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Monthly Archives: April 2009

Anna Jarvis – the “Creator” of Mother’s Day

Moms in the United States have been honored on Mother’s Day for over 100 years thanks to the efforts of Anna Jarvis, considered to be the “creator” of Mother’s Day. However, the holiday in the United States isn’t actually the invention of Anna Jarvis. Julia Ward Howe first established Mother’s Day in 1870 but it didn’t really catch on. Enter Anna Jarvis and her attempt to honor her mother, and all mothers, beginning in 1908.

Anna Jarvis was born in West Virginia in 1864 to Ann Marie and Granville Jarvis. She was one of eleven children. The Jarvis family moved from Webster to Grafton when Anna was an infant. She grew up and attended Augusta Female Academy where she earned her teaching credentials.

How to Make an Always Treasured Mother’s Day Photo Flower

Most moms love flowers, and all love photos of their families. Why not combine those two ideas to give her flowers that will never die and feature cherished photos of her children? These Mother’s Day photo flowers are sure to make Mom’s big day extra special. Even small children can make them with a little help with the cutting.
Supplies

  • Construction paper, colored card stock or patterned scrapbook paper
  • Glue or glue stick
  • Photos
  • Pencil
  • Scissors
  • Clear tape
  • Green chenille stems


Instructions

Have Fun Making a Birthday Pinata

Pi?atas are all the rage at kids’ birthday parties. There’s just something about getting blindfolded, trying to hit a brightly colored object with a stick, and picking up the candy that falls when someone succeeds that young people (and the young at heart) love. Pi?atas have become must-haves for birthday celebrations, but unfortunately they’re not cheap.

But did you know that pi?atas are really easy and fun to make? You can create a colorful pi?ata with just a few supplies, and you can find some of them around the house. Here’s how to make a simple one.
Supplies

  • Newspaper

Mother’s Day Fun for Moms by Kids

Mother’s Day is coming up soon (psst it’s Sunday, May 10th this year) and you don’t want it to sneak up on you so get a grown up to help and make a plan to take care of mom for a change. Take a look at the easy ideas below, choose one and make this Mother’s Day one she will not soon forget.

Breakfast In Bed

If your mom is like most, then I bet she is usually up early every morning to get everyone ready for the day. Why not let her sleep in this year and then serve her breakfast in bed?

What Is a Lactation Consultant and How Do I Find One?

Breastfeeding, most new moms think, should come naturally. After all, that’s what breasts are for, right? But breastfeeding doesn’t always come easily for new moms, especially if they’ve never been around other moms who’ve breastfed. New moms may wonder, “What is a lactation consultant and how do I find one?”

You’re in luck! Lactation consultants aren’t elusive; in fact, they want to be found. How do you find one? Actually, there are a number of avenues you may want to consider when trying to find a qualified lactation consultant:

10 Tips for Coping with a Picky Eater

“I’ve told you for the last time to eat your vegetables!” That’s a statement that is heard in homes with young children all over the country, possibly all around the world. Coping with a picky eater isn’t fun, but it doesn’t have to be impossible.

Consider using these ten suggestions for improving your picky eater’s eating habits. They may be what you’re looking for as you try to get them to clean their plate and eat all of the things you know are good for them.

Inexpensive and Fun Family Days Out This Spring

Spring has arrived for us and the winter doldrums are winding down. You and your children have been cooped up all winter long since we had a long cold winter. Thinking about the sun shining your probably also thinking about inexpensive and fun family days out this spring, as well.

Because of the uncertainty of the country’s economic situation, you want to find things that your whole family will enjoy but that won’t break your family’s budget. Here are some ideas you may want to consider:

Tips to Make Your Own Birthday Banner

Every birthday party needs a banner. Just go to any party supply shop, and you’ll see all sorts of styles to choose from. But why buy the same banners everyone else is using when you can easily make a unique handmade one?

These birthday banners can showcase your kids’ budding artistic ability, or they can be the picture of elegance. It’s all up to you.


Supplies

  • Different types of paper – construction paper and plain white paper work well, or you could use a patterned scrapbooking paper with a coordinating plain paper.
  • Ruler
  • Pencil

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