COUNTY LIFE
Planning for Mother’s Day
About 85% of U.S. consumers plan to celebrate Mother’s Day, our 2018 Mother’s Day Spending Survey found — and gifts are a big part of that.
But Mom isn’t the only mother figure in consumers’ lives — wives, mothers-in-law and other matriarchs are on the gift list as well. And our survey found that consumers who buy Mother’s Day gifts don’t necessarily spend the most on their own mothers. We also found that the top gifts on Mom’s wish list aren’t necessarily what she’s going to receive, according to buyers’ plans.
Our insights come from a Google survey performed in April 2018. We also partnered with FTD to determine the most popular floral gifts.
Mother’s Day spending
Roughly 15% aren’t celebrating Mother’s Day at all. But those who are celebrating plan to spend varying amounts on the various mothers in their lives.
Most consumers — roughly 60% percent — say Mom is the top priority when buying Mother’s Day gifts.
And what is she getting this year? According to our survey, consumers’ top planned purchases don’t exactly match up with moms’ desires:
What gift are you most likely to buy for your mother?
Personalized gift – 34%
Flowers – 32%
A meal – 19%
Jewelry – 7%
A massage or day spa package – 8%
What gift are you most likely to buy for your wife?
Personalized Gift – 24%
Flowers – 24%
A meal – 22%
Jewelry – 12%
A Trip To The Spa – 12%
Homemade craft – 6%
Visit:https://www.offers.com/blog/post/mothers-day-spending-survey/
Texas AgriLife Extension will host a July workshop on July 26, Preserving the Harvest, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the United Presbyterian Church of Montague County, 300 W. Nelson.
This four-part series will teach and review the food preservation processes including water bathing, pickling, dehydrating and pressure canning. This program will have both education and hands-on activities with take-home practice.
Seating is limited so call the extension office to register at 894-4831.
The 2025 Pioneer Court will be led by Joan Cantwell as the pioneer queen, with Duchesses Bill Ann Jones and Sue Swint.
A coronation of the court will be at 2:30 p.m. on June 27 at the Bowie Community Center. The public is invited to attend the crowning followed by a reception hosted by the Amity Club of Bowie.
Meet the ladies of the Pioneer Court in the Thursday Bowie News. Coming next week the young ladies competing for Miss Jim Bowie Days and Little Miss.
The Saint Jo Rodeo Queen committee is currently seeking its next group of royals.
On June 22 the committee will have its kickoff meeting and mini-clinic for all girls interested in knowing more about becoming a rodeo queen. The meeting will be at 2 p.m. at the Saint Jo Riding Club Rodeo Arena.
Girls will be able to sign up and learn more about the pageant that includes queen, junior queen and princess. It is open to Texas and Oklahoma girls.
The queen division is for ages 15 – 24. The junior queen division 14 and under. Both the queen and junior queen contests are judged on horsemanship, personality and appearance.
The princess competition is designed for little girls up to the age of nine who are not quite ready for the horsemanship, but are ready to begin the personality, appearance and ticket sales divisions.
The deadline to enter is July 7 and the competition and rodeo dates are Aug. 1-2.
For more information visit: saintjorodeo.com or call/text 940-366-6061.
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