Each year, on the second Sunday in May, American children young and old, try to show, in a tangible way, how much they value their mothers. Mother’s Day became an official holiday in 1915 due largely to the perseverance and love of one daughter, Anna Jarvis. Anna’s mother had provided strength and support for her…
Mom has been our number one fan, cheering us on through life’s major highs and comforting us through life’s lows as well. We honor Mom on Mother’s Day because it is one day – with deep historical roots, mind you, that is truly hers. Aside from her birthday, it’s the day we take pride in…
Mother’s Day is the one day of the year when you can show and tell Mom just how much she means to you. It’s the perfect day to tell her how much you appreciate all she has done for you from the day you were born. But who says that Mother’s Day has to be…
Many folks know that Mother’s Day was made official when President Woodrow Wilson signed a Joint Resolution on May 8, 1914 which designated that the second Sunday of every May would be known as Mother’s Day. To most Americans, this is the official beginning of Mother’s Day, but the actual roots of Mother’s Day began…
What do mothers really want for Mother’s Day? Many will say they simply want a day off! That means a day off from cooking meals, doing the laundry, housework of ANY kind. For Dads and kids, this means a little planning and a lot of ingenuity. Yet one thing that can – and should! –…
Considered a time of renewal, Easter occurs with the passing of winter and the promise of spring, giving way to a fresh mindset and new beginnings. The days become longer, the sun feels a little warmer, and the dark, rich colors of winter fade to the gentle pastels of spring. We usher in this season…
