It's time for those two beautiful days in spring when a year's worth of hard work from mom & dad are honored, when kids everywhere resolve to stay on their best behavior for a solid twenty four hours out of the long 365 day year- Happy Mother's & Father's Day! On Sunday, May 10th, 2011 it's a day all about mom, soon followed by dad's turn on June 19th.  Whether helping little ones with their first steps, working through 5th grade homework problems, or guiding the big kids as they find their first apartment, parents provide a lifetime of hard for their kids.  Kids (whether big or little)- this is the year to show just how much you appreciate mom and day! And what better way to kick off the day than with an awesome gift? Check out some of the best gifts and deals around town:

For Moms:

40 Love Pro Shop – Tennis moms will LOVE the new tennis bags from 40 Love Pro Shop in Doylestown! Plus they're stain resistant and machine washable to save her time. Other colors available.

Beeluxe Organic Candles: Few things are more gratifying than walking into a room with a deliciously scented candle burning and feeling instantly cozy & relaxed.  Bucks County’s very own Beeluxe Organic Candles smell amazing and since they are not made with harmful chemicals, they burn cleaner & longer.

Urban Allure Salon & Spa – Mom needs some pampering and the brand new Urban Allure Spa is the perfect, posh place to unwind.  Though it is located in the Newtown Athletic Club, non-members are more than welcome. Plus, for Mother's Day, Urban Allure is running a couple great promotions: 1) Buy a gift card for $85 and get $100 value! 2) Buy a gift card and become eligible to win FREE personal training & private Pilates sessions!

Morning Morning Flowers: Check out the Faith Hill- Magnificent Mom Bouquet to the right. Make Mom’s day extra special with pink lilies and other pastel favorites in a gorgeous hand-blown pink glass vase. Designed with willowy curves that seem like grace in motion, it is a keepsake she’ll love forever.The elegant bouquet includes light pink spray roses, pink Asiatic lilies, light pink miniature carnations, lavender cushion spray chrysanthemums, pink waxflower, seeded eucalyptus and variegated pittosporum. Delivered in a stylish hand-blown pink glass vase. Approximately 12″ W x 16″ H. Order at www.sendingsmiles.com or stop in at their location in Yardley Borough or Princeton. Find out more about Monday Morning’s  in our previous article on Bucks Happening.

Peace Valley Lavendar Farm: At Peace Valley Lavendar farm in Doylestown, they raise several varieties of English lavender and lavandins with more than 3,000 plants blooming on their scenic hillside. (check out when we visited last spring) With that raw material, the farm produces a wide variety of wonderful lavender products: bath & body, culinary, dried floral, sachets & pillows.  Stop in their shop or check out their range of gift baskets available on for sale online.

For Dads:

Frank DeRito Fine Men's Clothier in Newtown: Sportshirt Sale for Father's Day! Mention Bucks Happening and receive 25% off your full price purchase for that special man in your life! Prices range from $89 for Cotton Reel to $225 for Robert Graham. We also carry Gianni Rosetti – the #1 Sportshirt line made in Italy. From conservative to hip, there is something for every personality! Stop in today and browse our selection.

25% Sport shirts at Frank DeRito Fine Mens Clothier

Glider Flights over Bucks County: Experience the thrill of Riding in a Glider. This unique airborne adventure begins at Van Sant Airport in Erwinna, Pennsylvania. Here, you will meet with your Certified Pilot who will brief you on the safety aspects and aerodynamics of glider flight. This Glider Flight Over Bucks County is the perfect gift for anyone who dreams of flying! So, whether you are looking to begin a new hobby or simply looking to try it, you’ll be able to say you've soared.

Pamper dad at Urban Allure in Newtown!

A Round of Golf at Makefield Highlands: Hey procrastinators- this is the perfect last minute gift! Stop in and pick up a gift card for a round of golf on you.

For Both!

Belle Baskets, from Altomontes:  Dolce' – Translation? Sweets! Featuring the family behind Altomonete's Deli in Doylestown's Southern Italian recipe for cookies, the finest imported chocolates, candies and treats. A great gift for the most discerning sweet tooth.

Italian Chocolate Gift Basket from Belle Basket

Shiatsu Therapy Plus- “Shi” – “`a” – “tsu” literally means finger pressure. Sometimes called Shiatsu Massage, it is a form of Japanese Manual Body Therapy that has its foundation in Oriental Medical Theory. Shiatsu Therapy Plus offers general treatment for well-being, structural realignment to relieve back pain; headaches; sciatica; and sinuses, women’s health including pregnancy treatment, and emotional help including anxiety and depression.  Plus, did you know many golfer's use Shiatsu to help their game!?  You might be surprised to find out that Shiatsu Therapy Plus is actually cheaper than a massage at most spa’s with a 1 hour treatment running $65 ($95 for 90 minutes & $40 for 30 minutes).  The best deal, though, is purchasing a package- five 1 hour sessions at $55 per session or ten 1 hour sessions at $50 per session.

Town Crier Bakery– Sticky buns, cookies, cakes…just about anything you could want to help celebrate the big day is in this Lahaska bakery! Bring your parents to Peddler's Village and enjoy some sweets under the sun OR get it to go. Hey, why not get mom and dad something you can enjoy, too?

David Day Jewelers in Warrington has a list to make affordable, unique jewelry easy to find. Check out their list of gifts under $200.

Biplane Rides Over Philadelphia: Biplane rides over Philadelphia offers various packages that allow you to see different parts of Philadelphia and Bucks County.  The Spirit of ’76 lets you and a friend fly over battleship New Jersey, the Ben Franklin Bridge, Penn’s Landing, and many other notable scenic spots around Philadelphia.   Also available is Franklin’s Favorite, an hour long adventure through the city and beyond to the Main Line and Malvern or up north towards New Hope and Doylestown. In addition to a beautiful skyline tour, Biplane rides over Philadelphia can also take you to the New Jersey beaches.  Tour prices range from $299 to $699 per couple so this might be an event to save for a special occasion.

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