More women are choosing to stay home – and with the economy some of them are finding that they don’t have much choice in the matter – and they are doing things that wouldn’t really be expected of them, like scrapbooking.

If they take the time to look at Cricut reviews, they’ll have a better chance of finding the scrapbooking equipment and supplies that work the best for them. Making a scrapbook is a great thing to do with family and friends, so don’t feel like it’s not accepted or a good idea in today’s fast-paced society.

Personally, I was extremely jealous of the dog lover handbags in the earlier post. My fur child is a German Shepherd/Husky/Springer Spaniel mix breed – Good Luck finding that breed on a purse of any kind!

Which is why I think this is a really unique gift for moms. Even if dogs aren’t your mom’s thing, I’m 100% positive that her heart will melt with a photo purse of you as a child, or even the grand children prominently displayed for all to see. This is one Mother’s Day gift that will have Mom or Grandma showing off their kids and grand-kids.

If you’re like me, choosing just one picture for the purse is going to be a really tough decision. Fortunately, these photo purses give you the ability to order additional panels giving the purse a whole new look.
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It’s believed that the ancient Greeks had a concept of honoring mothers, and that has carried over into the modern times. The day was made an official holiday by President Woodrow Wilson and has been celebrated ever since. There is no proof, though, that the Greeks were the ones who started the idea of celebrating mothers. There are different opinions of the origin and creation of the day, making it popular in many countries but often on different days.

Even if it can’t be completely determined where Mother’s Day came from, it’s certain that it will continue to be celebrated well into the future. Mothers everywhere can enjoy the gifts and the outpouring of love that they receive during that special time when they are honored for all that they do.

In Japan, for example, the holiday is marketed very heavily just like it is in the US. Flowers are the typical gift. The holiday is unofficial in China but is seeing a rise in popularity, with more and more people showing an interest in celebrating.

Countries like Iran also celebrate it, although the holiday was recently moved after the Iranian revolution.

In the UK and Ireland the holiday came about based on the old Christian tradition of visiting your mother church once every year. Since a lot of people did that around Easter, the holiday appeared during that time.

No matter where you live or what traditions you associate with Mother’s Day, there’s no doubt that mothers are very important to society in virtually all cultures because they run households, hold down jobs, and raise children, sometimes on their own. They’re important in a lot of ways, no matter where they live.

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This video is for all of the moms that are over tired and still try to have some fun.

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 For just $100, you can have your mom’s picture and special message displayed on the giant Reuters screens at Times Square, New York, for 5 seconds.  MyMothersDayBlog.com readers can save $5 off the purchase by following this link at the bottom of the article and using the coupon code rut4icu.

The purchase allows you to pick a 15 minute time window during which your mom’s photo and message will appear for 5 seconds.  To make sure Mom doesn’t miss the big to do, a notification is sent to her cell phone 10 minutes before the big moment.

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If your Mom is anything like my Mom, she’s probably only vaguely familiar with iRobot and the Roomba line of vacuum cleaners. No problem, I just bought a Roomba 530 for myself and another for Mom. I can tell you all about the Roomba line of vacuums and which are the easiest to use.

This is the Roomba 400. It’s $119.95 (but I’ll give you a link to a special offer at the bottom of this post). The Roomba 400 is the basic model. Even the basic model can do some remarkable stuff: it will automatically avoid drop-offs, automatically transitions from hard floors to carpet, and it has a large bagless bin. This model charges in about 7 hours. It’s considered a 2 room vacuum. It will automatically move around each room covering all floor space before moving to the next room. It comes with a 1 year warranty and a 30 money-back guarantee trial period.

This is my Roomba, the iRobot Roomba 530 — I named mine Jumjum. He’s become a part of my family. The 530 is $299.99 – worth every penny, but check the link at the bottom for special offers. The 530 has an advanced cleaning system that can get right to the edge of walls and cleans floors and carpets a little better than the 400 series. But the real reasons I went with this model are: it charges in 3 hours instead of 7, it automatically senses when the battery is low and goes back to it’s base automatically – it self charges, it senses furniture and obstacles which make it slow down before bumping, the filter catches more dust and allergens, it has a spot clean button (put it on the dirty spot and press the button), and it doesn’t get stuck on carpet fringes and tassels. In addition it also comes with 2 ‘virtual walls’ – little things you set on the floor to create ‘off limit’ areas, and it’s a 3 room instead of 2 vacuum. Bonus for Moms everywhere: it has a voice walk-though demonstration built-in. Just tell Mom to press the button!

This is the iRobot Roomba 560. It’s $50 more than the 530. It can do everything the 530 does, plus: it’s a 4 room vacuum, and you can set times (scheduling) for the vacuum to clean – have it clean after you leave the house or after you go to bed.

This is the iRobot Roomba 570. It’s $50 more than the 560. It can do everything the 560 does, plus: it comes with a wireless command center – set scheduling and even remote control the vacuum wirelessly and an extra brush kit.

There ya go, you’re a Roomba expert! I love my 530 and couldn’t be happier. But if auto scheduling is important, or you have a very large house – the 560 or 570 might suit you better. If a wireless remote is important (no bending over to press buttons) then the 570 is the right one for you or your Mom.

If you’d like the best price for a Roomba, here’s the link I promised:

iRobot Web Specials

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This handbag/tote is a gift any dog loving mom will absolutely cherish.  It even comes with a breed-specific sculpted metal dog “charm” on the front zipper.

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A good mother always teaches her children proper etiquette.

A good parent always keeps their child safe from harm.

Teaching your child proper nutrition is of the utmost importance.

Their is nothing more loving than the bond between a mother and daughter.

Good parents know the best toys don’t come from the store.

Good Mother’s know babies can’t survive on milk alone.

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Flowers – Flowers are an essential part of Mother’s Day. It doesn’t matter whether you pick wildflowers, grow flowers yourself, or buy them. Flowers will make your mom feel special on Mother’s Day.

Consider having flowers delivered. It’s an easy and convenient way to make mom happy. Plus the flowers will be delivered on Friday or Saturday before Mother’s Day – which makes Mom feel special all weekend long!

Quality roses from reliable florists can vary in price. Here are the 4 best prices we found from trusted flower shops for a dozen roses:

1. $36.75 2. $41.95 3. $44.95 4. $54.95

Click any of the above to visit the florists online. Surprisingly the best price we found is for 18 roses.

For a surprising and shocking reaction try sending your mom the World’s Tallest Roses! At $249.95 they are an expensive choice, but they are sure to create a memory that will last a lifetime.

If roses aren’t your mom’s thing, you might also consider a Mother’s Day bouquet.

Jewelry – Mom’s love jewelry. Especially when a piece of jewelry comes with sentimental value, which anything her family gives her on Mother’s Day will.

Jewelry doesn’t have to break the bank. You can get this elegant Black Pearl Bracelet for only $55.  If your budget is more flexible, consider the classic gift of diamonds. I recommend you buy from a quality source.

If you’re constantly on the clip-on earring hunt like I am for my mom here are a couple good sources: Allergy-safe jewelry for nickel-sensitive skin and Clip-on earrings.

Many mom’s have difficulty putting on their own jewelery, I know my mom does. The new invention by Clever Clasp makes it a breeze. I was so impressed by it, I immediately bought my own mom one.

Spa Treatments – There’s nothing mom’s love and deserve more than being pampered. Plan a spa day with mom, or give her a gift certificate to a spa near her. If a spa day is out of your price range you may want to think about buying a home spa item. The spa items I found ranged wildley in price. A massaging bath pillow for only $29.95, a home electrolysis system for 89.95, and a detoxyfying foot spa for $249.

With a little research you can find the perfect home spa item for you and mom. Your wallet doesn’t have to suffer to give mom some pampering and she will feel refreshed, and absolutely love it.

Perfume – I’ve never met a mom that doesn’t love perfume. The link between smell and memories is so strong that it can even trigger memories that are long forgotton.

My own mom wears Cinnabar by Estee Lauder and nothing makes me think of her faster than that scent. I like to buy perfumes online, I’ve found local stores (Malls, etc..) to be way too pricey.

Perfumes are timeless, and a gift your mom will love.

Clothing/Snugglies – When in doubt you can always count on mom’s girly side. From an new outfit to a snuggly warm blanket, you just can’t go wrong.

For shopping ideas think of mom’s personality, her likes, and dislikes. Is mom always cold in the car how about a thoughtful heated blanket. Does she love to tan, how about a tan-through shirt (these things are neat). Is mom into high fashion? How about couture clothing right off the runway (geared towards younger moms).

Home & Garden – Many moms would prefer to receive plants & trees to a bouquet of flowers. If your mom loves working in her yard, then help make her hobby more fun. Give her a beautiful fountain, or any number of garden accents such as garden bridges, engraved garden rocks, or even one of the world famous Laaf figurines.

Artwork – Mom’s love things in frames. A framed family portrait or even an old childhood photo of you and mom can be turned into a heart-warming photo keepsake. You can even have photos enlarged and framed.

Is Mom an art buff? How about a beautiful print of classic paintings from Vincent van Gogh to special collection editions of Old Master, Impressionist, and Modern paintings.

Send Love every Month – When we asked mom’s what they liked wines, chocolates, coffees, fruits and flowers were on the top of many of their lists.

Not everyone has the luxury of being able to be with mom on Mother’s Day. Although there’s no substitute for having you around, these monthly gifts will be a welcomed reminder that you love her and are thinking of her.

For wine lovers, I found a really cool gadget that keeps wine fresh. My mom’s not a big wine drinker but I just might have to get this for myself.

Designer Handbags – A quality handbag she can be proud of will serve her well for years to come. Knowing you gave it to her will make it even more special. Handbags are one of the many girly items that moms would love to have but won’t buy for themselves. Especially, couture handbags like Balenciaga, Prada, Fendi, JP Tods, Dolce & Gabbana, Moschino Jeans which range in price from $129.00 to $769.00 (ouch!).

Then there are the moms who love their pets and the only handbag for them are the dog & cat handbags. Dog & cat lover moms cannot get enough of these.

Electronics – Some mom’s love those gadgets! Nearly every mom would value a digital camera to capture the warmest moments in her life. Not to mention the mind numbing tutorial every child is required to give their mom with these types of gifts. An affordable 12 megapixel camera sells for $89.99.

These are the Top 10 Mother’s Day Gifts. If you’ve been stuck on what to get, this should help. Remember: You know your Mom best, take her unique qualities into consideration whenever you decide on a gift. A personal touch to gift giving always generates the most happiness.

Happy Mother’s Day!