives, monitors, modems, fax machines,?
Used printers and copiers?
TVs, stereos, VCRs, radios?
Cameras, camcorders?
Microwaves, toasters?  Other electronics?
Keep them out of the landfills.  Bring them for free*, safe, environmentally responsible recycling.
Saturday, October 24, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Immanuel Church on the Hill
Corner of [...]

A funeral without flowers

I went to a funeral today. Other than the flowers from the family, only one friend sent flowers.
Have you ever been to a funeral without flowers? how depressing.
The obit listed places to send Memorial contributions but I’m sure that they thought someone would send flowers!

You Win! (if you vote)

Today is another opportunity for all voters in Virginia to have a say in who the next Governor of Virginia will be.
Vote Today!
Bring your “I Voted” sticker to any Conklyn’s Florist location and you will receive a free Gift Card with a value from $10 to $200.

New Delivery Vehicle

The folks at Ford Motor Company invited Conklyn’s Florist to participate in a test program for their new Transit Connect Commercial Vehicle last week.
An initial test drive of the prototype had us convinced that the Ford Transit Connect may just be what we’re looking for in a small utility delivery vehicle.
It’s a small van with [...]

Earth Day

Wednesday is Earth Day as you probably already know by now.
We have two programs designed to help you participate and recycle:
1)  Recycle old flower vases. Bring in 2 of the dusty vases you have stashed away – we’ll trade you a Surprise Gift Card worth somewhere between $5 and $200.
2) Bring in that tired house [...]

Secretary or Administrative Professional?

Next week is Secretaries Week. Or…is it Administrative Professionals’ Week? The original idea was to give bosses (whom have their own day) a “designated” time to express appreciation for their staff, many of whom were “secretaries.”
Today, that term is almost offensive to some. We certainly don’t want to offend anyone so we’re [...]

Watch those Lilies!

According to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, lilies are considered highly toxic to cats. While the poisonous component has not yet been identified, it is clear that small amounts of the plant, when ingested, can result in severe kidney damage. We recommend keeping lilies out of the reach of cats. [...]

Help us pick a logo for our Baltimore store!

The merger of Beverly Hochstedt Florist and Conklyn’s Florist has created a new and unique option for floral designs and gifts in North Baltimore.
Beverly Hochstedt customers have been tickled with the (new to them) programs now available at a familiar, friendly location.
Now we need a logo for the store on Harford Rd.
Help us pick one [...]

We have a new store!

Conklyn’s Florist has merged with Beverly Hochstedt Florist in Parkville, MD.
The new store will be “Conklyn’s Hochstedt Florist of Parkville.” The newly renovated store on Harford Rd. is now part of the Conklyn’s family and all of the various programs offered by Conklyn’s and conklyns.com will be available to Beverly Hochstedt’s former customers. Beverly retired [...]

Cost of money

I just read that it costs 1.67 cents to make a penny. It costs almost 10 cents to make a nickel!
Think how much money (our money) the government could save if we all emptied our piggy banks once a year.
And, all of that coin could be put into interest baring accounts or donated to charity.
Everyone [...]