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June 2017 Desktop Background

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Welcome, June!

Summer is here and it’s time to relax and enjoy the warmer weather. And what better way to welcome in June than with some fun holidays! In addition to Father’s Day, which is the 18th this year, there are several other days to celebrate this month.

Some of our favorite holidays this month include:

Donut Day: Friday, June 2; Best Friends Day: Thursday, June 8; Flag Day: Wednesday, June 14; First Day of Summer: Wednesday, June 21; Take Your Dog to Work Day: Friday, June 23; Sunglasses Day: Tuesday, June 27.

No matter which holiday on this list is your favorite, keep track of them all with these free downloadable desktop calendars. Choose the design you like the most, click and download!

 

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Memorial Day Poem

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This Memorial Day, as we honor our fallen men and women in uniform who have served since America’s birth, let us take a moment to reflect upon the sacrifices they have made in the name of freedom for all. The following poem pays tribute to those who have given their lives so that others may pursue America’s great promise of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

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With every fallen hero, And every sacrifice, Each man and woman serving Knows freedom has its price.

As stars and stripes fly higher Over lands, both far and near, New generations take the pledge To protect what we hold dear.

And should that mean they offer up Their lives for liberty Their sacrifice is not in vain— For freedom isn’t free

And so today we honor those Who have been laid to rest— Remembering that these brave souls Gave better than their best.

~Brian MacDougall

 

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National Wine Day!

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Cheers! It’s National Wine Day!  If you ever needed a reason to uncork a bottle of your favorite ‘vino’ (not that you ever needed one before) you certainly have one today. (You also had one in February for the separate, but similar, National Drink Wine Day, but, like glasses of wine, who’s counting?) Today is all about spreading the love and health benefits of this liquid of the gods that’s praised for its positive benefits of new friends, reduced risk of heart disease, and the enhancement of food and life. To help set the festive mood, we’ve created a fun roundup full of crafts, gift ideas, and more that will bring your love of wine out to play. So get set to let wine do what it does best – bring us together with the ones we love.

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1. These adorable wine charms by Personalizedsite make the perfect hostess gift for everyone to enjoy. 2. Every wine lover needs to know these invaluable wine hacks by BRIT + CO. 3. Have wine will travel! This foldable wine bottle by Wine2Go goes where you do. 4. These Wine Bottle Trays from The Concord Cottage make for the prettiest presentation. 5. Choose red or white for this Love Wine Necklace from ShineOn and pour out the fun. 6. Half a bottle of red for you and half for this scrumptious Chocolate Red Wine Chiffon Cake from Sprinkle Bakes.

Plus, enjoy this free printable recipe from Bobbi’s Kozy Kitchen that will make everyone scream for White Wine Ice Cream! Click here to print now. 05252015_wine_icecream_recipe_BLG_BMA

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Printable Mother’s Day Recipe Poems

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Printable Mother's Day Recipe Poems Motherhood is unquestionably a life-changing journey of love—and most likely the greatest and proudest accomplishment of your life. Most days, you’ve got everything pretty much under control. Things are going smoothly. Everyone’s happy. And all is good. Then there are those occasional days when it seems like absolutely nothing’s going right, and it’s all just a bit too much to handle. It’s for these challenging days of motherhood that we want to pass along some sage advice in the form of uplifting, inspiring recipes.

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Feel free to print and pass along the following recipes and words of wisdom to a sleep-deprived mom who’s struggling with her newborn’s colic…or a frazzled mom who’s going through her toddler’s “Terrible Twos”…or an exasperated mom who’s dealing with her teenager’s raging hormones. Click here to print

Choose one of the two recipes we’ve created, or, come up with a recipe of your own and write it on one of the two beautiful card designs we’ve left blank, also below. Tuck the recipe into a card and mail it to her. Leave it on her desk at work. Or hand it to her over a girls’ lunch. Any way you share it, she’ll love you for it! Printable Mother's Day Recipe PoemsClick here to print Printable Mother's Day Recipe PoemsClick here to print  

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Mother’s Day Printables

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Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 14, and we are so excited to share these FREE, Mother’s Day printables, which are the perfect addition to any card or eCard!

Mother's Day PrintableOur brand new “Sharing Memories” stationery is a great way to write any mom in your life and let her know you’re thinking of her. Write about a special memory you share and let them know they made a difference in your life.

Our printable quotes and poems are another great choice to include with any kind of Mother’s Day card. Print the quote or poem, and frame it for an instant keepsake that she will be sure to treasure. The quotes are inspirational, and the poems are originals from our very own BlueMountain.com editors. Mother's Day Printable

Whether you’re hand-delivering a Mother’s Day card, or sending a Mother’s Day eCard across the miles – adding these creative and thoughtful printables are sure to let the women you’re giving them to feel acknowledged, appreciated, and above all else, loved!

 

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What to Write in a Mother’s Day Card

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A World of Moms

Mother’s Day is such a special time for remembering all those wonderful women in our lives who mean so much to us. Whether they are our own moms, our mother-in-laws, grandmothers, wives, daughters, sisters, teachers or other role models, it’s a perfect time to reflect on what each has brought our way and how they have touched our lives.

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Gifts and Greetings

Many people remember their moms and others with anything from simple to elaborate gifts for Mother’s Day, but the one thing these gifts usually have in common is that they’re accompanied by sincere and meaningful cards with heartfelt thoughts. In most cases, a truly personal card is often a beautiful gift in itself. Something to treasure. A keepsake. A reminder of a special day and all the warm and loving moments it held. It’s the thing she’ll cherish most tomorrow and the days after that.

It’s in the Details

When thinking of what to say in your message, make some mental notes of how you picture your mom now and even when you were younger. Can you think of things you’ve done together, perhaps this year or in the past (going to a spa together, shopping for new school clothes, looking for wallpaper?) What words would you associate with her (daring, smart, funny, brave, thoughtful?) Are there specific things that remind you of her (pink nail polish, wine spritzers, kuchen, “permanent” kits, bathing caps, Chantilly, ironing bed sheets, Ivory soap, white gloves, knickknacks?)

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What to Write…

Following are some ideas for things you can write in Mother’s Day cards for the many “moms” in your life. But it’s most important to remember that your words should sound sincere and that they came from you. As you read through these, think of how you can combine them with the ideas you thought of above to make the message your own. After all, it’s the little details in the words you choose that will bring a tear to her eye.

For Your Own Mom

  • Today I am reminded once again how truly special you are to me
  • Don’t know how you do it, Mom, but you always seem to have time for everyone
  • It’s not until we have children of our own that we realize what it really means to be a mom
  • Thanks, Mom, for the everyday things you do that make our lives so special
  • Mom, I have so many wonderful memories of growing up
  • You’ll always have a special place in my heart, Mom
  • There are so many things I have learned from you, Mom
  • Every family has its own stories, traditions and memories
  • Mom, do you know how many times I’ve thought to myself

 For All Moms

  • You make my/the world a brighter (nicer, warmer) place
  • What a joy it is remembering someone as special as you on Mother’s Day
  • You have a way of making others feel happy (comfortable, confident)
  • Today is special because you are… You’ve touched my life in a special way
  • You’re such a blessing in my life
  • For the special person you are and the loving mother you’ve become

 For Wife

  • You fill my heart with everything wonderful
  • Lucky me—having you to love!
  • You’ll always be first in my heart and in my life
  • I’d be lost without you
  • Day after day you fill my heart with happiness
  • I wouldn’t trade our lives for anything in the world… I love this journey we’re on together

 For a New Mom/Mom-to-Be

  • A new baby in your arms–a forever love in your heart
  • It’s the first of many happy Mother’s Days to come
  • Your first Mother’s Day…awwww-some!
  • Your baby’s (going to be) so lucky to have you for a mom
  • Wishing you joy as you await the arrival of your little one
  • (A new) Love is on the way

 Less Sentimental

  • Thinking of you warmly today and hoping your day is a special one
  • With a heart full of wishes for a day full of happiness
  • It’s a special day for remembering special people like you
  • Wishing you everything that will make this a perfect day for you
  • Relax, enjoy, and celebrate
  • Hope Mother’s Day is just your cup of tea… 
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Mother’s Day Gifts: Then & Now

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We invite you to travel down memory lane with us as we showcase some then-and-now Mother’s Day gifts in the chart below. We bet you’ll nod your head in agreement and even enjoy a few laughs as you compare what a typical gift was “back then” to what it would be today. You may even pick up a few gift-giving or -getting ideas yourself.

  My, how times have changed! Don’t you agree that the gifts we used to give our moms decades ago for Mother’s Day look quite a bit different than the ones moms (or grandmas or maternal figures) are getting today? Granted, technology, convenience, and just the natural progression of life have had a lot to do with this. But we’re sure everyone agrees that the one and only intent behind the gifts has constantly remained—and will always continue to remain—the same: to show our love and gratitude to an amazing woman who is raising a child. We invite you to “share” this blog post with friends and family, too. We bet they’ll love it! And if you have other gift ideas that you think have made big changes over the years, feel free to leave a comment below. We’d love to hear from you!

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