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Mother's Day Made Easy

Muttertag, Mothering Sunday, Fête deshelping your mom out around the house
Mères, La Festa della Mamma or Día defor days to come!
las Madres - wherever you are in the- Cook your mom her favourite breakfast
world or whatever you call Mother's Day,lunch/dinner and set the table
it is once again fast-approaching thatbeautifully with all the best china.
time of year! For those of us in SouthSitting down and spending some quality
Africa who can never remember thistime with your mother over a good meal
ever-changing date, bookmark Sunday Maywill mean more to her than any expensive
the 11th as your mom's special day (andgift.
for those of you who plan ahead, don't- Draw a portrait of your mother, your
book anything else on 10 May 2009family or her favourite pet (if you
either!).can!) and have it framed. If your
No one would argue that Mothers thetalents do not extend this far, have a
world over deserve a special day ofreally old and memorable photograph
recognition and it is our job to makeframed.
this day extraordinary. But not all of- Make a scrap book or photograph album
us have a lot of time or money to spoilor your mom's history as a mother, to
our mom's in the extravagant way that weremind her of all the good times (great
wish to. But have no fear! Whether youto pull out when she is mad at you
want to pamper the mother of yourlater!).
children or give back to the mom that- Make your mom a "no whining
spoils you - the perfect option for youcertificate" - when she cashes it in -
is out there!stop!
The History of Mother's DayFor your wife or the mother of your
As a starting point, impress your motherchildren:
over breakfast with your vast knowledge- Take care of everything around the
of this special day.house for a day - meals, washing, kids,
Mother's Day has been celebrated in onemaking the bed, washing the car -
form or another for centuries, with itsforcing her to put her feet up!
earliest origins being found in Ancient- Phone up a few of her friends and send
Greece and Rome. The Greeks held anthem out for coffee while you babysit
annual festival in honour of Cybele, thethe kids.
mother of all Greek Gods, while the- Get the kids to draw or paint a
Romans celebrated a similar holidayMother's Day picture and have it framed.
called Matronalia. In the Roman festival- Head off for a romantic picnic
all mothers were presented with a gift,outdoors and pack a basket filled with
beginning the trend that we still followall her favourite things.
today.- If you are more adventurous, get your
Mother's Day around the Worldpartner out the house for a while and
Mothering Sunday in the United Kingdomfinish up all those DIY jobs that she
and Ireland falls in March and on thehas been wanting done. If you have the
last Sunday of Lent. Originally this daytime, remodelling a room in the house
marked the annual tradition of when allwould be the ultimate Mother's Day
Christian people attended their mothersurprise!
church and mothers were reunited withOnline Mother's Day Gifts
their children. In our more modern andFor those with severe time constraints,
secular society, the day now officiallybuying a Mother's Day gift online is the
exists to celebrate and pay homage toperfect option - it will even be wrapped
the work of mothers.and delivered! The variety online is
Loosely emulating the British day, themind-blowing with so much more on offer
United States' recognises mothers on thethan just the traditional bouquet of
second Sunday of May each year. Juliaflowers.
Ward Howe initially promoted thisIf your mother has a great sense of
holiday following the American Civil Warhumour, gag gifts like the "Anger
as a call to unite women against war.Management Choking Husband" is a perfect
This idea was inspired by Ann Jarvis, achoice. Strangle this doll instead of
campaigner during the war who broughtthe real thing and watch your mom's
women together to fight for betterstress levels drop as she squeals in
sanitary conditions for the soldiersdelight as its eyes bulge, legs kick and
fighting both sides. Following the war,cheeks turn bright red!
Ann also did extensive work in healingIf you're looking for something a little
the rift between confederate and unionbit more unusual and interactive, why
neighbours. After her death, hernot book your mom into a fun new course
daughter Anna Jarvis fought for aor activity. Anything from learning to
national holiday in her mother's honour,scuba dive, to horse back riding, a 4X4
which was eventually granted in 1912.driving course and tandem sky diving is
Universalised to remember all mothersavailable to book online. Book for two
who lost sons through war, the idea soonand join your mom on the exciting
became massively commercialised andadventure that she has always wanted to
today is one of America's most lucrativetry.
holidays.If you have something slightly more
Although falling on different days andrelaxing in mind, various spa packages
with different histories, Mother's Dayare also available online and can be
is celebrated in most countries aroundtailored to suit your mother's specific
the world. The majority, particularly inrelaxation needs. Let her be pampered
Asia, offer a highly commercialised andand spoiled with hot oil massages,
marketed form of the holiday, followingreflexology and a facial.
the American tradition. But most doAmazing present options and gift hampers
share the main idea of celebrating andare also easy to purchase online. Send
showing appreciation for mothers, and inyour mom a basket of champagne and
Africa in particular, this practice hasluxury chocolates, an aromatherapy kit
been occurring for generations, longor a designer decorative item.
before the arrival of western andOnline Vouchers
commercial influences.If you really can't decide what to get
Mother's Day Gifts on a Budgetthe special mother in your life and
The old adage really is true - it is thewould prefer to give her a gift that
thought that counts! Any mother wouldlasts throughout the year, then amazing
be touched to see time and effort spentonline vouchers are the answer.
on her, regardless of the cost. But thisCompanies like Amazing Vouchers offer
doesn't have to mean pink homemade cardssubscriptions that supply you with a
and heart-shaped cushions - there are alarge set of vouchers every month.
number of fun and unique ideas out thereReceive huge discounts at many trendy
that suit any budget, time-frame andrestaurants, pubs and coffee shops,
talents!learn something new during a fun course
For your mother:at reduced rates or pamper yourself with
- Bake your mom her favourite cake anda beauty treatment.
ice it with a loving or funny Mother'sThe discounts and freebies offered from
Day message.these voucher services are endless and
- Fill a decorative jar with notes. Youthe choice of what to use is left up to
mom can pull one out a day and read ayour mom! Arriving once a month, this is
special message from you, or onea gift that keeps on giving and makes
reminisce about one of your favouritesure that your mom feels special and
mom memories. Alternatively, each notepampered all year round.
can offer to do a particular chore,



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