Rutherford Weekly - Shelby NC
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Thursday, May 4-May 10, 2023 www.rutherfordweekly.com 828-248-1408 Rutherford Weekly - Page 11 Our Mother's Day special section is your complete guide to making Mom's Day special in every way. Find gift ideas, restaurants, celebration inspiration and more, plus special Mother's Day offers from a variety of local businesses! How non-traditional families can celebrate Mother's Day N o two families are the same. What may be "normal" for one family could be quite unique to another. Because families are so different, days such as Mother's Day, Father's Day, Grandparent's Day, and even days devoted to siblings or cousins present opportunities for families to celebrate diversity while honoring their family members. Branch out to many caregivers Certainly a person becomes a mother if she has given birth to a child. But motherhood is a much broader concept. Many women are mothers to children with whom they have little to no biological connection. Some may be relatives that fi lled the void left by a mother who passed away or was unable to care for children. Anyone who has stepped into the role of caretaker can and should be celebrated on Mother's Day. Recognizing stepmothers The notion of the "evil stepmother" in fairy tales is inaccurate. Many children have very close relationships with their stepmothers — even retaining relationships should the stepmother divorce out of the family. Modern families even include strong connections between stepmothers and biological mothers, with each doing her part to make sure children are getting the love and support they need. Absent but not forgotten Some mothers are not present in children's lives for various reasons. These can include death, incarceration, illness, military deployment, or enrollment in a rehabilitation program. Mother's Day can be a time of mixed emotions for individuals whose moms are not present, and families can work together to fi nd ways to celebrate. This may be visiting the cemetery to pay respects or sending a letter to express one's feelings. Individuals also can recognize those people who act as surrogate mothers, including special friends or coworkers who always listen and offer advice. Mother's Day can be recognized with fl exibility and creativity within non- traditional families. Hours: Hours: Sun. 11-4; Sun. 11-4; Tues. & Wed. 11-3 • Thur. & Fri. 11-6 • Sat. 10-3 • Sun. 11-4 Tues. & Wed. 11-3 • Thur. & Fri. 11-6 • Sat. 10-3 • Sun. 11-4 ALL YOU CAN EAT (Inside Tri-City Mall Across From Casper's Closet) 2270 College Ave., Suite 185 Forest City, NC • 828-245-3614 BJ's Cafe at the Mall INCLUDES DRINK & DESSERT $ 16 16 99 99 ALL MOTHERS WILL RECEIVE A SPECIAL TREAT BAG MENU Baked Chicken with Roasted chicken gravy, Fried chicken, Meatloaf, Salisbury Steak and Gravy with grilled onions, chicken tenders, Cabbage, collard greens, green beans, fried okra, pintos, Mashed Potatoes and brown gravy, Mac and Cheese, Potato Salad, yams, broccoli and cheese casserole, cornbread and roll. Desserts: Mother's Day red velvet cupcakes, banana pudding, apple cobbler, Strawberry Cake with cream cheese icing 158 N. Main St., Bostic, NC 828-237-2868 10am-6pm Wednesday-Friday 10am-2pm Saturday Treat Your Treat Your Mother Mother on this on this Special Special Day! Day! 196 N Main St., Bostic 196 N Main St., Bostic 828-245-2884 828-245-2884 Bostic Florist Bostic Florist For All Your Floral Needs Don't forget Don't forget your Mom! your Mom! VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR MOTHER'S DAY GIFT IDEAS WWW.BOSTICFLORISTNC.COM Order Early for Mother's Day! DELIVERY DELIVERY AVAILABLE AVAILABLE