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The History of Mother’s Day in the United States

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Many families celebrate Mother’s Day every year. Have you ever wondered how Mother’s Day got started? Who thought of it? How did it get declared a holiday? Was it always celebrated the way we celebrate it today in the United States? The official Mother’s Day holiday, as we know it today, was started by Anna Jarvis. In 1905, her mother, Ann Reeves Jarvis, died. Daughter Anna Jarvis wanted there to be a way to honor the sacrifices that mothers made for their children. It took financial backing before that dream was realized. John Wanamaker was a department store owner in … Continue reading →

Inexpensive Mother’s Day Fun

There’s no better way to show mom how much she is cherished than by giving her a break from the daily grind.  For many mothers, a day without having to make a single meal is heavenly… though potentially very expensive. Celebrating Mother’s Day at a restaurant is not cheap, especially if you are treating the entire family to a lavish buffet.  To save on a delicious dining experience while still showing mom that she is worth her weight in gold, consider starting the day with breakfast in bed. Gather the kids and have fun in the kitchen making mom these … Continue reading →

Buddhism For Mothers

A couple of days ago I started reading a very helpful parenting book. While this book has not helped me to solve any of my current toddler parenting dilemmas just yet, it has helped me to begin approaching them in a slightly different way. Before I launch into my description of the book and why I am enjoying it, I will offer up my favorite piece of parenting advice. That advice is to take what is useful and discard the rest. There is no one perfect parenting solution that will work for all families, so it is up to you … Continue reading →

Companies Cherishing Mothers

In this day of job insecurity and a bleak economic outlook, many women are postponing getting pregnant for fear that taking maternity leave will prompt their employers to give them the heave-ho. Technically, a company could be sued if it terminated a female employee simply because she got pregnant and used maternity leave, but stranger things have happened in the workforce. Perhaps that’s why the news of a major insurance company based in Australia actively celebrating procreating female employees has captured so many headlines around the world. If you have been living under a rock, you may have missed the … Continue reading →

The Origin of Fathers Day

Yesterday was Fathers Day, and as we were celebrating Fathers Day this weekend I realized that I did not know anything about the origins of the holiday. Of course once I realized this, I could not just let it pass without finding out how Fathers Day started. What I discovered was that it all began in 1909 when a woman named Sonora Smart Dodd was listening to a sermon on Mothers Day. Her mother had died during childbirth and her father, a Civil War Veteran, raised Sonora and her five brothers and sisters on his own after her death. Sonora … Continue reading →

Mother’s Day in Review

Another Mother’s Day another dis by the Dyson fairy. Surprisingly, I am not at all disappointed by the snub. In fact, of the six Mother’s Days I have had the honor of celebrating with my daughter, this may have been the best ever. The day started out with a series of hugs, kisses, and this gem: Six-year-old: Happy Mother’s Day, Mommy! Me: Thank you, honey! Six-year-old: You’re the best Mommy in the whole world. Me: Thank you. I wouldn’t be celebrating Mother’s Day if it weren’t for you. Six-year-old: Yup. Me: I wouldn’t even be a mommy if it weren’t … Continue reading →

Mother’s Day

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In honor of Mother’s Day, I thought I’d take a moment to contemplate my experience of motherhood. My experience of motherhood began with my own mother. While I don’t remember the nine months I spent growing in my mother’s womb, nor do I recall the eighteen months my mother spent breastfeeding me; I do remember that my mom was always there for us. I remember blissful summers eating fresh strawberries and green beans from the garden that my mom spent countless hours cultivating. I remember long winters spent sledding or shoveling our long driveway and the hot cocoa and roaring … Continue reading →

Mother’s Day Extended

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My wife looked forward to Mother’s Day this year. Last year our son was largely a mystery to us but she felt his presence through kicks and viewed it through the necessity for a different type of clothing (maternity). This year our son is crawling, sprawling, crying, laughing, talking and playing. Mother’s Day was sure to be a joyous occasion. My son even helped me pick out flowers to be delivered to Mom on the special day. While there was much to be happy about, Mother’s Day extended long past Sunday this year. It all started Saturday night. My son … Continue reading →

Celebrating Mother’s Day

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This weekend is Mother’s Day, an extra special holiday for expectant mothers, many of whom are celebrating for the first time. For a little over a hundred years, families in the US have honored moms on the second Sunday of May. When you think of Mother’s Day, you automatically think of Carnations and brunch, right? Have you ever thought about alternatives to the usual festivities? Here are some ways to honor the moms in your life, with a twist. Instead of buying flowers, walk among them. Check out the botanical gardens nearest you. Bring your camera so you can take … Continue reading →

Pop Culture Milestones: Bristol Palin and “Today” Show

She’s a sister, a daughter, a mother, and now Bristol Palin is officially a high school graduate. Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, the former Republican vice-presidential nominee, was the first to admit that she was not always sure that Bristol would achieve the goal. In an interview she did with Fox News a few months after learning that Bristol was going to be a teen mother, Palin said, “Oh, there goes her education.” However, despite giving birth to a son five months ago, the 18-year-old walked across the stage in the Wasilla Sports Complex with the rest of her classmates and … Continue reading →