(NAPSA)—More then 80 mil- lion American women, the Census Bureau says, are somebody’s mother. If you’re one of those somebodies, you should know that Mother’s Day is the second Sunday in May. So now may be a good time to think about what you’re getting her and how you're going to get it there. The “what” depends on more than just age and income. Show you know herlikes. For example, a literary lady may want an ereader or a handmade bookmark. Gardening grandmas go for seed packages as muchasa setof garden tools. Make Mother’s Day with a great gift that arrives on time and intact. As for the “how,” heed these hints: Choose cushioning thatfills all spaces in the shipping container. Select a container large enough for all the cushioning. Apply at least three strips of packing tape (not duct or masking tape) to the top and bottom of the container in an H shape. Put the shipping label with Mom’s full address on the mostvisible side of the container. Finally, don’t hesitate to ask for help. The more than 1,800 FedEx Office Print & Ship Center locations provide a variety of packing and shipping supplies andservices. For more tips or to create and print a shipping label, visit www. fedex.com orcall (800) 463-3339.
