Mother’s Day is just around the corner. Now, don’t you wish you had a peek at Mom’s wish list for Mother’s Day? Of course, she always loves and cherishes all her loving gifts. But you can rest assured that she is not dreaming of a new toaster or vacuum cleaner.
Pssst….I’m going to let you in on a little secret. Your Mom is just like you, only she’s lived more years and has children. That being said, she is a woman, a lady and she too may be secretly wishing for some of the latest personal items on the shopping scene.
So, I’m going to help you out. Here is a simple list of a few gift ideas that I find neat and nifty. As for my credentials, I’m a Mom and a Grandmother with kids too.
Mother’s Day 2020
Mom’s Wishlist
A Little History of Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day is very special to me because it is uniquely connected to my past. Why? Because my family comes from the town of Grafton located in the mountains of northeastern West Virginia. It is the birthplace of the very first Mother’s Day back in 1908.
As a child, I heard the story from my grandparents of how Anna Maire Jarvis was seeking a way to honor the memory of her deceased mother. She asked her church to honor all mothers as a tribute to the anniversary of her mother’s death.
In 1908 that service became the first Mother’s Day. Then in 1914, President Woodrow Wilson approved a resolution that declared the second Sunday in May as the official Mother’s Day, nationwide.
Annually it was one of the springtime celebrations in our community. We gifted our mothers with a carnation corsage to wear on Sunday and carnations were placed on the graves of deceased mothers on Mother’s Day.
Thinking About Mom’s Wishlist
We have come a long way in the last century. As we celebrate Mom with gift-giving, the gifts today are a huge step from a simple carnation. They are more modern gifts that are very attuned to Mom’s lifestyle.
I hope you enjoyed my little history lesson about the origins of Mother’s Day. Plus, my suggestions for Mom’s wishlist for Mother’s Day.
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Your explanation about what Mom wants and why made me smile. And your sense of style is always spot on. 🎯❤️
XoXo… Suzana Barton
Suzana,
I must make a correction on the subject of the vacuum cleaner.
So many ladies have voiced the desire to receive the robot vacuum or Dyson. I was totally wrong!🤪
Rosemary
1908? Wow, I had no idea when the first Mother’s Day was, thanks! Great wishlist. Normally I am not one to ask for a vacuum but can you believe this year I want a Dyson?! I’m sure my husband won’t buy it because he’ll think I’m joking but I wouldn’t mind at all if one showed up here for me!
xo,
Kellyann
Hi Kellyann,
You are not alone in wishing for the Dyson, vacuum cleaner.
I have had so many ladies wishing for the Dyson or the Robot vacuum. I was totally off base on that one!🤪
I’m sure you will have a beautiful Mother’s Day with your boys. Enjoy!
Rosemary xoxo-rd
I learned something new today. I did not know the history of Mother’s Day. Love the
I love the advice of no toasters or anything cleaning related! haha. Love the nail polish, the pillow, lots of lovely goodies. Beautiful flowers too!
jess xx
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Jess,
The flowers were from our table on Mother’s Day a few years ago. Back in the day when we went out to eat for the holiday.
No worries, this Mother’s Day will be beautiful with simple meals or cookouts and sweet memories of Mom’s with and not with us.
Family and love is what it’s all about.
Showing our love in the smallest of ways.
Rosemary xoxo-rd
Great ideas for Mother’s Day ! I’ve actually bought the anthropology candle for several gifts myself.
I hope you have a wonderful Mother’s Day!
Nancy
Happy Mother’s Day, Nancy!
I love giving and receiving candles as gifts.
I enjoy lighting one at dinner time each day.
Rosemary