I know that we’re still in March, but as you turn the calendar in two weeks’ time, you’ll be shocked to realise that you only have three days to buy wrap and send a personalised, heartfelt Mother’s Day gift. It goes without saying that I am relatively new to motherhood, but have been looking after children for long enough to know that this is one of those days you don’t want to forget (along with birthday and anniversary. I defy you to ‘forget’ Christmas.)
I genuinely don’t expect much, but I do think that a card, preferably homemade, is crucial. In fact I will shortly be bringing you a post on Mothers’ Day cards, so it’s worth subscribing to my RSS feed so that you don’t miss it! For my mum, and my Mother-in-Law for that matter, I have got into the habit of sending, instead of the usual flowers, a children’s book. This may seem like a very foolish idea, particularly as I have been doing it since before we had The Girls, but it has worked very well. It means that the grannies have a clutch of children’s books at their fingertips for when we visit. I like to think that it helps to build a connection between us all as a family. I’d be delighted if my girls did the same for me.
If you are running out of ideas, or if you are a Mother who knows full well that you won’t get anything because the ‘kids’ (ie: other half) forgot or, now I think about it, if you are the Other Half, then I have just the thing for you. Cath Kidston, purveyor of fine florals and leader of the kitshy kitchen trend, has a line of fabulous toiletries. Not only do they smell divine, they will make you feel pampered, and will look divine in your bathroom. And I have a set of Bluebell Shower Gel and Body Cream to give away, together with a super dooper loofah.
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my perfect mothers day would start and finish with a nice long bath.
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My dream mother’s day gift? Humm… A night all by myself at the Louvres in Paris!
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This is my first ever Mother’s Day as a mum so I’m hoping my husband remembers to buy the card on behalf of our five month old! Otherwise, the chance to drink a full cup of tea would be lovely 🙂
24 hours in a sound proofed floatation tank sounds good to me. Failing that a day with my family where someone doesn’t start a pointless argument would be nice. I follow you on twitter.
I’m also following you on Twitter as @caro_mad x
My dream Mother’s Day gift would be to hold my new baby girl in my arms. She’s due on 14th April but I am still hoping she’ll make an early appearance 😉
My dream mothers day gift would be 12 hours uninterrupted sleep… please pretty please
Hi, we have a family tradition that whenever the Mums in the family are asked what present they would like they say, ‘Peace & Quiet’. It used to drive me mad when I was little but not I sooo understand! So P&Q for me please along with a cuddle from my girls. Ps love your blog!
My perfect Mother’s Day gift? 24 hours in a boutique hotel by myself. No one or thing at me or on me 😉 x Whilst I adore my family, I’d happily let them pack me up and send me to a five star. there, I would lie sideways on the bed, order room service WITH cocktails, watch endless reruns of some movie that is banned in my home, make a mess (that I knew I didn’t need to clean up) and turn the alarm clock OFF. 24 hours later, I’d be itching to see my bambini and long suffering husband again. This would be good for me and for them 😉 . xx
For me, it is spending it with my family, in an ideal world, I would also like a spa treat, but we would need to sell body parts to fund it! SI also follow you on google connect and twitter, as you know!
Hi – I have just found your blog and am very much enjoying it. I have joined up!
My best Mother’s Day gift would be for my family to be able to spend an entire day together without World War 3 breaking out. Quite an aspiration given that the Shah (my husband) and the teenage daughter could start a fight in an empty room! It would also be quite good if everyone could be out of bed before midday (teenagers, are you listening?) and we could do something together rather than just the usual household drudgery (moi) and relentless Facebooking (teenagers). Throw in a vat of red wine that that makes perfection for me!
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My dream Mother’s Day gift would be to have peace of mind! I’ve been worrying about returning to work for months and just wish it was all over 🙁
lovely giveaway. My perfect mothers day would be a long lie then a nice day out with my husband and the kids to some place like the zoo then out for tea. I love family time x