It's that time again! It's time to think about the Moms, Grandmas, Mothers-in-Law, Sisters, Sisters-in-Law, Daughters, Nieces, and all the rest of the girls in your life who are currently mothers or who might be someday.
The trend now is to give to all your favorite females.
We haven't succumbed yet to sending a Mother's Day gift to an infant child.
The point is, Mother's Day reminds us to let the special ladies in our lives know we care.
The Mother's Day Revolution - or Evolution It's called Women's Day in some parts of the world or Mothering Sunday.
Whatever it's called, Mother's Day has changed from simpler times when you could just send (or pick a bouquet of flowers).
When I was a kid I remember giving my Mom an I.
O.
U.
saying Good for one week for anything you want me to do to help you around the house! And the fact is, even though my intentions were honorable, I always knew my Mom would never redeem the I.
O.
U.
Hmmmm! I.
O.
U.
's may not be such a bad idea in this day in the age of pinching pennies to cope with a suffering economy - the ultimate thoughtful, cheap gift! The moral of this story is, "Don't let Mother's Day gift giving overwhelm you".
Choosing Mom's Day Gifts by Personality The Mom in the kitchen, queen of domestication, is still around and beloved for her best of the best chocolate chip cookies.
But those Moms (and the rest of the girls who might be Moms someday) possess defined and varying personality traits.
Recognizing these attributes will help you determine what gifts will work.
That means you will have to investigate what it is the lady loves to do when she's not thinking of others.
Kitchen Gifts for the Gadget Lover Don't underestimate the value of a simple kitchen gadget if the Mom you love really does love to spend her time sweating over a hot stove.
Kitchen stores are chock full of the most interesting tools for the gourmet chef.
Does your Mom have an apple corer? What about a zester? Or a coffee maker that grinds the beans for her before brewing? There are unlimited choices for a full range of gifts in every dedicated kitchen store.
Many are unrecognizable, but kitchen store assistants are usually knowledgeable and of immense assistance in deciphering unidentifiable objects.
Unique Gifts for the Indoor Gardener Everybody needs a good laugh or a chuckle - and mothers are no exception.
This year I'm giving my Grandma a Philosopot because she's really what I call a wistful gardener (meaning she dreams of actually digging in Mother Earth, but it's easier to plant a pot, followed by a nap indoors).
Philosopots are wonderful, brightly painted flower pots featuring the most endearing sentiments, and each pot is graced by a little raised garden critter, a bee or a lady bug.
And I'm giving my own real Mother a set of whimsical George Carruth Figures to hang on her kitchen (or patio) wall.
These are the most adorable wall art sculptures of things like the tipsy Pickled Asparagus Trio, Vidalia-Sassoon's Wink and a Grin, and a Move- Over Peapod that's ready to burst with a crowd of smiling pea faces.
Gift Ideas for Fitness Fanatics If the lady you are thinking of hangs out at a gym or hikes miles into the remote forests of the world, finding out what equipment she loves or needs is a winning idea.
Even if you just give her a new canteen (do they make canteens anymore?) to quench her thirst if she's lost on some mountain top, your gift will make her think of you every time she sips.
Seriously, fitness accessories are extremely popular now for the modern woman working at achieving optimum health, at no matter what age (excluding the newborn infant girl of course).
Gifts for Her -The Scents of Nature Mom My sister-in-law is a Mom who is not just sweet, she smells wonderful too, and she adores all the floral aromas of nature in lovely scented soaps and creams.
I know she's not really my actual Mom.
She's the girl who married my brother and is Mom to my nieces and nephews, so I want to honor her for Mother's Day.
To bring her wafts of nature, I found the most deliciously scented soaps and they even feature her initials in lovely script, etched right into the bars.
Gardening Gifts for On-the-Ground, In-the-Mud Gardeners Some ladies actually love to play in the mud.
They are the real and the prideful gardeners who carry around hoes and weeding tools.
They can tell you all about the genus (or is it genius?) of that flower that looks like a Chrysanthemum and is really a Geranium.
One of the nicest gifts online is an All-in-One Gardening Bench.
It's a wonderful gift for the Mum in your life (British for Mom) because it has everything at hand and allows her to sit while she sifts the soil.
The one I like is made of sturdy polyester and is a folding bench with a steel frame.
A detachable storage bag holds the tools she uses most - like a trowel, spade, weeding tool, rake and garden fork.
Best of all, it folds into an easy-to-carry tote bag she can lug from muddy place to muddy place.
Fun Gifts for Moms Who Dress Up or Down When I used to play dress up I always wondered what the "up" meant.
Nowadays Moms are always dressed up, even when they are at their worst and dress "down" for at home leisure.
At least the Moms I know tend to wear ever-so-subtle jewelry even when they're playing tennis! So, if I were giving advice to anyone looking for a guaranteed hit gift for Mother's Day - I would say it's jewelry to dress up or down.
Sterling silver jewelry like the wonderful zigzag bracelet I found in a little Virginia shop, is one of the best buys today.
Well designed silver is not only perpetually elegant, but combined with more sterling in layers, makes for the highest fashion statement and can still be worn with jeans by the down and dirty gardener.
Who is she Really? Wherever you shop, online or off, it's a good idea to consider the lady or the young woman in your life as a personality and not just a Mom.
You want her to know how special she is, and how you want to thank her for all she does and has done.
Finding special gifts for Mother's Day is really easy when you know about her personality and the special things she likes to do.
The idea is really to make her feel cherished.
And if she's the Mom you adore, or the in-law, or the sister or daughter, if you send a thoughtful, caring I.
O.
U.
- well, that's a winner too!
The trend now is to give to all your favorite females.
We haven't succumbed yet to sending a Mother's Day gift to an infant child.
The point is, Mother's Day reminds us to let the special ladies in our lives know we care.
The Mother's Day Revolution - or Evolution It's called Women's Day in some parts of the world or Mothering Sunday.
Whatever it's called, Mother's Day has changed from simpler times when you could just send (or pick a bouquet of flowers).
When I was a kid I remember giving my Mom an I.
O.
U.
saying Good for one week for anything you want me to do to help you around the house! And the fact is, even though my intentions were honorable, I always knew my Mom would never redeem the I.
O.
U.
Hmmmm! I.
O.
U.
's may not be such a bad idea in this day in the age of pinching pennies to cope with a suffering economy - the ultimate thoughtful, cheap gift! The moral of this story is, "Don't let Mother's Day gift giving overwhelm you".
Choosing Mom's Day Gifts by Personality The Mom in the kitchen, queen of domestication, is still around and beloved for her best of the best chocolate chip cookies.
But those Moms (and the rest of the girls who might be Moms someday) possess defined and varying personality traits.
Recognizing these attributes will help you determine what gifts will work.
That means you will have to investigate what it is the lady loves to do when she's not thinking of others.
Kitchen Gifts for the Gadget Lover Don't underestimate the value of a simple kitchen gadget if the Mom you love really does love to spend her time sweating over a hot stove.
Kitchen stores are chock full of the most interesting tools for the gourmet chef.
Does your Mom have an apple corer? What about a zester? Or a coffee maker that grinds the beans for her before brewing? There are unlimited choices for a full range of gifts in every dedicated kitchen store.
Many are unrecognizable, but kitchen store assistants are usually knowledgeable and of immense assistance in deciphering unidentifiable objects.
Unique Gifts for the Indoor Gardener Everybody needs a good laugh or a chuckle - and mothers are no exception.
This year I'm giving my Grandma a Philosopot because she's really what I call a wistful gardener (meaning she dreams of actually digging in Mother Earth, but it's easier to plant a pot, followed by a nap indoors).
Philosopots are wonderful, brightly painted flower pots featuring the most endearing sentiments, and each pot is graced by a little raised garden critter, a bee or a lady bug.
And I'm giving my own real Mother a set of whimsical George Carruth Figures to hang on her kitchen (or patio) wall.
These are the most adorable wall art sculptures of things like the tipsy Pickled Asparagus Trio, Vidalia-Sassoon's Wink and a Grin, and a Move- Over Peapod that's ready to burst with a crowd of smiling pea faces.
Gift Ideas for Fitness Fanatics If the lady you are thinking of hangs out at a gym or hikes miles into the remote forests of the world, finding out what equipment she loves or needs is a winning idea.
Even if you just give her a new canteen (do they make canteens anymore?) to quench her thirst if she's lost on some mountain top, your gift will make her think of you every time she sips.
Seriously, fitness accessories are extremely popular now for the modern woman working at achieving optimum health, at no matter what age (excluding the newborn infant girl of course).
Gifts for Her -The Scents of Nature Mom My sister-in-law is a Mom who is not just sweet, she smells wonderful too, and she adores all the floral aromas of nature in lovely scented soaps and creams.
I know she's not really my actual Mom.
She's the girl who married my brother and is Mom to my nieces and nephews, so I want to honor her for Mother's Day.
To bring her wafts of nature, I found the most deliciously scented soaps and they even feature her initials in lovely script, etched right into the bars.
Gardening Gifts for On-the-Ground, In-the-Mud Gardeners Some ladies actually love to play in the mud.
They are the real and the prideful gardeners who carry around hoes and weeding tools.
They can tell you all about the genus (or is it genius?) of that flower that looks like a Chrysanthemum and is really a Geranium.
One of the nicest gifts online is an All-in-One Gardening Bench.
It's a wonderful gift for the Mum in your life (British for Mom) because it has everything at hand and allows her to sit while she sifts the soil.
The one I like is made of sturdy polyester and is a folding bench with a steel frame.
A detachable storage bag holds the tools she uses most - like a trowel, spade, weeding tool, rake and garden fork.
Best of all, it folds into an easy-to-carry tote bag she can lug from muddy place to muddy place.
Fun Gifts for Moms Who Dress Up or Down When I used to play dress up I always wondered what the "up" meant.
Nowadays Moms are always dressed up, even when they are at their worst and dress "down" for at home leisure.
At least the Moms I know tend to wear ever-so-subtle jewelry even when they're playing tennis! So, if I were giving advice to anyone looking for a guaranteed hit gift for Mother's Day - I would say it's jewelry to dress up or down.
Sterling silver jewelry like the wonderful zigzag bracelet I found in a little Virginia shop, is one of the best buys today.
Well designed silver is not only perpetually elegant, but combined with more sterling in layers, makes for the highest fashion statement and can still be worn with jeans by the down and dirty gardener.
Who is she Really? Wherever you shop, online or off, it's a good idea to consider the lady or the young woman in your life as a personality and not just a Mom.
You want her to know how special she is, and how you want to thank her for all she does and has done.
Finding special gifts for Mother's Day is really easy when you know about her personality and the special things she likes to do.
The idea is really to make her feel cherished.
And if she's the Mom you adore, or the in-law, or the sister or daughter, if you send a thoughtful, caring I.
O.
U.
- well, that's a winner too!
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