On May 9th there is going to be a rush on grocery store flowers and candy. However, wouldn’t you like to do something a little different and special this year? There isn’t much time, but you can make sure all the great women in your life receive a wonderful gift from your heart.

Mother’s Day was founded by Anna Jarvis, first observed in 1908 and recognized by Congress in 1914. Since then, everyone celebrates Mothers around the world for their nurturing love, unwavering dedication and endless care.

There are many ways to honor the special women in your life. Calling them to tell them how much they mean to you, sending a card or flowers, writing a poem, buying or making them something special or just giving them a hug are all perfect. Mothers are amazing and deserve extra attention on their special day. We here at Womens-Place have found some great ideas to help you make the special Mothers in your life have a wonderful day.

For the crafty members of our group, here are some great projects you can create with your own two hands:

Butterfly Mobile
Make a Tray for Mother's Day
KidsDomain: Crafts for Mother's Day
Easy Homemade Mother's Day Gifts
Mother's Day Flower Pot
Mom Frame
Gifts for the Bath
Gifts for the Kitchen
Potpourri Gifts

For those who want to splurge a little and buy something nice, here are some great ideas for you to consider:

1-800-Flowers
InternetFlorist.com
Gardener's Supply Company
Amazon.com Picks
Hallmark.com
RedEnvelope.com
ThingsRemembered.com
Top 10 Picks from AskMen.com
Crabtree & Evelyn.com
PersonalCreations.com
CherishedTimeDesigns.com
Bath & BodyWorks.com

And if you choose a gift from the sites in bold, Womens-Place will receive a percentage of the purchase price. By choosing a gift from them, you can give to all the Moms in your life at once!

Everyone has a Mother, and this year, we hope we have helped you find great ways to honor the special women and Mothers in your life. Also, if you are interested in learning more about the history of Mother’s Day, read this excellent article titled, "A Tribute To Mothers."

We hope all of you here at Womens-Place have a very Happy Mother’s Day!

~Julie is a freelance writer, wife and Mother. She lives in Southern California with her husband and two sons. She looks forward to spending her 6th Mother’s day with her family and the many more she has to come.