Mother's Day 2015

THE FREE PRESS Thursday, May 7, 2015

Happy Mother’s Day

bouquet of flowers is a classic gift that never goes out of fashion. They’re beautiful, colourful and fragrant, and they’re always appreciated by the re­cipient. What sort of flowers will you be offering your amazing mom on Mother’s Day? Ideally, you should give your mom a bouquet of her favourite flowers, but maybe you don’t know which ones she likes best. Don’t worry; there are a few ge­neral guidelines to help you choose. Peonies symbo­ lize sincerity of feeling, lilies express both sweetness and purity and white orchids represent purity of love.

They are all popular for Mother’s Day, right alongside classic roses, the ultimate symbol of love.

You could choose a bouquet of only one kind of flower or a floral composition combining lilies with other varieties. When choosing a colour scheme, opt for soft pastels such as pink and white. If your mom prefers brighter colours, opt for a bouquet in shades of orange or purple, or for a bouquet of different-coloured roses.

If you want to give a gift that lasts more than a few days (and your mother has a little bit of a green thumb), you can opt for a potted plant rather than cut flowers. Lilies and orchids, for example, are usually available in pots as well as in bouquets.

One last tip: go to the florists early enough in the day to avoid the rush and have your pick of the choicest flowers. Flower shops are always busy on Mother’s Day.

Stanford Tandoor & Grill

Mother’s Day Dinner Buffet All mothers receive a flower!

Sunday, May 10 ~ 5:00 to 10:00 pm Delicious East Indian Dinner Buffet

Adults ~ $25.95

Seniors ~ $22.95

Kids (6-10) ~ $12.95

Kids Under 6 ~ FREE

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Gifts to thrill your mom

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Which flowers to give the world’s best mom?

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other’s Day is almost here and you’re still searching for the perfect gift, one that will make your mother’s eyes shine with delight?

Don’t get discouraged. Here are some suggestions that could ins­pire you.

• Jewelry, the ultimate in fashion accessories, is always popular. A great way to express your love is to have an af­ f ectionate message engraved inside a beautiful ring.

There are also all kinds of heartshaped pendants and earrings that are perfect for saying “I love you, Mom.” • How about a gift to fuel one of your mother’s passions. Watch her glow with happiness when she realizes you’ve given her tickets to a show starring her favourite singer, a subscription to a specialized magazine, a book by a recommended

author, a boxed DVD set of a TV show she likes, kitchen accessories or a gift certificate for a new pair of shoes. You know your mother well enough to identify what she lo­ves most.

• Some gifts can’t be bought, but they’re no less valuable. You could help her out by preparing a week’s worth of meals or washing all her windows — you know how much she hates that particular chore. Or simply spend the day with her; go out for a walk together, watch her fa­ vourite movies or play some board games.

If you really don’t know what would please your mo­ ther most, take her shopping a few days before Mother’s Day and take note of what catches her eye. Then you can go back without her to buy the perfect gift.

Mother's Day Brunch

Sunday, May 10th 10am - 2pm

Full Buffet with Carving Station Includes Coffee, Tea and Beverages $25.00/person $15 12yrs and under 20% off Seniors Reservations Recommended 102A Red Cedar Drive, Sparwood Phone: 1-250-425-2003 Fax: 1-250-425-2023 Email: infosparwood@causewaybayhotels.ca

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Happy Mother’s Day

“Mommy” A little word filled with so much love “

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ommy” is just a small, two-syllable word, and yet it is so important to every one of us. Often the first word spoken by babies, “Mommy” represents the magical heart of the ever-expanding universe of young children. The relationship between a child and its mother or mother figure cannot be compared to any other human relationship.

In the best of worlds, “Mommy” evokes gentleness and firmness, kisses and hugs.

She is the angel of the night come to rescue us from nightmares. She is the nurse who tends to scraped knees, the caregiver who dons an apron to prepare healthy meals, and the fairy who never forgets to make you a birthday cake. She is the one who feels the pain of your heartache and who will always defend you when you’re attacked.

Your mother is the one who knows you best, the one who helps you overcome obstacles and dreams of a beautiful future for you. She helps you build your confidence and surpass yourself. She shows you the value of wisdom rather than misplaced pride.

Baby birds grow up

and leave the nest to lead their own lives.

With maturity, a growing child learns discernment and sees parents for the human beings they are, with their strengths and weaknesses. Rather than spoiling their love, this discovery is often the source of a closer relationship for adult children and their mothers. Even if your childhood was less than ideal, the affection that unites you both will only grow as you understand that your mother did the best she could with the resources she had.

Make this Mother’s Day a time of gratitude.

Thank your mom for guiding you and helping you become the adult you are today.

The word “mother” evokes gentleness and firmness, kisses and hugs.

Join us for Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet Sunday, May 10 10 am to 1 pm

CHOOSE FROM THE FOLLOWING AND MORE: •Fresh baked bread and pastries •Pancakes with Canadian maple syrup •Eggs Benedict •Bacon and breakfast sausages •Roast beef carving station •Roasted small potatoes •Wild Sockeye Salmon with herb and lemon sauce •Oven baked chicken drumsticks & St Louis ribs •Mac and cheese casserole •Antipasto platter, cold cuts and cheeses •Variety of salads •Mussels, shrimp and smoked salmon •“Sliders” •A selection of homemade desserts and •Everyone’s favourite, the chocolate fountain! •Tea & coffee

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Children 5 & Under Eat Free!

Taxes and gratuities not included.

Call for Reservations 250-423-3002 | 301 Hwy 3 All mothers get a complimentary mimosa.

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Moms are celebrated around the world

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others give so much of themselves to their children, from the time they’re babies, through childhood and beyond the trials of adolescence. That’s half a lifetime spent caring for their children! Honoured since antiquity, motherhood represents the source of life and nurturing.

Why not make your cherished mother’s greatest wish come true for Mother’s Day? If you and your sibling haven’t been on speaking terms for months, if you’re annoyed with a family member over a trifle, why not bury the hatchet, turn the page, and try to get along for your mother’s sake. A family reconciliation might very well be the most wonderful gift she could receive.

Perhaps you don’t demonstrate the love you feel for your mother on a regular basis.

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verybody is convinced that Sunday in May as Mother’s Day. the best mom in the world is theirs. That’s probably why Since then, many countries Mother’s Day is celebrated in including Canada, Brazil, Italy, dozens of countries around the Japan, and Belgium have followed world, although not always on the this lead and made the second same date.

Sunday in May a day of flowers There’s nothing new about and words of love for moms. honouring a mother’s unique role Strangely enough, Mother’s Day within the family and society as a is celebrated on a wide range of whole. Ancient Greeks were dates around the world. It’s known to celebrate Rhea, the celebrated as early as February in mother of the Gods, and countless Norway and as late as December other religions have celebrated the in Panama and Indonesia. fertility and nurturing qualities of Between these two extremes, women. hardly a month goes by without The perpetuation of this some country honouring their tradition in North America goes mothers with a special day. One back to an American, Anna Jarvis, thing is certain though, no matter who lost her mother on the second the place or the date, mothers Sunday of May, 1906. She deserve to be celebrated! convinced the authorities in her small Virginian town to mark Mother’s Day with a religious ceremony the following year. The idea was so popular that the entire state of Virginia began an official celebration for mothers in 1907. A few years later, in 1914, U.S. President Woodrow Mother’s Day is celebrated on different Wilson officially dates around the world. designated the second

Mother’s Day Brunch Sunday May 10, 2015 • 10am to 2pm Cold Items: Hot Items: Applewood Smoked Bacon Spolumbo’s Maple Breakfast Sausages Fresh Scrambled Eggs with Fine Herbs Eggs Benedict with Housemade Hollandaise Housemade Hash Browned Potatoes Chef Carved Herb Crusted Triple A Alberta Prime Rib with Au Jus and Horseradish Atlantic Salmon Loins with Lemon Scented Cream Sauce Grilled Coconut Chicken Breasts with a Spicy Apricot Mango Curry Sauce Spicy Asian Shrimp Kabobs Garlic Roasted Russian Fingerling Potatoes Wild Rice Mix Pilaf Seasonal Fresh Vegetables

A Variety of Pastries and Local Breads Fusilli Pasta Salad with Pesto Mayo, Sun Dried Tomatoes, Artichokes, Olives and Red Peppers Caesar Salad with Housemade Dressing Mykonos Greek Salad with Feta Cheese and Kalamata Olives Assorted Canadian and European Cheeses with Fresh Fruit Selection of Iced Seafood including Shrimp, Crab & BBQ Salmon

Reservations recommended Walk-ins welcome Adults $30.95 Seniors $19.95 Youth (7-12yrs) $13.95 Under 8 yrs free with adult

Mother’s Day is the ideal moment to express this love, with heartfelt wishes, gifts, or gestures that will go straight to her heart. If you have a limited budget, offer her some quality time, spent together doing an activity she particularly loves. Or help her out with some chores she finds difficult. At the very least, a pretty card in which you express your wholehearted love for her will surely bring her joy.

Another great idea is to develop the habit of expressing your gratitude to your mother and spoiling her every chance you get. It will allow you to build a closer relationship with her, something that might feel great for both of you. Why wait for Mother’s Day to show your affection to the one who gave you life and to tell her how much you love her?

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