Mother's Day
Seduction doesn’t apply only to love and romance. Maintaining positive relationships with our mothers takes the same kind of effort we put into our best friendships. We want our daily encounters with other people including our mothers to work in a satisfying way. We need to be attentive, caring, considerate and appreciative every day, not just on Mother’s Day.
In our busy lives, we have to make time to see each other, support each other, and generally be good to each other. This weekend, I’ll be celebrating Mother’s Day with my children in the Hamptons. Unfortunately, I won’t be with my mother since she will be spending the holiday with my brothers and sisters and their families in Connecticut. I plan to send her a huge bouquet of flowers and a note reminding her how much I love and admire her. I try to let my mother know how special she is on a regular basis by calling and visiting her often and planning memorable outings for her to enjoy.
A few months ago, I brought my mother back stage to meet Celine Dion. For a French-Canadian woman like my mom, meeting Celine Dion was a night she will never forget. We both had an amazing time that night and I was so grateful to share that experience with her.
Presents are a big part of Mother’s Day. I certainly enjoy thoughtful gifts from my own children like when they make me handmade cards. Here are some gift ideas for the mothers in your life:
• A donation to your mother’s favorite charity in her name.
• Flowers or potted plants.
• Personal services – massage, spa and salon services.
• Gift baskets filled with thematic items – a gardening basket with gloves, clogs, seeds and a gift certificate to a fabulous garden center; a beach basket filled with sun block, beach towels, flip flops and a cover-up; cheese, wine and a cookbook for the gourmet.
• Monogrammed bathrobe.
• Gift certificate to her favorite restaurant.
• Plane or train tickets to come visit you.
• Scented candles.
The world is a happier place if people are glad to see you and respond to you with real warmth and enthusiasm. There is no kindness more basic than to be open and responsive to the feelings of others including your mother. And there is nothing more special than a mother’s love. I wish you a very happy Mother’s Day that is filled with the priceless gifts of love, health and happiness.
Tip: The secret to winning people over is to be attentive, caring, considerate and appreciative.
In our busy lives, we have to make time to see each other, support each other, and generally be good to each other. This weekend, I’ll be celebrating Mother’s Day with my children in the Hamptons. Unfortunately, I won’t be with my mother since she will be spending the holiday with my brothers and sisters and their families in Connecticut. I plan to send her a huge bouquet of flowers and a note reminding her how much I love and admire her. I try to let my mother know how special she is on a regular basis by calling and visiting her often and planning memorable outings for her to enjoy.
A few months ago, I brought my mother back stage to meet Celine Dion. For a French-Canadian woman like my mom, meeting Celine Dion was a night she will never forget. We both had an amazing time that night and I was so grateful to share that experience with her.
Presents are a big part of Mother’s Day. I certainly enjoy thoughtful gifts from my own children like when they make me handmade cards. Here are some gift ideas for the mothers in your life:
• A donation to your mother’s favorite charity in her name.
• Flowers or potted plants.
• Personal services – massage, spa and salon services.
• Gift baskets filled with thematic items – a gardening basket with gloves, clogs, seeds and a gift certificate to a fabulous garden center; a beach basket filled with sun block, beach towels, flip flops and a cover-up; cheese, wine and a cookbook for the gourmet.
• Monogrammed bathrobe.
• Gift certificate to her favorite restaurant.
• Plane or train tickets to come visit you.
• Scented candles.
The world is a happier place if people are glad to see you and respond to you with real warmth and enthusiasm. There is no kindness more basic than to be open and responsive to the feelings of others including your mother. And there is nothing more special than a mother’s love. I wish you a very happy Mother’s Day that is filled with the priceless gifts of love, health and happiness.
Tip: The secret to winning people over is to be attentive, caring, considerate and appreciative.
posted by LuAnn deLesseps
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2:37 PM
1 Comments :
Mrs.De Lesseps I was wondering what would you suggest for someone who does not get along with their mother?
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