12 Ways to Spoil Mom This Mother's Day
With Mother’s Day just two weeks away, I've been hard at work thinking of ways you could spoil Mom on her special day. I didn't have to look far for inspiration...Houzz is loaded with great gift ideas and wonderful ways to pamper Mom.
Have you ever wondered about the history or origin of Mother’s Day? The tradition of Mother's Day is actually centuries old and goes all the way back to the times of the ancient Greeks, who held festivities to honor Rhea, the mother of the gods. Later, early Christians celebrated the Mother's Festival on the fourth Sunday of Lent to honor Mary, the mother of Christ. In 1872 Julia Ward Howe organized a day for mothers dedicated to peace. That day turned out to be a landmark date in the history of Mother's Day.
In 1907, Anna M. Jarvis, a Philadelphia schoolteacher, spawned a movement to set up a national Mother's Day in honor of her own mother. She solicited the help of hundreds of legislators and prominent businessmen to create a special day that would be set aside just to honor mothers.
On May 7, 1914, a resolution providing that the second Sunday in May be designated Mother's Day was introduced by Representative James T. Heflin of Alabama and Senator Morris Sheppard of Texas. The resolution passed both Houses and on May 9, 1914, President Woodrow Wilson made the first official announcement proclaiming Mother's Day as a national holiday that was to be held each year on the 2nd Sunday of May. He asked Americans to give a public expression of reverence to all mothers through the celebration of this special day. Since that time, Mother's Day has flourished in the United States with the second Sunday of May becoming the most popular day of the year.
Here's 12 ideas you can use to make your Mom feel totally pampered and appreciated this Mother's Day:
Have you ever wondered about the history or origin of Mother’s Day? The tradition of Mother's Day is actually centuries old and goes all the way back to the times of the ancient Greeks, who held festivities to honor Rhea, the mother of the gods. Later, early Christians celebrated the Mother's Festival on the fourth Sunday of Lent to honor Mary, the mother of Christ. In 1872 Julia Ward Howe organized a day for mothers dedicated to peace. That day turned out to be a landmark date in the history of Mother's Day.
In 1907, Anna M. Jarvis, a Philadelphia schoolteacher, spawned a movement to set up a national Mother's Day in honor of her own mother. She solicited the help of hundreds of legislators and prominent businessmen to create a special day that would be set aside just to honor mothers.
On May 7, 1914, a resolution providing that the second Sunday in May be designated Mother's Day was introduced by Representative James T. Heflin of Alabama and Senator Morris Sheppard of Texas. The resolution passed both Houses and on May 9, 1914, President Woodrow Wilson made the first official announcement proclaiming Mother's Day as a national holiday that was to be held each year on the 2nd Sunday of May. He asked Americans to give a public expression of reverence to all mothers through the celebration of this special day. Since that time, Mother's Day has flourished in the United States with the second Sunday of May becoming the most popular day of the year.
Here's 12 ideas you can use to make your Mom feel totally pampered and appreciated this Mother's Day:
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Start Mom's special day off by letting her sleep in. Surprise her the night before with luxurious linens like these and she'll awake on Mother's Day feeling like royalty!
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Treat her to breakfast in bed! It doesn't have to be complicated or elaborate. A great cup of coffee or hot tea, along with a couple of cranberry scones will make for a delightful start to her day.
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What's even better than breakfast in bed? How about breakfast in a lovely outdoor space, like the one pictured here. Do you have an outdoor area where you could add some drapes or sheers to make it feel extra special for Mother's Day?
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After breakfast, ban Mom from the kitchen. Tell her she has more important things to do than wash dishes this day. Show her to a waiting, luxurious bubblebath. :-) There's even a spot for her favorite magazine or book.
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For a day she'll always remember, plan a special get-a-way for her and the family. Don't tell Mom where you're going...the anticipation will add to the fun. You could pack a picnic lunch and head up to the lake. A day spent in a beautiful spot like this would be a treat for any Mom.
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| Struggling with choosing just the right gift for Mom this year? Looking for something that isn't the same old, same old? Consider a beautiful hammock where she can unwind on those summer evenings with a good book. |
Does she enjoy spending time out on the porch? A porch swing would be a wonderful Mother's Day gift. Don't forget to make it really comfy with a nice, plush seat cushion and plenty of soft pillows.
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Is your Mom an avid gardener? Imagine how delighted she'd be to have her own special spot just for potting up flowers. A potting bench is always a much appreciated gift for a gardener.
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Of course, you can never go wrong with a gift of beautiful, red roses for Mom. Did you know that red is the most popular color selected when giving roses? Red is said to represent "love" thus, making it a great color choice for Mother's Day.
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I love fresh flowers, but I'm always a little sad to see them wilt. Create a pretty faux arrangement in a basket that Mom can hang on the door. It will last a lot longer and Mom will think of you each time she passes through.
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| Mom's special day deserves a special ending. While she's still out relaxing in the hammock, sneak into the kitchen and cook up a yummy dinner. What goes perfect with dinner? |
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| A good movie, of course! :-) Rent Mom's favorite movie...even if it is the 9th time she's watched, An Affair to Remember. :-)
There are so many great ways to make Mother's Day special. I'd love to hear your ideas, too! Do you have any special plans for your Mom this year? Shhh, we promise not to tell her...so please share! |
Ideabook updated on June 10, 2010.
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Triciarose: Thanks...Houzz makes it easy! :-)
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Gloria
Great idea, Gloria...get that boy thinking! :-)
Kathleen, I adore your window boxes...totally gorgeous!
Becky...thanks! :-)
Two years ago, for Mother's day, we were in France, where my parents live, in their own house, in spite of their old age. At that time, Mom was not doing well and had to be hospitalized. In her absence, my husband and I decided to remodel her bedroom, and to reorganize her closets. When she came back home, in a wheelchair, everything was crisp, fonctional. Needless to say it brought tears of joy to her eyes!