Ever thought about making your mom happy? How lately did you tell her you loved her or she means the world to you? Perhaps, not recently. Maybe, it was the last mother's day that you said so. Well, mothers are special and they need to be told that they are loved. Just imagine how happy your mother would be if you tell her she meant the world to you without any reason. However our lives have become so busy, we are so engrossed in our lives and their hectic schedules that we hardly find time for our mothers. So, how can we tell her what she means to us? How can we make out time or an occasion to do so? For a mother every day should be special, but when we cannot find an opportunity to express our love for our mothers every day, its mother's day that helps us out.
When someone hears the word mom, what is the first thing that comes to mind? Without any doubt, it's the thought of a personality who gives birth. The mother brought you into this world and she demands respect for doing so. With the busy schedules we have in our lives today, mother's day provides us the opportunity to express our love, gratitude and affection to our mothers. But, what should be done on mother's day to bring a smile on your mom's face? Surely, she deserves something really special.
Flowers are the best way to express your love, affection and gratitude to your mom. It remains incomplete, if you don't give flowers to your mom to make her feel special and tell her how much she mean to you. Flowers are a giveaway for every occasion, but they need to be special for mother's day. They are not just a recurring gift that you would be giving away to your friends or a lover. Mother's day flowers will be for your mom and you need to do something to make them more meaningful and special for her. Your personal touch needs to be added to make those flowers special. Earlier, when life was not this busy or complicated, picking out fresh flowers for your mom would be enough, if you could not manage a real gift. For your mom the handpicked flowers would have been the perfect and most special gift, she could have asked for.
Today, when we don't have time or opportunity to handpick flowers, we can still do something to make them special for her. A little care and concentration in selecting the best type of flowers can actually make her day. The importance of selecting mother's day flowers with care should not be ignored by all those who love their moms. The best gift you can give to your mother is those which she likes the best. If you don't know her taste, you can go for fresh-cut flowers of different kinds. They make the best gift ever. Lilies, carnations, orchids, rainbow roses, different colored roses, probably the yellow or the pink ones make excellent mother's day flowers. The most difficult part is selecting the flowers. Once that is done, there are so many options on how you could give them to your mom.
Mothers Day Flowers
Matrimonial ceremonies and special occasions would not be complete without the adornment of fresh flowers. The best alternative would be to shop around for cheap wedding flowers and special occasion flowers.
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Man's Guide to Mother's Day Gifts
By Brenda L Hopkins
May 2012
Men are never good at buying gifts and Mother's Day gifts are no different. Daughters have it easy a day at the spa or a homemade gift come natural to them. But men procrastinate and wait for the last minute and then still struggle at finding the right gift for their mother. Here are a few easy gifts that can save the day.
The old stand by:
There is nothing wrong with giving your mother flowers on Mother's day let just avoid the gas stations for buying them. Ordering them on line is an easy task and can be done last minute and still arrive on time for the big day. There are lots of great arrangements already put together and they come in many different price ranges.
Light of my life:
Women love candles the smell the dancing flame. So why not stop at your local gift shop and pick out a candle or two while you are picking out the perfect card to send along with them. If you aren't sure what scent your mom may like choose a scent that reminds you of her or a special memory. If you went to the beach a lot then choose a beach themed scent or you can't live without her chocolate cake then a chocolate scented candle is perfect. Add a little note along with the candle to tell her all about the memories that this smell evokes in your mind. She will love the thought that you put into it.
A day at the Spa:
A spa gift card is a great gift to say I love you and thank you for all you have done for me. They are easy to pick up at the local spa and come in any denomination. Perfect to help your mom relax and enjoy a day to herself. Also available are universal spa gift cards so there is no need to hassle with what spa she may enjoy better. She can choose for herself.
A night out to eat:
If you live to far away to take your mom out to eat on Mother's day then why not enjoy a universal city gift card, available in multiple denotations and excepted at many different restaurants in cities around the US it is the perfect gift for any mom who loves a night out to eat.
A picture is worth a thousand words:
Engraved picture frames are another great gift idea although they do require a bit more planning the reward at the end is just as great. Mom's love pictures and a special picture frame with a message just for her is a great way to say I love you.
Mother's Day History
May 2012
The history of Mother's Day is centuries old and goes back to the times of ancient Greeks, who held festivities to honor Rhea, the mother of the gods. The early Christians celebrated the Mother's festival on the fourth Sunday of Lent to honor Mary, the mother of Christ. Interestingly, later on a religious order stretched the holiday to include all mothers, and named it as the Mothering Sunday. The English colonists settled in America discontinued the tradition of Mothering Sunday because of lack of time. In 1872, Julia Ward Howe organized a day for mothers dedicated to peace. It is a milestone in the history of Mother's Day. In 1907, Anna M. Jarvis (1864-1948), a Philadelphia schoolteacher, began a movement to set up a national Mother's Day in honor of her mother, Ann Maria Reeves Jarvis. She solicited the help of hundreds of legislators and prominent businessmen to create a special day to honor mothers.
The first Mother's Day observance was a church service honoring Anna's mother. Anna handed out her mother's favorite flowers, the white incarnations, on the occasion as they represent sweetness, purity, and patience. Anna's hard work finally paid off in the year 1914, when President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed the second Sunday in May as a national holiday in honor of mothers. Slowly and gradually, the Mother's Day became very popular and gift-giving activity increased. All this commercialization of the Mother's day infuriated Anna, as she believed that the day's sentiment was being sacrificed at the expense of greed and profit. Regardless of Jarvis' worries, Mother's Day has flourished in the United States. Actually, the second Sunday of May has become the most popular day of the year. Although Anna may not be with us, but t Mother's Day lives on and has spread to various countries of the world. Many countries throughout the world celebrate Mother's Day at various times during the year, but some such as Denmark, Finland, Italy, Turkey, Australia, and Belgium also celebrate Mother's Day on the second Sunday of May.
The Mother's Day International Association came into being on December 12, 1912, to promote and encourage meaningful observances of the event. Starting from 1912, Mother's day began to be officially declared a holiday by some states. Anna's dream came true when in 1914, President Woodrow Wilson declared the first national Mother's Day, as a day for American citizens to show the flag in honor of those mothers whose sons had died in war.
Mothering Sunday
Mothering Sunday in the UK is the equivalent to Mother's Day in other countries. The early Christians in England celebrated the Mother's festival on the fourth Sunday of Lent (the 40 day period leading up to Easter) to honor Mary, the mother of Christ. Interestingly, later on a religious order stretched the holiday to include all mothers,
5 Fabulously Phenomenal Mother's Day Gifts in 2012
By Susie Davids
May 2012
Mothers Day 2012 is sneaking up on you (Sunday, May 13th), so what do you get the mom who has everything? Picking special Mothers Day gifts when you're younger is often easier because you can give your mom flowers or a picture in a photo frame, and know she won't complain. But as you get older, it's trickier to be more imaginative and choose something that really shows how much Mom means to you.
Here are a few Mothers Day gift ideas to steer you in the right direction.
5.) Personalized jigsaw puzzles. Treat Mom to a jigsaw featuring her name in the image. Whether she loves shopping, shoes, beaches, cake or flowers, you'll find one to suit her tastes.
4.) Personalized wine and liquor labels. Unlike giving a bottle of regular wine or liquor to Mom on May 13th, personalized labels make truly unique Mothers Day gifts. Available in a slew of colorful, expressive designs, personalized labels will deliver a very personal message to your mom, since you can add her name and a personal message to the bottle label.
3.) Mother's Day mugs. Who's the world's best mom? Why your mom, of course, because she means the world to you! Add your words of affection and appreciation to a personalized mug and show her how much you care. What Mom wouldn't enjoy settling down with her favorite brew in a special mug from you? A thoughtful Mothers Day gift, never forgotten.
2.) Engraved gifts. What better gift to give Mom than one beautifully engraved with her name? From silver trinket boxes and compact mirrors to engraved charm bracelets and necklaces, you'll be spoilt for choice. Mothers Day gifts ideas like these are a surefire way of making any mom smile from ear to ear. As the saying goes, bling is always in!
1.) Soaps and candles. Go beyond the regular soaps and candles you can buy from the local pharmacy or grocery store and have one customized for her instead. You can have your mom's name, monogram or initial beautifully hand carved on to palm wax candles or soaps to create a true gift from the heart. By personalizing these quality Mothers Day ideas,you have the power to personally touch Mom this year. Imagine her appreciation when she knows you truly thought specifically of her!
So you see... giving "personal" is easy.And, last but not least, sit down with Mom and have a well-deserved cup of coffee and tell her you love her.
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Mother's Day Portrait Tips And Ideas - How To Be Creative
By Scot Voelker
May 2012
I wanted to share some portrait ideas and tips for Mother's Day. Believe it or not, Mother's day is right around the corner and choosing the perfect gift can be extremely difficult. I always tell photographers to plan ahead and to plan this at least a few weeks before the occasion. If you can plan a couple of months ahead...that's even better. I know where talking about Mother's Day here, but this applies to any Holiday or special occasion.
Let's be clear about something here
Your job as a photographer and a marketer, is to help your clients find that special gift by offering them a unique portrait session and with Mother's day near as I wrote this...we'll use this as our example. Always remind them that this is guaranteed to be the most favorite gift she'll receive and it will last longer than a bouquet of flowers!
They can choose from a generation portrait, a family portrait, a Mommy and me session or simply just photograph the children by themselves. A beautiful portrait that captures a moment in time is a gift from the heart and will be treasured forever. But...you already know that.
Here's a couple of unique portrait ideas for inspiration!
Take a photograph of the Mother and child's shoes or capture a close-up of them holding hands. Find a meaningful quote and personalize the portrait using Photoshop or create a unique personalized collage.
Photograph a little girl playing dress-up in her mother's or her grandmother's clothing or wedding gown. The client can help you create this family heirloom portrait by bringing along their mother or grandmother's wedding gown. If they don't have a gown, they can bring a favorite dress or outfit and shoes. You can also ask them to bring any vintage hats, old family photographs or other special mementos to personalize their portrait.
Children will have a ball playing dress-up! Using their mother's or grandmother's clothing, photos and mementos makes it extra special. I recommend using a vintage trunk that the child can sit on or they may even want to climb inside. A few years back I created a portrait of our daughter wearing her great-grandmother's nightgown and was admiring her old black and white wedding photos. As you can imagine, her great- grandmother was absolutely thrilled when she received this on Mother's Day. This unique gift idea is sure to be a hit and will be cherished for generations to come.
So...I hope this gets you thinking of the possibilities that can be created by using some simple props and classic portraiture. Don't over complicate things when creating these special portraits. Just keep in mind that the Mother/Grandmothers will be thrilled to have a keepsake from their child or children.
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