FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — You may be paying more for last-minute Mother’s Day shopping this year.<\/p>\n
As inflation surges, the price of everything is going up, from food and gas to traditional Mother’s Day gifts like flowers and chocolate.<\/p>\n
Local businesses say they’re feeling the financial pressure, too, but they’re grateful that there’s still plenty of demand this weekend.<\/p>\n
“This is definitely our busiest holiday,” said Liana Correa, co-owner of Lilyy’s Flower Creations in Central Fresno.<\/p>\n
Correa spends her days building bouquets, and the only help she has is her fianc\u00e9. The pair says they’re putting in extra work this year — with nearly 170 orders placed for Mother’s Day.<\/p>\n
It’s a big investment for a small business, but Correa says they try to keep costs down for customers.<\/p>\n
“We try not to increase our pricing too much. With holidays, it’s kind of inevitable, especially with flowers,” Correa said.<\/p>\n
The florist isn’t the only local business owner who says they’re in that position this year.<\/p>\n
Even with 25% more customers this weekend, the owners of Raphio chocolate say they’re seeing less business than last Mother’s Day.<\/p>\n
“I think people are feeling pressure from the prices going up,” said Yohanes Makmur, who owns Raphio Chocolate in northeast Fresno.<\/p>\n
Still, some loyal customers are turning out to support their favorite businesses, saying money isn’t everything — but mom is.<\/p>\n
“I always try to treat her. Whenever I have something to give her, I always try to treat her,” said Yeshua Pinal after buying his mom chocolate.<\/p>\n
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