"The more we stop the community from buying them ... it will change the demand of the balloons and be less of a focal point ...

Consider this your early-bird reminder to schedule a gorgeous bouquet for Mother’s Day (Sunday ... and you can add festive mylar balloons, stuffed animals and chocolates to your package.

For Teresa O’Connor, 45, a mother ... of mylar balloons stood out the most over the first few years − not only did I realize that they were prevalent, but also that one day I would get five ...