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Make Mother’s Day special Each and every day a new woman becomes a mother for the first time or all over again. Being a mother changes a person’s life in dramatic ways. Mother’s Day is a great time of year to honor mothers and attempt to give back just a portion of the tireless love and devotion moms offer their children. Some children provide large gestures, while others feel it’s the little things that can help a mom to feel appreciated. For those needing a little inspiration on treating their mothers in special ways, consider these ideas.
· Treat mom to a day off from her chores. Tackle all of the jobs she normally does for the family. · Bake a delicious dessert that mom will absolutely devour. · Pamper mom with a gift card for her favorite nail salon or massage therapy location.
· Make mom a breakfast in bed with her favorite morning treats.
· Prepare a jar of mom’s favorite candies wrapped in pieces of paper that have loving sentiments written on them.
· Enjoy a movie at home with mom. Let her pick the flick and share her favorite film with you.
· Compile a playlist of songs and artists mom prefers and download them to her phone.
· Agree to not bicker for the entire day, especially if you are prone to getting into arguments with siblings.
· Begin a charm bracelet tradition by purchasing a charm bracelet and a new charm each year that represents a meaningful memory you both shared.
· Put together a collage of photos from moments you have shared with mom or your family. · Cook a meal together and learn about everyone’s favorite recipes or the family history. · Give her a locket with your photo inside and have a duplicate you can wear containing her photo. · Customize a coffee mug, tote bag or a blanket with a meaningful sentiment or photo.
· Write a new email each day with an inspirational quote or special words of love for mom. · Tackle a task that she may not want to do herself, such as washing the exterior of her car and vacuuming the interior. Mother’s Day gift ideas should come from the heart and can show mothers near and far how much they are appreciated and loved.
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Cheesecake makes a decadent Mothers’s Day treat A cheesecake recipe can be useful on any special occasion, and especially so on Mother’s Day. For many people, cheesecake is not cheesecake without the addition of ricotta cheese. While ricotta is included in savory dishes like lasagna or manicotti, it is at home in desserts like cheesecake as well. Ricotta means “recooked” in Italian, and its production involves reheating the whey left over from making other cheeses, like mozzarella. Its texture is like a creamy/grainy, thick sour cream. Ricotta is included in this recipe for “Ricotta Cheesecake With Coffee and Chocolate” from “Nick Stellino’s Family Kitchen” (G.P. Putnam’s Sons) by Nick Stellino, but it is not the only flavorful ingredient in this decadent dish. Coffee liqueur, chocolate and lemon zest add to the complex profile - which only get more pronounced if you prepare this cake a day in advance. Ricotta Cheesecake With Coffee and Chocolate (Tortino al caffè e ciccolato) Serves 8 to 10 1 cup graham cracker crumbs 2 tablespoons butter, melted 2 tablespoons sugar, plus 1/2 cup sugar 2 lbs. ricotta cheese, drained of excess liquid 8 eggs, separated
1/2 cup cream 1/4 cup espresso or extra strong coffee, cooled 1/4 cup coffee liqueur 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate morsels Preheat the oven to 325 F. Make a graham cracker crust by mixing together the melted butter with the crumbs, and sugar. Press into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Mix together the ricotta, sugar, egg yolks, cream, espresso, coffee liqueur, lemon zest, and salt until creamy. In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites until they form stiff peaks. Carefully fold the egg whites into the ricotta mixture. Stir in the chocolate morsels and pour onto the prepared crumb crust. Bake the cake for 1 hour and 15 minutes or until just set in the middle. The cake will still seem wobbly, but will be lightly browned and cracked around the edges. Remove the cake from the oven and cool on a rack for 30 minutes. Refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 6 hours or overnight before running a sharp knife along the edge of the cake and removing the pan. Cut into wedges to serve. Garnish with shaved chocolate and strawberries, if desired.
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Mother’s Day ideas for moms from all walks of life Mother’s Day is a celebration of women who devote so much of their effort and energy to their families. Celebrating Mom on Mother’s Day lets her know all of her efforts haven’t gone unnoticed. Mothers may perform similar tasks, but no two moms are the same. Finding ways to celebrate Mom’s uniqueness can make the day that much more meaningful and memorable. The Crafter Mothers who are avid crafters may enjoy a craft-themed Mother’s Day. A family crafting project can make for a fun afternoon and produce mementos that Mom will cherish for years to come. Dads and kids can plan the project in advance without Mom’s knowledge, arranging all of the materials ahead of time and setting up the crafting station the night before or while Mom is relaxing on Mother’s Day morning. Kids can even get a head start on the day by making their own craft for Mom and giving it to her as a Mother’s Day present. Dads can keep the craft theme going at dinner and get a laugh out of Mom by pouring her a craft beer when dinner is served. The Reader A 2017 survey from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics found that women read more than men. Women read an average of 19.8 minutes per day, which can make a Mother’s Day focused on Mom’s love of books an ideal and unique way to spend
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Flowers and their various meanings Flowers can represent various emotions. Flowers play a prominent role in many and holidays, perhaps none more than Mother’s Day. Many times roses are the go-to flower, but shoppers can look to various blooms to send a beautiful message to that special someone on Mother’s Day. In fact, each type of flower conveys its own unique message. ProFlowers and Pickup Flowers note that the following are some popular blooms and the messages those flowers are traditionally associated with. · Amaryllis: This flower is symbolic of splendid beauty and can be used to indicate worth. · Aster: The aster symbolizes patience, elegance and daintiness. · Calla lily: This bloom symbolizes magnificence and beauty, as well as purity and innocence. That is why Calla lilies are often the flower of choice in wedding bouquets. · Carnations: These are one of the most popular flowers in the world and are generally symbolic of love and fascination. · Daffodil: Daffodils symbolize regard and chivalry. They also can be indicative of
rebirth, new beginnings and eternal life. A single daffodil can signal misfortune, while a bunch expresses joy and happiness. · Gerbera daisies: With large, beautiful blooms in a wide assortment of vibrant colors, gerbera daisies are a favorite flower for cheerful sentiments. · Gladioluses: These tall, striking flowers are eye-catching and make great gifts for significant others. The gladiolus symbolizes honor, infatuation and strength. · Iris: Irises represent faith, hope and wisdom and are cherished for their big, beautiful blooms. · Peony: This flower, which resembles a rose, symbolizes a happy life, happy marriage, prosperity, and good health. · Rose: Roses symbolize love in its various forms, and different colors of roses symbolize different things. For example, yellow roses represent care and friendship, while pink roses are given as a token of admiration. Flowers are popular gifts come Mother’s Day. Choosing a flower that best represents the feelings gift-givers want to convey can incorporate even more meaning into a bouquet or basket.
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Bridging the distance on Mother’s Day Many modern families are spread out across the country if not the globe. Some people move away from family to further their careers, while others are called upon to care for others. Children may separate from their parents to witness new travel experiences. Military service may call individuals away from home as well. Distance can make it challenging to spend time together for major holidays and other special occasions - like Mother’s Day. But Mother’s Day can still be special even if Mom lives hundreds or thousands of miles away.
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Embrace technology Technology helps break down some of the barriers created by distance. While phone calls were once the way to keep in touch, many people now utilize various forms of digital communication. Someone who lives across different time zones can talk through texting or the various social media avenues available on computers, phones and tablets. Video apps like Skype and FaceTime enable you to video chat with others in real time. Come Mother’s Day, connect with mom via such apps so you can watch her open up her gifts.
Reconnect with home If Mom is the one who ventured from home, help her to reconnect with her hometown or another place she feels attached to. Ship her some favorite regional foods that can only be bought in town. Make a photo or video montage of places of interest in town. These little touches of home can mean the world to her. Create a special day Even if you do not live near your mother, you can still plan a fun day for her in her town. Make reservations for a spa, hair salon or other sources of pampering and surprise her with all the details. Treat her to the ultimate surprise If possible, make a surprise visit this Mother’s Day. Coordinate the plan with your father or another relative and then enjoy seeing her eyes light up when you arrive. With a little creativity, even families separated by geography can share the magic of Mother’s Day together.