Villadom Times Weekly Newpaper Online-May 4, 2011 Issue

Page 14 THE VILLADOM TIMES II & IV • May 4, 2011 Remember Mom on Mother’s Day! Sunday, May 8th go by and it’s sure to become a cherished keepsake. When picking out jewelry, keep in mind the following tips: Does she prefer gold or silver? What are her favorite colors? What makes her unique as a person? What style of jewelry does she prefer? Create a photo book. Take your favorite images and create a professional-looking photo book to celebrate all of your special moments together. Give a little rest and relaxation. Put together a do-ityourself spa basket for your loved one using healthy, natural ingredients. Add some of her favorite things to the basket. For example, in addition to bath and beauty goodies, include books or magazines, a CD or iPod filled with her favorite music, a scented candle, or soft slippers. You might also consider giving her the most recent release of her favorite TV show or movie on DVD. Whether it’s Mother’s Day or any other time of year you choose to celebrate the women who have made a difference in your life, a gift that incorporates something personal and unique to her is sure to be a favorite for years to come. How to ﬁnd the perfect gift for the women in your life cookies with your grandmother as a child? How about when Mom helped you make stuffing the first time you hosted Thanksgiving dinner? If food means love in your family, consider making a cookbook of favorite family recipes. Scan or type up handwritten recipe cards and bind them together into one book. Create a china mosaic. Make a mosaic using some of Mom’s or Grandma’s old dishes that are chipped or cracked. It’s a great way to keep a pattern or color of china she loves within the house. You can find mosaic supplies at your local craft store for affordable prices. Consider adding a mosaic design to a platter, pot, vase or a photo frame. Celebrate with jewelry. Choose jewelry that celebrates the uniqueness of your loved one or a special moment you’ve shared. High-quality, hand-finished charm bracelets work well because they offer endless opportunities (and occasion after occasion) to personalize. For example, Pandora has more than 800 hand-finished charms of varying sizes, shapes and colors so the options for bracelet design are practically limitless. Select different charms for 14 karat gold, sterling silver, two-toned, braided leather, or colored cords bracelets. A charm bracelet can be built on as years (ARA) What woman in your life has most influenced you? Perhaps that woman is your mother, who has guided you since childhood. Maybe it’s your grandmother or wife who supported you during your most unforgettable moments. Whoever this special woman is, take time to celebrate and recognize everything she has done for you. Mother’s Day is the perfect day to celebrate the women in your life. In fact, after the winter holidays, Mother’s Day is the second largest U.S. consumer spending holiday, according to the National Retail Federation. Everyone loves to shower Mom with gifts, and jewelry proves to be a popular choice, as 26 percent of shoppers say they plan to buy their mothers a gift of jewelry. Shoppers are not just buying for their mothers, but also for stepmoms, wives, sisters, daughters, grandmothers, friends, and godmothers. No matter what woman has made a difference in your life, celebrate her on this special day and throughout the year. The first rule for buying a great gift is to keep individuality in mind. Try to find something that celebrates the recipient’s uniqueness, such as her likes or personal accomplishments, or even a special time you shared together. Here are some one-of-a-kind gift ideas to celebrate the women who have made a difference in your life: Make a family cookbook. Do you remember baking Coupon must be presented. New Clients Only. Offer expires 3-31-11 Everyone Deserves a Great Massage Swedish Massage One hour $39 (Reg. $79/hr,) Free Chiropractic Evaluation ($175 Value) � �� � �� � �� � �� � �� 260 Godwin Ave. • Suite 7 • Wyckoff, NJ • 201-485-7518 wyckoffchiropractor.com � �� Picture Mom with the Best! 3-16-11 Pat/Janine WyckoffFamilyChiro2x2(3-16-11) �� 2 x �� 2” �� Rev1 �� ...no two blossoms are alike gifts interior design home furnishings decorative accessories window treatments all with a unique sense of style 648 Wyckoff Ave, Wyckoff • 201-848-5633 eurica Spring is in the air... �� Wholesale Photo & DIGITAL IMAGING �� www.wholesalephoto.com Midland Park Shopping Center • Godwin Ave & Goffle Rd, Midland Park 201-444-0777 Hours: Mon, Tues, Wed & Fri 9:00-6:30 Thurs 9:00-9:00 Sat 9:00-5:30 ��