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 I love Mother's Day. Instead of commemorating one big occasion, Mother's Day celebrates all the little things that moms do everyday, from packing lunches to wiping away tears to giving heartfelt advice. It is the mother of all holidays. I love Mother's Day not only because I am showered with homemade cards, flowers and presents from Paul and the girls, but because in our family, it's one of the most intimate and relaxing days of the year.
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Boo with her daughters, Aly and Caroline
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For us, Mother's Day is always low key and we celebrate by enjoying the "little things." We gather our family, and we hang out somewhere quiet. We play cards. We swim. We read. We drink fruity afternoon cocktails. We play with the kids. Best of all, we just spend time together. It's a day of total leisure that is typically hard to come by, especially for a busy mother.
Enough about me. How will you spend Mother's Day? Whatever your plans are, and whichever type of celebration suits you best, I hope you will find some great ideas here in this edition of JustAskBoo Palm Beach. Most importantly, to all of you who are mothers, I hope your day is memorable and beautiful.
Happy Mother's Day and Happy JABBING!
- Boo
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What's For Dinner?
Thinking of healthy meals to cook for my family is stressing me out. I need a break! If you can recommend a personal chef who delivers to North Palm Beach, please send me his/her contact information. Thanks!
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Private Eyes
Thank you to every JABBER who responded to my post a couple of weeks ago about my search for a private investigator. I now need to know whether any pictures I was able to obtain are going to be admissible in court. If you know the law regarding this issue, I would appreciate hearing from you. Thanks!
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Kitchen CreationFrom Laura Smeenge: REPLY My husband and I are in the early stages of planning a kitchen remodel. We would like a local kitchen architect to draw some plans for us. I would appreciate any referrals you can send to me. Also, if you have recently remodeled your kitchen and have advice you could share on the process, I would love to hear from you. Thanks!
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The Doctor Is InCan you recommend an internist in Palm Beach Gardens who specializes in geriatric care? I am looking for a doctor who is extremely thorough and is a very good listener. All referrals are welcome. Thank you!
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All About Mom
From Team JAB
 Whether you're a mother yourself, or the son or daughter of one of the amazing women we will honor on Sunday, we all recognize the tremendous dedication of moms to their families each day. Acting as tutor, chauffeur, nurse, chef and cheerleader, no one deserves to be celebrated more than Mom. And there are plenty of creative ways to do this in Palm Beach.
Caught on Camera
This Saturday, mothers will be honored with lillies at the Lilly Pulitzer tribute at the West Palm Beach GreenMarket. So, put on your matching Lillys and join hundreds of other Palm Beach mothers and daughters for a great photo op that will be taken inside a giant heart!
A Garden Lunch
Spend Mother's Day at the Morikami Museum where the family can enjoy lunch in the gardens and children can make a special craft for Mom.
Mom and Me
CityPlace's monthly Family Fun Fest will be all about Mom. Make memories in the photo booth while enjoying music and entertainment. There will also be special activities for kids to participate in with Mom.
Nail It
Want an afternoon all to yourself? Nail salons are open on Sunday. Need we say more?
However you celebrate Mother's Day this year, we hope you enjoy making new memories with your loved ones.
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Under Pressure
From Megan Kraeger: REPLY
I need to have my house, including my windows and roof, pressure cleaned. If you have had experience with a reliable company that provides this service in North Palm, please send me their contact information. Thank you!
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It's in the Jeans
From Valerie Menos: REPLY Does anyone know where I can find 7 For All Mankind jeans for little kids? I used to be able to buy them at Nordstrom but I have not seen them there in a while. If you know of any local boutiques that sell them, please contact me. Thanks!
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The Mother of All Resources
From Team JAB
 If you've ever read a post and thought "I need that too!" you're in luck. Since we launched over three years ago, we've been compiling all your recommendations, referrals, and information into an online database. It's a little something we call the Treasure Chest - yours to unlock for a small monthly fee. So if you're looking for golden nuggets of information on the best landscaper, hair salon, or dog groomer, click HERE for all the inside information from people just like you throughout Palm Beach County.
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Up on the RooftopFrom Cindy Pflaumer: REPLY I need to have the roof replaced on my Spanish-style home which was built in 1925. If you have a recommendation for a reliable roof company, I would love to hear from you. Thank you!
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Spa Day for MomCan you recommend a great full-service spa in Boca? I need to buy a gift certificate for Mother's Day. Thank you!
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Top Five Ways to Beat Stress
 Deep breathing, meditation, walking outdoors, yoga and mindfulness are five ways you can beat stress. Mindful Living at Jupiter Medical Center brings together mindfulness meditation and yoga in an eight-week intensive training course. This program aims to engage an individual's inner resources to increase awareness and restore balanced health and well-being in the face of stress, pain and illness. Mindful Living teaches you the skills and tools needed to live a more healthy and joyful life. Over time you will learn to increase your focus, concentration and awareness of experiences both internally and externally. To learn more, click HERE.* |
Ready, Set, Read!I would like to keep my kids interested in reading over the summer. If you have any suggestions on great books to read for second and fourth grade boys, please send them to me. Also, if you have had experience with a summer reading program in the Palm Beach Gardens/North Palm area, I would love to hear about it. Thank you!
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Ready to RenewFrom Lili Jolivert: REPLY Does anyone know where I can get my passport renewed in person? I was told that the post office in Palm Beach Gardens did this by appointment only but they do not answer the phone. I would prefer to avoid going to a passport service company. If you have any advice, please contact me.
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 Concentrated Thanks!
From Anonymous
I want to send a heartfelt thank you to all who replied to my Concerta Concerns post about ADD medication for my son. I received an overwhelming amount of responses all of them helpful. The replies were full of insights, suggestions, recommendations to professionals and above all, empathy and support. This is not the first time I posted on JAB but certainly the most meaningful. Thanks again to JAB for posting my query and to all who replied!
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The Babysitters ClubI am to looking update and grow our list of babysitters. I am looking for sweet, loving, and trustworthy sitters to watch our 16-month-old son on occasional evenings for date nights and work events. We live in North Palm Beach. I look forward to hearing from you. Thanks!
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Licensed to Drive
From Maria Morales: REPLY
I am college student ready to buy my first car, but wary of negotiating with a salesperson or an anonymous seller. I am searching for a previously-owned vehicle in good condition and am willing to spend up to $6,500. If you are interested in selling your car, please contact me.
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