Tag Archives: mother’s day

Favourites in floral perfumes

One of the main reasons for buying flowers is to fill your home with warm and friendly colours.  But some people forget about the importance of smell and the amazing aromas that fill the air the very minute that flower … Continue reading

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All good things to those who wait

I have always loved Mother’s Day.  I loved sharing it with my mother and I loved being spoiled once I became a mother myself.  They say your life changes drastically when you have a child and this is even an … Continue reading

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First Time For Everything

I am one of those conventional women.  The kind that pays cash instead of sliding my card.  So you can imagine how I felt about online shopping!  My friends had all joined the online trend and I was the odd … Continue reading

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Making the most of it

We all have an idea of how Mother’s Day should be celebrated.  We are all familiar with the traditions of flowers, breakfast in bed and perhaps a visit to the spa or salon.  We rarely think about what it must … Continue reading

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Goodwill

Over the past few years, the economic situation of our community has left much to be desired.  So many companies were scaling down and laying off workers.  Meanwhile, food prices were still on the rise!  Naturally, most families in my … Continue reading

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Dear Diary

I was clearing out my mother’s room when I found a book.  It was well worn and when dusted the cover off, I saw that it was her diary.  Although she had passed away, I wasn’t sure if I should … Continue reading

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Secret Savings

I will never forget the first time that I celebrated Mother’s Day as a mother.  My husband and I had just had our first baby and she was only 4 months old at the time.  After trying to have a … Continue reading

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Change of plans

My husband had a whole day planned for us last Mother’s Day.  He had arranged for our daughter to spend the day with his mum and he had made reservations at our favourite restaurant for lunch.  Just my luck that … Continue reading

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The forgotten ones

My mother had been admitted to a frail care facility and every year on her birthday, Christmas and Mother’s Day, I would make a special effort to spend the day with her.  Over the years I noticed a number of … Continue reading

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Is blood thicker than water?

I remember a story that my mother told me years ago.  To this day, I remember it at least once a year.  It’s a story about Mother’s Day…but not the way people would ordinarily imagine it.  When we think about … Continue reading

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