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10 - The Oakville Beaver Weekend, Saturday May 3, 2008 www.oakvillebeaver.com Mother's Day In North America Mother's Day is celebrated on the second Sunday in May (and this special occasion is actually the most popular one after Christmas and Valentine's Day). While cards and fresh cut flowers are tradition, here's a SPECIALS Great ways to say 'I love you' to your mom! checklist of other great gift ideas. · Buy annuals or perennials and plant them for your mom in her garden. · For mom's who love to cook, buy a collection of potted organic herbs including basil, rosemary, sage and thyme and make her an herb garden. · Homemade art gifts are cherished especially when children are young. But anything creative ­ a picture, poem or photo ­ is a lovely personalized gift. Join us at Hampton's Restau n Ham n's R urant · Have photos put on a t-shirt, calendar, mouse pad or coffee cup. Check located in the Quality Hotel & Suites for cated he Qu Hote uites Moth her's Day Champagne Brunch Sunday May 1 mpagn runch day M 11th. photo departments and stores for An elaborate buffet extravaganza, with a special gift for Mom. e ate bu xtravag , cial these specialized photo finishing services. · Package up a homemade treat such as your mom's favourite coffee cake, cookies or even a fresh fruit flan. · Help your mom clean her house. Hire her a week of cleaning services or offer to do the housework yourself. · Offer to help with home repair or updating projects such as painting or wall papering or hire someone to help. · Treat your mom to a pedicure or manicure. The gift will be even nicer if you have your own nails painted right alongside your mom's. · Plan a special outing to a museum or live play and be sure to include lunch in the invitation whether you pack a scrumptious picnic or take her to a restaurant. · At the end of the day, remember that spending time with the people RES URA STAURANT she cares about is a great way to spend 754 Bronte Rd Oakville · Located inside the Q y Hote te Rd., ville cated Quality Hotel Mother's Day too. Call for Reservations 90 eserv ns 905-847-1566 7-156 - News Canada Mother's Day Champagne Brunch Mom's Retreat $89 Luxury pedicure and manicure followed by a warming paraffin dip & nails polished to perfection. Mom's Decadent Delight $149 Let all your tension melt away, Indulge in a sea-salt exfoliation followed by a full body chocolate wrap, warm Vichy shower, finish with a Sunkiss "Bronzing" mini-facial to complete your afternoon Decadent Delight. Mother & Daughter g Afternoon f Indulgence $198 Mother's Day Brunch Sunday, May 11. 2008 IMAGES I N T E R N AT I O N A L S A L O N & D AY S PA A special package for mom and daughter. Begin with a manicure and mini-pedicure. Enjoy a gourmet spa lunch together and finish your afternoon with a shampoo and blowdry hair style. at the Holiday Inn Select Oakville @ Bronte Available Seatings 10:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m. & 2:00 p.m. Adults $26.95 plus taxes · Seniors $23.95 plus taxes · Children $9.95 plus taxes Reservations are recommended 905-847-1000, Ext. 6200 · Made to Order Omelet Station · Freshly Made Waffles, Pancakes, Sausage, Smoked Bacon and Eggs Florentine · Chef's Special Variety of Spring Salads · Antipasto Platter, Season Vegetables & Dip · Made to Order Pasta Station · Shrimp Tower, with Mussels and Oysters · Soup of the Day · Barramundi Fish with Orange Braised Fennel and Tomatoes · Chicken Picatta with Marsala Wine Cream Sauce · Roasted Pork Loin with Sautéed Forest Mushrooms and Leeks · Grilled Beef Medallions au Jus, and Pearl Onions · Delectable Dessert Table with Tarts and Pastries, Cakes ad Squares EST. 1980 Mom's Ultimate Makeover $239 Pamper Mom with the Ultimate Makeover! Included in this perfect day is our signature facial, followed by a 30 minute relaxation massage, Images pedicure and the finishing touches include a full make-up application and hair styled to perfection. Gourmet lunch is included in this day package. OAKVILLE TOWN CENTRE Dorval & QEW Visit us at our website at North Service OAKVILLE TOWN CENTRE 905.338.3333 4th Line Dorval www.imagesspa.com QEW Ph: 905-847-1000 F: 905-847-0032 Toll Free: 1-800-880-3188 www.hioakvillebronte.ca 2525 Wyecroft Road (at Bronte) · Oakville