First Mothers Day

Unique First Mothers Day Gift Ideas

admin — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 15:52:09 +0000

Capture your baby’s first moments
with this lovely First Mothers Day gift Idea

A first mother’s day is a day that is never forgotten. After all the excitement of having your first baby, preparing a mothers day gift is probably something that is left until the last moment. But if you start early you can come up with a truly unique and memorable gift idea for the first mother’s day. Something that will stand out from just about every other gift idea out there – and something that will certainly last longer than chocolates or flowers (although you can add these to the gift package as well!).

There really is no better way to celebrate mother’s day than with a gift that she will never forget about. The best choice is a personalized photo jigsaw puzzle. This is not just any old puzzle, but one that contains photos of people, places and memories that she is familiar with. You can choose any photo or photos you like to include on the puzzle! The only limit is your imagination.

Here are some great ideas for photos to use on the puzzle:

* Photos of the newborn baby from day one until recently
* Photos of the happy married couple
* Photos of the extended family
* Holiday snaps
* Pet photos

There are just so many options that the only trouble you will have is limiting the photos you choose. Luckily you can choose a Photo Collage option and sellect up to 20 photos on one puzzle in a collage format.

Don’t worry, you don’t have to design or create the collage yourself. Just upload the photos via a web interface and then the professional photo puzzle company will design and arrange them on puzzle pieces in collage form. Alternatively you can send one single photo in and have it blown up to fit on the entire puzzle.

A unique first mother’s day gift like a photo jigsaw puzzle is a gift that will remain in her memory forever. It is something that, when looked at, will bring back visions of that very first mothers day. It is a day that only comes only once in a lifetime so it is well worth it to think up a present that is so unique, personal and long lasting.

Don’t settle for chocolates and flowers this year. Surprise and delight Mom this mother’s day with a highly unique personalized jigsaw puzzle – a gift straight from the heart!

Visit Jigsaw2order.com for more information on Photo Collage Puzzles

Make your Wife’s First Mother’s Day special

admin — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 03:34:19 +0000

Lets face it, being a new mother is generally a stressful and worried time. Time is in limited supply and the spare time you do have is filled with planning, organizing and worried that you are doing the right thing.

With a new baby in the house everything changes, nights grow shorter, dinners become hasty, and simple down time grows scarce. Schedules for feeding, changing, doctors appointments, buying more groceries and more need to be taken into account on a daily basis.

This year, on her first Mother’s Day, let us help you make it special with time saving and stress relieving products and ideas.

Low Cost Ideas to make Your Wife’s First Mothers Day Special

* For any Mothers Day, flowers are pretty much mandatory amd this is no different for your wife’s first Mothers Day. A trip to the florist should be on your list this year as well as a mother’s day card, but these are the typical things most mom’s day mothers expect, your here for mother’s day ideas.

* A very thoughtful idea is to include a handwritten mothers poem on the inside of her card, adding a personal touch to any Happy Mother’s Day card is always a great choice. For a modern approach there are many mother’s day ecards to choose from on various sites which allow you to personalize the message.

* Make your wife a chore card pledging one free chore you will do for her at anytime she wishes to turn in the card to you. You don’t have to get super fancy just a simple piece of construction paper and a “One free chore coupon” message written on it will suffice. A chore card is a great way to show her you care, and for new mothers the chores tend to be a little overwhelming at times.

* Another crafty idea for her first mother’s day is to find a special recipe, buy all the items needed on your way home from work and surprise her with the prospect of making this special meal with her or even for her. Overall the possibilities are endless in making a new mother’s first mother’s day a very special one which she will never forget.

In addition to cards, crafts, and dinners many new mothers will appreciate some of the following product ideas that will help make her days easier or more enjoyable.

	Leachco Snoogle Total Body Pillow Price: $45.00 Patented full-body pillow design supports back and belly, tucks between legs. Uniquely contoured especially to help moms-to-be prevent heartburn and lower back problems. Cozy, cuddly polyester pillow for firm support. Comes with removable, washable custom cover case. Helps expecting moms sleep and is perfect for support while nursing after baby is born. Helping new moms sleep soundly and peacefully this is a great idea for mother’s day, even expectant mothers-to-be.
	Summer Infant Best View Handheld Color Video Monitor with 2.5” Screen Price: $179.00 A Baby Video monitor is a great thing to have to put your mind at rest. See and hear your baby while it sleeps. 100% Digital technology for a secure connection up to 350′! Small, lightweight size with a 2.5” color LCD screen with B&W night vision, LED sound lights, and one touch video on/off. One great feature is the ability to remotely pan, scan, and zoom the camera making this unit a very good buy for the price. Put the new mom in your life at ease with a constant color view of baby, providing security and peace of mind.
	Kindle Wireless Reading Device (6” Display, Global Wireless) Price: $259.00 Just over 1/3 of an inch this device is as slim as most magazines. Perfect for new mothers to balance time had during naps or playtime to read anywhere in the house or on the go. At 10.2 ounces the Kindle is lighter then most paperbacks. Books are delivered wirelessly in less then 60 seconds without the need for a PC. Even though a new mother may want to stop at the library or bookstore for a new book, toting the new baby may keep them from it, with a new Kindle she can choose from hundreds of thousands of books right from home and even store up to 1500 of her favorites.
	Kindle DX Wireless Reading Device (9.7” Display, Global Wireless) Price: $489.00 The DX version has a few improved features such as longer battery life, larger screen, holds up to 3,500 books, and more. For this mother’s day either Kindle will knock her socks off and bring her into a new age of reading ease that is not only convenient but modern, making it our top pick.

Are you looking for a unique and different Mother’s Day Gift? Let us create a personalized Heart Puzzle or Photo Collage Puzzle for mom using your favorite photos. Add a message to the layout and tell her how much you love her. Photo Puzzles make an unfogettable Mother’s Day gift. Visit www.jigsaw2order.com for more information.

The Original First Mothers Day

admin — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 14:30:50 +0000

The History of Mother’s Day: Anna Jarvis and the World

Most of us celebrate Mother’s Day every second Sunday of May. It’s the date celebrated by most countries including the United States. The first legal celebration of Mother’s Day as a holiday dates back to 1914, when President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed the second Sunday in May as a national holiday in honor of mothers. But only a few people know about the real history of how that proclamation came to be.

It was Anna Jarvis who is the mother of Mother’s Day. What started as a memorial held for her mother’s death on May 12, 1907 has ended up as a campaign to make “Mother’s Day” a recognized holiday. Her efforts did not go in vain when it finally became a legal holiday in 1914.

But before Anna Jarvis, there has been a previous attempt for the national celebration of Mother’s Day in the United States. Julia Howe’s “Mother’s Day Proclamation” written in 1870 was more than an opinionated reaction to the American Civil War. It was also associated with her feminist belief that women have a role in shaping the social and political scheme of the country. Julia Howe was a prominent social activist of her time.

But around the world, Mother’s Day is actually celebrated not just on the second Sunday of May. Most countries have their own name and origins for the celebration of the day to honor their mothers. In the United Kingdom and Ireland, it’s celebrated every fourth Sunday in lent and called Mothering Sunday.

It is believed to have originated from the 16th century Christian practice of visiting one’s mother church annually. This means the children in convents were reunited with their mothers on this day. In Japan, it is celebrated at the same time as the United States but it was initially commemorated for the birthday of the Emperor’s mother. In Thailand, it is celebrated together with the Queen’s birthday. This is part of the campaign of promoting the Royal family. Most Roman Catholic regions associate celebrating Mother’s Day with the Virgin Mary, mother of Jesus Christ.

Mother’s Day has come a long way during history. In fact, almost a decade after the proclamation of Mother’s Day as a holiday, it flourished dramatically and became very popular. Gift giving became a practice during this day.

Commercialization of Mother’s Day through printed greeting cards and other ready to give gift items caused Anna Jarvis to become disappointed. She spent most of her family fortune campaigning against the holiday. She is now going against the holiday she campaigned to get recognized. She exclaimed, “A printed card means nothing except that you are too lazy to write to the woman who has done more for you than anyone in the world. And candy! You take a box to Mother—and then eat most of it yourself. A petty sentiment!”