A collection of poems, memories and notes dedicated to our mothers.
Happy Mother’s Day to the strongest woman we know and admire so much! Thank you for being our rock and our best friend. We are so grateful for your countless sacrifices and your unconditional love.
You are full of compassion, strength, and grace. We wouldn’t be who we are today without you, and we love you for all that you are and all that you do. Thank you for everything you have done for us.
We love you more than words can say. Happy Mother’s Day to the most amazing mom!
Love, Penny, Carla & Robin
Are you looking for a great Mother’s Day gift idea? Why not make a gift basket?
A gift basket can be a lot of fun. This can be focused on a particular theme. It is lots of fun to open several gifts, or even lots of tiny gifts, and that’s a lot of the fun of a gift basket.
Another lovely thing about the gift basket is knowing that someone took the time and thought of all of these lovely things to give you.
Gift baskets can be very creative, full of someone’s favorite things. Or they can follow just one theme, like a chocolate lover’s basket. No matter the theme the focus is on the gift recipient and the fun they will have with the basket. Every day they can pick something out of the basket to enjoy. This is a gift that they will enjoy for awhile.
To make a gift basket the first thing to do is to select a theme. There is a list of themes below to inspire you, but you may come up with other themes that appeal to your Mom for this Mother’s Day. Select a theme that will appeal to your Mom the
most, whether this is a book lover’s basket, or maybe a tea lover’s basket. If you are having trouble thinking of a theme, consider the things that your Mom loves the most, and these will most likely lead you to great gift basket ideas.
Once you’ve found a theme then select a budget amount for your gift basket. Know that you can do a gift basket for just about every budget; probably a good amount to start a gift basket is at twenty dollars. But you can even do an indulgent gift basket for several hundred dollars. A lot of this will depend on where you shop for items, and exactly what you place in the gift basket. Some items are more expensive than others, like fine designer perfumes or fine or high-end costume jewelry.
But you can bring down the price on both of these items by purchasing them at a discount store, or by shopping at a great sale.
Chocolate lover’s basket. Try stocking this basket with various chocolate goodies, including cocoa, chocolate bars, cooking chocolate. All of the finest quality.
Book lover’s basket. This is a great basket. Do mysteries, romance novels, biographies; whatever type of books your Mom loves the most. Include bookmarks and a book light.
Tea lover’s basket. Perfect for a tea lover. Include favorite teas and some new ones to try. Remember to in-
clude a new tea mug to savor teas with and maybe a nice book to read and some cookies to eat with the tea.
Coffee lover’s basket. Great for a java lover. Include several different kinds of coffee and a coffee cup. You could also include chocolate covered espresso beans or another coffee related snack.
Spa indulgences basket. This is a great basket that any Mom will love. Include a facial mask and all the goodies needed to give yourself a facial at home, or some other beauty treatments. Manicure goodies basket. Give Mom all of the best products to give herself a manicure at home.
Gardener’s basket. This is a great basket if your Mom is always in the garden. Give Mom seeds, baby plants, a gift certificate to the plant store, a book about gardening and some new gardening gloves.
Sudoku puzzle lover’s basket. A Sudoku lover will adore their favorite puzzle and their favorite snack to enjoy while puzzling. Organic foods basket. This is a great basket for someone healthy. Include some new healthy treats for them to enjoy.
DVD basket. This is a great basket for so many Moms, who are often too busy to keep up with even their favorite shows. Give them a season of their favorite TV show or a movie or two. Don’t forget the popcorn!
Shopping spree basket. For the Mom who loves to shop, why not give her a gift card to her favorite store. You could also give her a new cell phone case, to give her cell phone a new look. R&R basket. To restore and relax, fill this basket with treats to make your Mom relax and unwind. Just whatever you feel she would enjoy while relaxing.
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Give Your Mother A Letter!
Would you like to give your Mother a priceless gift for Mother’s Day? Why not write her a letter of gratitude, appreciation and blessing? She will certainly appreciate your thoughtfulness and will keep your letter for a long time to come, if not forever.
In this day and age, few people write letters. Letters are valuable. People have saved letters from loved ones for centuries. For many years letters were a primary way to communicate with someone who was at a distance. Letters have been treasured and are still considered a treasure.
Crossword puzzle lover’s basket. Any crossword lover will adore some new puzzle books and dictionary just for crosswords. Be sure to include their favorite snack!
Some people say, “I can’t write.” But you really don’t have to be a writer. You only need to express your feeling honestly. This pure expression makes you the very best
‘special love’
That deepens every year. Happy Mother’s Day, Mom. Love, Jenny
letters, giving her letters that are larger and easier to read is actually giving her a much better gift that she will be sure to appreciate.
tips to help every day feel like Mother’s Day: Schedule Some “Me” Time
• Whether it’s a weekly trip to the gym or a monthly book club session, set aside some time for an activity you truly enjoy.
Sneak in Some R&R
kind of writer, a writer from the heart. Your mother will not be checking your grammar or your spelling. She will simply be absorbing what you have to share with her.
Some people say, “I don’t know what to say.” But you really do know what to say. Here are some questions to think about to get you started. Answering these questions will help prompt your letter, and will give you some good ideas to write your letter. What is the most important thing your Mother taught you? How does your Mother inspire you? What do you appreciate about your Mother? How has your Mother
shown you courage? What do you wish you had listened to your Mother about? What do you want to thank your Mother for? What is your favorite memory about your Mother?
Write a letter that shows your Mother how you appreciate her, how grateful you are to have her in your life and share some of your favorite memories with her. Once you have written your letter out on notebook paper then transfer it to nice stationary. Or you can print it out on your computer and then sign it if your handwriting is hard to read. While some people may think a letter from a computer is a bit impersonal, if your Mother has trouble reading smaller
This is a gift that your Mother will be sure to remember and enjoy for many years to come. She will save and treasure your letter. She will read and re-read your letter over the years, remembering what you have said to her. It is a lovely gift that is priceless in many ways because it truly comes from the heart.
Make Every Day Feel Like Mother’s Day
Moms are often so busy taking care of everyone else that they end up putting themselves at the bottom of the to-do list.
Moms everywhere can put themselves and their beauty back on the list with some
• Before everyone wakes up, eat your favorite breakfast in bed for some early a.m. relaxation.
Enjoy a Private Oasis
• Recruit your husband to watch the kids while you transform your bathroom into a private oasis. Light scented candles, play calming tunes and add a bit of indulgence to your shower with your favorite scented body wash.
Treat Yourself to a Sweet
• After dropping the kids off at school, treat yourself to a specialty coffee drink for a sweet pick-me-up to get the day started.
Dress Right For Date Night
• Schedule a much-deserved date night for you and your better half.
Go On a Mini-Chore Strike (even if just for a day)
• Take a break from household chores and hire a cleaning service, or leave the dishes soaking overnight, so you can have some guilt-free playtime with the kids.
When mom puts herself on the to-do list, every day can feel like Mother’s Day.
Happy Mother’s Day! Love you to the moon and back. Katie
An Ode To Mothers
You are a deliberate creation of God!
The excellent handiwork of an excellent God! Unique!
Standing in the call of God on your life, Your beauty excels and transcends the physical. An inner glow making you distinct and radiant.
Though times may change many things; The warmth that your love brings, is never changed.
Thoughts of you are memories old, Yet ever new. For treasured deep within my heart, Are those in which you’ve been a part.
being two special women in our lives! We are all very lucky.
Love,
Jason, Crystle, Joselynn & Cameron
And so dear mother, I send these loving thoughts your way.
Roses are red & violets are blue. Who’s the best Mommy? That’s easy, it’s you!
Mommy, I’m wishing you a day as wonderful as you are.
I love you the most in the whole world!
Love you to the moon and back, Mommy and I hope you have the best day ever!
Love, McKenzie 9 9 9 9
Mommy, you are my bestest friend ever. I’m so proud to be your mini me! I’ll never forget all that you have done, still do and will continue to do for me!
Mother’s Day Trivia You May Now Know
dren included 16 pairs of twins, seven sets of triplets and four sets of quadruplets.
May the sun shine on all your dreams. May the birds sing to your heart’s tune. May a long and blessed life be your reward, And may God keep you safely in His hand. 9
“Mother - that was the bank where we deposited all our hurts and worries.”
~ T. DeWitt Talmage
Here are some “motherly trivia” you may not know!
The mother who gave birth to the most children was the wife of Russian Feodor Vassilyev. Her 69 chil-
“Happy Days,” starring 1950s mom Marion Cunningham, started as a pilot segment on “Love, American Style.” The episode was about a family getting their first TV set.
Olive May Osmond is mother to musical siblings made famous by “The Os-
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Couldn’t Have Asked For A Better Mom!
Happy Mother’s Day, Mom and Happy 80th year! You turning 80 years old is a gift that I will always be grateful for. I couldn’t have asked for a better mom who has taught me so much: courage, strength, determination, laughter and love. You have taught me how to keep going even when the days are the darkest and to smile through it all.
Thank you for the countless sacrifices you have made over these years for the family and for the love you have poured into each of us.
I hope that we can continue to have fun for many more years to come, including the bluegrass concerts I
have to take you too. Tee hee hee.
May you have the best
Mother’s Day ever!
Babysitting, the many meals at your house, Christmas dinners.
This is only a small list of things you have done for us!
The homemade decorated cakes you made for our birthdays with gifts and ice cream!
Mom, you have been loving, tender, understanding, thoughtful, compassionate, nurturing, kind hearted, patient, caring, gentle.
Smiles and Love From Your Daughters, Sheila, Sandra, Lisa
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mond Family Show.” The performing brothers and one sister include: Donny, Marie, Alan, Wayne, Jay, Merrill, and Jimmy. Donny and Marie also had (and have) their own show.
Mother Jane Jetson’s voice was provided by Penny Singleton for “The Jetsons,” while Jean Vander Pyl portrayed mama Wilma Flintstone in “The Flintstones.”
On July 18, 1994, 63-yearold Rossanna Della Corte of Canino, Italy, became the oldest woman to give birth.
Lucy gave birth to Little Ricky during the January 19, 1953, episode of “I Love Lucy.” Lucille Ball gave birth to son Desi Arnaz IV on the exact same day.
In 1992, Dan Quayle said he considered the unwed mother played by Candice Bergen on “Murphy Brown” an example of Hollywood irresponsibility.
The first woman to give birth in an airplane was Mrs. T.W. Evans on October 28,1929, over Miami.
Previously, Mother’s Day was marked by a special
church service at which members of the congregation wore white carnations.
The first Mother’s Day was celebrated only in Philadelphia on May 10, 1908.
Stereotypical mom June Cleaver first appeared in households in “Leave it to Beaver” on October 4, 1957.
President Clinton’s father was killed in a car accident before he was born, leaving
his mother, Virginia, to raise him alone until she remarried four years after his birth.
The first woman to give birth in the White House was Martha Randolf, daughter of President Thomas Jefferson, on January 17, 1806.
Mother’s Day was declared a national holiday in 1914 by presidential proclamation. It was conceived by Anne M. Jarvis of Philadelphia in 1907 after the death of her mother.
Augusta Bunge became a great-great-great-greatgrandmother at age 109 on January 21, 1989.
Mother-in-Law Day is celebrated on the fourth Sunday in October. It was started in 1934 by a newspa-
per editor in Amarillo, Texas.
The first televised birth was on December 2, 1952, by KOA in Denver. Lillian Kerr had a Cesarean section as part of the “March of Medicine” program.
In 1907, Russian writer Maxim Gorky penned “Mother,” later considered the first work of socialist realism.
Other things that “MOM”
stands for: Manned Orbiting Mission (NASA), Man-onthe-move (military slang), Microsoft Office Manager (Microsoft), Middle of the Month, Milk of Magnesia and Minutes of Meeting.
The painting commonly known as “Whistler’s Mother” is actually called “Arrangement in Grey and Black: Portrait of the Painter’s Mother.”
Ways To Say Happy Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day is Coming, here are some gift ideas for you!
Mother’s Day will soon be here. Everyone wants to do something special for their mother, after all, who is more important than good ol’ Mom? Here are ideas on ways to say Happy Mother’s Day to your mother on that special day. There is sure to
be something here that will please her. To all the mothers out there: Happy Mother’s Day.
Breakfast in bed. This is a nice treat, especially for young children to give their mother a much-needed break. Why not make Mom breakfast in bed?
Flowering plant. Flowers are a lovely gift, but at best they wind up lasting a week. But if you buy your mother a flowering plant, it will last through the spring and it will re-bloom next spring, which is a lovely gift. There are so many different types of
flowering plants, check your local nursery.
DVD. If Mom has a favorite television show, chances are she has been too busy to keep up with all of the latest episodes. It would be a really nice gift to get her the latest season of her favorite television show on DVD so she can catch up with her favorite television show at her convenience. Or perhaps some funny movies or romantic comedy movies, whatever appeals to your Mom.
Manicure/pedicure. A wonderful treat is to buy your Mom a gift certificate to get a manicure and pedicure.
There are so many salons around. This is the type of thing that many women enjoy, but they just never get around to doing for themselves. A manicure and pedicure usually only takes an hour, so this is a convenient type of treat for most women.
Facial or spa treatment. To really indulge your Mom, consider getting her a gift certificate for a facial or other type of spa treatment. There are so many different types of spa treatments to consider. Perhaps the best thing to do would be to let her select which treatment she would like to have.
Gift basket of treats. If Mom is a real chocoholic,
then a basket of chocolate goodies might be a wonderful Mother’s Day gift. Or if Mom loves murder mysteries, then a basket of murder mysteries could be a great gift. There are so many different types of baskets you can do. Get creative and have fun with it!
Exercise gear. Everyone thinks it is important to get and stay in shape these days, and that includes Moms.
Your Mom may do yoga, or walking or another type of gentle exercise, then again your Mom could be a marathon runner (go Mom!). Find Mom some great exercise gear or exercise DVDs that she will enjoy.
Museum membership. This is a nice gift for lots of different people. A museum membership is a wonderful
thing to have especially if you are someone that entertains a lot of out of town guests. A Mom who is artsy or into culture would especially appreciate this gift. Fruit of the month club. These days the fruit of the month club isn’t just oranges or pears, there are many different types of fruits. They also have smaller portions available for smaller households who may not be able to eat an entire large box of fruit. This is a lovely gift. Jewelry. What’s that old saying? Oh yes, the nicest things come in the smallest packages. That could very well be true. Jewelry is a wonderful gift for Mother’s Day.
Clothing. This is a great gift for a fashion conscious
Mother’s
I’m missing you both, Grandma and Nanny, each and every day. I look at your pictures on my walls and can’t help but miss all the fun times we had together. It’s also fun to look back at older photos and imagine knowing you as younger women.
You were both caring, fun and loving mothers, grandmothers and greatgrandmothers, in your own special ways.
Mom. You could also consider getting Mom a gift card so she could go shopping for what she would like.
Musical card. If you haven’t seen these, they are really cute and this will probably make your Mom laugh. There are cards that have music in them. They come out at all of the holidays now, look in any major card section or drug store.
Candle. A scented candle, especially one scented with natural essential oils is a very nice gift. Many people like to use scented candles to add ambiance to their homes.
Book. A great gift for your Mom is buying her one of the latest New York Times best sellers. You could consider getting her the book on audiotape so she can listen to it while she walks or does a machine at the gym.
Gift certificate to take a class. Many Moms would welcome the gift of learning.
I still wish I could make a phone call and get advice from you when things are hard. You both had clear opinions on many matters. I try to think what each of you would say.
I love you both! I miss you both! Happy Mother’s Day from afar…Grandma and Nanny! Love Always, Crystle
Why not give your Mom the gift of a crafts class, or a class to learn how to finally write that novel? There are so many choices.
Perfume. This is a very classic Mother’s Day gift. But that’s because it is a favorite of many. Find your Mother’s favorite scent and buy her a bottle, or select something new for her.
Picture frame. A picture frame can be a great gift. She can always put pictures of her children in it.
Unique Gifts Ideas For Mother’s Day
Whether she’s still hard at work raising children or her kids have grown up and now have children of their own, Mom deserves our best efforts come Mother’s Day. And while traditional gifts like flowers and chocolate might make for thoughtful Mother’s Day gifts, those who want to go the extra mile for Mom this year can
• Concert tickets: Many adults recall the days of their youth when Mom would relax while listening to some of her favorite music on a lazy summer afternoon. Why not take a stroll down Memory Lane and take
Mom to see one of her favorite acts in concert? Even if you have outgrown Mom’s musical tastes, she will still appreciate the chance to spend an evening out on the
• Theater tickets: If Mom is a fan of
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show she has had her eyes on. If Broadway is a bit
too far for you to travel, do your homework and find a traveling production of a former Broadway show. Such productions often feature many of the same actors who made the play famous on Broadway so you’re still bound to see an unforgettable show Mom will love.
• Parts unknown: Moms who love to travel and experience other cultures would
certainly appreciate a trip abroad or a domestic getaway to a region of the country they have yet to explore. Before booking any such trips, speak to your Mom and ask if there’s anywhere in particular she’d like to go. Such trips can be expensive, so adults might want to speak to their siblings and finance such an excursion together.
• Spa treatment: If Mom is still as active as ever, then a day of pampering at a nearby spa is sure to please. Many luxury spas offer packages, especially around Mother’s Day, that make a full-on spa treatment a more affordable gift. Men and women can even accompany Mom on her trip and reap the rewards of being such a thoughtful son or daughter.
Tribute To Mother
On Mother’s Day, pay your most humble tribute to Mother!
Mothers are everything for us when we are small…our lives revolve around her. For everything that we need we call mother. To protect us from all perceivable dangers
we want her around us. To take us out, we hold her arms. To kiss away our wounds, we run to her. And for a warm hug and love, we look for her. She is the focal point of our lives, the greatest human being in the world. On the special occasion of Mother’s Day pay tribute to your mother, the greatest blessing of God on you.
On Mother’s Day Thank Your Mother
There is simply no way we can ever really thank mother for all she has done for us. She is the one who will be awake all night when we are sick. Praying to God to make us well and be ever ready to bear the pain that we may be experiencing. She is the one to wake up early in the morning to make the nicest meal and endure all our tantrums. Mothers are the ones who would forever complain that we are not eating enough or not eating right. They would cook all sorts of things so that we be strong and healthy. They would take pains to complete our school projects leaving all other works behind while we play around with friends or just while away time watching movies.
On Mother’s Day
Apologize To Your Mother
Mothers are the one on whom we put all the blame for our failures. We would not hesitate once to point her single faux pas though she would not miss even a slightest opportunity to praise us. Isn’t it tough to imagine how she must have borne our temper tantrums when we were teenagers? And how hard we must have made her life by behaving so rude and difficult? And yet she was so astonishingly cool. It is easy for the kids to be so demanding from parents, especially mothers, as we take her affection and care so much for granted. Most often to the extent of selfishness. Mother’s Day is the right time to apologize for all the troubles that we gave to our moms, without even realizing at most times how troublesome we must have been to her.
Celebrate Mother’s Day With Your Dear Mother Mother’s Day is the perfect day to celebrate the joys of having a mother if you are fortunate to have one still around. It is the time to make amends for not being able to spend quality time with her. So turn your wrongs right by making all efforts to give a perfect Mother’s Day to your mother. Strive to make Mother’s day absolutely hassle free for your mother and take the responsibilities on yourself for a day. Pamper her a little on this special day of hers just as she pampers you all the year round. Give her a hug and a kiss as you wish her a Happy Mother’s day!
