I don't know if this is just a Deimling family issue, but I'm sure it happens in some other households. We plan the day out hoping we will spend it with family we love and have a really relaxed day, focused on our mom's and grandma's. In reality, the mom is usually stressing out and cleaning, preparing for a gathering of some type. I always feel so bad, I want the day to be one of the best days for my mom, but I feel like because of all the stress, that doesn't happen. I usually don't spend that time with my mom, but I usually hide in the basement with my sister to get away from certain people. I think (at least I hope) that the thing that matters is that you spend quality time with your mom that day. Going out to lunch, getting coffee, watching a movie or really doing anything should make your mom happy before your extended family get-together. That's typically not the plan, but as long as your with her, she should be happy.
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| Me and my mom in Costa Rica 2014 |
My mom always says something like, "Don't spend too much money on my present, as long as its coming from your heart," but I don't know if thats true. My sister and I were able to come up with something cheap, easy and hopefully our mom will like it. It also made for some great bonding time with my sister.
Picture Board-
What you need:
•One wooden board
•Paints of choice
•Mason Jar Lids (optional)
•A picture your mom loves
I painted a wooden board with a color that matched the theme of the picture. While the paint dried, we painted lids we had laying around from a mason jar. My sister and I each painted three of them with something that had to do with our mom. I did a palm tree, sloth and city skyline, and my sister did her college logo, our dog, and pooh bear. We glued on the picture and the jars, and thats all. It's super easy, looks good, and actually really fun.
Candles-
What you need:
•Mason Jars
•Candle Wicks
•Soy Candle Wax
•Essential Oils
•Paints of choice
This is a little harder, but it's really fun to make. We melted the wax, added in essential oils that are mom's favorite, put it in mason jars with wicks in it, and we had homemade candles. It is a little bit confusing so this may help you out on how to make natural soy candles.
Spending time with your mom along with a gift coming from the heart will make your mom really happy. The day may be stressful for your mom, but try your hardest to make it easiest as possible.
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