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Mother's Day Gift Guide in Manalapan
Honor moms, grandmas and other important women in your life this year on Mother's Day.
Whether your mom is glamorous, girly, or even a little geeky, celebrate her in all her glory this Mother's Day by giving her the perfect gift.
So, what to buy? What to do?
First, a little history.
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Many people are inclined to believe Mother’s Day is a Hallmark-inspired holiday—but while they may profit from it, they certainly didn’t invent it. After a few false starts—including one by famous abolitionist Julia Ward Howe—Anna Jarvis and the culmination of her tireless efforts to honor mothers brought on the inaugural Mother’s Day in 1914. Woodrow Wilson officially signed it into law, thereby ensuring its place on our calendars on every second Sunday in May.
To get an idea of who is behind the spending, as well as identify the different lucky gift recipients, Patch contacted Shari Brown, communications specialist with the National Retail Federation (NRF).
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“Predictions on expenditures are based on our consumer spending survey,” Brown said. According to 2012 NRF data, “nearly 65 percent [of shoppers] will shop for their mom or stepmom, while others will buy gifts for their wife (22.4 percent), daughter (10.5 percent), grandmother (8.2 percent), sister (8.4 percent), friend (7.6 percent) or godmother (2.1 percent).”
But neither history nor the NRF are in charge of your Mother’s Day shopping this year—you are. Luckily, there are a host of gift choices.
Keep the special women in your life in style by giving the gift of bling. Small boutiques and shops offer unique items that will make anyone feel special. Get something special and unique at Rhona's Boutique, Whispers Fashion, or Aramis Boutique and Jewelry.
A full wallet might fund an entire day at the spa, but for far less, other restful and calming health and beauty treatments can just as easily be lovingly gifted. Consider other spa activities, such as a gentle facial, rejuvenating massage, pedicure or a simple manicure. Try Avanti, the Salon at Manalapan, or Hand & Stone massage.
And if Mother’s Day isn’t long enough?
Stay in touch by updating the recipient’s cache of technology with a new smartphone, tablet or mini-tablet.
Head on over to Best Buy within the Epicentre Shopping Plaza on Route 9 South and stock up on some great gadgets for mom!
Once you've solved the Mother’s Day puzzle, relax and take a deep breath—it’s time to plan for Father’s Day.
