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Countdown to Mother’s Day

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Okay, ladies and gentlemen – we have just seven days to go until Mother’s Day and for the husbands out there who aren’t sure what to do for their wives – I have a few ideas. My husband likes it when I send him links or ideas in the few weeks leading up to Mother’s Day. I try to give him more than a few ideas so that he has a selection to choose from. It’s been his long-standing belief (or at least he loves to tell this story) that if he wants to buy me jewelry – he goes … Continue reading →

Mother’s Day Salad Bar Dinner

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Of course you don’t want Mom to have to worry about dinner on Mother’s Day, and of course the kids want to help make a meal, but what if you’re not much of a cook, or what if Mom’s trying to drop a few pounds? Here’s a great idea for a Mother’s Day meal everyone, and especially Mom, will appreciate: A super salad bar! What you will want to do for a nice effect is set it up like a real salad bar in a restaurant. If you have a long table, set up down the middle of it. A … Continue reading →

Mother’s Day Flip Flops

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It’s almost summer, and Mom will flip for cute flip flops you can make yourself. Start with a pair of inexpensive flip flops you can find at any discount store or drug store (I’ve even seen them at craft stores lately), and then use any of the ideas below. You can decorate flip flops many ways for Mom, so pick a way that will best reflect her personality or match a favorite summer outfit. 1. Flower Power: Choose a fake flower that you can cut the stem off of and will lay relatively flat. You also want to make sure … Continue reading →

Mother’s Day Bulletin Board Craft

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Busy Moms will appreciate this gift that kids can make because it’s stylish and functional. Design the bulletin board to match a room in the house where Mom will use it, such as the kitchen or entryway. She might also want to have a bulletin board in her bedroom or office to tack up those cute Mother’s Day cards you’re sure to give her! Make some cute tacks to go along with the bulletin board and you’ve got a winning gift. You will need: Plain bulletin board Acrylic Paint Paint brush Trim such as rick rack, fake fur or wide … Continue reading →

Mother’s Day Flower and Vase Craft

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Sure, you can give Mom flowers for Mother’s Day, but what about an everlasting bouquet with a homemade vase instead? The kids will enjoy making this craft, and Mom will love it! Flowers You will need: Colored paper Scissors Brad Green pipe cleaner 1. Cut a bunch of petal shapes out of colorful paper. Scrapbook paper works well, as it’s more durable than construction paper, but any colored paper will work. Cut a round center for the flower out of a contrasting color. 2. Stick a brad first through the middle of the flower, then through the base of each … Continue reading →

Decorate for Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day is quickly approaching. You might not be used to decorating for Mother’s Day, but why not make this day extra special for Mom? Let her sleep in (or stay in her room and relax) while you get things ready, and make your home feel as festive as you would for any other special occasion. Cover the dining table with a pretty tablecloth. Buy a new one if you need to. You can find some very nice damask tablecloths at Wal-Mart for very affordable prices, and Mom will appreciate the extra gift. Set the table with your best dishes … Continue reading →

Mom’s Day Memory Book

Help your loved ones remember special times with custom made memory books. This time we’ll concentrate on Mom, and help her keep an annual record of her special day. *It looks like a lot of steps, but they are simple. Items Needed: Small photo album Fabric (two prints or colors) Quilt batting 2 Buttons Thin Ribbon Craft glue Scissors Photos Rickrack or trim (optional) 1. Pick up a small photo album at a discount store, or make your own. 2. Apply quilt batting to the front and back covers with craft, including the insides of the covers. 3. Cover the … Continue reading →

In Honor of Mother’s Day: Mother-Son Day Trips

In honor of Mother’s Day I wrote the blog: “Mother-Daughter Vacations” offering activities specifically tailored to promote female bonding. For example, a mother and daughter tea party, a day at the spa, etc. I ended the blog by promising to share ideas specifically designed for mothers and sons. And with Mother’s Day just around the corner, I must make good on that promise. Easier said than done. I am a mother, but I have yet to give birth to a son. And while I am married to a son and have three brothers, I struggled to come up with any … Continue reading →

The Pfaltzgraff Carafe

If you drink tea throughout the day or even if you entertain quite a bit, consider purchasing a glass lined Pfaltzgraff Carafe. They are available in different sizes, styles, colors, and patterns and they work great. It’s hard to believe that a carafe will actually keep your beverages just the right temperature, hot or cold, for hours. This one does. My mother is a tea drinker, and she didn’t like re-heating her tea. She would make a pot, but by the time she got around to drinking the second cup, the tea would be lukewarm or even cold. We were … Continue reading →

Marriage Guide Books? What Every Husband Should REALLY Know!

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Heather’s post – “The Marriage Guide Book: What Every Husband Should Know” – made me do some serious – okay, humorous – thinking. Rather than leave a comment, I decided to write a reply to it. I hope it is received in the spirit it was intended. Here’s the advice, straight from husbands, about “what you need to know when you get married..” The original post’s words are in quotes. Mine follow. “Your wife is your partner. You have to treat her as such. You may want to protect her, but you should never take her choices away” – at … Continue reading →