"God could not be everywhere and therefore he made mothers."
~ Jewish Proverb
~ Jewish Proverb
Not a mother myself I am always awed at the patience, the selflessness, the ability to go without sleep for days at a time, that I see in the mothers around me. It seems to be that a lot of time parenthood can be a thankless job and the older I get the more I am able to see my parents as people and recognize the sacrifices they made. In my mind motherhood has less to do with biology than a woman's fierce love and dedication to her children, to ensure that their needs are met before her own and that they become people who can stand independently. So I would just like to say to all the wonderful mothers out there, you have my admiration and respect, and to my own mother (and grandmothers) thank you, thank you, thank you--a million times thank you--for all the things big and small that you have done and continue to do without expecting a thing in return.
"The heart of a mother is a deep abyss at the bottom of which you will always find forgiveness." ~Honoré de Balzac
"Making a decision to have a child--it's momentous. It is to decide forever to have your heart go walking around outside your body." ~ Elizabeth Stone
Here some last minute gift ideas for the moms (all under $200) - a little way to say thanks to the women who every day do the things that we will never be able to fully thank them for.
The Fashionista
DVF Silk Zebra Scarf, net-a-porter, $145.00
Jimmy Choo Limited Edition PEP Flip Flops, net-a-porter, $95.00
Grayce by Molly Sims Geometric Ring, HSN, $29.95
Paloma Barcelo Espadrille Sandals, net-a-porter, $195.00
The Decorista
Kreme Life Tear Drop, $78.00
Porcelain Filigree Urn, Z Gallerie, $99.95
Nate Berkus Woven Knit Throw, HSN, $35.37
Preston Tray, Z Gallerie, $59.95
The Reader
Kobo eReader, Indigo, $149.00
Jeweled Bookmarks, Elizabeth's Embellishments, $12.95
Penguin Classics, Amazon, 3 for $40.00
The Traditionalist
Melania Worth Avenue Watch, QVC, $64.50
Jonathan Adler Desk Dock Organizer, Preppy Princess, $24.50
Preppy Plates Monogrammed Lucite Tray, Paper Cottage, $84.00
The Foodie
Artisan Bamboo Salt Sampler Set of 24, Saltworks, $114.00
Chocolate Club Membership, Recchiuti Confections, from $90.00
The Yoga Enthusiast
Adidas by Stella McCartney Yoga Mat, net-a-porter, $55.00
Lululemon Scoop Neck Tank, $52.00
The Green Thumb
Hunter Wellington Boots, net-a-porter, $105.00
Early Edibles Planter, Jayson Home and Garden, $130.00
The Sentimentalist
Rock My World Inc. Fingerprint Necklace, Etsy, $46.99
Reasons I Love You Stones, Red Envelope, $24.95
PillowPallooza Queen of Quite a Lot Pillow, Etsy, $92.00
Cherished Mother Stacking Rings, Red Envelope, $39.95
The Traveler
Balanzza Digital Luggage Scale, Travel Essentials, $24.95
Nate Berkus Set of 4 Journals, HSN, $29.95
GoToob Squeezable Travel Bottles, Travel Essentials, $8.95
Luggage Tag, Z Gallerie, $7.95
Wishing all the mothers out there a wonderful, happy, relaxing Mother's Day!
And don't forget - last day to enter the Oh! Louise Giveaway
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