Wednesday, May 07, 2008

Mother's Day Gift Giving Ideas from BeanPool.com!

The idea of sharing or giving something special provides a wonderful feeling that surpasses most experiences. Especially when giving something special to our mother's. To help celebrate Mother's Day (Sunday, May 11) we pondered just how special we can make our mother's feel with wonderful, pampering gifts from our favorite local businesses.


Mother's Day Fact #1
Mother's Day ranks as the third most popular holiday in the world, after Christmas and Easter.



Soho Salon
A wonderful place to consider for your mother is Soho Hair Salon in Alpharetta. The staff is friendly, professional and is known for making a great needs assessment of the client. The hair color specialists are on the mark when making the right choices to bring a new you!

Laura G. proclaims "I have been a customer of Melanie's for years, and she really listens to what I want. Hair is truly her art! I receive lots of compliments from people I don't even know."

COUPON - Complementary haircut w/any color service!



Muse Salon & Spa
Muse Salon & Spa is one of the premier salons in town and has over 80 reviews written on their excellent customer service and the extended knowledge of enhancing beauty - the perfect gift for any mother.

Kristine B. from Alpharetta was ecstatic on her visit to Muse due to the excellent service and awesome styles. She described her experience with a Muse stylist as "Joey = WONDERFUL!".



In The Spotlight

Peachtree Corners Handy Man - Bill Russo
The only place to call when you need to accomplish your to-do list around the house is the Peachtree Corners Handy Man Bill Russo.

Alan W. writes "When you call Bill, you know he will be there. He is careful, professional, courteous and quite reasonable. He can handle anything. I feel very comfortable knowing that if there is a job to be done that I can't do, he can!"


Trying Something New

Zapata Mexican Restaurant
Another great way to celebrate Mother's Day is to try a great local restaurant. Zapata Mexican Restaurant serves authentic Mexican food with a delightful atmosphere and excellent service.

Miguel Y. states "Finally a Real Mexican Restaurant in the Atlanta area. The food tastes like real "Mexican" and not tex-mex." He continues, "Try the Molcajete Azteca you will not find anything like it anywhere around Atlanta!"




Mother's Day Fact #2
Anna M. Jarvis (1864-1948) was the founder of Mother's Day in the United States. It was her mother's idea and Anna carried it out.



Expert Tips Corner

Check out our Expert Tips section that provides helpful articles with topics focusing on several community related issues from Community & Government to Health & Medicine.

Making the Most of a Maid Service
If you’re planning to have company over for Mother's Day, a good service to consider is a maid service. Melodee Hicks, president of Maid Your Day Inc., offers excellent options to get your home into tip-top shape. Ms. Hicks outlines the many tips on selecting a company and the misconceptions that homeowners have about hiring a maid service. For instance, Ms. Hicks states that the actual cost of maid services are not just for the rich, rather, for all income levels. Check out Ms. Hick’s article and learn how a maid service can benefit you this year.


Mother's Day Fact #3
President Wilson proclaimed Mother's Day to be on the second Sunday in May.



Member Favorites

Vitality Method Pilates

Pilates is a wonderful way to give someone you treasure an opportunity to get healthy and feel good about themselves. The professional staff at Vitality Method Pilates teach advance theraputic exercises and rehabilitative workouts with a philosophy of exceeding the client expectations.

Dana B. writes "I knew this was the right place for me from the minute I walked in...calm and focused. The entire staff is incredibly knowledgable and genuinely concerned about your health and well being. After suffering for many years from chronic back pain, I now see light at the end of the tunnel! I feel like a new person and look forward to each and every session."


Mother's Day Fact #4
Long ago people in England honored their mothers on a day called "Mothering Sunday".



Celebrate Mother's Day by shopping at one of your favorite local businesses and please help your neighbors and community members by writing reviews on your experience with that business at BeanPool.com.

Thank You,
The BeanPool Team