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Create a Mother’s Day Certificate for Mom This Year
Moms love gifts that come from their children’s hands as well as their hearts. This year your children may want to create a Mother’s Day certificate and poem. It will be something that any mother would cherish, no matter what the age of the children.
If your family is like most, you may have given gifts like flowers, candy, or a nice meal out. Mom isn’t going to complain about any of these gifts, but she may want something that requires a little more thought on your part or the part of the children in her life.
Frugal Mother’s Day Gift Ideas
We all want to celebrate and honor our moms on Mother’s Day, but you may be stumped for frugal Mother’s Day gift ideas this year. Giving Mother’s Day gifts doesn’t have to break your budget if you use one of these ideas.
Many restaurants offer discounts for mothers on Mother’s Day; some even allow moms to eat for free. You can check your local newspaper to see if there are any local restaurants offering this type of deal.
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
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?
Loving Your Mother-in-Law
The tradition to honor mother-in-laws began January 23, 2002. “Mother-in-Law Day” has been celebrated on the fourth Sunday in October ever since. Loving your mother-in-law may or may not be a problem for you; however, even if it is difficult there’s still no reason why you shouldn’t thank her for her part in bringing up your spouse.
It’s not unusual for spouses to have disagreements with their in-laws. The problem could be in how you raise your children, you don’t make enough money, or you don’t part your hair on the right side. Whatever the reason for the friction, take advantage of Mother-in-Law Day to forge a new relationship with her.
