Make Mother’s Day Special
Mother’s Day is May 10th and it’s time to reward Mom for all of the hard work she has done all year. According to the National Retail Federation the most popular gift is the classic Mother’s Day Brunch. It’s a great way to pay your Mother back for all of those scrapes knees she kissed and made better and all off those great meals she has provided over the years. Of course, you can alway take her out to a swanky smörgåsbord, but I think homemade is the way to go. Try this recipe for Mother’s Day Sweet Potato Pancakes. They are quick, delicious and sure to please.Thoughtful Husband’s might even want to serve them to Mom as Breakfast in Bed. Just try not to wreck the kitchen too much. OK?
If you are interested in The History of Mother’s Day, then be sure to check out this site. It seems that we American’s are not the first to recognize the greatness of our Moms. Celebrating motherhood goes back for centuries. And with good reason, being a Mother requires patience, love and understanding. Sometimes our Mom’s are so busy helping everyone else, that they leave themselves out. That’s probably why Mother’s Day is America third favorite holiday. This Sunday 220 million greeting cards will be delivered and 13 billion dollars will be spent making our special Mother’s feel pampered. They deserve every penny of it, and so much more.
Be sure to let your Mother know she is appreciated this year. Use the links below to find the perfect gift. You can even find LED illuminated house shoes so your Mother can find her way around a dark house. Whether your gift is fun, serious or extravagant, it will mean a lot because it came from you.
Happy Mother’s Day!
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Fun Fact:
Mrs Feodor Vassilyev of Russia holds the World Record for having the most children. Between 1725 and 1765 she gave birth to 16 pairs of twins, 7 sets of triplets and 4 sets of quadruplets. That’s 69 Children! The next time your Mother says you were a handful, be sure to tell her about the Vassilyev household.