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Page 12 - shelby shopper & info - 704/484-1047 www.shelbyinfo.com Thursday, May 4-May10, 2023 Dinner Hours: Dinner Hours: Sunday-Thursday 4:30-9:00pm Sunday-Thursday 4:30-9:00pm Friday-Saturday 4:30-9:30pm Friday-Saturday 4:30-9:30pm Lunch Hours: Lunch Hours: Monday-Thursday 11:30am-2:00pm Monday-Thursday 11:30am-2:00pm Friday 11:30am-2:30pm Friday 11:30am-2:30pm Sunday 11:00am-2:30pm Sunday 11:00am-2:30pm Closed Saturday Lunch Only Closed Saturday Lunch Only www.chensrestaurant.com t h t t 209 West Dixon Boulevard Hwy. 74 By-Pass Shelby, NC 704-484-9669 NORRIS MERCHANDISE 2011 S. Lafayette St. (Hwy. 18 S) Shelby, NC • 704-482-8464 www.norrismerchandise.com Hours: Mon - Fri 8am - 5:30pm • Sat 8am - 3pm Cheers to Mom! Cheers to Mom! May 14 th SPECIAL From Page 11 a charm bracelet and a new charm each year that repre- sents a meaningful memory you both shared. • Write a new email each day with an inspirational quote or special words of love for mom. • Tackle a task that she may not want to do herself, such as washing the exterior of her car and vacuuming the interior. Mother's Day gift ideas should come from the heart and can show mothers near and far how much they are appreciated and loved. Mother's Day is a time to express love and appreciation for mothers, sentiments that are often expressed with gifts. Flowers are a popular present to bestow on Mother's Day, as they can brighten a room and bring a sweet aroma to any household. While any flowers may ultimately suffice on Moth- er's Day, gift givers may want to select flowers for Mom that convey specific messages. The language of flowers has been recognized for centuries. Though per- haps not as heralded as it once was, flower symbolism persists to this day. Here's a look at some of the meanings behind certain types of flow- ers to help guide Mother's Day gifting. • Amaryllis: These plants start as bulbs and are natu- rally spring-blooming flow- ers. The name comes from the Greek word "amarysso," which means "to sparkle," and they symbolize pride. • Aster: These daisy-like flowers are delicate-looking perennials. Asters make great gifts because they symbolize love and daintiness. • Begonia: There are more than 2,000 types of begonias, and the flower symbolizes deep thoughts. Begonias were made famous by French horticulturist Mi- chel Bégon, who thought the blooms looked like beautiful girls. • Bleeding heart: These flowers are red and pink blos- soms that look like the perfect heart shape with a tear- drop at the bottom. They're beautiful and symbolic of love and affection. • Buttercup: These are as- s o c i a t e d w i t h youthfulness and cheerfulness and can call to mind childhood days spent picking but- tercups and hold- ing them under chins to reveal that you like butter. The flower is known for its beauty and innocent charm. • Camellia (white): White camellias stand for purity and innocence, but they also symbolize admiration and respect. Camellias make beautiful additions to any bouquet. • Daisy: Daisies are happy-looking flowers and they represent motherhood and children. • Delphinium: Delphini- ums come in pink, white and blue varieties and embody youth and renewal. They're a good pick if you want to con- vey a continued or renewed affection for a person. • Tulip: Tulips with an orange hue are thought to represent understanding and appreciation. They can ex- press appreciation for Mom or another special person. Yellow tulips symbolize happiness, while pink tulips are symbolic of love. Red blooms should be reserved for sweethearts. Various flowers sym- bolize feelings people want to express to their moth- ers, grandmothers and other special women on Mother's Day. Learn the meanings behind popular Mother's Day flowers The unconditional love and undying patience moms exhibit as they raise their children is worthy of more than just a single day of ap- preciation in May. Moms do a lot for their families, and though that's something to celebrate every day, Moth- er's Day merits upping the ante in regard to showing Mom how much she's loved and appreciated. This year, families can work together to ensure this Mother's Day is a day for Mom to relax and bask in all the extra attention she de- serves. • Serve breakfast in bed. Mom might be on break- fast detail on hectic week- day mornings, but Mother's Day marks the perfect time for spouses and kids to take over those responsibilities. This year, keep the cereal in the pantry and go the extra mile by preparing a home- made breakfast and serving it to Mom in bed. Present the meal with a small bouquet of flowers and some reading material and then let Mom eat in peace and quiet if she so prefers. • Turn the en suite into a spa. Nothing complements a relaxing breakfast in bed better than a subsequent dip in Mom's own private spa. Transform the en suite or an- other bathroom into Mom's personal soaking space. Clean the bathtub, light some candles around the tub and bathroom, turn on some re- laxing music, dim the lights, and then invite Mom in to soak in a freshly drawn hot bubble bath. • Keep Mom out of the kitchen. Keep the relaxing vibe going by making sure Mom doesn't have to lift a finger in the kitchen. Make sure all the dishes are washed before Mom comes down- stairs for the day and let her know you've already ordered lunch from a local restaurant. Even if Mom loves to cook, a day off from kitchen detail can make Mother's Day that much more relaxing. • Book some time in the great outdoors. If the weather allows, visit a nearby park as a family and go for a walk. Nature has its own way of helping people relax, so some time outdoors in the spring air can keep the peaceful vibe going into the afternoon. If the family includes young children, choose a park with a playground so Mom can relax and watch the kids play from a nearby bench. • Book a dinner reserva- tion. It might require some advance booking, as Moth- er's Day reservations can be hard to come by, but a night at Mom's favorite restaurant can be the perfect conclusion to a relaxing day. If Mom's more of a homebody, whip up a homemade meal and let Mom relax with a glass of wine as you prepare a feast. Mother's Day is the per- fect time to plan a day of relaxation for mothers who do so much for their families throughout the year. Some simple planning can ensure Mom gets the R&R she de- serves. How to ensure a relaxing day for Mom this Mother's Day May 14!