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THURSDAY, APRIL 29, 2004 THE NEW TANNER 15 Shower Mom with flowers Anna Jarvis' ( Founder of Mother's Day) first gift idea for remembering mom on Mother's Day was flowers. But the founder of the holiday was thinking of the wild flowers that flourished profusely over the hill- sides of her rural West Virginia home. That was back in 1908, when all a loving son or daughter had to do was hike to a nearby field or walk about their own property to pick anarmful. Back then, there were probably few, if any, lo- cal florists which, today, stock every kind of flower imaginable, from arbutus to zinnia to anything in between. Before you head out to your neighborhood florist, here are a few things to consider: * What is Mom's favorite type of flower? If you don't know, roses are always a safe choice, and one she'll love. * Does Mom have any allergies to specific flow- ers? Ask the florist to put together blooms that are less likely to induce a sneezing outbreak. * Do you have pets in the house? If so, be care- ful to keep Mom's bouquet or plants out of reach. Many flowers like hyacinth and hydrangea are toxic to pets. * Does your mother live outside of Canada? Don't worry. You can call your local, florist for the ar- rangement and he or she will contact a florist in Ways to Show Mom You Love Her Why is Mother's Day different from all other days? Because it's the one day of the year when we stop to acknowledge and thank our mother for eve- rything she has sacrificed to make our lives better. Here are some ways to show Mom how much you care: * Visit your mother, whether you live near or far. Anna Jarvis, the founder of Mother's Day, proposed that a special visit to Mom would be an appropriate symbol of dedication to mother in honor of her day. * Call her on the phone. These days, when fami- lies are separated by hundreds of miles and e- mail is so accessible, we need a little push to pick up the phone. So dial those digits! * Get out that camera and snap some shots of Mom with her children, grandchildren or you. E- mail them to her, or frame them for a gift that will be sure to last.a lifetime. * Take Mom out on the town -- see a movie, drive around the country or play a round of golf. Do something that she thor- oughly enjoys. * Get Mom out of the kitchen and into a restau- rant for brunch or dinner. She deserves the day off, especially if she's the family chef every other day of the year. * Give Mom a gift that's just for her. It doesn't have to be big or expensive -- just some- thing that says "I appreciate you" and re- flects her taste and style. It's the thought and love behind that gift that's most meaningful to her. * Send her a paper card -- not one that's e-mailed or store-bought. Jarvis proposed that we write Mom a letter just for her on Mother's Day. Letter writing is more personal than a greeting card. You can start just about -- any tradition to mark Mother's Day. However you decide to express your feelings, do it in a way that fits your moth- er's style, and Mother's Day will be an unforget- table experience for both of you. your Mom's area to put to- gether and deliver the blooms. You can also use an online service to cre- ate and send a Mother's Day arrangement. Whether your Mom lives around the corner or across an ocean, she'll ap- preciate flowers. Order them from a florist or, even better, deliver them yourself! You'll give a gift that Mom will treasure. ~ Discover Mother's _ When Mother's Day was founded in the early 20th century, it was proposed that we take pen in hand and traditions of yester- SF SS te Margaret Tutzi Certified Personal Trainer = - TO BE TRIED Personal Fitness Training For Mom! ({ Gift Certificates Always Available Rockwood (519) 831-3221 Escape for an ies see atone or bring someone wit, o| [= Ss you. 9 Mill Street, Acton, Ontario L7J 2M3 (519)853-8859 www.bluespringsspa.com Hairy, Auatis, LMT Mage, Spa Te, Matty Msg, Cay Wag MOM'S AND MOM'S-TO-BE SPA PACKAGES MOTHER'S DAY ESCAPE: Spa Manicure Spa Pedicure one hour massage or Facial Spa Tub Session > Spa Snack '\ $125 single/nom & me $240 come i, QUICK ESCAPE: Spa Pedicure 1/2 hour massage \ Spa Snack me $160 ; Spa Tub Session - $85.00 single/mom & Spa Snack 2 $65.00 single/mom & me $125 MINI-SPA ESCAPE: , Spa Manicure . 1/2 hour Massage Spa Tub Session Day History year and write that letter. Composing a_ note to your mother and other creative © ideas can be fun and Oprings Flower & Gift Shop 46 Mill Street, East 853-0800 Give Mom a Monet The Teleflora Monet's Garden Bouquet Spring's most delicate flowers in an elegant art glass vase inspired by the famous water lily paintings of Claude Monet. Such sweet serenity. Mom will adore it. For delivery virtually anywhere in Canada or the U.S., call or visit our shop. Mother's Day is Sunday, May 9