Mother's Day Ideas

Great gift ideas to celebrate Mom this Mother's Day

What do moms want for Mother’s Day, other than a sweet card? A bouquet of flowers is always special. A day of pampering is a sure-fire hit. And she’ll love a delicious, decadent meal. Dote on your mom this Mother’s Day with these gift ideas from your friends at Dave Perry-Miller & Associates.

Gifts that show your ever-blooming love
Flowers are always in season, and on Mother’s Day, you can expect florists to have gorgeous bouquets with the most colorful blooms around. Dallas favorite Dr. Delphinium has an extraordinary Mother’s Day collection, from tulips and roses in classic arrangements to gift boxes with flowers, wine and chocolates.

Gifts that support an important cause
St. Michael’s Woman’s Exchange, located in Highland Park Village, is a unique retailer. The store features gorgeous gifts and stationery for all occasions, from luxurious bath products to an extensive offering of the Michael Aram collection. What’s special about the Exchange is that all of the profits go directly to charitable agencies in Dallas and worldwide. The shop also offers beautiful gift wrapping and shipping services.

Gifts that complement her good taste
Dining out is always a pleasure, and Dallas has a restaurant for every mom’s culinary request. Here are several places we recommend:

Hibiscus is a modern chophouse known for its wood-cooking technique. Here you’ll find steaks, seafood, and an impressive list of wines and cocktails.
Bread Winners Cafe and Bakery offers home-cooked fare and an amazing brunch menu. However it’s the bakery that launched its reputation. The pastries, desserts and bread are, in a word, divine.
Parigi is an eclectic neighborhood bistro that makes you feel like you’re in New York or Paris. Parigi features an ever-changing, diverse menu — and you can be sure that every dish is prepared to perfection.

Gifts that make her take a deep breath
Facial, manicure, body wrap, scalp massage. Sounds like the best day ever! Treat your mom to some downtime with spa and salon treatments from the Ritz-Carlton Spa, Dallas. From lavender mineral baths to hot stone massage, this retreat has a long list of special offerings to help promote relaxation from head to toe.

What are your plans for spoiling Mom this Mother’s Day? Share your ideas in the space below.

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Moms get the royal treatment at the Ritz-Carlton Spa.

Healing waters at Ritz Carlton, Dallas Spa

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Moms get the royal treatment at the Ritz-Carlton Spa.

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Texas Rep. Jessica González of Dallas files bill to legalize marijuana

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Texas Rep. Jessica González of Dallas has filed a bill to legalize recreational marijuana in Texas. House Bill 1208 would legalize the cultivation, manufacturing, transportation, and sale of cannabis.

The bill would allow adults 21 and older to use, possess, and transport up to 2.5 ounces of marijuana for personal use. Adults could also keep up to 10 ounces of cannabis in their residence, as long as it is stored in a secure location.

Smoking or consuming cannabis while in a public place or in a car on a public road would not be allowed.

Gonzalez filed the bill in mid-November, one in a suite of bills that also included expanding insurance coverage for in vitro fertilization for LGBTQ couples; and requiring landlords to disclose all fees before a rental lease is signed.

Her bill was filed prior to an initiative launched by Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick on December 4 to ban THC products in Texas entirely.

In addition to legalizing recreational use, the bill also makes provisions for its production and sale including requiring that the packaging be child-resistent and clearly labeled, so that it's not confused for candy.

Businesses looking to grow, transport, test, or sell cannabis would need to be licensed by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. A 10 percent tax would be imposed on the sale of all cannabis and cannabis products. Some of the profits would go towards funding public schools.

If passed, the bill would take effect on September 1, 2025.

Medical cannabis is currently legal in Texas under the Texas Compassionate Use Program, which allows low-THC cannabis to be prescribed for conditions such as epilepsy, MS, autism, cancer, and post-traumatic stress disorder.

Some cities have also approved decriminalization for the possession of four ounces or less of marijuana, including Austin, Bastrop, Dallas, Denton, Elgin, Killeen, and Lockhart.

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