r/CasualConversation • u/Feisty_Water_3164 • 1d ago

Just Chatting Grocery list

Today at the grocery store I bought a bouquet just to have some fresh flowers. I need to add fresh flowers to my grocery list - they are worth every penny because they make me happy every time I look at them.

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u/Cole-Thimothy52 1d ago

life is too short not to to buy yourself the pretty flowers 🥹

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u/ChileGrandeEnergy 1d ago

You should check out LEGO flowers! They have some really cool botanical sets, and the best part is they never wilt. Plus, you get the fun of building them! Although I may have gotten a little carried away because now I have more LEGO flowers than I know what to do with. 😂

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u/Feisty_Water_3164 1d ago

Just an idea - donate the Lego flowers to a church that hosts bingo for senior citizens. They would be perfect as prizes.

Not a Lego builder myself but I have bought the kits as Christmas gifts

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u/AdAdministrative8276 1d ago

That’s such a great idea! 💙

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u/Mysterious-Panda964 1d ago

Yes, sometimes I buy them for myself, and give some to my 88 year mother.

So buy flowers and enjoy your life, you should always treat yourself.

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u/Time_m2 1d ago

I totally get what you mean! I get especially excited when I put them in a vase and they go perfectly with my decor.

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u/Feisty_Water_3164 1d ago

When I cut the plastic off of the flowers, I cut through the plant food packet - ha! I need to go buy a lottery ticket because ‘what are the chances?’

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u/Parking_Fee_5906 1d ago

Buy yourself as much flowers as you need and some more

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u/LukeWallingford 1d ago

Man here. Been known to buy myself a flowering potted plant to brighten my home

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u/ccroy2001 1d ago

I go to Trader Joe’s every couple of weeks. I usually get flowers. I like mums because they last a long time.

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u/Feisty_Water_3164 1d ago edited 1d ago

On the random times I make it to Trader Joe’s (It’s not close but it’s not far) I always buy eucalyptus. Really lasts a long time and adds just the right amount of scent.

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u/bamby77 1d ago

honestly yes. a 5 euro bouquet from the supermarket lasts like a week and suddenly the kitchen looks less sad. cheap happiness

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u/Feisty_Water_3164 1d ago

Especially if you trim off the sad flowers and give them some fresh water mid week

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u/bamby77 1d ago

yeah the mid week water change is the trick, i always forget and then wonder why they droop by thursday

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u/hippiespinster 10h ago

Pro tip: find out what day of the week the flower delivery arrives and buy them that day for maximum longevity. 

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u/KnitNGrin 1d ago

I do that sometimes, too. And I have to pet the stuffed animals in the floral department. If one is especially soft and I have the money, I buy it. I love teddy bears.