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Mother's Day

Sunday, May 5, 2013

Mother's Day is May 12: Here Are Some Last Minute Ideas

From all-you-can-drink mimosas to white and green asparagus to New Jersey's wine trail, Mother's Day 2013 could just be the tastiest holiday until Thanksgiving.

With Mother’s Day just around the corner, Patch is bringing you a quick guide to the best bets for Mother’s Day activities in Bergen County. And don't forget: reservations are most definitely recommended.   In Hasbrouck Heights, the much lauded Ivy Inn is offering a Mother’s Day brunch seatings from 11 to 11:30 a.m. and 1 to 1:30 p.m. Look for a 2-course prix fixe menu for $29 per person including — and this is crucial for the discerning mother — one mimosa, bloody mary or screwdriver.   For the mother who likes to sleep in, the Paramus restaurant Chakra, is offering Sunday lunch and dinner selection from 1 to 8 p.m. The three-course menu costs $54 per person. Chef Thomas Ciszak will be cooking some of his favorite dishes, many of them …

Saturday, May 12, 2012

Top Ten Last Minute Gifts for Mother's Day

Waiting until the last minute only means you were thinking harder than everyone else

If you're reading this, you're in a club of which no one wants to be a member. The club of those who haven't yet gotten a present for their mom for Mother's Day — which is this Sunday. Never fear, here are 10 (okay, nine) quick and easy last minute gift suggestions to steer you away from the Valley of Guilt and Disappointment.  1. Homemade gift certificates: Grab a pen, some colored paper and start creating gift certificates she can redeem for a lunch, a visit, a shopping trip, a certain number of phone calls, whatever your mother enjoys. Maybe she wants you to weed the garden, throw that in as well. 2. A gesture of love: There are lots of reasons you love your mom. Write some of them on small pieces of paper, fold up the papers and send …

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Rebecca K. Abma

11:38 am on Saturday, May 12, 2012

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