IT’S PARENTS’ DAY

This Sunday is Parents’ Day and Inbandra went around looking for some great gifts, things to do and places to take your folks out.

Welfare of stray dogs cap-Rs. 110 Where: Soul Fuel

FOOD: Attention all kids: Cafe Goa’s got a deal for you (and your parents of course). “If you bring your parents with you and have lunch with us on Sunday, we’ll give you 15% off on your bill,” say Carl, the manager. So for a scrumptious meal, you know where to go.

Where:  Cafe Goa, Near Mount Mary Steps, Contact: 26459151/26404115

DANCE: Put on your cowboy boots and the ten gallon hat. Mt. Carmel’s Church invites all parents for a dinner and dance, filled with games, music and a ‘Wild Wild West’ theme! But hurry, passes are almost sold out.

Where: Mt. Carmel Church hall, Cost: Rs.100 per pass.

GIFTS: Rather than buying your parents chocolates or flowers, get them something they can use like a wallet, mobile pouch or even a cap. And here’s the best part, when you buy from Soul Fuel, not only will you be buying them a gift you’ll also be helping a gifted child. Items sold are the work of various NGOs such as Adapt, Learning Space Foundation, Advitya, etc.

Where: Soul Fuel, 288 Perry Cross Road, near Jogger’s Park, Contact: 65280465

Father’s Day

This Sunday is Fathers Day and Inbandra has found out some great gifts to get your dad, along with some scrumptious places to take them out to and a sneak peek at what some Dad’s want for Fathers Day.

TAKE HIM OUT TO –

Out of the Blue: Take your dad out  to Out of the Blue and let him feast on the Fathers day celebration of a special buffet lunch for Rs.550+tax and special offers on beers like Stella Artois, Hoegaarden and Leffe. Where: Out of the Blue, Hotel Pali Hills, Union Park, Contact: 0222600 3000.

Shen: This Fathers day pamper your dad by treating him to relaxing sessions at Shen Reflexology. They’re having a special offers this Fathers day, with every two sessions booked get the third session complimentary. Where:16, Link corner, 1st floor, Off linking road, Contact:9930717676

AND INCASE YOU WANT TO BUY YOU’RE DAD A SPECIAL GIFT , THEN CHECK OUT THESE PLACES-

Archies: They have a wide range of Father’s Day gifts like mugs, photo frames, pens and of course ‘world’s best dad’ trophies. Where: No.7, Hill road, Contact: 26426962

Papaya: Get your dad a snazzy new branded shirt and at a great price as Papaya is having a special sale as well as 20% off on certain items. Where: Shop No. 5, Dr. Ambedkar road, Contact: 26058599/ 9892547449

WE ALSO ASKED A FEW DADS WHAT THEY’D WANT ON FATHER’S DAY AND HERE’S WHAT THEY SAID:

“I guess what all Dads would be looking for on Fathers Day would be for the kids to spend some quality time with them. Trust me the Dads don’t want gifts. I for one am going to spend the evening with Pops. –Freddie Divecha

“I’d like a Land Cruiser please.” – Clement Desylva

“On Father’s day I want to go out to Mah-jong for lunch” – Cleve Fernandes

“As long as my children listen to me, I’ll be very happy” – Allan D’Souza

Things to do for the Yummy Mummy in your life

Teacher, preacher, chauffeur, chef, nose-wiper, bully-sniper, pick-up and dropper, personal shopper  – Mum. It’s Mother’s Day and we’ve got some suggestions for the number one girl in your life.

BRAND NEW MUMS – Daddy makes home-made promise-coupons for baby-sitting, bottle washing, burping and a snazzy pair of high heels to go out dancing in when baby is weaned!

MUMS OF TODDLERS – Daddy helps make little hand-prints, finger painted “Eye” “Heart” “You” cards, a picnic for the car, a massage for those feet that run after you all the time.

MUMS OF PRE-TEENS – Home-video! “Interviews” with the kids, the dad, secret footage of mum fast asleep… and a walk around the house, poking into drawers until she finally sees where you hid her present!

MUMS OF TEENAGERS – Teenage girls, take your mum for a mummy-beti massage. Teenage boys… nothing says I love you,like actually saying “I Love You”… do it in real words, Facebook status’ or clean your room.

WHERE YOU CAN GET THAT MASSAGE: Shen Reflexology and since its Mothers Day all the mummy’s get 50% off on one hour of therapy! Bliss! Where: 6 Link Corner, 1st Floor, Opp.Magnet Supermarket, Off LInking Rd

MUMS OF TWENTY-SOMETHINGS – Loose Ends makes personalized tables so you may want to brighten your mum’s day with a funky one designed with all her favourite movie and music icons.

Where to get it: Loose Ends, 31st Road; Contact: 26453777

GRANMAMAS – If you can afford it, buy your Granma some beautiful jewellery… or take her to a fancy lunch and then go toHill Studio and get a formal black and white portrait together!

FANCY LUNCH: Out of the Blue has a special Mother’s Day Lunch buffet for Rs. 550. in addition to that there will be a relaxing massage by True Fitness and manicure by Yves Saint Laurent. And even gets to take something home (Freebies!!)  – Gift hampers from Yves Saint Laurent, VIP vouchers from True Fitness and Exotic food baskets from Chenab Empex.

Be there! Reserve at 93248 39393/ 26003000

Finally, mums of all ages will love a box of chocolates, a chocolate donut or the chocolate scrub at Franck Provost … cause after all, all mummies are yummy

– L C Susan