As Moms ourselves, we recognize the importance of taking time out to offer
appreciation and love to the special women in our lives. Whether
that's Mom, Grandma, Godmother or any other unique individual who has
played a role in your own upbringing or that of your child, take some time
this year to let her know you appreciate her.
During the next few weeks, we will be gathering your
ideas and suggestions for special Mother's Day gifts. Crafts,
homemade items, and other creative ideas help make this a lasting memory
for that special lady. To share your idea, email Lisa@catholicmom.com
and we will post your suggestions here.
Gift Suggestions
from Catholic Moms:
- SJ:
I went to JC Penney over the weekend and they had these gorgeous silk
roses on sale for only $9.99 that were planted in pots and
looked like the real thing so I bought one for my mother. I
picked the one that was smaller, only had one open rose and one bud
and I plan on putting it on a tray and showing up on Saturday
morning (Sunday's for me) with it, with breakfast on it for her!
I make a great chocolate scone and it is her favorite, so I'm serving
it with some fruit and coffee....I'm just going to show up at her door
and surprise her, so she has no idea. Lisa:
My husband will be working on Sunday, so I plan to spend the morning
with my boys and my MIL...I think I will have her over after Mass and
break out the best china for special coffee and some pastry or other
treat. Of course, the boys will be making her cards too!
- Manita:
We like to get a garden hat and fill with seed packets, and a digger,
new gloves, sunscreen, etc... Then buy grandma a lot of flowers to
plant in her planters, and window boxes
- Theresa MK:
I actually requested an exercise mat and my husband was appalled. He
said, what kind of message would we be sending? To which I replied,
" that you care about my health, well-being, and
self-image." He still doesn't get it 100%, but says I'll get
it. Having received a gift certificate for a day at a spa, I
highly recommend those. You can go for just one service, which is very
reasonable. Pedicures, manicures run around $20. Facials are in the
$50 range, and Swedish massage is $50-70. Soooooo worth it.
- Shell:
one of the most wonderful things my DH did for me was Breakfast in Bed
- what a treat! We usually take my Mom out for lunch or supper. In
regards to gifts, she always says "if I can't eat it or wear it I
don't want it." (meaning that she really doesn't NEED
anything...and she doesn't expect a gift!)
- Sassy:
We always send gift certificates for our mom's pharmacy. I know sounds
strange but both of them take medication and both have a co pay so
that seems to work out the best. If they don't need the meds they can
spend it on something else.
- Cyndi:
This year I took black and white pictures of the boys, and I'm having
them printed sepia to look old-fashioned. I've also made a few shirts
with transfers from the digital camera and grandparents love them.
- Shell:
A friend's DH just called me this morning to request a favor. He wants
me to make business cards for her (she is a SAHM) with the job title
"Director of Social Development" and the tag line at the
bottom "Specializing in molding the next generation." Isn't
that sweet of him? I thought that was really a creative idea and maybe
some others would like duplicate it for their Moms.
Mother's Day
Recipes:
-
Chocolate
Chip Scones
(Pre-heat Oven to 425F)
* 2 cups self-rising flour
3 Tbls sugar
1/2 c shortening
1/2 c milk
1 lg egg
1 tsp vanilla ext
1/2 c semi-sweet choc chips
In large bowl combine flour and sugar. Using a pastry blender, cut in
shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In a small bowl, combine
milk, egg and vanilla. Add to crumb mixture. Add chocolate chips, blending
with fork til mixture clings together and forms soft dough. Turn dough out
onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently 5 or 6 times. With a
lightly floured rolling pin, ( I just use my hands) roll the dough into
about a 7" round. Cut into 8 wedges and place scones 1 inch apart on
a greased baking sheet and pierce tops with fork. Bake approx. 12-15
minutes or until lightly browned. Serve warm for best flavor. Great with
coffee or hot tea! Enjoy!
*Add 2 tsp. baking powder + 1/2 tsp salt if using regular flour.
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