What Do Mothers Want On Mother's Day

What Do Mothers Want On Mother's Day
Not sure of what to buy for your mother on Mother's Day? Then read this post to find out what real mothers actually want on Mother's Day. It includes some gift ideas for moms too.

What Do Mothers Want On Mother's Day?

Mother's Day is a day to appreciate and shower mother's with love but do you know what Mothers want on Mother's Day? The answer is very simple and I will tell you exactly what Mothers want on Mother's Day in the rest of this lens. Stay tuned.

First, a little bit about myself. I am a Stay At Home Mother of two young children aged 8 and 10. My own mother died of cancer when I was 10. I used to feel sad and lonely whenever Mother's Day came along. I would see my friends talk about what they would get for their Mothers on Mother's Day and I'd feel sad because that was the time when I was most reminded of the fact that I didn't have a mom to love me.

I'm not sad on Mother's Day anymore now that I am a mom myself, but I shall always long for a mother that was gone too soon.

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I just want some hugs and kisses.

Types of Mothers

Today, there are many 'types of mothers' but one thing is the same, they are all mothers and they all love their children dearly. In the past we had housewives and mothers who work but now we have fancy acronyms like SAHM (Stay At Home Mom), WAHM (Work At Home Mom), FTWM (Full Time Working Mom etc.

I am a SAHM... but I really would like to be a CCHM (Calm Cool Hip Mom) or a RREM (Really Relaxed Easy-Going Mom). I don't think there are any RREM moms out there. Its also almost impossible to be a CCHM.

Most of the time I am a CSWM (Cannot Stop Worrying Mom) I'm also good at being a GNIM (Grumpy Naggy Impatient Mom). I strive to be a LCGM (Loving Caring Giving Mom). I hope I can be an EFRM (Enthusiastic Fun Resourceful Mom) . However, quite often I find that I am an IRDM (Irritable Rushed Demanding Mom). I am also the AFDM (Absent-minded Forgetful Disorganised Mom) though I would really like to be the SDIM (Smart Dependable Interesting Mom).

Hmmm..... I guess at the end of the day, I am just a MOM. The title is not important. Moms are Moms.

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I want the dishes to disappear magically, the laundry done, the house cleaned like magic!

Important Notice For Dads!

Dads, take note of what mums wants on this page especially the parts in quotes as said by real mothers

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I want some peace and quiet and some me time.

Why Celebrate Mother's Day?

According to Wikipedia Mother's Day is a celebration honouring mothers and celebrating motherhood, maternal bonds and the influence of mothers in society.

Celebrate Motherhood. Yes, I like that description. Motherhood is indeed something to be celebrated about.

So how do we celebrate motherhood? We celebrate by showing mothers love and appreciation. So what do Mothers want on Mother's Day?

A little love and Appreciation. That's it!

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I wouldn't mind some flowers and a homemade card.

What Mothers Want On Mother's Day

1. Love and Appreciation. Tell mom you love her. Just say it "Mom, I love you!" How hard is that. Mom loves to be told by their kids that they love her. It will make her glow all over.
2. Hugs and Kisses. Mom likes to be close to her children. Go on give mom a hug and a kiss. If you are not in the habit of doing that, go on ahead during Mother's Day. If you do it often, go on and hug mom too. The more the better. It will make mom feel warm and happy.
3. Talk and Listen to Mom Mom loves to listen to you and she would love it if you listen to her talk. Have a heart to heart talk to mom on Mother's Day. If you are an adult child living away from mom, remember to call mom up for a chat. She misses you so.
4. Be on Your Best Behaviour Be perfect kids for a day on Mother's Day. Mom likes to know that she has done the best that she can for her kids to turn them into fine persons. So behave on Mother's Day. Be on your best behavior on Mother's Day and if you can keep it up, be on your best behavior everyday. That will be the best gift for mom.
5. Think about mom Think, really think about mom and what she likes. I am sure you have heard of the phrase "It is the thought that counts." It really is! So think about what mom likes then do it for her. You can buy mom something you know she has always wanted or you can make mom a card or a homemade gift. Mom would love anything you give her.
6. Rest and Relaxation Mom has taken care of you all year long. She often puts your needs before hers. So on this day, Mother's Day, treat mom like a princess. Make her meals, let mom put her feet up, watch a movie that mom likes together with her. Oh, and don't forget to clean up after the meal!
7. Laughter and warmth. Mom likes to hear laughter in her house. Sometimes mom likes peace and quiet too but they say laughter is the best medicine. Yes, it certainly is, even for overtired moms.
8. Time Alone or Time out with Friends Sometimes moms need to recoup, to have her mom batteries recharged by having time alone or time out with friends. See if you can arrange a spa or yoga session for mom or a surprise tea or gathering with mom's best friends or sisters. Mom loves you but she also needs time to be herself.
9. Do nothing Mom wants a day of rest to do nothing at all but relax in a bubble bath and have her meals delivered to her and the house cleaned like magic! See if you can do something about that!
10. Attention and Recognition Believe it or not? Mom likes some attention too. So treat her like a princess for a day. Pay full attention to mom and her needs all day long. On Mother's Day, it's all about her!

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I want the spouse to be involved in planning something for Mother's Day.

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I want some attention and to be treated like a Queen just for a day.

What Is Your Mom's Love Language?

I really like the The 5 Love Languages by Gary Chapman. In it he described that we must learn to listen and 'talk' to each other in their love language. He then went on to describe the five common love language that men and women have.

They are

1. Words of Affirmation

2. Quality Time

3. Receiving Gifts

4. Acts of Service

5. Physical Touch

This is a very simple but powerful way to communicate with the people we love including mothers. Gary Chapman has gone on to use this very same principle and applied it to many other individuals, children, teenagers etc and not only for spouses. I think it works for mothers too.

Do you know what is your Mother's Love Language? If it is words of affirmation remember to thank her and tell her how much you appreciate her this Mother's Day.

Mothers whose love language is Quality TIme will surely love it if dad and you planned to spend some time with her on Mother's Day.

If mother's love language is receiving gifts then check out my Top Ten Gifts for Mothers for a suitable gift for your mom.

Do something special for mom like cleaning up the house, making dinner and doing the laundry if your mother's love language is Acts of Service.

Hug mum often, rub her back and give her a foot massage if mom's love language is physical touch.

Do you know your mother's Love Language? Its not hard to find out. Just observe mom from now and see how she reacts to any of the situations I described above and you will know.

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I want to have a day out with other moms.

Mother's Day involves the whole family!

My spouse often tells me Mother's Day is for the kids so we'll celebrate it only when the kids are old enough to understand. 

Here's How Fathers Can Help

This is something that Mothers often to with their kids for Father's Day but Father's have yet to learn this skill of getting together with the kids to plan a special day for mom. This secret planning fosters bonding between you and the kids and mom will be extremely happy for the effort you made and your part in planning the Mother's Day celebration.

1. Secretly plan something with your kids for your spouse
2. Take them out shopping to buy something for their mother
3. Get the kids together to make something for mom like a homemade card
4. Order the kids to keep it secret
5. Get your wife something special to show how much you appreciate her as a mother to your kids

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A spa would be nice.

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I have a thing for flowers. I just love flowers!

Something For New Mothers - New Mothers Gift for Mother's Day 

As a mother to two young kids there were days when I just wanted to sit and cry, days when I thought I was doing things all wrong. I love my kids dearly and want to give my all to them and then there's my spouse too, the person without whom the kids would not be here. With all my attention and time spend trying to give love and looking after them sometimes I forget myself.

Fortunately, I remembered to keep my interests through blogging and online writing. I have also entered the exciting world of self publishing. During my over 10 years blogging and as a mother, I have written some poems about the ups and downs in my motherhood journey. I am still a very young mother. Though I may be 50 now, I am only 14 years old as a mother. I still have lots to learn.

If you know any new mothers, you can recommend my new book to them. It's called Mother, Wife, Myself. It is a collection of poems, quips and quotes by me for mothers on the joys of motherhood and how not to lose yourself after becoming a mother and wife. I think it will be a good gift for new mothers this Mother's Day.

Happy Mother's Day!

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Matching Mother And Daughter Outfits

Mother And Daughter Matching Outfits

Mothers and Daughters Matching Outfits are deliciously adorable. This post features some cute mother and daughter matching clothing, t-shirts and pajamas for a coordinate mum and girl look.

A Mother and Daughter has a special relationship for life. My daughter and I fight over a lot of issues but we love each other dearly. She would pout and get angry at me one moment and hug and smile at me the next. That is the complex relationship that we both enjoy.

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One of the fun things we do together as a mother and daughter is to wear matching outfits. I think they are fun and in a way, matching clothing act as a special bond between mother and daughter. At 11, my daughter is still young enough to want to wear matching outfits with me. So, I'm taking this opportunity to before she grows up soon and say "Oh, mom, that's so tacky!"

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I really like matching clothing for me and my girl however a matching set of pyjamas for the entire family can be really fun too. We wouldn't wear matching clothing for going out mainly because the man wouldn't want to wear them but pyjamas are fine with him.

If You Don't Want To Overdo Dressing Alike, Just Go For Matching T-Shirts. Matching Pajama Sets Are Fun Too

A Mother Is A Daughter's Best Friend

Girls always want to look like mummy. They would be so thrilled to wear something just like mum's

What Do You Think Of Matching Clothing? - Do you think they are cute or tacky?
Would you wear matching clothing with your daughter or with the whole family?

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Would You Dress Your Girl In A Mini Me Outfit?

Tips For Dressing In Similar Clothes


When It Comes To Dressing yourself and your girl in similar clothes, I think it would be safer to avoid those mini-me outfits.

Mini-me outfits are outfits that look like mom's with mini heels and all.

I really prefer matching outfits that are more neutral like pyjamas or sweat pants and matching shirt or a summer dress. I think mini-me outfits that look like adult's clothes just don't look right on little ones.


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However, that is just my opinion. To me, there is no right or wrong in fashion. If you want to dress alike by letting your daughter wear a miniature outfit like yours, you can go right on ahead but do go easy on heels, glitter or too much accessorizing.



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What If You Can't Find Matching Clothes?

If you cannot find clothing that come in a pair for mother and daughter, you can still dress alike by buying them separately.

You can easily find clothes that match by choosing evergreen patterns like stripes, polka dots, monochrome colors or matching colors.



The Complex Relationship Between Mother And Daughter

Mothers And Daughters Have A Love Hate Relationship

Sometimes I envy the relationship between my daughter and her father. They have an easy going relationship. Sometimes I think that opposites really do attract. Mothers seem to get along better with sons while fathers get along very well with their daughters.

Sometimes, I think my daughter goes out of her way to annoy me. She never behaves that way with anyone else but me.

Complex though our relationship may be, I love my daughter very much. She is a very inquisitive and intelligent child. She may drive me crazy with her questions but she also says the sweetest things at time.

Do you have a daughter? What is your relationship like with your daughter? Is it complex or simple?

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11 Best Books For Moms

Whether you are a mom looking for a good read or you wish to buy a book for a mother, this post features good books for mothers. They include tear jerker novels, true life stories, poems, parenting, self-help and more.

Books For Mothers

Here is a compilation of books for mothers. Whether mom is a busy working mom, a stay at home mom, a mom who works from home, most moms should love this reading list.

They are compiled with busy moms in mind. Busy moms who love to read and still find time to read and improve their thoughts on parenting and relationships.

These books are also great to give to mother as a gift for Mother's Day, her birthday or just because mom loves to read. All times of genres are included in this reading list for moms. This list includes new books as well as evergreen mom favorites.

1. Don't Sweat the Small Stuff for Moms: Simple Ways to Stress Less and Enjoy Your Family More By Kristine Carlson - Top Recommended Book For Mothers To Read

Don't Sweat the Small Stuff for Moms: Simple Ways to Stress Less and Enjoy Your Family More 

You know what they say about book covers and titles. Well, this one calls out to me to read it. I'm a mom you see and I would love it if anyone can tell me the secret how to stress less and enjoy my family more.

Recently my daughter had an assignment where she had to interview her mom (me). She also had to describe her mom's character in one adjective. The only word she could think of to describe me was "ANGRY".

As for my son, he is constantly trying to soothe out the worry and frustrated lines on my forehead with his hands. "Smile mom, come on, please smile. Don't frown. You will add more lines and grow old faster."

In this book Kristine Carlson will reveal how to ...

Be a Mom, Not a Friend

Balance Being a Woman and a Mom

Pursue Your Passion, But Not at the Expense of Your Children

Reclaim Your Family

Yes, this one is definitely on my reading list.

2. Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother by Amy Chua - Are You A Tiger Mom? Even If You Are Not This Book For Mothers By A Tiger Mom Is An Eye Opener Indeed

Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother

Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother. You'll either love this one or hate it. Whichever way it affects you, it will definitely impact you one way or another.

I for one, would choose to read a book even if I do not agree with the views of the author especially on what could be quite a sensitive subject or topic that is Parenting.

To me, when it comes with Parenting, it is "To Each His Own". There is no wrong or right in Parenting. When it comes to Parenting, we have to do whatever we feel comfortable with which is right for our own circumstances and family situations. However, it does help to read different points of view.

Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother is an eye-opening exploration of the differences in Eastern and Western parenting--and the lessons parents and children everywhere teach one another.

3. The 5 Love Languages of Children by Gary Chapman and Ross Campbell - This Book Is Written From A Christian Perspective By A God Loving Man But This Book For Mom

The 5 Love Languages of Children

I'm currently reading this one. I enjoyed The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love That Lasts for couples in love. The simplicity of how we can do wonders in our relationships merely by speaking in the love language that our partners understand is incredibly amazing.

Naturally, I had to read this one to learn how to love my children better. In this book The 5 Love Languages of Children, Gary Chapman teams up with Ross Campbell. Gary with his simple message of speaking Love Languages while Ross with his many years in psychiatric medicine focusing on children and adolescents make a marvelous team.

4. How to Really Love Your Child by Ross Campbell - Moms Will Learn A Thing About Or Two About Unconditional Love From This Book For Mothers

How to Really Love Your Child

This one is next on my reading list. I haven't read it yet but I certainly am interested in reading about how to love my child unconditionally. Not only that, I am keen to make sure that my child feels my love.

Sometimes we moms do things for our children because we love them. We know we love them. However, the strange thing is sometimes children do not feel that we love them.

I want to learn how to not only love my children unconditionally but I want to make sure that they feel truly loved and accepted. Taking care of my child's emotional needs is very important to me and even if a book shows me just one simple way in a sentence, I would read the entire book and find that book of value to me.

5. Mother, Wife, Myself: Poems About Finding Yourself After Becoming A Mother And Wife by Mimi Koay 

Mother, Wife, Myself: Poems about finding yourself after becoming a mother and wife

This one is written by me. After becoming a wife and one quick year later a mother and another 2 years later a mother of two in quick succession, I felt lost. I was a new mother, I had no mother of my own. My mother died when I was 10. There was no one to show me how to become a good wife and mother. I tried my best to become the best wife and mother I could be . Sometimes in doing so, I forgot myself.

This book is written in the form of poems and short quotes about the joys of motherhood and how not to lose yourself after becoming a mother and wife. How do you keep your individuality after becoming a wife? How do you not lose yourself after having children? How do you find the perfect balance in raising kids?

I wrote these poems in my early days of motherhood over 8 years. Throughout this time I went from Wife to Mother and eventually found myself again. I found that I was a better person after becoming a mother. I found that I could not ignore myself. It was important to take care of myself so that I could look after those I love.

In the end I found that "I have not lost myself. I have discovered my new self. I have learned that I am a stronger person than I thought I knew. I am evolving into this new and better person called "MOTHER".

6. Bringing Up Boys By Dr James Dobson - This Book For Mothers Is A Good Read For Mothers Of Boys

Bringing Up Boys

This will be a nice gift book for Mothers with boys. In fact moms with boys may want to purchase this book as part of their reading list on how to bring up their boys. It deals with the special issues you face when bringing up boys and gives you a new perspective on understanding your child.

Though this book has at times received negative criticism, like any other book, I feel it is worthwhile to read the author's thoughts and views. You may not necessarily agree with all of them but as a parent and mom, you would want to be widely read to broaden up your perspectives on parenting.

Bringing Up Girls: Practical Advice and Encouragement for Those Shaping the Next Generation of Women by Dr James Dobson is also available for Moms with girls.photo

7. O's Best Advice Ever!: Make Over Your Life With Oprah & Friends By The Oprah Magazine Editors of O - If You Love Oprah, You Will Love This Inspiring Book By

O's Best Advice Ever!: Make Over Your Life With Oprah & Friends

If mom is a fan of Oprah, then this is the perfect book to get for mom. This book draws from 10 years of O, The Oprah Magazine.

In this new book O's Best Advice Ever is a comprehensive compilation of O, The Oprah Magazine with contributors from all the experts from O including Dr Oz, Suze Orman, Dr. Phil, Martha Beck, Bob Greene, Oprah herself and many other contributors.

It will inspire and motivate mothers to live their best lives, from their health and finances to their relationships and personal style.

8. The Happiness Project by Gretchen Rubin - Here Is Another Good Book For Moms Who Like To Read Inspiring Stories

The Happiness Project: Or, Why I Spent a Year Trying to Sing in the Morning, Clean My Closets, Fight Right, Read Aristotle, and Generally Have More Fun

"The days are long, but the years are short," This made Rubin dedicated a year to her happiness project.

In this fun, lively and compelling account or her happiness project moms can find out how one can be happy simply adjusting attitude, quitting nagging or through the everyday mundane jobs of cleaning closets and making beds.

How to be happier? A good read for tired moms seeking happiness.

9. Please Look After Mom By Kyung-Sook Shin - Books For Mothers List Should Include Tear Jerker Novels And This One Certainly Is

Please Look After Mom (Vintage Contemporaries)

Here is a tear jerker novel for mom. It is about a 69 year old mom who gets separated from her husband in a crowded Seoul Subway Station.

Please Look After Mom is told in the voices of her husband, daughter, son and mom herself. It is the story of family love, of remembrances and regrets told by the children, husband and herself as the search continues for mom.

10. Chicken Soup for the Mother's Soul: 101 Stories to Open the Hearts and Rekindle the Spirits of Mothers by Various Authors - The Collection Of Heartwarming Stori

Chicken Soup for the Mother's Soul: 101 Stories to Open the Hearts and Rekindle the Spirits of Mothers

This collection of stories will warm mother's hearts. I love the Chicken Soup Series. It is inspiring and the stories are short and touch the hearts. I can read one a day when I am very busy just to inspire and move me along when I feel down.

Chicken Soup for the Mother's Soul include stories about maternal love, courage, devotion, and triumph. These are stories about everyday women sharing their intimate experiences about becoming a mother, almost losing a child, discovering miracles, and honoring the wisdom of grandmothers are inspiring and tear jerking most of the time.

Mothers of all ages will appreciate this book as a gift to themselves or as a gift to a beloved mom.

11. How to Be an Amazing Mum When You Just Don't Have the Time By Tanith Carey - This Book Is For Mothers Who Are Hard Pressed For Time And Which Mother Isn't?

How to Be an Amazing Mum When You Just Don't Have the Time

Are you a pressed for time mom. Most moms are. There just aren't enough hours in the day for mom.

Whether at home full-time with the children or balancing the demands of home and workplace, all mothers could use more time in the day. This book contains short cuts for moms that work including how to head off mess before it happens, how to choose toys which won't leave your home looking like a bombsite.

You will also learn how to stay in shape and lose weight even when the kids don't allow you time to exercise, and how to get your children to do what you ask the first time-not the 20th. Sounds like good advice for mums with young children. If you know a mom with young children, you might just want to get this one as a gift book for her. It will help to get some advice on how to reduce the daily rush of her life as a mom.

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