Sibling Rivalry-The People You Love To Hate

"Shut UP!"

"NO!  YOU Shut UP!"

Could be heard screaming down the hallway and through the back door into Mom's Quiet garden solitude outside by the back gate.

"Here we Go AGAIN," mom sighed heavily as she picked up her garden tools and went inside to 'talk some sense,' into her 'children.'  "Twenty Years and NOTHING has changed."  Mom smiled as she strolled through the door and back into the house.

Sibling Rivalry Is Ageless.

mothersdayflowerdelivery-org-siblingrivalryWe fight. We disagree, we get into arguments, We Just Do – ALL OF US. When mothers and fathers have turned a blind eye and deaf ear we chant mantras of, "I Hate, you, I hate you," with fists flying and a litany of heartfelt verbal arrows aimed right below the belt for emphasis.

Sibling Rivalry battles can rage for generations and lifetimes, . . Or Not.

So when it comes to shared holidays like Mothers Day, love them or hate them or somewhere in between, your brother and sister are going to be there to celebrate with mom too – Same as you are.

From Children to adults siblings fight for virtually any reason in the book. We know those people best – Our siblings. We know where their strengths are, but most importantly, where their weaknesses lie. We are jealous, supportive, spiteful, loving, forgiving, not accepting, emotional, aloof. Siblings are the Yin and Yang of every emotion.

For children what parents must do is back off and let them work out differences between themselves. If arguments involve physical fighting, you need to step in (between blows) and separate them. Different rooms is best, but if you can remain visually present, your visual involvement may help cool off a sibling heat wave.

What have you taught your children about resolving their differences. They learn from you – Good AND Bad – And they carry those skills with them into adulthood. Do you yell, scream profanities, slam doors, leave a room angry and act like a bully in an argument or disagreement – So Will Your Children.

If you need help managing your own anger, we strongly recommend getting some help, talking to your doctor or taking some classes to learn alternative methods of dealing with anger and difficult or challenging situations. Being afraid to take that step for any reason leaves you vulnerable to live the rest of your life a miserable human being. You alone may choose to lighten that burden or make it insufferable all the rest of your days. The choice is yours.

It takes TWO people to have an argument. Don't pick sides. Each person is 50 % responsible for 100% of ANY argument.

Put your children and yourself in a winning situation by giving yourself and them positive ways to negotiate with each other over arguments. For instance:

  • Give children suggestions for ways to talk to each other instead of calling each other names and placing blame.
  • Have things planned in advance that they can do together (or apart) – whether it is a chore or a game they can play. This way they are working together to reach a resolution or a happy ending for each of them.
  • Since you are the, "adult," set some age appropriate rules up for them to follow and consequences for inappropriate behavior – Be the leader in showing them those rules in practice with your own actions and emotions.
  • Life just isn't "fair" sometimes – Teach this to your kids or society will be forced to, and this lesson is so much easier coming from a parent than a stranger.
  • Schedule family time with family and individual time with family members. We all want to feel safe in our relationships, loved and appreciated for being individuals – Children especially.
  • Support your spouse or partner when they say, "No."
  • Take your own "Time Out" when you are about to blow a fuse yourself. Walking away sometimes ends a sibling fighting spree completely . . . simply because you are the parent your children are fighting over. . . for your attention.

For adults. There is no kind or easy way to say this – Get over it. You're a grown-up now. It's Mother's Day and at the end of the day, it's about mom, celebrating your mom -The mom you share, not the invisible mom you used to taunt your sibling with, about (My personal favorite), . . . "Being Adopted."

For some siblings the hurt is deep and the grudge is long and the pain of being around that sibling is unforgiveable. How sad that must feel and yet at the same time, how much have you vindicated Yourself and absolved Yourself from responsibility for that hurt. Take charge of your own feelings. Get help if you need it. Letting it ruin your family holidays and memories and enjoyment won't change anything. Death is an unkind reminder that it really (yes, really truly) didn't matter in the bigger picture of life.

Sometimes saying I love you on Mother's Day is enough. And sometimes you need to add Mothers Day Flowers to your message.

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Honoring Mothers For Mother's Day

Mother's Day Flower Delivery and Gift Ideas From Kids

Michelle Watkins – In honor of you on Mother's Day for your consistent and unfailing flow and supply of love.  And for being an unsung hero when it comes to raising your children.  If ever anyone deserves a Mother's Day Flower Delivery – It is YOU!

If you are wondering how to make your moms day special and just can't think of a thing to do or buy for Mother's Day then get some really great ideas from your own kids.  Sit them down and ask them a few basic, simple questions.  Here are the questions and answers I got from her sons, Nicholas and Jacob.  Passing on this information to their dad, Nick was most important, though.

After all, it's dad who gets to make sure that their children's ideas are carried out for one of the best mother's day ever.

When Michelle came into our lives, my nephew tells me that it was the happiest day of his life.  When he speaks of his wife he says that the one thing that reminds him of his wife in relation to their family is the word, "self-sacrificing."

Nick went on to tell me that Michelle is someone who takes on the jobs for their family that anyone else would never do.  He said that she would give up everything for her children and her family.  He also said that it was one of the things about her that he loved and admired, because there were things she did for the kids and their family that even he would not do.  And after seeing them interact and raise their family, I can see why Michelle is so special.

Here is what the kids said in answer to these questions:  Answers are not edited for grammar – Recorded as they were told, instead.

 

What Makes My Mom Special?

Jacob:  7-years-old -

  • She works really hard for us
  • She gets things for us
  • She buys clothes and warm jackets for us
  • She hugs and kisses us
  • She tells us she loves us and I say that, "I Love Her Too!"
  • She went on an Easter Egg hunt with us and she went with us to other neat places too

Nicholas:  11-years-old -

  • She's nice
  • She takes care of us
  • She works hard for us

If I Could Get My Mom Anything – It Would Be?  And Why?

Jacob:  7-years-old -

  • Her own special makeup and jewelry.
  • She REALLY likes those things.
  • Good jewelry and expensive makeup – She loves those kinds of things for her.

Nicholas:  11-years-old -

  • I would give my mom a quiet day all to herself.
  • I would get her that because me and Jacob are always loud.
  • She lets us be loud and we are usually loud all the time, so I would give her that for some quiet.
  • I would get her Flowers.
  • I would get her Roses.

 


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One Thing About My Mom that Makes Her So Special Is?

Jacob:  7-years-old -

  • My mom is special because she helps give us a nice house and good food

Nicholas:  11-years-old -

  • My mom is special because of how nice she is to us

Here is the plan (based on the ideas of children), for a Unique Mother's Day Flower Delivery and Beautiful Mothers Day for one special family.

The day must begin with Breakfast In Bed, cooked by Nicholas and Jacob, delivered in bed with two red roses.

Next, there is a very special travel bag packed with all the things mom needs to get ready for the day – her own mother's day gift basket – complete with new makeup choices and special bathing essentials that smell great! And tied with a bow!

Dad is taking the boys out for a few hours with a promise to return in time to take mom out to dinner.

Dinner with two, clean and dressed boys and the rest of the Rose bouquet in Dad's hands as he greets his wife at the door to take she and the boys out for the evening where he will present her with an engraved heart necklace from them.

Don't forget to print off the answers to these questions for her on special stationery and bring along a couple of tissues too!

Happy Mother's Day!  Your family wants to thank you for all the things you do for them that you never get or take credit for.  You deserve it!

Our Mother's Day Flower Delivery wish for you begins with a, "Thank-you," and ends with a blessing:

You Really Are a Blessing

In our family and in our world.

What a difference you make!

May you always believe in the gifts you have

and share them with the world

Ad may you be blessed

With all the great things you deserve


Happy Mother's Day, Michelle!

 

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Mothers Day Flower Delivery Shows Mothers Day Appreciation For Moms

Mother's Day is a time . . .

. . . to honor Motherhood and show appreciation to mom for all her hard work and sacrifice.  Mother's are often lavished with Mother's Day Flower Delivery services and Mother's day gifts on this thoughtful occasion.

The history of Mother's Day is based on many traditions, both ancient and modern, and is celebrated in many incarnations around the world especially by the giving of Mother's day flowers.


The modern inception of Mother's Day in the west, however, has more recent roots than those of ancient Greece. In the late 19th century Julia Ward Howe attempted to establish a sort of Mother's Day for Peace, as she wanted the day to call for disarmament and the resolution of conflict between human beings. Her idea was based on the work of Anna Jarvis, an Appalachian homemaker, who in 1858 established Mothers' Work Days as a means to improve sanitation for both sides during the Civil War.

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Anna Jarvis' daughter, also called Anna, took these ideas a step further by working towards the creation of a memorial day for women after her mother died.  This first "Mother's Day" was celebrated in Grafton, West Virginia on May 10, 1908 in a local church.  Even today this is where you can find the International Mother's Day Shrine.  The custom caught on soon after that and spread to 45 other states.  Beginning in 1912 the special day was declared an official holiday in several states.  In 1914 the President, Woodrow Wilson, announced the first national celebration of Mother's day.

Although traditionally the western world celebrates Mother's Day, the concept is now gaining popularity around the globe which has exploded the Mothers Day Flower Delivery services..  African countries, for example, borrowed the concept from Great Britain, where Mothering Sunday has been celebrated for hundreds of years on the fourth Sunday of Lent.  In East Asia Mother's Day is heavily marketed as a commercial holiday based on Mother's Day in the U.S.

Many historians believe some aspects of the modern version of Mother's Day stem from the ancient Greek festival of mother worship in which Cybele, the great mother of the gods, and Rhea, the wife of Cronus, are honored.  This festival occurred between March 15 and March 18.

Today, most people celebrate Mother's Day by purchasing or creating gifts for their moms and giving her a much-needed day off.  Mother's Day Flowers, chocolates and cards remain the most popular gift choices.  Whatever you choose to do for Mother's Day, make sure it is something mom will enjoy.  And take a minute t celebrate those other special 'mom's' in your life who still gladly old your hand when you need it, even though they don't hold the titled honor of, "Mom," they still care for you deeply.

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Mother's Day comes and goes every year without a hitch except one. Some of us have to watch as others cherish and give honor to a human being that knows no boundaries when it comes to love. That is why flowers are the natural choice to show that special woman how really blessed we are to have her in our lives.

Flowers are always the natural choice to give the loving Woman in our lives. I mean just have a real good look at the flower. It is a magnificent piece of nature that mirrors each and every unique personality our mother's have. I live on the west coast where flowers of all types get nourished with more than usual moisture. Flowers grow everywhere.

It is no wonder that the flower of choice to give on Mother's Day would be the rose. A neighbor of mine grows these beautiful things in a variety of species. A rose is not just any rose. Each one looks smells and blooms at slightly different times of the year.

You cannot go out the day before and stick the flowers in the fridge thinking that they will be just as fresh when the special day comes around. Just about any bouquet of flowers has to be carefully picked and delivered with well thought out timing. That is why most men are grateful for the Mother's Day delivery services all around the globe.

Not all families seem to stick together in the same cities today. We are basically torn apart for a number of reasons. But it should not stop us from giving thanks to the most fascinating creature on this planet.

Come this Mother's Day, my wife and I will remember our Mothers and be thankful for the years they both gave us. The love they showered us with and the great patience and understanding that took place as we were raised.
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Take special care this year to remember your Mother. I know we will.

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It's mother's day and it's only here one time a year so what do you do?

Your decision is to get flowers so what do you do now?

Are you the kind of person who stops at the 24 hour convenience store on the way home to get the last (or only) group of flowers left?

Or do you make a little more thoughtful attempt to get something special?

Mothers Day Flower Delivery takes into consideration the most popular option of going to a florist and having something unique and special made up for your mom. If she lives in your area, that makes it even easier because now you have the added option of delivering it to her in person. For some reason, this can strike fear into the hearts of even the bravest men. But if you take this step and make the effort you will get some great advice from the florist and the added benefit of seeing what you order before you click the "order" button. And, if you are local then those deliveries still can't be beat – even if you can't be there yourself.

If you are ordering over the internet or by telephone for someone special who is further away, then you will really do better if you have a basic picture, or clear idea of what you want before you order so that you minimize any misunderstandings and communicate clearly what you want.  You want to be clear about how many flowers you want, what price you want to pay, what kind of arrangement you need, type and kind of flowers you want, and what the Mothers Day Flower Delivery providers policy has any guarantees in case anything goes wrong.  There are literally hundreds of flower options available on the internet, so be sure to read the fine print carefully.  Sometimes it's the little guy in business who does the best job, instead of the corporate giant – the mom and pop shops tend to focus more on a higher level of customer service versus volume, because they have more at risk with their reputation.  This is true, especially if they have a physical address close to the person receiving the flowers.

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And, most importantly, after you've got the perfect bouquet picked out, make sure that the person you are sending them to is going to be home that day. My husband once sent me flowers at my work office on our anniversary and I was home sick with the flu that day. You may not have any options on getting your money back or a late delivery if you mess this one up. It's supposed to be a surprise so plan your delivery well! As a last resort, check with a neighbor or close friend to see if they can be available if this happens. Because Mothers Day Flower Deliveries Happen!

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Celebrate Easter With Your Mom

OR Pick Another Day To Celebrate With Mom

Avoid Family Hassles When Visiting Mom On Holidays

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When it comes to Easter and the celebration of springtime, new birth, and mom, you just can't miss this opportunity to tell her, "I Love you!"

Mothers Day Flower Delivery Believes In Spreading Out Holidays For The sake of family sanity!

But every once in awhile family times becomes something to endure instead of something to celebrate.

Fortunately when it comes to celebrating an already "dibbed on" holiday, like Easter, with your mom, you simply don't have to endure any longer.  There is no rule or law that states that you can't celebrate just as enthusiastically another day with her.

For instance if your brother always has mom for Easter and you both just get on each others nerves, how about celebrating Easter with mom on Palm Sunday, or make arrangements with family members to have mom for designated holidays like Easter, every other year.

Let joy be your gift to mom by eliminating the stress of fighting between family members in front of her – Everyone benefits!

Sibling wars create stress for all, they take the fun and the good times right out of great stories and memories and can create rifts that never heal.  Who in their right mind really WANTS THAT!


If you can't agree on every other holiday or an equitable solution with siblings and other family members then firstly – Shame On All Of You – Grow Up and Be Adults.

And secondly, you can always go to celebrate with mom the week before or after – Any holiday  - with mom.  She won't care, because she has become old enough and wise enough to understand the relevance of time and how much of it she has left to spend with you (and everyone else).  She just wants to see your (smiling) face and those of her grandchildren.

True hospitality is really getting back to the basics of saying, "I Love You," to your special mom at Easter.

How About Easter Breakfast With Mom – Breakfast Gift Baskets are a Great Way to Begin.  They give you an opportunity to share the Easter holiday with mom and then let other family members have dinner with her – That way you both get to spen the holiday day with your mom.  But what an exhausting day for your mom!

Don't Forget Flowers!

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Eternal Love on Valentine's Day

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When Love Is Eternal

A Valentine's Day Special Delivery

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A True Love Story:  Eternal Love

 . . . "My sweet husband, John and I were married for 46 years.  Each Valentine's Day, he'd send me the most beautiful flowers containing a note with five simple words: 'My love for you grows.'  Four children, 46 bouquets and a lifetime of love were his legacy to me when he passed away two years ago.

"On my first Valentine's Day alone, 10 months after I lost him, I was shocked to receive a gorgeous bouquet addressed to me . . . from John.

Angry and heartbroken, I called the florist to say there had been a mistake.  The florist replied, "No ma'am, it's not a mistake.  Before he passed away, your husband pre-paid for many years and asked us to guarantee that you'd continue getting bouquets every Valentine's Day.'

With my heart  in my throat, I hung up the phone and read the attached card.  It said, 'My love for you is eternal.'"

~ Sue Johnston, 68, Houston, TX

Passed on from an Uncle Who has been forced to act as both mom AND dad during special family celebrations, but especially on Valentine's Day:

You know. . . Time has a way of moving quickly and catching you unaware of the passing years.

It seems just yesterday that I was young, Just married and embarking on my new life with my mate.

And yet in a way, it seems like eons ago, And I wonder where all the years went.  I know that I lived them all . . .

And I have glimpses of how it was back then and of all my hopes and dreams . . . But, here it is . . . The winter of my life and it catches me by surprise . . . How did I get here so fast?  Where did the years go and where did my youth go?  I remember well . . .

Seeing older people through the years and thinking that those older people were years away from me and that winter was so far off That I could not fathom it or imagine fully what it would be like . . .

But, here it is . . . My friends are retired and getting grey . . . They move slower and I see an older person now.  Some are in better and some worse shape than I . . . But, I see the great change . . .

Not like the ones that I remember who were young and vibrant . . . But, like me, their age is beginning to show and we are now those older folks that we used to see and never thought we'd be.

Each day now, I find that just getting a shower is a real target for the day!

And taking a nap is not a treat anymore… it's mandatory! Cause if I don't of my own free will… I just fall asleep where I sit!  And so, now I enter into this new season of my life unprepared for all the aches and pains and the loss of strength and ability  to go and do things that I wish I had done but never did!

But, at least I know that though the winter has come – And I'm not sure how long it will last -

This I know, that when it's over . . . it's over . . . yes, I have regrets. There are things I wish I hadn't done. . . Things I should have done, but indeed,  there are many things I'm happy to have done.

It's all in a lifetime . . .

So, if you're not in your winter yet . . . Let me remind you, that it will be here faster than you think.

Whatever you would like to accomplish in your life, please do it quickly!  Don't put things off too long! Life goes by quickly. So, do what you can today, as you can never be sure whether this is your winter or not!

You have no promise that you will see all the seasons of your life . . . So, live for today and say all the things you want your loved ones to remember . . . And hope they appreciate and love you for all the things you have done for them in all the years past!  Life is a gift to you.  The way you live your life is your gift to those who come after.  Make it a fantastic one.

~ And, Remember ~

"It is health that is real wealth

And not pieces of gold or silver."

(Author Unknown – Thank you to the unsung hero who actually wrote this Reflection on life and love and for your generous insight into the human heart that brought us a moment of  peace and of 'pause')

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A Valentine's Day Book Review For Lovers and Mothers Day Flower Delivery: "Possession" by A.S. Byatt

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Want Passion, Want Love, Want Romance, Wit, Exceptional Characters and Sensually Forbidden Mystery – Possession Is All of That!

"Possession" – Book, DVD and CD, For Poetry lovers and Literary Romantics

1 – "Possession" – The Book -

A.S. Byatt begins her romantic novel, Possession, by introducing the reader to the main characters of two academic professionals – Roland Michell and Maud Bailey.

Michell and Bailey, however, are only moderators for the true characters, the English Victorian Poet, R.H. Ash and his lover (also a poet), Christabel LaMotte. These 19th century lovers (Ash and LaMotte) are fiction of the highest order, but their essence is based on true writings and characters of distinction from that era – Namely Browning, Rossetti, and Tennyson, to name a few.

These four primary characters lives are juxtaposed between the 19th century and modern day combining their fears, challenges, and love in such a combination of intrigue, romance and wit that we could not help but be mesmerized by the uncanny transitions. The mirror images provided by the author between Michele and Ash and Bailey and LaMotte as they unearth and explore the lives and risqué, hidden love of these 19th century poets, only begged us to read more.

Possession begins with a mystery and ends with a mystery that includes a kiss, the delivery of one last love letter and a wave, goodbye.

Beginning when Roland Michell finds an antiquated  handwritten letter in a book he is reading in the British Museum library addressed to "Madame." The letters contents are intimately mysterious enough to intrigue him (Michelle) and so he compels a talented research assistant (Bailey) to help him hunt down the mystery of the two lovers whose letter he happened upon in that British Museum library.

Hiding from the librarians view, Michelle places the letter in his notes in his courier bag and contacts Maud Bailey to assist him in his quest. Along the way, Michelle and Bailey happen upon another character who is previously known to Bailey, and also determined to be the first to discover the truth behind these love letters between Ash and LaMotte. His presence adds an underhanded and scandalous twist to the story as it unwinds, but the determination of Michelle and Bailey to outwit and succeed in being first, overcome their adverse opponent and see them to a successful completion of their quest, still leaving one last mystery to solve.

Packed with letters, journals, poems and transitions between 19th century lovers and modern day sleuths, Possession requires the patience of readers to read slowly.

This simple fact is relevant to the volumes of material in journal, poem and letter format that may seem a bit "Victorian" and "traditional" in reading Possession a first time, but as the characters unfold, you'll see a marked difference in the intimacy level and how it helps the interpretation of the journals, letters and poems into a romantic and personal meaning that is easier to understand for modern day readers.

This is a novel to be passed on, re-read, and shared with generations.

Byatt is genius with this novel. She transcends time, life and love with her exceptional tale of two passionate lovers. Told through the eyes of two modern day researchers, who explore love and find meaning in their lives through the research of these 19th century private lovers.

Use Possession Prose for inspiration and Write Your Valentine Lover Your Own Love Letter.

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2 – Possession [Original Motion Picture Soundtrack]

  These Romantic music selections by Artists Ramon Vargas and Harry Rabinowitz, are hauntingly and appropriately mysterious and seductive. All 18 selections provide the dreamy background essential for any romantic Valentine proposal! Or, just enjoy while you are reading the book, Possession.

3 – Possession - The DVD – If the Idea of sensual romance, love poetry , mystery, hidden journals and secret love letters appeals to you then you'll love this!

Roland Michell (Aaron Eckhart) and Maud Bailey (Gwyneth Paltrow), give exceptional performances in their roles as modern day academics investigating the romantic mystery of two 19th century poets whose forbidden passion they uncover and yet do not solve completely.  Their quest has a romantically delightful, "What If . . . ending!"

Not to be outdone, are stunning performances from Jeremy Northam as Randolph Henry Ash and Jennifer Ehle as Christabel LaMotte in their depiction of 19th century poets.

Favorite Romantic Scene – When Roland and Maude are kissing intimately, Maude asks Roland to, "Wait a minute." Roland misinterprets her request and clumsily stops their romantic interlude to tell Maude, "I don't want to rush into something." He goes on to blurt out, "It was a mistake . . . " thereby making a bad situation worse. Maude only wanted to stop momentarily so she could untangle herself from the bed covers. Several days later, Roland earnestly explains to Maude, "I didn't mean what I said. I meant that I did not want to rush into something. I wanted to, Oh, Yes, I wanted to, but I wanted to be sure that there was an 'US,' in 'YOU' and 'ME,' before we went any further." to which Maude answers his hopeful, questioning look with a sensual kiss.

Watching the movie before reading the book – or while you are reading the book, will prove a huge advantage in understanding some of the difficult transitions between novel, journals, poems and plot.

Although the book – and the movie, begin and end with a mystery, you will be glad to have each of them for the reference points they each provide.

Possession – Book, DVD and CD, For Poetry lovers and Literary Romantics is a complete collection trilogy loved by MothersDayFlowerDelivery.org.

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Shopping Tips From Mom At Christmas From mothersdayflowerddelivery.org

When Times Were Tough Our mom went Shopping!

She armed us with these Shopping Tips that have spanned a lifetime!

  1. Take advantage of a store's layaway plan – If there is no layaway fee!
  2. Shop early
  3. Shop Sales – Get the best deal, not the cheapest products!
  4. Buy in bulk with a friend or neighbor and split the costs so you still save if you get 1 at full price and 1 at half off!
  5. Take advavtage of and Get Free Shipping on orders
  6. Shop for holidays one time a year so you are not over buying gifts.

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  7. Cut your budget – Cut it again, now go back a third time and cut just one more time!  "OH YES You CAN!"  203 WAYS TO SAVE $$$
  8. Don't buy batteries ahead of time – they go bad on your shelf as quickly as they do in the package!
  9. Use coupons, but only if it's really a good buy – Sometimes it is NOT!
  10. Make a grocery list and stick to it.  If you run out of one item on your list, do without it and get it on your next shopping trip.
  11. Eat something before you go shopping – for anything, so you have more brain power and aren't going anywhere on an empty stomach!
  12. Heat water on a pot on the stove.
  13. Make holiday name tags from last years Christmas cards
  14. Don't put hot food in your fridge.  Let it cool off for a bit – about half an hour – first, so your refrigerator isn't working overtime to stay cool!
  15. Turn off the water while you shave or brush your teeth
  16. Turn off the lights whenever you leave a room – even for a minute!
  17. Never ask your mother for her opinions, unless you really want to hear what she has to say!
  18. Ask the clerk if they have any coupons or discounts you didn't know about.
  19. If you use it and it's on sale – Buy extra, otherwise don't stock up.
  20. Buy the most popular sizes for bigger savings.





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 Happiness To You & Yours This Holiday Season And Into The New Year!  

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Mothers day flower delivery Wishes you a Happy Thanksgiving!

Giving Thanks to Special women in honor of Thanksgiving


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Commemorate those special women at your celebration with you own special memories.

Having reached yet another Thanksgiving Day celebration, it feels appropriate to mention the important lessons taught by those special women.  We can all learn from them.

Mothesdayflowerdelivery.org Thanks mom:

There was a time when I couldn't live without her, but once we reached those certain 'tweenage' years she became one of the most annoying people we ever knew.  Thankfully she overcame that as we got older.  And that doesn't even begin to describe how much smarter she became as we got older, too!

Mom showed us how to hold hands and clean up our messes.  If she is to be remembered for only one thing it would be for teaching us to finish what  we started.

Mothersdayflowerdelivery.org thanks Grandma Phelps:

Grandma Phelps loved holiday time.  She was a farming, canning, chef, business owner, mentor, wizard.  She absolutely insisted that we 'go out and play' every chance we got.  Nothing was as important to her as . . . "you are," she told us many times.

Grandma Phelps believed that people should worry less about the 'little things,' and worry more about the important things – "Each other."

When I asked her once what she meant by a "little thing," she answered me by telling me that it was "ALL a little thing."

In my child-like frame of mind that was extremely confusing, so I continued to ask, "If it is all little, Grandma, then what is supposed to be big enough to worry about."

She stopped what she was doing, leaned down and pulled me close to her and with her arms around me she told me, "You.  You are what is important enough to worry about.  Just You."  Her favorite song was sung by Bing Crosby, and one of the verses explains her philosophy best.

"When I am weary

And I can't sleep

I count my blessings

Instead of sheep

And I fall Asleep

Counting my Blessings."

 

Mothersdayflowerdelivery.org thanks Great Grandma Limpus:

Grandma Limpus was like a princess.  She owned a little store with her husband and they would give us candy when we came to visit.   She never wore a frown or said an unkind word to us.  Since everything we were given from their store was in a big sack, we had to share it.  She made a big production of getting a second sack or bag to count out a fair share for both of us.  I was too little to know how to count so she sang counting songs with us until we got everything divided.

It wasn't counting and it wasn't singing that she taught us.  Her lessons were sharing and patience.

Mothersdayflowerdelivery.org thanks Aunt Mildred:

She lived to be 99 years old and she never let an opportunity go by to go on an adventure – no matter what it was!  On her 99th birthday, she pulled me aside and asked me in a spry and happy tone, "Do you know how old I am today?!"  "yes, " I told her, you are 99 years old."  "Yes!," she said as if she was going to jump up and kick her heels in the air. "I'm going to be 100 years old next year!  I hope you're planning SOMETHING REALLY Special for my birthday next year!" She laughed out loud then and I was in tears by then, laughing at her enthusiasm and wit.

She's the Aunt who told us we could, "go faster on the slide," if we used a piece of wax paper to, "wax" it with before we slid down it.  She was Right!

Aunt Mildred taught us to laugh at ourselves, to seek out adventures  and to be spontaneous.

Mothersdayflowerdelivery.org thanks Mrs. Baker:

Never having been a biological mother herself, our neighbor, Mrs. Baker, doted on us every chance she found.  It was moms birthday and my brother had brought her home a hand decorated birthday card .  I was too little for school and felt hugely sad because I didn't have anything for our mom on her special day.

Knowing that Mrs. Baker could 'fix' anything I immediately walked across the street.  Mrs. Baker pulled out her magic box full of coloring books, puzzles and crayons and asked me to color a picture of a little girl holding a flower.  When the picture had been colored she found two pieces of glass and some old brown electric tape.  She showed me how to write," Happy Birthday Mommy," on the colored picture and then she taped the glass across the picture leaving crooked edges in brown tape.  She took me outside and we picked a wild flower growing in her yard and she walked me across the street and stood at the doorstep while I presented my "Gift."  Mom kept that picture her entire life.

Mrs. Baker taught us that the true gift giving comes from the heart.

"Appreciation for all you have done for me can never be expressed in words, but Thank You Mum for Everything."

~ Catherine Pulsifer

Who are you thankful for?!  Tell them today.  Now – Yes, Right Now!  GO Already!

And Have a HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

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