“It is possible to go away for a weekend and have a life changing experience,” author Joan Anderson has said. “Retreat is a form of pause — it is a time apart in solitude, a precious space in which we can see our world in a different light.” Anderson knows. Overriding both her own fears […]
I anticipate a new advertising gimmick unfurled on Times Square yesterday will go national at the speed of light. Thompson Reuter linked its digital billboard to its web site, then invited people to upload photos of their mothers and accompanying greetings. These photos and greetings were then displayed on the billboard for five seconds apiece […]
Forget flowers. Forget breakfast in bed. 25karats knows what mothers, grandmothers and wives really want for Mother’s Day – a dazzling diamond pendant, earrings or a fashion diamond ring that will make her friends green with envy! If you haven’t already started looking for the perfect gift for the special mother, grandmother or wife in […]
Every year you wonder what you can possibly get your mom that will really show how much you appreciate her and every year it gets harder to find something different. As an empty-nester mom myself, I can tell you that having my adult kids appear on my doorstep from time to time is gift enough. […]
In 2008, $35.6 billion worth of floral items were purchased in the U.S., and I’m betting Mother’s Day was one of the leading occasions. If you’re thinking flowers as one of this year’sMothers’ Day gift ideas, we have a few tips to pass along to help you get your money’s worth. http://www.dailyfinance.com/2010/04/30/best-deal-on-mothers-day-flowers/ Enjoyable place for […]
Mothering Sunday is celebrated in the United Kingdom on the fourth Sunday of the Lenten Season. Although it is often called Mothers’ Day, it is not the same holiday-nor does it share the same origins-as the American Mother’s Day. In England, Mothering Sunday has a church-based origin. Most English churchgoers attend the nearest parish to […]
In the aftermath of World War I, Washington D.C. resident Grace Darling Seibold formed an organization called Gold Star Mothers, to support the moms who had lost sons and daughters to the war. Grace’s son, First Lieutenant George Vaughn Seibold, was an aviator who had been killed in combat over France in 1918. In 1928, […]
One the best way to celebrate Mother’s Day is to give your mom the day off. Let her take it easy and relax while the rest of the family does the work. Many families begin Mother’s Day with breakfast in bed. Usually Dad and the Kids will let mom sleep late as they go into […]
For a gift that will last, what about planting some rose bushes in the garden for her, or delivering them ready planted in containers. Even if Mum has only a tiny balcony or yard you can get patio roses meant for growing in tubs. If you add to the collection each Mother’s Day and birthday […]
Mother’s Day is right around the corner. Do you know what you are going to give your mother this year? As someone who has worked in retail for many years, I have had the opportunity to help many people buy just the right gift for their mothers. Here are some tips to help you pick […]