Hi-Line Living: Mom's the best

With Mother's Day just around the corner, local businesses are gearing up for the big day. This year, Mother's Day is Sunday, May 10. From flower arrangements to candy bouquets, a wide selection of gifts are purchased to honor mothers.

Angie's Wildflowers

Angela Pratt, owner of Angie's Wildflowers, said that in addition to the wide selection of real and silk flowers, her store offers a variety of gifts for Mother's Day.

"We have jewelry, bath and body products, cards and candy," she said. "We have pretty much anything you can think of."

Pratt said classes titled "I've Made This for You" are available on a call-in basis throughout today for kids to make their own flower arrangements. This gives kids a chance to add a personal touch to Mom's bouquet.

"They build their own little arrangements and make their own little card," she said.

Angie's Wildflowers is located at 39 1st St. and is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

For more information, people can call 262-7652.

The Candy Shoppe

Terri Biem, who owns The Candy Shoppe with her husband Ernie, said in addition to candy bouquets, her business offers a wide variety of gifts, such as "Mom's Sippy Cup."

"It looks like a wine cup, but it's got a lid to it with a straw coming out of it," she said.

Biem said her shop has a new selection of items as well, including mason jar mugs, novelty metal birds and tea pots.

"Some of these smaller gifts can actually be put inside of bouquets," she said.

Terri added that in honor of Mother's Day, the shop is offering 25 percent off all Mother's Day items.

"It's a day to be able to recognize mothers and thank them for everything they represent and do," she said.

The Candy Shoppe is located at 220 3rd Ave. Suite 207 and is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

For more information, people can call 265-9269.

Bob's Greenhouse

Bob Doney, who owns Bob's Greenhouse with his wife, Kathy, said his business offers a wide variety of items, including hanging baskets and roses.

Bob said his favorite part of Mother's Day is the flowers.

"It really makes the ladies happy," he said.

Bob's Greenhouse is located at 620 Bullhook Drive Southeast and is open everyday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

For more information, people can call 808-2406.

Milam Floral

Brenda Friede, who owns Milam Floral with her mother Lynnette, said that her shop offers a variety of items, such as basket arrangements, birdhouses and watering cans.

"We have hanging planters - we have all different-sized planters," Brenda said. "We did a chair planter this year."

Brenda added that her favorite part about Mother's Day is seeing how many arrangements they "can get out over the week."

Milam Floral is located at 624 12th Street and is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

For more information, people can call 265-7241.

Downtown Gardens

Lorrie Hanson, who owns Downtown Gardens with her husband, Paul, said her business offers a wide variety of items, including unique planters, window baskets, hanging baskets, rose bushes and herb baskets.

"We have some (planters) in those old wash tubs," Lorrie said. "We have a lot of spring planters."

Lorrie also said gift cards are available for purchase as well.

Downtown Gardens is located at 200 1st Avenue and is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m to 6 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m to 5 p.m.

For more information, people can call 262-9732

Gary & Leo's

Fresh Foods

Maggie Anderson, floral manager at Gary & Leo's Fresh Foods, said her department has a large selection of gift items for Mother's Day.

"We have bouquets and arrangements and stuffed animals - pretty much everything," she said. "We have daisies, roses, carnations ... everything under the sun."

Anderson added that she enjoys making the different varieties of arrangements for people.

Gary & Leo's is located at 730 1st Street and is open every day from 5 a.m. to midnight.

For more information, people can call 265-1404.