Mother’s Day is in two weeks in the United States and in many other countries around the world.
By all accounts, Moms deserve EXTRA special love and attention this Mother’s Day.
In March 2020 when the world started to shut down and children were sent home from school and people who could work from home were required to do so, Moms had NO IDEA what was in store.
During “normal times,” moms are exhausted. They wear so many hats in the family from breadwinner to cook to chauffeur to homework supervisor to boo-boo tender. I remember when Riley was in kindergarten, she drew a picture of me with 8 arms juggling a lot of things. I was impressed that at a young age, she understood all that I was managing and it felt good to be witnessed by my 6-year-old!
So, take that juggling and multiply it by 10 for most moms this past year.
In a recent blog, I wrote about the importance of giving yourself permission to not be perfect. I included links to articles in the Harvard Business Review, TIME, and the New York Times. All of those articles describe how women, and especially mothers, have been adversely impacted by the changes in the world due to Covid-19.
Take time to consider how you might celebrate the special women in your life as we approach the one holiday that truly celebrates mothers and mothering. Think about your own parent or grandparents, your partner, your sister, your neighbor, your best friend… what do they want or need this year? Here are three simple ideas…
1. See her. Recognize her. Appreciate her. Encourage the kids in her life to make her artwork that represents how they see her. Make a list of her top 10 amazing qualities, print it out and frame it. Create a play list of songs that reflect how you feel about her. Design a collage with your favorite pictures of her and with her over the past year. Help her to feel cherished!
2. Give her the gift of time and space, rest and renewal. Book her a hotel room by herself for 24 hours. Buy her a gift certificate for a few hours of spa pampering and renewal. Or simply arrange to take the kids and any other adults and leave the house so she can be home ALONE for a blessed few hours. You’d be amazed at how refreshing that is for any mother.
3. Choose a meaningful gift from the heart. I’d be remiss if I didn’t share with you my latest creation for Sacred Celebrations. Introducing the Dragonfly Bracelet Collection! At the moment, it’s only available if you are a member of my Sacred Celebrations Facebook Group or if you contact me directly for an order. (This is one of those examples of imperfect action. I didn’t plan ahead enough to get these up on my website [my web designer is away for 3 weeks!] or build out my Etsy shop [coming soon!] but I don’t want to miss out on providing a beautiful gift for you for Mother’s Day.) Also don’t forget about my House Blessing Ritual Kits for anyone who’s recently moved or had a change in their home!
Remember, whatever you give, give it with love and she’ll adore whatever you choose!
Elizabeth
P.S. My first real job at age 16 was working in a jewelry store and I’ve been making jewelry for myself and as gifts for family and friends for years. I finally decided to incorporate it into my business and I’m having a ball. People are buying them as Mother’s Day gifts, birthday gifts, bridesmaid gifts, mother/daughter gifts…send me a note and I’d love to help you choose something special for someone you love.