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‘My Mother Is A Walking Miracle’

May 2, 2019 By editor

Even though mums give us so much help and love every day, there’s only one Mother’s Day, and this year it is on Sunday, 12th May. Show your appreciation and love and make it a memorable day this year.

Here are some ideas to help you make Mother’s Day 2019 as special for your mum, as special as she is to you.

Don’t miss the Forbes Riverside Community Garden Pre-Mother’s Day Market and Devonshire Tea, including pop up market stalls, on Saturday 11th May from 9am to 12pm. Also, get in early to register for their free fun-filled workshop in making Kokedama Balls. Call Heather on 0409 029 529 or email forbescommunitygarden@gmail.com to book now.

Why not spoil Mum with lunch at the Forbes Services Memorial Club and enjoy great live music from your favourtie entertainers Terry and Nigel “Two Much Trouble”. Live music will be on from 12noon –4pm.

Crave Café and Catering in Rankin St will also be open on Mother’s Day. Bookings are essential so please call 6851 5296 to make a booking.

Don’t forget to shop local this Mother’s Day, head into Painted Daisies on Templar St where you can find a great range of home and giftware perfect for Mum! News on Rankin also have everything just right to make Mum’s Day perfect, call in and see Gabe and her friendly team at 70 Rankin St, Forbes.

Children love to make homemade gifts too.

There are plenty of very handy DIY ideas online to give mum a very special gift that she will be able to use for a long time to come. Many ideas use supplies you already have hanging around the house, including wool, paper, a mason jar and even an old shirt!

To make the day even more special, get the kids to help whip up a delicious brunch or treat for mum (remember to clean the kitchen as well!).

Create a playlist for your Mother’s Day brunch, lunch or dinner with these sentimental songs…

1. Mama’s Song – Carrie Underwood

2. I Hope You Dance – Lee Ann Womack

3. A Song For Mama – Boyz II Men

4. Mom – Garth Brooks

5. Turn To You – Justin Bieber

6. Hey Mama – Kanye West

7. The Best Day – Taylor Swift

8. Baby Mine – Alison Krauss

9. Like My Mother Does – Lauren Alaina

10. Mama Liked Roses – Elvis Presley

A Mother’s Day film is a great way to end a fun day with Mum. Here are a few movie ideas she might enjoy …

1. Mother’s Day

2. Step Mom

3. Bad Moms

4. Instant Family

5. The Parent Trap

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