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First, I heard from SoccerBoy that they were getting me some Mother’s Day Gifts. Okay, this didn’t mean dad was going out and spending money on me but the kids themselves were and they were also making me things at school. To be honest I thought it would be painted handprints with poems. I was shocked this morning when my oldest two presented me with ceramics they’d made in art class. Wow, this stuff was impressive. (I’ll take a pic in a day or two.) This meant a lot to me, it showed that they took the time to make me something from the heart.

Knowing her siblings were making me stuff, BabyGirl (age 5) did as well but also asked that I give her a few dollars the next time we went to the store. I figured out why and did so. She was so excited when she handed me a stuffed bear today. This will be the one Mother’s Day I never forget.

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My Kids on Mother’s Day

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This year, I received a Dianthus in an adorable polka dot pot. (I love Dianthus. Around here, they act as perennials.) I also received parsley and marigolds from my baby brother. Wasn’t that sweet of him?

I noticed a pretty yellow arrangement, roses and a nice potted begonia at friends’ houses, so I’m not the only one who got flowers early for Mother’s Day. With all these gorgeous flowers, you’d think it would be hard to pick the most treasured arrangement, right? Actually, it was really simple. If I was giving a prize, it would have to go to a glowing young mom who showed me the bouquet her little boy picked from the yard, dandelion roots and all!

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Mother’s Day Flowers

From the CHELLA website: “For all skin types This dual-action serum contains two new and innovative formulation concepts to our family of Chella products: the Hyalo Hydration and Tri Amino Complex. This combination moisturizes deep within the surface of the skin to plump it up and help smooth away fine lines and wrinkles while also working on the surface to maintain the skin’s natural hydration levels where it is needed most”

You work hard, so while your family appreciates you double-time this month, appreciate yourself by getting pampered by CHELLA!

This giveaway is CLOSED. Congratulations to the winner — Cyndi.

Congrats to Cindi for winning this fabulous prize!

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Giveaway: CHELLA Skin Care

If you want to have a little more fun with your teacup pincushion, try some of these variations

I added some simple lace trim around the edge of the cup.  I’d recommend hand sewing it in place, using small stitches and matching thread:

I’m a sucker for buttons, so why not add some buttons to the pincushion?  You could also top it off with a yo-yo as well!

Ribbons and costume jewelry can be a fun and easy way to add a little zing to your pincushion.  Hand stitch the ribbon and pin the jewelry on the cushion.

Have fun and be creative with this project!

image: C Findlay-Harder

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More Fun With Teacup Pincushions

If giving a gift in honor of your mom, don’t forget to write out your reasons for doing so in a card. When your mom is able to understand why it was important for you to do that, she’ll appreciate the gift all the more.

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Make a Diabetes Donation in Honor of Mom

Pearl Paradise is giving this gorgeous necklace composed of 7.0-8.0 mm freshwater pearls — the most popular size. The strand is composed of the highest quality freshwater pearls you are likely to find. They feature nearly perfect shape and matching, and exhibit a sharp reflective luster. This necklace retails for $120 at PearlParadise.com. Now is your chance to win it for free!

Contest is closed.

Congrats to Bob K for winning this gorgeous necklace!

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Giveaway: White Freshwater Pearl Necklace

Simplicity Patterns is offering a special deal on their 8″ German steel fabric shears – but just until Mother’s Day!

You can save 25% off the scissors and get free shipping anywhere in the USA, just enter the code “MOM2009″ at the checkout.

And remember… good scissors are for moms – make sure the kids can’t get a hold of them

image: Simplicity

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Treat Your Mom to a New Pair of Scissors

I LOVE their lipglosses so first of all I’d suggest the purse your lips limited-edition super fruit lipgloss clutch – in fact, if you see my son, I think you should tip him off, because I would love this as a mama day gift. I don’t love the gold clutch, but the 9 deluxe lipglosses in brand new, limited edition shades, found inside the clutch, are to die for. Also, something I’d like to point out is that these glosses are super tiny – they fit right in your jeans (tight jeans) pocket and you don’t even notice it’s there! Love it.

be good to your mother (earth) 24.7 natural lip sheers and reusable natural cotton tote set – this is such a nice mama day gift. This set includes a really cute reusable natural cotton tote and the 24/7 lip sheers with SPF 15 are not only healthy for your lips, but are wrapped in post-consumer recycled aluminum.

The new a perfect whirled limited-edition natural swirl cheek stain would make a nice gift; maybe packed up with some other goodies. I haven’t tried their cheek stains, but if their other products are any indication, I’m betting the cheek stains are subtle, natural looking, and rock overall.

Lastly, a set of products is always a good bet. I tried and liked their spring greening limited-edition reusable straw palette but another nice set might be the ready-to-wear/pret-a-porter limited-edition dual look palette: i love new york and paris, mon amour. This set (seen above) comes with a color pallet inspired by fashion week in New York and Paris, including eyeshadow, lipstick and blush. The downside is that this set is less green and less natural than some of their other items, but still has some eco-aspects like some natural ingredients, GMO free, and eco packaging.

Visit Tarte to learn more about great green cosmetics for Mother’s Day. Oh and if you buy this month you can get free shipping in honor of Earth Day.

[images via Tarte Cosmetics]

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Tarte Cosmetics – Green Mother’s Day Gifts

We celebrated Mother’s Day here in Australia today. If you’re a mother, I hope you had a lovely day. My kids gave me some lovely gifts, shown in the photo, but the coolest gift was the Purple Passion Flip Note at the very front of the photo. My daughter told me she knew I’d like it, but she didn’t know just how much. It’s slim and so, so practical to stash in my bag. I hope you received some great gifts and spent some time with your kids, too.

Heather
Photo is my own

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My Mother’s Day Gifts