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Friday, 1 May 2020

Mother's Day Love Quotes

Mother's Day Love Quotes

The relationship which is shared by a mother and her child is priceless in its truest sense. From the day of your birth, you remember her bestowing her love upon you for nothing in return at all. The toil and hardships that she faces to let you grow peacefully are unimaginably big. Things she sacrificed for your prosperous future are beyond belief.

However, she never complained and went on being that sweet mother of yours. In return, to honour this divine entity a day was devoted entirely to her and was called Mother's Day. It was in the year 1914, when the American president Woodrow Wilson proclaimed every second Sunday of May as a national holiday, officially declaring it as a Mother's Day. It's a tribute to all the mothers of this world: celebrated to honour all the mothers and an expression of gratitude for the hardships they have gone through.

So, show them your gratitude with choicest selection of words, by expressing your love with these quotes.

Love Quotations On Mother's Day

  • God sees us through our Mothers' eyes and rewards us for our virtues. - Ganeshan Venkatarman
  • Life began with waking up and loving my mother's face - George Eliot
  • For mother's sake the child was dear, and dearer was the mother for the child. - Samuel Taylor Coleridge
  • Woman in the home has not yet lost her dignity, in spite of Mother's Day, with its offensive implication that our love needs an annual nudging, like our enthusiasm for the battle of Bunker Hill. - John Erskine
  • When you are a mother, you are never really alone in your thoughts. A mother always has to think twice, once for herself and once for her child. Sophia Loren
  • All women become like their mothers. That is their tragedy. No man does. That's his. Oscar Wilde
  • A mother is the truest friend we have, when trials heavy and sudden, fall upon us; when adversity takes the place of prosperity; when friends who rejoice with us in our sunshine desert us; when trouble thickens around us, still will she cling to us, and endeavor by her kind precepts and counsels to dissipate the clouds of darkness, and cause peace to return to our hearts. Washington Irvin
  • The moment a child is born, the mother is also born. She never existed before. The woman existed, but the mother, never. A mother is something absolutely new. - Rajneesh
  • A mother's love is patient and forgiving when all others are forsaking, it never fails or falters, even though the heart is breaking - Helen Rice
  • A suburban mother's role is to deliver children obstetrically once, and by car forever after. - Peter de Vries
  • The mother-child relationship is paradoxical and, in a sense, tragic. It requires the most intense love on the mother's side, yet this very love must help the child grow away from the mother, and to become fully independent. - Erich Fromm
  • All mothers are working mothers. - Author Unknown
  • There is no way to be a perfect mother, and a million ways to be a good one - Jill Churchill
  • All that I am, or hope to be, I owe to my angel mother - Abraham Lincoln
  • Motherhood is priced; Of God, at price no man may dare/To lessen or misunderstand. - Helen Hunt Jackson
  • I want my children to have all the things I couldn't afford. Then I want to move in with them. - Phyllis Diller
  • It kills you to see them grow up. But I guess it would kill you quicker if they didn't. - Barbara Kingsolver
  • God could not be everywhere and therefore he made mothers.- Jewish Proverb
  • I remember my mother's prayers and they have always followed me. They have clung to me all my life. - Abraham Lincoln
  • Being a full-time mother is one of the highest salaried jobs... since the payment is pure love - Mildred B Vermont
  • If the whole world were put into one scale, and my mother in the other, the whole world would kick the beam. - Henry Bickersteth
  • Mother - that was the bank where we deposited all our hurts and worries. - T. DeWitt Talmage
  • Being a full-time mother is one of the highest salaried jobs... since the payment is pure love. - Mildred B. Vermont
  • There is only one pretty child in the world, and every mother has it. - Chinese Proverb
Best Health and Fitness Gifts in 2020

Best Health and Fitness Gifts in 2020

When it comes to gift shopping, sometimes it's just better to capitalize on what your loved ones like best! There's bound to be at least one health and fitness guru in your life and we have the perfect list of gifts you could give them during the holiday season.

Whether they like a sweaty HIIT workout, a healthy salad or are trying to reach a new goal in the new year, we've got you covered — from meal prep essentials, running sneakers to meal delivery kits. Help them in their pursuit of health with these gifts, suited for a range of abilities, goals and interests.

Bestselling fitness gifts


Gatorade Stainless Steel Bottle


This 26-ounce bottle will take them back to their high school sports days. This time, the signature bottle has been transformed into a stainless steel one, which will keep contents cold. The orange spout is now twist-to-open, an upgrade that means they don’t have to touch the mouthpiece to open it.

S’well Eats Food Container


You know they like to bring their lunch to work every day, so make their salad dreams come true with a S’well bowl. These gorgeous stainless steel bowls are an eco-friendly way to pack lunch. The interior keeps hot food hot and cold food cold and the container is tight enough that nothing’s leaking out into their bag.

WOD Nation Speed Jump Rope


You don’t have to love CrossFit to be obsessed with this jump rope. Its super-fast spin means that it can gain speed for a great cardio workout. It's available in 10 colors, too.

Snell MTB-X Golf Balls


If they golf, they’re always in need of more golf balls. These balls, created by Dean Snell (who has more than 40 patents on golf ball design), are made for performance. Plus, they’re a better value when pitted up against comparable brands.

Porter Utensil Set


Because the era of single-use plastic is so over, make it easier for them to commit to plastic-free eating. This stainless steel travel set comes with a fork, spoon and knife in a silicone holder that they can easily throw into their lunch bag for work.

Ryka Women’s fEMPOWER Diffuse Sneaker


This sweet pink walking shoe has a comfortable, stretchy and thin upper for breathability — perfect for the walking woman in your life! The insole cradles arches and heels so she can cover some serious mileage in these. What’s also great is that the laces can remain tied so they easily slip on and off.

Tropicfeel Monsoon Sneakers


It’s an eco- and socially-conscious slip-on sneaker. This lightweight, odor-repelling, breathable and vegan shoe is constructed out of three recycled plastic bottles and algae — as a result, it’s soft and flexible. A portion of the sales is donated to nonprofits that benefit wildlife conservation efforts.

Caraa Athena Tote


This sleek tote is the perfect size for going from work to the gym and even dinner afterwards. It’s roomy enough to hold all your essentials but small enough that it's still easy to carry around. This well-made bag is so sturdy it’ll stand up even after being constantly stuffed into a locker. Another major plus: You can toss it into the washing machine if it gets grimy over time.

Pointe Studio Grip Sock Subscription Box


Get them started with this quarterly sock subscription box, which sends them three pretty grip socks in both strap and full foot. They’re made with a blend of cotton and silver/antimicrobial threads to stop stink.

Skidless Premium Towel by Yogitoes


If they love Bikram, Vinyasa or a yoga and weights class, they'll need a great towel to prevent slips while in stands and inversions. This lightweight towel has super absorbent fabric to sop up sweat along with eco-friendly silicone nubs to keep it in place.

Braven BRV-Mini


A rugged, portable speaker, this thing not only packs big sound but it’s durable, too. It provides 12 hours of play time, can be paired with two other BRV-Minis and has a microphone in case they need to take work calls while on the golf course, out kayaking or on their morning hike.

Plant Apothecary Start Happy Body Wash


Geranium and peppermint combine for an invigorating shower experience. If your sporty friend didn’t feel energized enough by their morning workout, this body wash will get them excited for the day ahead. Coconut, olive and jojoba oils add mega moisture.

Hurom HP Slow Juicer


Other juicers can be pretty cumbersome, but this compact juicer can easily stay out on their counter —and it’ll look good doing it. The machine can juice whole fruits and veggies and can also tackle nut milk and sorbet. What more could they need?

Daily Harvest Gift Box


This box allows them to choose nine of their favorite smoothies, soups and bowls, all packed with a slew of superfoods. Best of all: They’re quick to whip up, perfect for when they get home from the gym and need to eat something stat.

Fitvine Limited Edition Holiday Blend Wine


Known for its lower sugar content wine, this is for the person who likes to crush spin class and then head to happy hour. The holiday red is fruity, chocolatey and super smooth.

Drybar Detox Dry Shampoo


Dry shampoos are a lifesaver when there’s no time to wash (and dry and style) hair. And finding a good one, like this version from Dry Bar, should be every exerciser’s goal. Rice powders sop up excess oil while boosting volume and golden root extract maintains hydration balance.

Sun Basket Gift Card


There are so many meal delivery kits out there but this one stands out for being farm-to-table — it features organic produce and responsibly raised meats and provides eco-friendly packaging. Recipients can choose a classic menu (three weekly recipes that feed two to four) or a custom menu catering to paleo, gluten-free, lower calorie, vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian and Mediterranean diets. Without a discount, it costs just under $72 per box weekly (three recipes for two people).
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May Day Baskets for Friends!

May Day Baskets for Friends!

Here is my idea for May Day Baskets for friends. This wasn't a big tradition where I grew up, but Jen and my husband, Jared, remember taking cute baskets around the neighborhood as kids. They grew up in the Midwest. I think it is adorable. We will have to try it next year, I think the kids would love this tradition.

Here is a picture of our May Day baskets we are going to take to our friends. I used a cup and punched a hole on both sides and used a pipe cleaner for the handle. I used my cricuit and cut out flowers and punched a hole in the middle and stuck a sucker throught the hole and then I used a green straw to make the stem longer.

May Day Facts:
Here are some fun May Day Facts that Jen compiled as well.

May Day (May 1st) is celebrated in many places around the world. The traditions and stories surrounding May Day vary from place to place. There is, however, one thing that is similar in most celebrations - the use of Flowers!

One of the most popularly known May Day traditions is to hang a basket full of spring flowers and/or other small gifts on a neighbor's doorknob. The trick is you don't want the neighbor to see you! If you get caught, you are supposed to get a kiss.

A popular activity on May Day is to decorate a pole with brightly colored ribbon or paper streamers. Some also add flowers and balloons. The pole is usually carried in a parade and then placed in the ground at a designated area. People then dance around the May Pole, holding the ends of the streamers or ribbon in their hands.  Make your own tabletop May Pole here.

In London, May Day is celebrated with the children going from house to house. They bring flowers and get pennies in return. The pennies are then thrown into a wishing well. The pennies are then donated to charity.

In France, cows play an important role in May Day. The cows are led in parades with many flowers attached to their tails. The people watching the parade try to touch the cows; it is believed to be good luck.

In Germany, one tradition is for boys to secretly plant a May tree in front of the window of the girl they love.

On May 1st, people in Hawaii celebrate their own version of May Day; they call it Lei Day. People give Hawaiian leis to each other. They put them around each other's necks and sometimes give a traditional kiss.

ENJOY!

Monday, 27 April 2020

Mother's Day Hand Print Keepsake

Mother's Day Hand Print Keepsake

Fun and simple craft for a loved. Great keepsake to make with your little one to see how they have grown over time as well.

The message I placed on this for my keepsake was
"My heart belongs to mommy"

Materials:

  • Wooden heart from craft store ($1.00)
  • Paint for the hand print
  • Paint brush
  • Sharpie marker for message
  • Mod podge to seal the paint and message.

Sunday, 26 April 2020

Mother's Day Coloring Card

Mother's Day Coloring Card

Every festival and event needs to be celebrated with all and when it is Mother's day, the celebration increases. All little kids and children enjoy their playfull activities of coloring. Surprise your momy with your beautiful art of coloring. Present her your own hand colored mother's day coloring card ready to get print.


Saturday, 25 April 2020

Handmade picture flowers in a pot - Mother's Day Crafts

Handmade picture flowers in a pot - Mother's Day Crafts

Every holiday we are always making fun keepsakes for meme, grandma and other special family members. Two years ago we made these special flower pots and placed baby pictures of the kids in them .

The are very easy to make. For the flower part we used cupcake holders and for the stem we used popsicle sticks. Then to hold the special picture flowers in the flower pot we used styrofoam. This craft is fun and easy for all ages. You can get all the supplies from the Dollar Store and have enough supplies to make several.

If you like to make handmade gifts for that special someone in your family or life be sure to check out the links below.

Thanks for stopping by to see what fun stuff we are doing.

Friday, 24 April 2020

Funny Mothers Day Cards

Funny Mothers Day Cards

Mothers day is about bringing smile on your mom's face and feel honored to be remembered on mothers day. Every mother hope to get due respect, honor and love in return to her kind blessings showered on her children. This year try something different with your mother. Present these funny mothers day card to give her chance to feel happy and laugh a lot.

Simple Denim Aprons for Mother's Day Gifts!

Simple Denim Aprons for Mother's Day Gifts!

I decided that this is going to be a Denim week so I thought I would continue on with some more Jean Ideas. If you have some jeans that wont fit here is something fun to try!

I was thinking this would be fun to make for my son's teacher for Teacher Appreciation Week that is coming up in May. I also think this would be a very cute gift for Mother's Day for my mom. She is always crafting with my daughter. It would be fun to make them matching ones to keep at her house.

Here is the front and back view.  Isnt it cute?




How to?

You cut the behind part of the jeans off to use as the font of your apron, leaving the back two pockets intact to use for towels, utensils, etc.

Then cut a 3-4 inch piece of fabric to the length you will need for your edges (Dont forget to leave 8-10 inches extra if you are ruffling it!) and hem one edge under.  My Grandma used a Zig-Zag stitch and I think it is really cute.

Then sew fabric onto the edges in a ruffle or straight seam.  Mine is ruffled and the little one is straight.  For the ruffle I would just put the right sides together and sew in a zig zag tucking here and there for the ruffle effect.  If you are more of a seamstress you could adjust the tension very loose and make the ruffle on your machine, then sew it on.  For the straight seam, the fabric looks like she just folded it over the denim and sewed it on with a straight stitch.  Easy, easy...haha, but we should never say that in sewing!

Then you have to sew on some fabric to tie it on with. Ours are only long enough to tie in a knot, not a bow.  It is about 16-18 inches from the denim on each side.  To make the tie just cut a strip of fabric about 4 inches wide.  The fold it in half the long way and sew it together with the wrong side out.  Leave one end open.  Then turn it right side out and you are ready to sew it on.  It is sewn onto the top section of the denim.  The top of the ruffle is folded over and then zig-zagged onto the tie.

If you have any questions leave me a comment!  I am a guesser at sewing so my instructions may not be all that clear!!

Happy Crafting to You!