gifts for mom
mother’s day makeover Treat your mom (or any mom!) by nominating her for the City of Manassas Park Parks & Recreation’s Mother’s Day Makeover Contest. available at manassas park parks & recreation www.manassasparkcommunitycenter.com/why-a-mothers-daymakeover-by-jason-shriner
a yummy lunch — on you! It’s no secret that your mom spends a majority of her time taking care of you, so invite her out to lunch and treat her at Okra’s Cajun Creole in Historic Manassas. She’ll love the quality time you get to spend together, and the fact that she doesn’t need to open her wallet! www.okras.com
clothes she’ll actually want to wear There’s no reason Mom can’t look fashionable while still being comfortable, and that’s the beauty of LuLaRoe! available at lularoe jeanna hilton www.facebook.com/lularoejeannahilton
tickets to a classic Another great way to spend time with your mom is attending a show together. Consider taking her to see “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” on Friday, May 19 or Saturday, May 20 at the Center for the Arts of Greater Manassas and Prince William at the Candy Factory! available at center for the arts www.center-for-the-arts.org/tickets
cooking supplies she’ll use At Pampered Chef, there’s something for everyone, whether they’re big into cooking or not. If your mom is the chef of the family, get her some nice cooking supplies or a cute apron to make her time in the kitchen that much better! available at pampered chef sandi clark www.facebook.com/sandiskitchen
a kids-free night out If anyone needs a break from time to time, it’s mothers. While your mom loves spending time with you, she’ll love a night out on the town (with Dad, her friends, whoever!) without the kids. Give her a gift card to Georgio’s Family Restaurant in Dumfries or CJ Finz in Historic Manassas — and if you’re old enough, don’t forget to offer up a free night of babysitting, too! gift cards available at www.giorgiosfamilyrestaurant.com & www.cjfinz.com
a chance to shop ’til she drops Let’s face it — the best way to give someone a gift you know they’ll love is to let them pick it out themselves. With more than 20 places to shop, Tackett’s Mill Center is the perfect place to send Mom for the day. www.tackettsmill.com
a new opportunity
skin-care pampering
Has your mom always wanted to try something new? Totally Vintage Design in Historic Manassas offers hour-long paint classes, teaching all the basics of mineral painting.
Artisan Skin Care’s message is simple: “If you want to be beautiful, then you must be kind to yourself.” Let Mom splurge on a day of pampering with services ranging from holistic facials to a mani/pedi or laser hair removal.
available at totally vintage design www.totallyvintagedesign.com/product/paint-class
available at artisan skin care www.artisanskincarespa.com