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Mother’s Day, the day to celebrate and cherish the mothers, grandmothers, and aunts who have impacted our lives, and honor those maternal figures who model fortitude, caring, generosity, and strength. It is a day to appreciate the sacrifices and hard work that often goes unnoticed; from the patience and dedication required to accomplish the daily tasks of a family, to the invisible navigation of personalities and the needs of others. Mother’s Day asks us to demonstrate appreciation for the skill and effort involved in the art of motherhood, but how did a day dedicated to honoring the maternal figures in our lives become a holiday?

The official Mother’s Day in the US began with the surprisingly unmarried and child free Anna Jarvis, a West Virginia woman who had the desire to honor her mother’s remarkable life after her death in 1905.

Anna’s mother, Ann Reeves Jarvis, had been an influential figure in the region after organizing events titled “Mothers’ Day Work Clubs.” These events were intended to help mothers learn important skills in parenting, and a fortunate consequence of these club meetings was the unintended unity throughout the community. In response, Ann helped organize “Mothers’ Friendship Day” to promote mutual amity between Union and Confederate soldiers.

After Ann’s passing, Anne Jarvis went on to organize “Mother’s Day” events dedicated to showing gratitude for the hard work of motherhood. These events were sponsored by a Philadelphia retail store owner, and were attended by thousands of people. This implanted the ambition in Anne to begin a new “Mother’s Day” holiday, and after years of effort, Anne was finally successful in 1913 when the holiday was officially added to the national calendar by President Woodrow Wilson.

This holiday offers a chance to demonstrate our thanks for those women in our lives who have offered a beacon of guidance, a presence of warmth and nurturing, and a source protection and unconditional love. So get out and buy those flowers, write a card, and if you can’t visit your loved one, make a phone call. If you are in need of a last-minute gift this Mother’s Day, Webb Plaza has lots of options for you to choose from!

A spa day is a perfect Mother’s Day gift for relaxation and rejuvenation. Empower Life Spa offers an array of gift cards for various luxury spa services, like your choice of a 30, 60, or 90 minute massage. Gift options also include customized facial treatments, and general cards for special services like the infrared sauna, waxing, body wraps, and other treatments. Or would the special lady feel pampered by a pedi or mani? Sandy Nails and Spa offers customizable nail designs to spruce up your spring look and add some confidence to your step.

Food is also where the heart is. Does the lady of the hour enjoy sweets? No problem! Eileen’s Colossal Cookies creates beautiful frosting designs specific to your request, so feel free to include an inside joke or special message on a cookie cake. Also, if your mother figure is a lover of Mexican cuisine, a special meal at a delicious restaurant, El Jalapeno’s, has you covered. This unique and cozy restaurant offers tacos, burritos, quesadillas, salads, seafood, and much more, all in a warm and comfortable atmosphere perfect for the whole family.

Additionally, Webb Plaza is also home to a USPS location, perfect for sending a last-minute gift from far away.

At the end of the day, no matter how you choose to show your appreciation, Mother’s Day is an opportunity to cherish the beacons of caring and affectionate light in our lives, wherever that warmth may come from. Happy Mother’s Day from Webb Plaza!