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Mother’s Day Not a Complete Bust

So how was your Mother’s Day? Mother’s Day for me was not a complete bust as I sort of took control of it. On Friday I went shopping and decided that I was going to buy my own gift. So I picked up a Keurig coffeemaker and I have been enjoying it all weekend. I think it actually took the pressure off my husband and despite the fact I got it my own, I was totally okay with that. I also threw in a new outfit, complete with a necklace and bracelet as well. I figured I might as well … Continue reading →

Mother’s Day in Review

Another Mother’s Day another dis by the Dyson fairy. Surprisingly, I am not at all disappointed by the snub. In fact, of the six Mother’s Days I have had the honor of celebrating with my daughter, this may have been the best ever. The day started out with a series of hugs, kisses, and this gem: Six-year-old: Happy Mother’s Day, Mommy! Me: Thank you, honey! Six-year-old: You’re the best Mommy in the whole world. Me: Thank you. I wouldn’t be celebrating Mother’s Day if it weren’t for you. Six-year-old: Yup. Me: I wouldn’t even be a mommy if it weren’t … Continue reading →

Last-Minute Mother’s Day Gifts

Tick-tock, tick-tock… the countdown to Mother’s Day is on, and if you are planning to make mom a gift from the heart with your two hands, then you had better get started. Homemade gifts may seem a bit trifle when mom is asking for a Dyson, but that shouldn’t stop you from putting your all into a gift that mom can treasure forever. Some keepers include: Frames: No mom can resist a photo of her kids. Or better yet, a picture of her and her kids together. However, instead of gifting mom with a plain photo, why not kick it … Continue reading →

How to Make Memorial Day a Teachable Moment

We buried my beloved grandmother last week. My five-year-old daughter and I along with hundreds of other relatives and friends gathered at Veteran’s Cemetery in Hilo, Hawaii, to pay tribute to an unbelievably remarkable woman whose life will never be forgotten. It had been almost 11 years to the day since I attended a burial at Veteran’s Cemetery. The last time we gathered en masse was to say good-bye to my grandfather. My fiercely proud Japanese-American grandfather, who risked his life to serve the United States in World War II, while some of his family members were forced to reside … Continue reading →

Let Love Bloom on Mother’s Day

If money is tight, but you still want to make May 9th a special day for your mom, wife, or aunt, then consider skipping the expensive fresh flower bouquets and crafting these simple floral projects that will let love bloom without breaking the bank this Mother’s Day: PHOTO FLOWERS Materials: Cardboard Glue Scissors Crayons, markers, paint Glitter glue, stickers, sequins or other embellishments Photo of child and mother Directions: Have child draw a large flower on a piece of cardboard. Cut out the flower. Have child decorate flower with paint, crayon or markers. Embellish flower with glitter glue, sequins, stickers, … Continue reading →

Ideas for Sweet Mother’s Day Treats

Flowers and chocolate are traditional Mother’s Day gifts, so why not combine the two to create an extra special treat for mom on her special day? The following projects are ideal for tweens and teens to work on alone. Younger kids can craft the sweet treats for mom with help from dad or another adult family member or friend. CHOCOLATE FLOWERS Materials: Silk ferns 3 silk roses 6 candy bars Wrapping paper 6 plastic floral cardholders Green tissue paper Ribbon Directions: Wrap candy bars with gift paper. Try to use different color wrapping paper for each candy bar. Attach wrapped … Continue reading →

Does Your Baby Give Gifts On Holidays?

Since my daughter was born, I’ve had the joy of experiencing a number of holidays for the first time as a mother. There’s something about sharing big days with a child that make it so much more meaningful and exciting. Holidays we’ve shared so far include Halloween, where we laughed at how cute our baby looked in her costume; Christmas, where we bought our honey a myriad of presents, even though she wasn’t old enough to open them; and Easter, where we all cheered when we got a picture of our daughter smiling with her Easter basket. For those holidays, … Continue reading →

Last-Minute Mother’s Day Gift Ideas

Mother’s Day is tomorrow. I repeat: Mother’s Day is tomorrow. If you’ve yet to tie a ribbon on anything for the woman who gave you life (or has enhanced it in more ways than one), then you’re in luck. You still have a little time to make your mom feel like a million bucks. The recession has hit the flower industry hard. The good news is their loss is your gain. Florists around the nation are doing something they haven’t done in decades: cutting prices on Mothers Day gifts. Among the sweeter deals: 1-800-Flowers has 30 arrangements for less than … Continue reading →

More Mom’s Day Fun

If you are still looking for ways you can spend time with your kids and create memorable gifts for the special mother, grandmother, or mother figure in your life, then check out these simple Mother’s Day craft projects: WEATHERED VASE Materials: Empty glass jar Masking tape Shoe polish Cloth rag Directions: Completely cover the glass jar with torn pieces of masking tape, making sure that the pieces of tape overlap each other. Apply shoe polish to rag and rub over the jar, making sure to completely cover every piece of tape. Allow to dry overnight. Fill weathered vase with fresh … Continue reading →

Make Your Own Mother’s Day Gifts

Flowers are pretty, cards are nice, and chocolate can do wonders to improve a woman’s mood, but if you really want to impress mom this Mother’s Day, then consider channeling your crafty side to make these homemade gifts: BEADED NAPKIN RINGS Materials: Needle nose pliers 1 package of bracelet memory wire (Found at craft stores or in the craft aisle of larger discount chains—the wire looks like a slinky–1 package typically has 15 coils in it, which yields 12-13 napkin rings) 50 multi-color beads per napkin ring (You could choose two favorite colors and place 25 of each color per … Continue reading →