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Shop smart for Mom’s special day
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favorite restaurants for Mother’s Day meals. Mother’s Day is one of the busiest
holidays of the year for restaurants.
Tips for dining out on Mother’s Day
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ner, and this special holiday serves to good way to celebrate Mom. Have plenty of
honor all those women who devote so much snacks and drinks on hand for young children,
time and effort to their families. While gifts as well as activities to keep them entertained.
• Consider dining out a day before or after.
and other trinkets are certainly part of the
celebration, a vast majority of children opt to Restaurants are generally packed on Mothtreat Mom to a night out on the town come er’s Day, and as a result kitchen and wait
Mother’s Day. Not only does this give mom a staffs might be overtaxed. What’s more, dinnight off from cooking, but also it presents an ers might be relegated to a special or abbreviopportunity to get dressed up and spend time ated menu. If you want a more relaxed setting and the ability to order
together as a family.
whatever you desire, it may
A vast number of famibe a better idea to celebrate
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Mother’s Day in advance.
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Then have Mom enjoy a
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relaxing day at home on her
one of the busiest holidays
special day.
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• Take-out is an option.
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to be expected, diners can follow a few tips curbside service, so if Mom is in the mood for
a burger or something more elaborate, she’ll
when treating Mom to a meal.
• Book early ... very early. To guarantee a have that option.
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reservation at any restaurant, namely your
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a little easier and guarantee the best experience for
Mom as well. returns or exchanges. Unless you know Mom will
like what you pick out,
avoid the “final sale” racks
in favor of items that can
be returned or exchanged.
• Ask for a price
match. In an effort
to keep a loyal customer base, many
stores will price
match against competitors’
ads.
Therefore, if you feel
more comfortable at a
certain store, print out the
advertised price and bring
it to your favorite store.
There’s a good chance they
will give you the item for
the same price.
This works particularly
well for tech gifts that typically go on sale in the days
leading up to a holiday or
special event.
There are different ways
to make shopping for
Mother’s Day gifts a little
easier and guarantee the
best experience for Mom
as well. to succeed, and you don’t
Mom to be stuck with a
worthless gift card should
the new business not
thrive. If she really likes
a particular new business,
take her on a shopping
spree at the store instead.
• Skip the chocolate
overload. Flowers
and chocolates are
traditional Mother’s Day gifts. However,
calorie-conscious
women may not want to
be faced with the temptation of a warehouse-sized
box of chocolate treats. If
Mom truly loves chocolate, treat her to a gourmet piece or two, but don’t
make that your main gift.
• Avoid “final sale”
items. It can be
tempting to peruse
the deep-discount
rack at Mom’s favorite store when retailers
cut prices on items in anticipation of a new season.
However, these sales may
come with restrictions on
A few great gift ideas for moms who have everything
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The following are a few
tips for gifting seniors this
Mother’s Day.
• Open a senior’s eyes to
e-readers. Many seniors find
that maintaining a household is simply too much
work once all the kids have
grown up and moved out.
As a result, many move from
private homes into apartment complexes geared to
the senior set or even into
assisted living facilities that
make it easier to deal with
the daily demands of life.
When seniors make such a
move, they sacrifice space
for convenience. Personal
libraries may no longer be
possible or practical, but an
e-reader such as Amazon’s
Kindle or the Nook(R)
from Barnes and Noble allows seniors to store their
favorite books in one small
and convenient place.
• Give the lap of luxury.
Many seniors are on fixed
incomes, which greatly
limit how much disposable
income they have to treat
themselves to something
nice. But seniors still love
a trip to the spa, have their
hair done, or a relaxing
mani or pedicure, or even a
round of golf just as much as
their younger counterparts.
Savvy shoppers know that
deals can be had on such
luxuries, and it just takes a
little patience and research.
Sign up for a service like
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• Go healthy. Many women embrace a healthier lifestyle as they age. Gift-givers
can help seniors on their
quests to become healthier
by buying them a membership to a local fitness club,
many of which provide
classes designed specifically
for seniors. Fitness clubs
typically offer discounted
memberships to seniors,
who might even be eligible for rebates from their
health insurance providers if they meet established
attendance requirements.
Seniors who suffer from
arthritis might benefit from
a membership at a nearby
yoga center.
• Give the gift of communication. Sometimes the
best gift is the simplest gift.
Seniors love to speak with
their children and grandchildren, so why not give
the gift of communication?
If you haven’t already, alter
your cellular phone plan
to a family plan that gives
seniors unlimited minutes
when calling family members so they can speak to
their grandkids as often as
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Buying a Mother’s Day gift
is no easy task, especially
for those who wait until
the last minute to do their
shopping. Beginning early can ease
the pressure of Mother’s
Day shopping. Research
gift options at least a month
prior so that you can read
reviews on products and
services to guarantee quality. You also want to make
sure the gift will arrive on
time if you will be ordering your gift online. Here
are other ways to shop in a
smart manner.
•Do some sleuthing. Play detective
and take inventory
of what Mom likes
to do the most. If
you ask your mother what
she wants, she will likely
brush off the question and
tell you nothing. It is up to
you to do the investigative
work. Pay attention to conversations and see if there
is anything she mentions
wanting to try or something around the house
that may need updating.
Practical gifts are less likely to end up unopened in
the basement or attic.
• Check expiration
dates. Gift certificates and cards for
particular stores or
services are popular come Mother’s Day.
But it is essential to check
expiration dates on the
certificates or find gifts,
as there is a good chance
Mom will put off pampering herself and you would
not want the gift to expire
before she has a chance to
use it. In compliance with
the law, chain restaurant
gift cards don’t expire for
at least five years from
purchase. Those might be
your safest bet.
• Verify a business.
Although Mom may
love a cute boutique
that just opened,
verify the business
before buying a gift card
from it. An unpredictable
economy has made it even
harder for new businesses
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Breakfast in bed for a special day
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FLOWERS — From wildflowers to roses, you can’t go wrong with flowers for
mother on her special day.
The 411 on Mother’s Day flowers
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other’s Day is an
annual holiday that
honors motherhood and
provides an opportunity for
men, women and children
to show their mothers how
much they appreciate them.
The tradition of Mother’s
Day in the United States
dates back more than a
century to 1908, when West
Virginia native Anna Jarvis
held a memorial service to
honor her mother, who had
passed away three years
earlier, and all mothers in
Grafton, West Virginia.
Mother’s Day would ultimately become a national
holiday in the United States
in 1914, thanks in large part
to Jarvis’ campaigning.
As Jarvis, who never married and never had children
of her own, grew old, she
criticized Mother’s Day as
overly commercial, even
trying to have it removed
from the calendar. Those
efforts failed, and Mother’s
Day remains popular now,
more than 100 years after
the idea for it was conceived.
While Mother’s Day traditions have changed since
Jarvis first proposed the
holiday, many people feel
it’s customary to give mothers gifts on Mother’s Day,
when moms take the day
off from chores and relax
with their families. Flowers
make for popular Mother’s
Day gifts, and well-wishers
who want to give the special
women in their lives flowers this year can consider a
host of varieties.
Carnations
Carnations are popular Mother’s Day
flowers, perhaps because they are available in
a number of colors. That
means it’s highly likely
sons, daughters, husbands
and others gifting moms
this Mother’s Day can find
some carnations in Mom’s
favorite color. Ask your
florist about what each carnation color symbolizes,
as each has its own unique
meaning. Pink carnations,
for example, are believed to
symbolize a mother’s love.
Roses
Few mothers can
resist roses, making them one of
the more popular flowers
come Mother’s Day. Roses
are symbolic of love and
make the perfect floral gift
for mothers who like tradi-
tional flowers. If you want
to spice things up, order a
bouquet made up of roses
of various colors.
Daffodils
Yellow is synonymous with spring,
and daffodils can
highlight the season in
which Mother’s Day takes
place while also providing
a cheerful look that’s perfect for Mother’s Day floral
bouquets. Daffodils can be
given on their own or added
to mixed bouquets. Daffodils also last quite a while
when cared for correctly,
giving moms more than just
a few days to enjoy their
bouquets.
Freesia
Like
daffodils,
freesia are long-lasting, meaning mothers will still be enjoying
them long after Mother’s
Day has come and gone.
The inviting fragrance of
freesia makes bouquets
of these flowers popular
choices for Mother’s Day
gifts. Freesia also come in
many colors, proving Mother’s Day gift givers a greater
chance of finding flowers
their mothers will love. and unique items your mother won’t soon forget.
With 50 years of experience helping people create
gifts and accessories, the experts at Things Remembered
are sharing some ideas for
creating unforgettable personalized Mother’s Day gifts.
Practical
Sometimes the best gifts
are the ones the recipient
will use most. But practical
doesn’t have to mean plain.
Whether Mom loves to
cook or it’s Dad’s duty,
there’s probably a great
recipe she loves. A cutting
board personalized with a
favorite family recipe makes
a beautiful addition to any
kitchen. And if she can’t get
going without her morning
coffee, a Contigo travel mug
personalized with a fun mes-
sage written for her will put
a smile on her face, even on
Mondays.
Fashionable
For fashion-forward mothers, complement her sophisticated or quirky fashion sense
with a one-of-a-kind handbag. A leather tote bag personalized with a monogram
in shiny gold foil will upgrade
her daytime style. And to help
her stand out from the crowd
at night, accessorize her eveningwear with a leather and
gold medallion purse with
her engraved monogram.
Want to add a detail that
makes it just from you? Engrave a secret message card
with a special note and add it
to her purse.
Sentimental
From keepsake and shadowboxes to memorable pieces of jewelry, Mother’s Day is
the perfect time to get sentimental. Daughters can consider gifting Mom a matching
bracelet, inscribed with nicknames or lines from a shared
favorite song. For first-time
moms, dads can help keep
the new baby close to mom’s
heart with an engraved sterling silver locket.
Or, give Mom a home for
her second most valuable
possessions. A jewelry box,
whether mirrored, lacquered,
leather or wood, can be personalized with a special note
to add more meaning.
Fun
For moms who know how
to have fun, consider something unique and cool. A colorful, personalized tote bag,
complete with a fun, quirky
message or “Momism” will
ew gestures of affection create such a stir
as presenting a loved one
with breakfast in bed. On
special occasions, like Mother’s Day, treating a loved one
to breakfast in bed can get
their big day off on the right
foot.
The success of such an endeavor often boils down to
following a few tips.
• The surprise of breakfast
in bed is almost as important
as the presentation. Make
sure everyone keeps the secret and rises early enough
to prepare the meal. Time
the meal so that it is ready
when the person of honor
typically awakes.
• Banging and clanking in
the kitchen does not a relaxing morning make, so select
an easily prepared dish to cut
back on the noise. Store- or
restaurant-bought foods can
still make a nice impression
if they are dressed up.
• Adult supervision is a
must when young kids are
cooking. This ensures everything goes safely and
smoothly while still giving
kids the chance to pitch in.
• Delegate some tasks to
kids. A young child may be
able to arrange flowers in a
vase, while a slightly older
child may be more adept at
slicing toast or helping to
flip pancakes. The breakfast
should be a joint effort so
that the person treated to
breakfast knows everyone
involved cared enough to
pitch in.
other’s Day is all
about making Mom
feel amazingly special. And
what better way than with a
thoughtful gift created with
her unique style and personality in mind?
“Whether you opt for
something extravagant or
something she’ll use all the
time, when you personalize
a gift, you know you’re getting something no one else
selected for their Mom,” says
Christopher Warnack, director of marketing at Things
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• Choose easy-to-eat
foods. Crumbly and messy
foods are not the ideal fit
for breakfast in bed. No one
wants to spill food onto pillows or go to bed the next
evening to find a pile of
crumbs beneath the sheets.
Finger foods or bite-sized
items that can be popped
into the mouth will not make
much of a mess. Crepes may
be a nice alternative to messier muffins. Serve coffee or
tea in a cup with a lid to help
prevent spills.
• Invest in a food tray to
make serving breakfast in
bed that much easier. A bedside table or nightstand also
can fit the bill.
• Add small details to
make the breakfast even
more special. Use heart- or
flower-shaped cookie cutters
to add whimsy to everything
from pancakes to fruit.
A hand-written card or
poem is another nice touch.
Breakfast in bed is a special
treat for any family member.
Employing a few strategies
for success can make it that
much more special. filled and enjoyable day for
mothers? That all depends on
her interests. While no two
mothers are the same, there
are some universal ideas that
can make for a memorable
Mother’s Day.
Rest and relaxation
Mothers do a lot for their
families, and many moms
have hectic daily schedules.
Come Mother’s Day, she may
just desire a day when she’s
not called on to do anything
at all. Provide this for her by
removing many of the responsibilities that can bog
your mother down. This includes extra chores that may
be tackled on Sundays.
Special dinner
On this special day, Mom
may deserve a dinner that
stands apart from more routine family meals. A specially
cooked meal that the entire
family prepares together or a
reservation at a favorite restaurant will no doubt bring a
smile to her face. Make sure
that the meal includes HER
favorite foods.
Favorite activity
Plan the day around an
activity that Mom enjoys. If
she’s an yard-sale or antique
enthusiast, spend the afternoon doing just that. Does
she enjoy fishing? Then take
out the rods, pack a large
picnic lunch and spend a few
hours seeing what’s biting.
Take a family bike ride or a
walk in the woods. Or, you
could take in a movie that
she’s itching to see or visit a
museum that has been on her
bucket list. Be open to whatever mom wishes — it is her
day.
Special ways to spend the day with Mom
Many mothers and mother
figures will attest that Mother’s Day is special because
they get to spend it with their
families. While the gifts might
be nice, it’s the time together
that moms truly cherish.
Family members who want
to make Mother’s Day extra
special this year may want to
put extra effort into customizing a day of fun rather than
shopping for gifts.
So what equates to a fun-
This Mother’s Day, think beyond the usual gifts
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to personalize it.
This Mother’s Day, think
beyond the usual gifts to
show Mom you truly understand her personality and interests. (StatePoint)
Did you know?
Many countries have
passed laws that legally
mandate paid leaves for
mothers of newborns. While
some might expect the United States to be among those
countries, working mothers
in the United States are actually not guaranteed paid
leave, though many companies offer it for a certain period of time anyway. In fact,
according to the International Labour Organization,
since 2010, when Australia passed its own parental
leave law mandating paid
leave, the United States has
been the only industrialized
nation that does not guarantee paid leave for mothers
of newborns. No country is
more generous to mothers
of newborns with regard
to paid leave than Russia,
which allows mothers to
take 140 days with 100 percent pay after their children
are born.
DAISY DUKE’S
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Waterville Plaza, 10 Main St., Winchendon • 978-297-1200
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Gift Certificates Always Available
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(413) 773-7516
Mon.-Sat. 9-5:00 • Friday 'til 7:00
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Family Hair Salon
2254 Main St., Athol • 978-249-5767
Treat Mom To Something
Special
carrying Joico Products
Open Tues. thru Sat.
Celebrating 40 Years
19 Connors St., Gardner • 978-632-1362 • www.tanguayjewelers.com
Hours: Tues.-Fri. 9-5; Th. 9-7; Sat. 9-2; Closed Sun. & Mon.
Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover Accepted
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Madison Dussault
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Visit us online at www.elliottsjewelers.net
63 Whalon Street, Fitchburg • 978-342-9107
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Mom’s
217 East Main St.,Orange
978-939-3233
The Rail Yard
3 Main Street
Erving
413-422-1018
Mother’s Day
May 8th
Breakfast
Specials
• Steak & Eggs
• French Toast
• Breakfast Sandwich
Lunch Specials
• Steak Tips
w/mushroom gravy,
mashed and veggies
• Meatloaf Dinner
w/mashed
and veggies
Sunday, May 8
th
Olde Time New England
Seafood Company
Dinner Specials
Thursday, Friday, Saturday
WHITE CLOUD
RESTAURANT
Chicken Nuggets
& Haddock .......... $11.95
Chicken Nuggets &
Sea Scallops........ $15.95
Chicken Nuggets &
Whole Clams ....... $15.95
Mother’s Day
2294 Main St., Athol, (978) 249-5373
627 E. River St., Orange
Sunday, May 10th
Each Mother Will
Receive a Free
Carnation
Orders To Go
978-544-6821
All Come With Choice of 2 Sides
Take Out Service Available
Hours: Tues., Wed., Thurs., Sat. 11- 8,
Fridays 11-9, Closed Sun. & Mon.
Don’t Forget Our Fish Market
Gift shop & greenhouses
Open 7 days 9am-5pm
Fresh Flower Arrangements
for Weddings & Funerals
HERBS & PERENNIALS ready now!!
Flowering Annual & Vegetable Plants, Heirloom Vegetables
Wreaths, Centerpieces, Wall Baskets, Container Gardens
Mother’s Day!
Brunch
Sunday, May 8
**By Reservation Only/ Call for details
ATHOL HOUSE OF PIZZA ★ Daily Specials
RESTAURANT & BAKERY ★ Homemade Pastries
522 MAIN ST., ATHOL, MA
Tel. (978) 249-2100 or (978) 249-3762
Serving You Since 1975
★ Major Credit Cards
Accepted
Take Mom
Out For
Mother's Day!
Gift Certificates Available
★ BEER & WINE SERVED
We Offer Grinders, Gourmet Pizzas, Wraps, Salads,
Appetizers, Italian Dishes, and Specialty Burgers.
STEAK, CHICKEN & SEAFOOD DINNERS
COMPLETE MENU AVAILABLE
Baked Stuffed
Chicken Breast
with Baked or
Mashed Potatoes,
Glazed Carrots,
Small Tossed Salad
$8.25
6:00 am – 3:00 pm
PETE & HENRY'S CAFE
We Accept Most Credit Cards
Sorry No Pizza or Discounts On Mother's Day
11:00 am - 2:00 pm
$20.00 Per Adult
Lunch Special
Pot Roast
Baked Stuffed Haddock
Virginia Baked Ham
Roast Turkey wih Stuffing
Call Her What You Want
But Honor Her At
Reg. Hours: Thurs. 4-9 p.m., Fri. 4-10 p.m., Sat. 3-10 p.m. & Sun. 1-8 p.m.
Gift Certificates
available!
MAIL ORDER,
We Ship UPS!!
Bring Mom in for
Breakfast or Lunch
Mother’s Day
Buffet $17.99
South Royalston
Reserve Early (978) 249-9845 or (978) 249-8375
Weddings &
showers hosted.
Mother’s Day
May 10th
Mom - Mommy - Ma
Opens 12 Noon On Sunday, May 8th
1026 Old Dana Rd, Barre, MA
www.HartmansHerbFarm.com / Facebook
Homestyle cooking
just the way your
mom used to make
Quabbin Woods
RESTAURANT
Jct. Routes 32 & 122, Petersham
(978) 724-3288
Thursday Evening Special
Prime Rib
w/Garlic Mashed Potatoes & Veggie $12.95
Friday
Meatloaf Dinner
w/Mashed Potatoes & Veggie
Weekend Breakfast Specials
Apple Crisp Pancakes, Lobster Omelette
Take a Chance to Win Breakfast for Two
! Happy Mother’s Day !
Wed., 8 a.m.-1 p.m. • Thurs. & Fri. 8 a.m.-7 p.m.
Sat. & Sun. Open 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Breakfast Only
French King Restaurant
At the Scenic French King
Bridge, Rt. 2, Erving, MA
Mother’s Day May 8th
Bring Mom In For Our
Breakfast Buffet
8:00 am – 11:30 am
Special Dinner Menu
12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
With Our Bountiful
Hors d’ Oeuvres Table
~ May 5th, 8-12 pm~
Karaoke - Cinco de Mayo
~ May 6th, 7-10:30 pm~
Free Range
~ May 14th, Show Starts at 8 pm~
A Ton of Blues
Charlie Scott - King Snakes
For Reservations or Information 413-423-3328
www.frenchkingrestaurantandmotel.com or visit us on facebook
Also serving Complete Dinners
Such as Prime Rib, Seafood, Steaks, Italian Favorites
And Much More!
All Dinners & Buffet Include
Choice of Soup or Salad Bar, Potato, Vegetable and
Homemade Bread, and a Complimentary Dish of Ice Cream.
Reservations Suggested
Route 32, Main Street • South Barre, MA
(978) 355-2987 • (978) 355-6417
www.BarreMill.com
TOUR OF THE WORLD BRUNCH BUFFET
BRUNCH
Served 9:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Belgium Waffles
Norwegian Salmon Oscar
Cinnamon French Toast
w/Lobster & Asparagus
Florida Homefries
Grandma’s Scalloped Potatoes
Scrambled Eggs
Homemade Meat Lasagna
Eggs Benedict
Baked Stuffed Haddock
w/Hollandaise Sauce
General Tso’s Chicken
Apple Stuffed Pancakes
Fried Bay Scallops
Breakfast Sausage
Shrimp & Broccoli Alfredo
Fresh Fruit Salad
over Penne
Louisiana Shrimp Salad
Carving station ...
Char-Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad Roast Leg of Lamb
Greek Salad
Canadian Bacon
Swedish Meatballs
West Virginia Baked Ham
English Cut Roast Beef
Top It Off With Our Spectacular Dessert Buffet...
Assorted Pies, Fruit Cobbler,
or Create Your Own Sundae
Adults $22.99 Children 10 & Under $11.99
Toddlers $4.99
HOLIDAY DINNER MENU Served 11:45 a.m.-8:00 p.m.
Begin With Our Famous Clam Chowder or Fresh Fruit Cup, Then A Crisp
Garden Salad, Hot Breads And A Choice of Roast Tom Turkey, Baked Stuffed
Jumbo Shrimp, Seafood Medley w/Lobster Sauce,
Roast Prime Rib of Beef, Fried Sea Scallops, Fresh Broiled Swordfish, Baked
Stuffed Lazy Lobster, Fried Clams, Deep Fried Lobster Chunks,
8oz. Filet Mignon or Our Famous Rack of Lamb.
Top It Off With A Choice Of Traditional Pies, Ice Cream Or Indian Pudding.
A True Holiday Feast.
Please Make Your Reservations Early!
KING PHILLIP RESTAURANT
Route 2A, Phillipston (978) 249-6300 or (978) 249-6263