Happy Mama's Day!

Happy Mother's Day to all of you Mamas out there!  

Did you know that the very first Mother's day was celebrated as a church service on May 10, 1908 in honor of Anna Jarvis who's gravesite promise to her own mother was to establish a day dedicated to honoring mothers both living and deceased?  Anna kept her promise to her mom and by 1911 almost every state in the union was celebrating this day,  and today we continue to celebrate as a means to offer our thanks and appreciation to our mothers for all of the love and support they have shown us.  

Here are just a few ideas to help you pay homage to your Mama:

• Plan a Brunch:  Planning a brunch is simple way to bring family together, and give Mama a break from her normal morning routine.  Prepare a simple menu with choices such as pancakes, omelets, bagels, danishes, pastas and salads.  You can have it catered, or stick to items you know that you can make- it isn't about being fancy or over the top.  Include a variety of beverages such as coffee, teas, and soda's, as well as a celebratory beverage such as Mimosas.  Decorate with fresh flowers, and have soft soothing music play throughout the brunch. This type of celebration is a perfect compliment to a day dedicated to the love and hospitality of our Mamas. 
• Breakfast in Bed.  For a Mama that may not want the fan fare of a big get together, why not treat her to a relaxing breakfast in bed.  Place a single flower in a small vase (you can choose one from your own garden- but be sure you don't cut Mama's favorite rose bush!).  Place your fresh flower on a tray along with a cup of coffee or tea, her favorite breakfast entree, a glass of juice and perhaps you can even mix her up a Bloody Mary or Mimosa.  Place a card on the tray with a personal note showing your thanks and love.  A simple breakfast in bed is a thoughtful way to show your Mama how much you care. 
• Take Mama Out.  A great way to ensure that your Mama doesn't cook or clean or in any way exert herself on this particular day of the year is to take her out!  You could treat her to a meal at her favorite restaurant, take her for a manicure and pedicure, or maybe plan a full day of spa treatments.  A Mama's job is a hard job, and this is our chance to give her a day off!  

We would love to know how you decided to celebrated your Mama on this special day.  Send us a comment and tell Mama about it!