Ideas for Mum

Ruapehu Bulletin, Volume 13, Issue 635, 7 May 1996, Page 8

Ideas for Mum

T 1 ?as for Mum

Mother's Day as we now know it began in Philadelph back in 1914, however it's origins stem from long befo Mothering Sunday is a Christian festival held on the f« Sunday in Lent, which is either in late March or early depending on when Easter is held. In Victorian England, when there were few public holidays, the middle Sunday in Lent was given as a holiday to young people working away from home to visit their families. These days though mothers can be made to feel special with a personal gift - be it something hand made or bought. Certainly if you are short of time to make something for your mum, the stores of the Waimarino have plenty to offer. For a real treat for mum, and something she may not buy for herself, try a gift voucher for a beauty treatme from Skin & Body Essentials. They offer facials, massa manicures, along with waxing and tinting treatments. If mum lives away and you don't want things to breal en route then make it flowers. Call the local Teleflora agents, Kunikraft and leave it to them. Flowers are als

available from Jan, Dawn and Lauren who offer free d orders. With the long winter months fast approaching a visit 1 Drapery in Ohakune will see mum right with warm ai night wear, or in Raetihi, the 4 Square DisCounter has of continental quilts, flannelette sheets and more to ke chills. _ Turn to Page V

mr mum like $3 million? For a chance of a share of this >unt see McLean's in Raetihi and get your tickets early, r for Mother's Day is the day before - Saturday 11th. ri's love chocolates for a treat and at Rendezvous Dairy kune you can choose from their selection. They are open

n Sunday so if you are really pushed for time you won't need to worry. Perfume always goes down well with mother's, and this week at Price's Pharmacy in Raetihi they have some on special. Of course, they also have a large range of >ttage gifts and frames any mum would love. iving gift is available from the Ruapehu Garden Centre Ohakune. They have a great supply of flowering plants d some lovely pots which will brighten mum's day all ar round. s essential that you look at A Place In Time in Ohakune, ey have extra special treats for mum from lace hankies antique furniture, picture frames and imported laments which will really make mum's day.