Handmade 3D Cards for Mother's Day

To make 3 dimentional cards can be quite a challenge if you don't know how.

Sheri Sicard has made a online tutorial - 5 different all floral.



Check out the tutorial here .

Enjoy!

Do You Have to Wait Til Mother's Day to Show Your Love?

Sigh…time REALLY flies and it’s time to appreciate the job that I do again this year. Oh, it’s really quite sad, don’t you think? I commit myself to my family 365 days a year, 24 hours a day and 7 days a week and all I get is 1 day in return…for others to show me that they appreciate what I do for them. Yeah, I know…who said life is fair, right? Motherhood is reduced to nothing but one commercialized day to celebrate it.

So, here’s what I suggest we do…Mother’s Day should be EVERY SINGLE DAY OF THE YEAR. Do I hear hoots of happiness from mothers reading this article? Yeah!!

Saying “I love you”

It’s hard for us to tell our parents that we love them….so, it should be of no surprise at all to discover that…hey, it’s tough for our kids or spouses to tell us that they love us too, huh? But make it a point to start telling our mothers or the people who have contributed significantly to your life that you love them. it’s important although they are merely three relatively insignificant words strung together. Why wait for mother’s day to say it? Say it everyday….say it on your way out to work, school or other activities. Surprise your mother or spouse with these words when they’re least expecting it!

Simple gifts means a lot

Some people think that in order to show their mothers how much they are loved with expensive gifts like jewelry but you know what? As a mother, I can tell you something for sure….we don’t really care about expensive gifts! If it’s there, fine. If it’s not, something as simple as a self-drawn card is all it takes to make us happy! And I seriously mean it. And you know what else? I actually prefer a stalk of rose to a whole bunch of them! so, the bottom line is that mothers don’t need expensive gifts. Show your mother how much you love them and appreciate them with simple stuff instead.

Helping out is more meaningful

The work of a mother is continuous and endless because every time she completes something or cleans something up, something else gets messed up! It’s true. So, as a mother, we have work every minute of the day! So, if you don’t have a budget for a mother’s day gift, why not give your mother a day off and help out around the house instead. Let me tell you this…a day off is heaven-sent gift for me!

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A Unique Mother's Day Gift

Mother's Day is one of the busiest times of the year for gifts. Everyone has a mother, and many send their mom a Mother's Day gift in recognition of all that she has done for them. If you've sent her flowers for the past several years, you might be looking to buy something different. Finding the right gift every year can be challenging, so here are a few unique ideas on what to buy for a Mother's Day gift this year:

- A new plant for her garden. If your mom loves gardening, try buying her a plant. There is always room for another plant in any garden. Check with a local nursery to find one that will grow in your area. To make it extra special, include a card and offer to plant it for her. The plant will be a living reminder of your gift each time she is out in her garden.

- Mother's Day Cookies or Bouquet. You probably ate a lot of mom's cookies as a kid, so this year why not send her some in return? You can find lots of cookie designs at online gift stores, or try your local bakery to see what they can make for you. Heart and flower shapes are the most popular for Mother's Day cookie gift bouquets. Personalizing the cookies can make your gift even more memorable.

- Coupon for Housework or Home Improvements. Most moms always have plenty of housework that needs to be done, or ideas on improvements they'd like to make to their homes. You can make a homemade "coupon" offering your services to assist her with any of these tasks. Cleaning her windows or re-painting a room in her house would make a great Mother's Day gift.

- Mother's Day Gift Basket. You can make a gift basket for mother's day or purchase one online. If you decide to make one, pick out some gourmet food items that she would enjoy. You can also add a few items based on her hobbies, be it seeds for the gardener, a book for moms that like to read, or something else your mother does for her hobby. Wrap your gift basket in a big gift bag and top it off with a bow to make a great presentation.

- An escorted shopping spree. A lot of moms don't take the time to go shopping for themselves or spend their clothes money on the kids instead. If your mom's wardrobe hasn't been updated in awhile, offer to take her to her favorite store for a new outfit. You can help her pick out something she likes, and she'll wear your new gift proudly the next time she is out.

Whatever Mother's Day gift you choose, make sure you buy it with her interests in mind and make sure to ship it or hand deliver it on time.
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by William Smith


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Dried Flower Sachet for Mother's Day

You can make your own Dried Flower Sachet for Mother's Day.
It is pretty easy and smells pretty as well!

You need:
* Flowers
* String
* Felt
* Glue
* Lace Material
* Piece of Lace
* Perfume

Check out here how to do it.

Enjoy!

Health Spa Breaks Are A Unique Mothers Day Gift

Health Spa Breaks Are A Unique Mothers Day Gift I am personally a great fan of health spa breaks as they give me a chance to wind down after a stressful period. My husband has never been on one so I suggested last year for mothers day 2006 that he might like to try a health spa break with his mother. In the I went with his mother. We had a fantastic time. My mother in law said it was the best mothers day gift she had every had.

I can't tell you how pleasant a health spa break is. If you have never gone on one, you definitely have to go. There is just no comparison. There is nothing else that I know of that is so relaxing,so comfortable, and so completely free. You sit there and soak in hot tubs all weekend,occasionally taking breaks to eat meals or get back rubs. What could be better?

Not all health spa breaks are the same, so you have to carefully plan. It really depends on whatyou want. The ideal health spa resort for a mothers day gift is the one that takes care of them completely. Some of the most expensive and highly rated health spa breaks take place at Hotel health clinics.

Basically, these places are scientifically designed to take care of your body. You receive back rubs, nutritional consultations, facial peels, and all of the hot water that you can handle. The meals are healthy and delicious. The staff is attentive to your every need.

Then again, some people like to take their health spa breaks at a more rustic, scenic destinations. That has always been my preference. I like to take my health spa breaks somewhere where there is scenery to look at. I like to go to natural springs. Some of the mineral springs are amazing. They actually offer the best of both worlds. You are able to soak in a completely natural bathing pool, then get out and get a massage from a trained professional.

So if your mother enjoys the great outdoors this would make a unique mothers day gift. It would be like a dream come true to her. Linking her love of the outdoors with the pampering and attention she would receive at a health spa break, making it a very memorable mothers day gift.

If you have never gone on health spa breaksbefore, I suggest finding a place close to you. Even a luxury resort hotel not specially designed as a health spa can be a good introduction. The whole point is to find something that helps you unwind and relax. Everyone has a different idea of what the ideal relaxing weekend vacation is. I am sure you could find a suitable health spa break for your mothers day gift.

About the Author:
Ann Merier writes articles about the home and family life in general. Her latest articles are about mothers day, mothers day gifts and surprises.