“Happy Mother’s Day”
Sunday, April 26th, 2009
Happy Mothers Day
If you still have a mother, be thankful and appreciate her. I lost my mother 6 yrs
ago and still miss her every day. I learned so much from her.
If your mother is young or old, show and tell her you love her. She will sense when you are too busy for her, so on this mother’s day take time for your mother and think how much time she has spent on you!
Mother’s Day gift’s can range from beautiful bouquets of flowers, boxes of chocolates, lovely gift basket with all of mom’s favorite things for pampering on her special day. Every one is looking for low budget gifts this year and here they are. Consider the following:
Grandmothers:
Young children love projects and this is a good holiday for their participation. Store bought cards are beautiful, this year consider home made cards by your children. Start this project early allowing enough time for them to finish the cards. Does grandmother love flowers, a potted plant, herb plants or even a tomato plant? The children can help with the planting. You can use a basket, or a colorful gift bag and tissue, add her favorite tea, fresh muffins or cookies and chocolates or mints. Use a ribbon and tie the handles together. The most cherished gift of all —Your Time!
Mothers with children:
School age children will probably have the assistance of dad. If it’s a dinner reservation for the whole family sit back and enjoy it. Save those precious cards in your scrapbook. New mom’s with infants and young children will welcome and love “One hour to themselves” or a certificate to a massage, facial, or haircut. Time is precious and free time is scarce with young children.
On A Budget:
This year we are all watching our budgets. For instance at Easter we needed another table arrangement. I went outside cut some palms fro the pal, tree, bouginvilla, and branches fro the orange tree. found a glass vase in the garage, cut trimmed and made a lovely arrangement. This was placed on extra shred from the baskets. You could give this gift to your grandmother, aunt nursing home friend or anyone for a fraction of the florist cost.
Take a look around your house, yard and garage. See what you have and what you can reuse. Just be sure the containers is in good condition and completely cleaned.
Wrap matching colored tissue around flowers, add a nice big bow and watch the smile of appreciation on someone’s face. Check your local thrift shop or goodwill for gently used and moderately priced vases in assorted sizes and colors. Consider teacups and saucers, as a base for a delicate African violet.
HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY
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