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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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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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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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Mothers Day Coloring Pages

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We’re so happy to share a little something new with you for this Mother’s Day! Whether you’re looking for something creative to do with your kids or grand kids, or you’re just a kid-at-heart, you’ll love these new Mothers Day Kids Coloring Pages!

Children can sit down with a parent, grandparent, or sibling to select coloring pages to print and present to Mom or Grandma on her special day. Blue Mountain offers a variety of Mother’s Day coloring pages online. Color a brilliant bunch of Mother’s Day flowers for Mom, or let her know she’s #1 – not just on Mother’s Day, but every day.

Printable Mother’s Day Coloring sheets give kids the freedom to color outside the lines, and add their own special poem or words to Mom or Grandma, too. Include a thoughtful message from the heart and you’ll be good to go!

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Mothers Day Brunch Recipe Roundup

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Everyone knows that mothers should be appreciated for all they are and all they do. Every. Single. Day.

But if there’s one day in particular when they should be exceptionally fussed over and pampered, it’s Mother’s Day! And if there’s one meal they would especially love being treated to, it’s brunch! This year, whether someone plans to surprise you with breakfast in bed, or whether you plan to join in on preparing a multi-generational get-together, here are some wonderful Mothers day brunch recipes you are sure to enjoy.

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Avocado Bacon and Eggs via Lil’ Luna


Blueberry Oatmeal Yogurt Pancakes via Damn Delicious

Easy Cream Cheese Danishes via Baking Bytes


Strawberry Chia and Quinoa Breakfast via Maria Ushakova


Ham & Cheese Quiche with Spring Vegetables via Eat Well 101


Ombré Grapefruit Cocktail via Handmade Mood

 

 

 

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Printable Mothers Day Coupon Books

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05012015_Mother_Coupons_BLG_BMAWhile a beautiful bouquet of Mother’s Day flowers is nice, why not give Mom a gift that she can enjoy throughout the year this Mother’s Day? Give her a printable Mothers Day coupon book packed with sweet little rewards.

Have a foodie mom? Make your own coupons good for one free day of cooking together with her favorite child. Customize a coupon book for Mom with thoughtful activities you can do together whenever she decides to “redeem” a coupon with you. Outdoorsy moms will be thrilled to have a companion with them when they redeem a coupon good for one free hike, while crafty moms may enjoy receiving a coupon book entitling them to one free afternoon of scrapbooking with old family photos together.

And don’t forget all of the other important women in your life, like Grandmas, Aunts and Friends! You can customize a Mother’s Day coupon book for everyone you want to celebrate this Mother’s Day.

 

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Gratitude Guide for Mom

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Happy Mother’s Day – Those three little words are loaded with so much meaning that there’s no possible way to fit all the things that make up those words into a single day. Yet, we try our best to give tokens of love to our moms with the hope that even just an ounce of what we feel is communicated to them.

So, how do you begin to show your gratitude for all she’s done and continues to do? We’ve compiled a Gratitude Guide with some ideas and inspiration to help you. Keep in mind that, when it comes down to it, most mothers would agree that your time is more wanted than things; your validation of who they are, more precious than gold…

List of Gratitudes
A daughter wrote a letter to her 80 year old mother, telling her how thankful she was for all the things her mother did for her while she was growing up. Her mother said it was the best Mother’s Day gift she ever received, and wants it to be included in her eulogy. Click Hereto read Faye’s letter to her mother…and maybe grab a tissue. If you would like to do something like this, you can use our Blue Mountain printable stationery as a beautiful backdrop for this gift she’ll cherish.

Sing it
Do you have musical talent? Write your mom a song and sing it to her, or record it for her so she can listen to it over and over again.

Dedicate a song on the radio
If singing isn’t your thing, call up her favorite radio station and see if they’ll dedicate a song to her at a time she’s probably listening.

A box of 52 of your favorite memories about your mom
Find or make or your own decorative box and write down 52 of your best-loved memories about your mom. She’ll get to read one each week over the next year.

Garden walk treasures
Go on a garden walk with Mom and collect leaves, petals, and anything that catches your eye. Back at Mom’s house, create a window display of your treasures reminding her of your enjoyable afternoon together.

Record a personalized ringtone for her cell phone.
Give her a heart a tug every time her cell phone rings. Record a special ringtone of all the kids/grandkids yelling, ‘We love you Mom/Grandma!”

Jewelry with meaning
Give her vintage map jewelry of the state/country where you grew up, her favorite bible verse, or a much-loved passage from a favorite book 
or poem.

A Now and Then Photo
Frame a photo of you and Mom from when you were still a baby and she was a young mom, and one of the two of you now.

Take a class together.
If you live close to your mother, take a class together of something she always wanted to do like sewing, painting, cooking, etc. Not only will it be a fun experience, but the time spent together is priceless.

Mother’s Day Photo Magnet
All moms have them—photos covering the refrigerator of all their children and grandchildren. This is a wonderful idea that can turn a photo of each person she loves into a magnet itself. You can make one of every child and grandchild. Once you’ve made the magnets, post them to her refrigerator with notes from each person on the magnet about what they love about her so she’s reminded every single day what an amazing woman she is and how she’s touched their lives.

Make a recurring appointment for a phone call with Mom each week. Plus, if you have siblings, assign each one a different day of the week to call Mom so she hears from her children regularly.

Tell Mom what you learned from her example.
This popular poem by Mary Rita Schilke Korzan is a wonderful way to honor mom and has been shared in many forms time and time again.

One of our Blue Mountain editors has created a Pinterest Board for many of the ideas you’ve read about in our blog today, and we also invite you to use our Mother’s Day eCards to help celebrate your wonderful moms.

All of us at Blue Mountain wish you and your mom a Mother’s Day to remember!

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