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Events guide: Mother's Day 2012

If mom is the primary chef in your family, it might be nice to give her a day off. If you don't trust your own culinary skills, play it safe and take her to one of the many local restaurants serving special Mother's Day menus. Mom can get complimentary drinks, flowers or even a free meal at some venues.

Some internet, phone florists fleece customers, local businesses say

STILLWATER, Okla. — Mother’s Day is Sunday. Stillwater florists want customers to know about price inflation and deceptive practices by some flower retailers advertising online and in phonebooks.

Miss Garrison and Mr. Eason unite in marriage

Whitney Paige Garrison and Todd Michael Eason were united in marriage March 17, 2012, at Bethlehem Baptist Church, in a double-ring ceremony officiated by Dr. Martin Jameson.

Naper Wow Pow: Try one of these Mother’s Day gift ideas

Naperville was home to 14,322 businesses in 2007, according to the U.S. Census Bureau — of those 29.1 percent were owned by women. And those statistics multiply when you consider the entire country. The 2012 State of Women-Owned Business Report by American Express Open states there are more than 8.3 million women-owned businesses in the United States, and they are generating almost $1.3 trillion ...

Tropicali treasures: Give gift as special as mom - The News-Press

Tropicali treasures: Give gift as special as mom The News-Press Jewelry, chocolate, flowers, massages — mom is pretty easy to please when it's gift-giving time. But finding something special that makes those tried-and-true Mother's Day options stand out (and outshine the gifts she receives from your siblings, ... and more »