A mother's love is one of the most powerful forces in this world. Here are 10 ways to celebrate her love this Mother's Day.
- Create a Memory Jar. Fill a jar with slips of paper, each detailing a special memory you and your mother have shared. The more specific the memories, the better. Present her with the jar, and sit beside her as she reads each memory.
- Interview the children in your family (both young and old) on what special things they love most about their mother. Record the sentiments on video or transcribe the thoughts in a special album. You could also record special memories, favorite family recipes, her best maternal words of wisdom ... anything you want to remember about your mother.
- Make a Blessing Book. Cover a composition book or hardbound journal with patterned papers and include photos of each of your mother's children, as well as a special pen for her to record what she is most grateful for in this world.
- Help a mother in need by donating money, clothing, or other household items to organizations that help mothers and children.
- Make a donation to your mom's favorite charity, in her name.
- Get together with your family and friends and create handmade cards for your mom. Make sure to include a heartfelt, handwritten letter.
- Send flowers to a new mom in celebration of her first Mother's Day.
- Make a tablecloth memento. Start with an oversized tablecloth and some fabric pens. Ask each member of the family to sign the tablecloth with a special message to mom. Kids can make their handprints, too. This is a keepsake that you can add to each Mother's Day.
- Write a letter to your children about how being their parent has enriched you. Save these letters in a special journal or album to give to your children when they become parents themselves.
- Spend some time looking through your scrapbooks and reflecting on the bounty of love that comes to you via family and maternal love.
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