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Your mom is one amazing, strong, and beautiful woman, and when Mother’s Day gets near, you may find yourself asking, “What can I do to show her just how much I love her?” We know the struggle, and we’re here to help! From homemade gifts to special outings, we’ve got all the ideas you could need to honor your mother on this very special day. Read on to learn what you can do this year to celebrate Mother’s Day.
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QuestionWhat are some good quotes to put on a card?Community Answer"Wishing you all the love and happiness you so richly deserve... Happy Mother’s Day!" or "Because of you, I am me. Happy Mothers Day!" or "Thanks for giving me the best things in life: your love, your care, and your cooking. Happy Mother’s Day!".
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QuestionWhat can I do if I am small and have no money?Kate CroninCommunity AnswerYou can use pencil and paper to make a card. Put in effort and try as hard as you can to be kind and helpful through out the day. You can make her breakfast or help her make dinner.
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QuestionWhat can I give her if we are poor?ImjoyasCommunity AnswerThe best gift isn't a an expensive gift. The best gift is the one that comes from the heart. Just give your mom a hug, say "Happy Mother's Day," and tell her you love her. She will be happy with this.
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Mother’s Day can be hard for some, and it’s okay to grieve and feel sad if you’ve lost a mom or a child. Don’t feel pressured to celebrate; go at your own pace.Thanks
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Celebrate Mother’s Day with all types of moms: expecting moms, grandmas, step-moms, single moms, foster moms, and adopting moms.Thanks
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All these tips don’t have to be used just on Mother’s Day—use them year-round! Your mom deserves to feel special on any day of the week, 365 days a year.Thanks
Tips from our Readers
- If you don't have a lot of money, ask your neighbors if you can pick some flowers out of their garden to make her a bouquet. Most people will be happy to help!
- If you fight often with your siblings, make a pact to not fight at all on Mother's Day (to give your mom a break!).
- Make your mom a homemade sugar scrub by combining essential oils and sugar in an air-tight jar.
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