What day would you think is the most popular for flowers? I guess to be more specific ... in regards to national Holidays. Easter? Martin Luther King Jr Day? These are both great, but the biggest day for flowers is overwhelmingly going to be Valentine's Day.

This special day is when florists both locally and nationally make the most money. Flowers are the heart and soul of this day and the retailers are like the wallet. Where should you choose? Cleveland, Ohio is a big city and there are so many places!

Common sense would tell you to select a local florist depending on your price range and what they offer - but if you have never used these places before how are you going to know if its a good buy (or if you are getting ripped off)? The internet is a great place because you can find unbiased reviews of the local guys - or you can go all out and just buy your flowers direct from a trusted internet source such as 1-800-Flowers, ProFlowers, or FTD  who take all the guess work out of buying flowers, have up front pricing, and a satisfaction guarantee!

DON'T FORGET: You can also get a 10 - 15% rebate (or more) on your1-800-Flowers, ProFlowers, or FTD purchase by shopping through MrRebates when placing your order. If you are not already a member of MrRebates it is free to join (you will actually get $5 just for signing up). You can get money back on all of your purchases you place online when using the service. Just make sure to click from MrRebates to the store you want to shop at (there is a list and a search on the site) and watch that cash build up.

So before you shop - make sure to do a little research. You can do it for the local guys or the online retailers right from the comfort of your own home. Keep in mind you are buying something that will only be around a week or so, so make sure you get a great deal.