Celebrate Mom with a Special Gift, at a Discount
With Mother's Day quickly approaching — it's Sunday, May 11 — the race is on to find the perfect gift to show mom just how much you care. Whether your mom lives near or
far, consider these gift ideas available through PERQs from Duke's employee discount program. For a complete list of PERQs discounts, visit www.hr.duke.edu/discounts.
 Roses are red
Florists are offering 15 percent to 20 percent discounts on fresh cut flowers, gift baskets, and even chocolate. Order online for nationwide delivery. Visit
www.hr.duke.edu/discounts/other.html
for participating merchants.
 Sing a little song
Find your mother's favorite song and let Telegrams 4 You sing it in person with a personalized message from you. Roses and personalized cakes are also available. Receive a
10 percent discount off all services, which includes an e-mail, phone or live vocalist telegram. Call (919) 484-0246 or visit www.telegrams4you.com. Identify yourself as a Duke
employee to receive the discount.
 Worth a 1,000 words
Frame a special family photograph or shot of you and mom. Several local vendors are offering 10 percent to 15 percent discounts on custom framing orders. Visit
www.hr.duke.edu/discounts and select "other discounts" for participating merchants.
 Dinner and a movie
Most mothers say all they want is time with their children, so treat your mom to a dinner and a movie for some one-on-one time. For a list of local restaurants offering 10
percent to 20 percent discounts, visit www.hr.duke.edu/discounts/food.html. Movie tickets to Consolidated Theatres
must be purchased in advance from Staff & Family Programs,
so visit www.hr.duke.edu/discounts/entertainment.html for information.
 For the fashionista
Take your mom on a shopping spree for a new outfit or jewelry. Various local and national clothing and shoe stores are offering 10 percent to 30 percent discounts. For a
complete list of merchants, visit www.hr.duke.edu/discounts/clothing.html. For jewelry merchants visit
www.hr.duke.edu/discounts/other.html.
 Timeless beauty
Treat mom to a day at the spa or a new hairstyle. Various salons and spas are offering 10 percent to 20 percent discounts on services, including manicures, pedicures,
massages and facials. Visit www.hr.duke.edu/discounts/health.html for participating merchants.
— Compiled by Elizabeth Michalka
Human Resources Communications
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