FEATURE/Go All the Way for Mom's Heavenly Day.To download high-resolution, print-ready JPEG JPEG in full Joint Photographic Experts Group Standard computer file format for storing graphic images in a compressed form for general use. JPEG images are compressed using a mathematical algorithm. images, click on the thumbnail image above. WARNING: these images are very large (800K+) Click here for caption Feature Editors FEATURE...Mother's Day NOTE TO MEDIA: Multimedia assets available A photo is available at URL URL in full Uniform Resource Locator Address of a resource on the Internet. The resource can be any type of file stored on a server, such as a Web page, a text file, a graphics file, or an application program. : http://www.businesswire.com/cgi-bin/photo.cgi?pw.043003/bb4 --(BUSINESS WIRE) With all that moms do, it is virtually impossible to pile enough appreciation into one day. So, this year make sure it's a whole day just for her, and make it memorable without breaking the bank. Give more than a card and a kiss on the cheek; get the whole family involved and show her how much she is loved with eight hours of heaven. 11 a.m. Brunch. Breakfast in bed is a classic Mother's Day tradition but take it one step further with al fresco fresco (frĕs`kō) [Ital.,=fresh], in its pure form the art of painting upon damp, fresh, lime plaster. In Renaissance Italy it was called buon fresco to distinguish it from fresco secco, dining on the deck. For tantalizing tan·ta·lize tr.v. tan·ta·lized, tan·ta·liz·ing, tan·ta·liz·es To excite (another) by exposing something desirable while keeping it out of reach. spring recipes visit www.allrecipes.com. 12 p.m. New Outfit. With all the time spent shopping for Dad and the kids, she rarely splurges on herself. This year, surprise her with Riders(R) jeans, designed to fit her beautifully and a coordinating Riders(R) top. At less than $35 for an outfit you can afford to get Mom two or three. 1 p.m. Quiet Time. Once Mom is comfortable in her new Riders(R) outfit, encourage her to spend some quiet time in her favorite chair with a new book. Check out her current library for ideas or pick one off the best-seller list such as, The Secret Life of Bees: A Novel by Sue Monk Kidd Sue Monk Kidd (born August 12, 1948) is a writer from the Southern United States, best known for her novel, The Secret Life of Bees. Kidd, who was born in Sylvester, Georgia, graduated from Texas Christian University with a B.S. . 3 p.m. Something Sweet. Treat the sweet tooth. For indulgence that is half the sin, but all the sweet, try blending fresh fruit with low fat frozen yogurt for a delicious and nutritious smoothie smooth·ie also smooth·y n. pl. smooth·ies Slang 1. A person regarded as being assured and artfully ingratiating in manner. 2. A smooth-tongued person. . 4 p.m. Pampering. Surprise Mom with a luxurious spa treatment such as a manicure, pedicure, or massage and keep it wallet-friendly when you do it yourself. This is the perfect time to have Mom try on her new Riders(R) capris ca·pris pl.n. Capri pants. so she can show off her pampered pam·per tr.v. pam·pered, pam·per·ing, pam·pers 1. To treat with excessive indulgence: pampered their child. 2. legs and toes. 6 p.m. Dinner and a Movie. Prepare a feast and ensure the rest of the family does the dishes. After dinner, exile her to the couch with a mom-friendly movie and a hand-made card that sums up why she deserves so much more than just one day of spoiling. There is no better way for the whole family to show devotion to Mom than by creating eight hours of heaven just for her. About the Riders(R) brand The Riders brand is owned by VF Corporation. Visit VF Corporation's Web site at www.vfc.com. Note: A photo is available at URL: http://www.businesswire.com/cgi-bin/photo.cgi?pw.043003/bb4 |
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