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Advertorial 45 Five ways to spoil Mom When you a sk your mom what sh e 'd like for Mother's Day, is the answer always "nothing"? Well, this year, why not take things into your own hands? Here are a few ways to spoil your mother (whether she likes it or not!): 1. Clean her fridge or wash her car (it's free and highly ap­ preciated) 2. Kindly forbid her from cook­ ing (and order from her favourite restaurant instead) 3. Be her chauffeur for the day ("We're going wherever you want to go and listening to the m usic you want to hear") 4. Take her to the movies (and order whatever drinks or sn acks she'd like) 5. Give her a gift card for a m assage, a manicure or a pro­ fessional makeover (especially if she's not one to treat herself very often) Make sure Mom knows that she's the star on Mother's Day and that she deserves to be pampered accordingly. (NPT) Give Mom a Mother's Day bouquet Everyone likes getting flowers. This Mother's Day, make a mom in your life (your own mother, your spouse, your grandmother, a friend) smile with a beautiful floral bouquet. How do you choose the perfect flowers to make Mom's eyes sparkle? There are several things you should consid­ er, but the most important is personal preference. Some people are absolutely obsessed with roses, while others are fond of tulips, lilies or daisies. When in doubt, ask your florist to prepare a bouquet with a variety of different flow­ ers -- there's sure to be a few that strike her fancy. If you aren't sure whether the bouquet's intended recipi­ ent has the right kind of container to display her flowers in, ask your florist to create an artistic arrangement in a pretty vase. This smart solu­ tion eliminates the need for trimming the stems -- the bouquet will be ready to dis­ play immediately. Plus, the reusable vase is like a bonus gift. (NPT) For a gift bouquet that keeps on giving, ask your florist to include a few flowers that haven't bloomed yet in the ar­ rangement. Treat a special m om in your life to a bou­ quet of fresh flowers. | O akvilleB eaver | T hursday, A pril 26,2018 insidehalton.com