Stone Life February/March 2014 | Page 10

MOTHER’S DAY Show your mum you care othering Sunday, or Mother’s Day as it is also known, is a day to say thank you and celebrate our mothers and other mother figures in our lives such as grandmothers, stepmothers and mother-in-laws. Held on the fourth Sunday of Lent, Mother’s Day is exactly three weeks before Easter Sunday and traditionally would be a day people used to visit the church where they were baptised. The more contemporary interpretation of Mothering Sunday is now as a celebration of motherhood with people visiting their mothers, buying them a gift or perhaps treating them to a special meal or a day out. There are many ways people can show their gratitude and appreciation to their mum or mother figure and with the help of this special feature we hope we can help you get organised and find the perfect way to say thanks to your mum, just for being her. It is the one day of the year when sons and daughters of all ages can take the time to pay a proper tribute to and say a heartfelt ‘thank you’ to M the person who does so much for the family throughout the year. This year on Sunday, 30th March, let your mum take it easy and relax while the rest of the family does the work. Breakfast in bed might be a nice way to start the day with many mum’s describing the best gift they could ask for, being a day off to allow them time to themselves to relax. Tell her to put her feet up while you do the housework. With spring slowly on the way, a lovely bouquet of flowers might be a nice idea or why not treat her to Sunday lunch out. Perfume, jewellery, items of clothing or gift vouchers also make great presents - and of course a Mother’s Day card is a must. Pampering your mum by booking her in for a spa day and a couple of treatments is a lovely gesture and is sure to be most appreciated by women of all ages . Treating your mum to brunch, lunch, high tea or an evening meal at a pub cafe, restaurant or hotel is another popular idea but best to think ahead and book a table as places do get busy on this day. LEBRATING CE 20 years PLANTS the Jewellers 26 High Street, Stone, Staffordshire ST15 8AW t 01785 819 981 e [email protected] www.plantsthejewellers.co.uk 10 February/March 2014