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Simple gifts means a lot
Some people think that in order to show their mothers how much they are loved with expensive gifts like jewelry but you know what? As a mother, I can tell you something for sure….we don’t really care about expensive gifts! If it’s there, fine. If it’s not, something as simple as a self-drawn card is all it takes to make us happy! And I seriously mean it. And you know what else? I actually prefer a stalk of rose to a whole bunch of them! so, the bottom line is that mothers don’t need expensive gifts. Show your mother how much you love them and appreciate them with simple stuff instead.
Helping out is more meaningful
The work of a mother is continuous and endless because every time she completes something or cleans something up, something else gets messed up! It’s true. So, as a mother, we have work every minute of the day! So, if you don’t have a budget for a mother’s day gift, why not give your mother a day off and help out around the house instead. Let me tell you this…a day off is heaven-sent gift for me!
Doing something together as a family
Ok, you don’t quite like the idea of toiling in the kitchen and cleaning up the bathroom either, do you? Fine, here’s an alternative. Plan a trip or activity that all of you, as a family, can do together. This would be most meaningful for a mother too. if your mother loves shopping, why not go (window) shopping together? Or maybe you can plan a picnic to a nearby park or treat your mother to an inexpensive dinner?
Don’t you see now that all of the above can be done every single day of the week, month, year instead of just one day? A stalk of rose, a dinner, shopping, a card…these are things you can do for your mother every day. So, don’t wait until mother’s day to do it. Do it now. She’ll appreciate it…even if she doesn’t say so. She does.
Marsha Maung is a freelance graphic designer and copy writer who works from her home in Selangor, Malaysia. She loves nothing more than blowing bubbles in the park with her 2 kids, Joshua and Jared. She designs apparel and premium items at http://www.allmomstuff.com and is the author of "Raising little magicians", and the popular "The Lance in freelancing". More information can be found at http://www.marshamaung.com
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Origin of Mother's Day
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Howe tirelessly promoted the idea of a holiday dedicated to motherhood and peace. Although her idea never gained the national attention that Howe hoped for, it was enough to get the ball rolling in the future.
The Mother's Day known in modern times didn't become official until 1915, when devoted daughter, Anna Jarvis pressed congress to set aside one special Sunday a year to acknowledge all that mothers do.
Anna was strongly tied to her mother; a woman who put her home and family needs above all else no matter the cost.
Anna's mother was deeply involved in their West Virginia community, and often expressed the wish for a day to be set aside to celebrate the efforts of moms every where.
Anna and Mrs. Jarvis spent much time in the family garden planting and maintaining Mrs. Jarvis' cherished collection of Carnations.
Later, Carnations would become the official flower of Mother's Day, as Anna believed that they represented a pure love that only a mother could give.
When Anna's mother passed away in 1905, Anna requested the minister at her local West Virginia church to do a special sermon to honor Mrs. Jarvis's memory. The minister not only gave a sermon to honor Anna's mom, but also honored all mothers for the love and devotion given to their families.
The whole concept of taking a day to honor moms was so popular that in 1910, the governor of West Virginia made Mother's Day an official, statewide holiday.
After numerous letters and petitions generated from Anna Jarvis, concerning the matter, the United States Federal Government followed suit and made Mother's Day an official holiday in 1915.
Since then, Mother's Day has become a national holiday in several other countries, such as Japan, Turkey, Denmark, and Italy.
Children of all ages use Mother's Day as an opportunity to express love and appreciation for the wonderful ways that their moms care for them.
Almost 100 years after its formation, Mother's Day still remains an important date for everyone to remember.
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