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It’s almost time to celebrate one of the most important women in your life. Mother’s Day is just around the corner, on Sunday, May 14, this year.
History of Mother’s Day
- The original idea of Mother’s Day was first conceptualized in 1870 by Julia Ward Howe when she wrote the “Mother’s Day Proclamation” to express her distress over deaths during the Civil War.
- In 1905, in honor of the passing of her mother, Anna Jarvis declared she would dedicate a day to celebrate all mothers. She began contacting congressmen and, as a result, the U.S. Congress passed a bill in 1914 dedicating the second Sunday in May as Mother’s Day.
Source: Mother’s Day History
Mother’s Day Gift Ideas
If your mom is anything like mine, she’ll tell you, “I don’t want a gift; I just want to spend time with my children.” I’ve heard this a million times, but still try to find the perfect, thoughtful gift for her every year. If you need some help with gift ideas, check out the links below.
Celebrate All Moms in Your Life!
Mother’s Day is a great opportunity to celebrate any other influential women in your life, such as your mother-in-law or grandmother. Or, if you are a mom, take time to celebrate yourself! If your own mother is no longer in your life, for whatever reason, give yourself grace. Here are some ideas on how to celebrate Mother’s Day in that case:
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