And husbands, telling your wife, "Why should I do anything? You're not MY mom" does not fly. Your wife may not be your mom, but she's the mother of your children and, unless you want to sleep in the doghouse, show her that you appreciate all she does. Picking up something from the gas station on your way does not count either. If you show up with scratch-off lottery tickets, gum, a newspaper, or an evergreen shaped air freshener she'll know that you stopped off at the gas station. If you value your life, do not attempt this.
It doesn't have to be anything big or expensive. A homemade breakfast in bed is GREAT! Taking the kids out to a movie so Mom can have a little nap is heavenly. Letting Mom go get a pedicure is wonderful! Handmade cards and kiddie handprints (on places other than the walls) is also heartwarming and touching.
Or if you want to do a little more, try one of these ideas...
1. My book, BECAUSE I SAID SO, of course, is the perfect Mother's Day present! Order your copy of Because I Said So at Family Christian stores HERE, or Amazon HERE!
2. A fresh floral arrangement from Teleflora. Teleflora has been connecting customers with the nation's best florists for more than 70 years. All of their floral arrangements are professionally arranged by a local florist using only the freshest flowers available, and each gift is personally delivered in a vase. Check out their gorgeous arrangements especially for Mother's Day. And while you're browsing, make sure you take a look at the Mom’s Shopping Spree Sweepstakes, which kicked off April 20 and runs until May 15. The grand prize is a $20,000 shopping spree; first and second prizes will be shopping gift cards! Now, THAT'S a Mother's Day gift!!!
3. A ring from Whimsy Worldwide. These rings are so unique and fun! They're really strong and durable and showcase the wildly popular collectible Trollbeads, Pandora and Chamilia glass beads. You can change the beads to match your outfit or mood. If you have a Pandora (or similar) bracelet, you already have an array of beads that fit into this ring. You can have fun switching them whenever the mood strikes! If you don't, you'll soon fall in love with collecting these beads and showing them off on your Whimsy ring! Click HERE to find a retailer near you.
4. A mother's or grandmother's bracelet from MyMommysBracelets. Vanessa's got a wide array of gorgeous bracelets from which to choose. She uses high quality components including genuine Swarovski Crystal and pearls, Sterling Silver and gold filled beads, and each bracelet comes beautifully packaged in an organza pouch for easy gift-giving.Leave me a comment here for a chance to win a signed copy of my book, Because I Said So, a beautiful Mom's Butterfly Bouquet floral arrangement from Teleflora, or a Mommy bracelet personalized with initials and birthstones from MyMommysBracelets. I'll choose 3 random winners on Friday at 5:00pm CT. The first winner will receive the book, the second will receive the flowers and the third will receive the bracelet. Good luck!
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302 comments:
1 – 200 of 302 Newer› Newest»Oooooh I'd love to win a copy of your book! Or the flowers or the bracelet, too!
I would love to win a floral arrangement so I could send it to my mother. Is that silly?
I can't wait to read your book!
Would love to win a copy of your book!
Hope you have a Happy Mother's Day!
I would like a bracelet! ;)
I listened to you last week on Sirius radio! So cool to be able to say, "hey! I 'know' her!" LOL
Awww...what wonderful ideas for Mother's Day! I want to wish each and every Mom out there in Blogland and everywhere else a beautiful and wonderful Happy Mother's Day!! :D
....btw, atm I'm what you'd consider a Doggie-mom, so in essence, I am a Mommy... (giggles)
Anyway, have a great Mother's Day all! :D
Hi Dawn - happy early mother's day! I would love a signed copy of your book... and that bracelet is adorable, too. Love your blog, keep up the good work!
i reallly really want your book!!!!!
i would so love to win something for mother's day. my husband pulls the "you're not my mother" bit, so i get nothing from him.
Happy Mother's Day Dawn! ;-) I'd love you book. I'll likely have to buy it myself, buuuuuuuuuut......that's normal. I'm awaiting my construction paper cards from my kids. Love those! Have a great day, here's hoping you get a nap :)
Happy Mother's Day! Would love to win any of these :=)
I would love to win any of these items!!
I love all three prizes...thanks for such an awesome offering of items! I've been wanting a Mommy bracelet since my kids were born almost 3 1/2 years ago...hoping to get one before they graduate from college, but I'm not holding my breath. :) And of course, flowers or an autographed copy of the book would be nice, too!!!
Thanks,
Katie
sklay723@comcast.net
I would love to win! I have a mom and a grandma :)
I already have the book, so if I win that I will give it away to a friend. I love your ideas.
my husband bought "something different" this year, which is a scary thought. it could mean anything from crossword books (which i hate) to nerf guns that are more for him and the boys to play with. i think i would much rather have one of the great gifts you suggested. especially the book, then i could read all the funny stuff that happens in your house without having to scroll!
I've been wanting on of those Mommy Bracelets for awhile now! I love them, they are gorgeous.
i hope the gas station gift isn't speaking from experience lol
I never win anything...... but thought I would try. Would love to win a copy of your book........ I am the mom of 3 and read your blog several times a week. I need summer reading!
Great Ideas for Mother's Day. I think I'll show my husband your blog!!! I would love a signed copy of your book and a gorgeous floral arrangement! Here's to all those mommy's!!! Happy Mother's Day!!
I would love to win any of the three!! What a wonderful mother's day present one of them would make. Hope you have a wonderful mother's day Dawn. Linda in Wilsonville
My stepmother's birthday is right after Mother's Day. Any of these would be perfect for her!
I would love to have any of the three prizes. I usually just get a card so anything other than that would be great.
I'd love to win any of those gifts!!
My mom is getting a copy of "Because I Said So" for Mother's Day. It's been hard not to open the book and read it before Sunday.
Pick Me! Pick Me!
The bracelet looks very pretty but I would love to win ANY of the items listed. Karla in Kansas
What a bunch of GREAT presents for mothers day! My lil guys are too young to buy me anything & I got a divorce recently so all I expect to get is a whole lotta cuddles :D
I also would love to receive any of these items :)
Mr Kotter, Mr Kotter, pick me first!! {{{wildly waving hand in air}}} I would love to win a copy of your book....I'll probably end up buying it but really want an autographed copy and haven't been able to make it to any of your readings! Happy early Mother's Day!
SPepper22
I would love to win something. I hope you pick me!
Those are fabulous prizes! I would love to win any one of them.
Thanks for all the links! Lots of new exploring to be done now!
Oh, and I would love to win a prize, too! ;)
Oh my gosh, any of those things would just make my day! :)
You're the greatest Dawn!
Oooh! A chance to win a mother's day gift! Pick me! You may be my only hope!
I like the ideas I think I might look into one for my Mom. Thanks!!
To funny, I got my mother that exact bouquet and my daughter in law (who doesn't have children yet) got the book. Which leaves me with nothing..maybe I can win one. :) Then again, I never win anything but I can always hope my luck changes.
C. Webb
I would love to win any of these.
Me, me, me, pick me!
Yeah, the husband saying, "You're not MY mom," is the lamest thing ever. To them I say, The mother of your children is the most important mother in your life now, so grow up, and stop making excuses!
(Oh yeah, and please randomly pick me!)
I'd be happy if my husband would just take the kids to the dollar store so they could pick something out for me. Luckily, my mother took the kids already. The kids don't know I know, but one got me a shirt, one a pair of shorts, and another picked a pair of sandals.
All of your suggestions are fabulous ones! I never know what to "hint" to my husband for Mother's Day...until now! You're awesome, Dawn. Thanks for keeping all us moms laughing instead of crying through the craziness!
Oh YAY. Thanks for the giveaway Dawn!
I would love to win any of the things you are gifting. I already have your book ( and totally LOVE IT), but if I win the book I will keep the signed copy and give the one I bought to my sister in law...
I would be very happy to win any of those things!! They all are wonderful, and I can't find your book in my big city!!
Love your blog, Dawn! Thanks for keeping it real...I really enjoy reading this every day!
I take all of them! :)
Kelly
kglashauser@hotmail.com
I havn't read your book yet, but one of these days I will. Happy Mothers Day!
Would love to win any one of these. Good luck to everyone!
I already have your book (and laughed all the way through it) I'd love to win the bracelet! That would be awesome.
I just found your blog last week (I'm so slow...)and love it. Can't wait to read your book!
NOw all we have to do is leave your post out for our husband's to "stumble upon"!
Thanks for another giveaway, Dawn!
Happy Mother's Day!
I enjoy your blog!!!!
Happy Mother's Day to you Dawn, I sent you an actual paper and in the mail. Don't get too excited, there's no money in it :) LOL
Happy Mother's Day to you too! We go to an amusement park on Mother's Day, this year it's Hershey Park. I'm not big on the rides, but my son & husband have a great time and I get to take tons of pictures. I love all your ideas for Mother's Day gifts.
You're the best! Thanks for the chance to win cool stuff! (I'm hoping for the book...)
I'm going to order a copy of your book today as a Mother's Day present for myself. I was disappointed to discover none of the retailers in my town are stocking it and I'm too impatient to wait for their special order service.
Of course, if I happen to win a signed copy of your book, the one I order will go to my niece, who is a new mom. She'll love it! :-)
Those rings are gorgeous! I'm definitely going to check them out for myself! :) I'd love to win any of those 3 things, thanks for the great giveaway!! :)
I would love to win any of these. I LOVED your book!!!
My hubby bought me a camera for an early mom's day gift. But I still want something on the day. Please enter me into your drawing.
I would love to have your book!
If I win, this may be the only Mother's Day gift I get... my husband is one of the gas station stoppers - if he stops at all!!!
I would love to be including in your drawing. All are awesome prizes. Would be nice to have a gift for Mother's Day since hubby says I am not his mom. and daughters and grands give phone calls. LOL
I was completely lost as to what to get my moms for Mothers' Day, but these are great suggestions, thank you!
I would love to win any of those. I plan to get your book, so winning it would be great. Also, roses are my favorite flower and I'm a bracelet person. So any would work for me. :)
Happy Mother's Day, Dawn!
I would LOVE to win your book - of course the other prizes would be cool too! U ROCK!!!
Hi! I'd love a copy of your book, or the flowers, or the bracelet! All beautiful Mothers' Day gifts.
Happy (early) Mother's Day to you. :)
And I'm only in this for the book. Seriously.
I would love any ot those great gifts, but I'd really love your book!!
Happy Mother's Day to all the wonderful Mommies out there!!
Susan in Kansas
I would love to win any of these as well!
onecrowdedhouse@gmail.com
Some great ideas for Mothers day! Yes, the gas station stop is a BAD idea. I would love to win a copy of your book!
From one mommy to all the other Mommies out there... may this be your Happiest Mother's Day yet! Now I just need to go and print these pictures out with directions on exactly what and how to order, and place them in strategic spots around the house... gonna have a busy day!
The best mothers day gift I received was when my daughter was 3. She picked out a green fuzzy ink pen with a face and legs that was promptly named "Guy" and then taken away from me. Best gift ever! I'll never forget the 32 seconds I had with "Guy." Thanks for the giveaways Dawn!
Would love to win one!
I never win anything, but maybe I'll get lucky for Mother's Day!! Pick me!
Regardless, Happy Mother's Day Dawn!
Oh pick me, pick me! They all sound great.
We're in Scotland and Grandma is in Atlanta so we have to buy a Mother's day card when it's Mother's Day in Scotland (in March) and try not to lose it before sending it to America in May. :)
Hope you have a great Mother's Day Dawn! Thanks for the daily laughs.
Forget the other stuff, I want the book! Ok, really though, you have come up with some really nice ideas for Mother's Day. All the prizes are very nice.
Rayn
I love your blog. Thanks for the chance to win!
I'd love to win any of these things! Happy Mother's Day to all!
First off Happy Mother's Day to everyone out there:) Second this is a wonderful give away and I would be honored to win any of them. My husband is usually out to sea for Mother's day and this year he is going to be here. Told him it would be the first time I didn't have to buy my own gift...now we will see if he got the hint:)
Thanks again for the wonderful give away.
Meghann
Pick Me!
My husband has to go out of town so I have to have mother's day two weeks late!
I'd love to win!
Rebecca
I would love a copy of your book. The flowers and bracelet would be cool too...but I really want the book. lol
Those rings are REALLY pretty...no stores here in Indiana. Know of any online retailers?
Anne
I was listening to our local Christian station a couple days ago and they were giving away a copy of your book. They were doing some sort of mom-trivia thing and whoever got the most "correct answers" won your book! Very cool. I couldn't participate because I was driving my child to the doctor's office, but it was fun listening and hearing them talk about your book.
What a mother's day treat! ALL THREE!!
I promise i'll share if i get picked!! I would send my mom the flowers for sure! although she deserves much more than that!
Happy Mother's day to you!
Thanks for the chance to win! Those are great ideas for Mother's Day... I will have to forward a link to your blog to my husband. :)
I would luv to win your book!
I would love to read your book and the other gifts are good too! I hope I win.
Please enter me in the drawing. I would love to win any of the items. Happy Mother's Day!
-Donna W.
Any of the three would be great but I have really been wanting a "mom" bracelet for a long time!
ild love to win--sasha, bc tx
What fantastic ideas, Dawn! I can't wait to read your book. :-)
i would love to win a copy of your book
Yay, prizes!
I'd love to have the bracelet or flowers!! I got the book the first day it came out :)
Happy Mother's Day to all mommy's!
Very cool ideas!
Jill
Great ideas! Although personally, I don't like breakfast in bed. I wouldn't dare tell my son that but it drives me nuts to have to eat my breakfast propped up by pillows. LOL But of course I ooo and ahhh over it every year :)
Wishing you a Happy Mother's Day!
Great giveaways! I love the bracelet.
Rkulin5661 at aol dot com
Dawn I would love to win any of these. Love reading your blog.
A very happy Mother's Day to you. I hope you receive (edible) breakfast in bed, and are spoiled rotten by all 6 (+1) of your children. My biggest child will not stop at the gas station (he's not quite that foolish), but there will be an awkward conversation on Saturday about how he and the kids will need to "go out for a bit," as if I didn't know what the occasion was. :-)
Those are great ideas Dawn! I would love to get any one of those! But I got an MP3 player a few weeks early that I count as my MD gift, lol. I also just ordered your book from Amazon on Saturday so hopefully will be getting it soon!
I really enjoy your blog and your ever creative children. I remember telling my creative children 'That wasn't a good plan and the next time you do that it will be naughty.' Fortunately they didn't do the naughty things often, they just thought up more bad plans!
I would Love to win a signed copy of your book. I'm still wishing for a Mother's bracelet (my oldest is now 7). Oh well, maybe one day.
Thank you so much for the chance to win a GREAT prize :)
Julia
Peep Peep.
Happy Mother's Day Dawn!!
Would love to read your book!
I would love to win something. I'm a mom so I deserve, right? :)
What a great giveaway! I would love to have any of these!! Happy mother's day!!!
Those are some great pointers, add instructions on how to email this post to your readers husbands yet for a real winner, lol. Suellen
www.xanga.com/yodertime
What wonderful gift ideas!
Any one of those gifts would be great! This will be my first "official" Mother's Day as a mom, and I think my husband is panicking...he has NO idea what to get me. The greatest gift I can think of is to let me sleep in! Instead of getting up at 5am on a Sunday, I'd LOVE to sleep until 8...or 10!
Happy Mother's Day, Dawn! (early, of course) I read through your book in just a day. I was supposed to save it for my trip--where I had long flights--but I couldn't resist and read it early. Loved it. :)
I'd love any of the prizes. Those rings look really awesome...and let's face it, who doesn't love getting or giving flowers?! Well, I suppose aside from those who are allergic to flowers. And I know several moms I could give your book to!
Best wishes!
Jessica
Dawn, I admire all that you do as a Mom and think that you are the GREATEST MOM EVER! I would love any of the three prizes!
Thanks!
Andrea :)
I would love to win any of these gifts! I had to post today to say that I just won a copy of your book from the Bookclubcookbook and I'm so excited!
Happy Mother's Day! I can't wait to see what your husband and kids come up with for your ;)
Dawn, you brightn my day with every post! I just can't wait to read your book! If I don't win, I'm hoping my hubby has gotten the hints to buy one for Mom's Day!
I bought several of your books for Mother's Day presents for my friends! We all loved it. Happy Mother's Day to a great mom.
I would love to win a copy of your book.
Ooh! Me please?! Pick me please! :)
Hope you have a great mothers day Dawn!!
Those rings are gorgeous. Love the blog Dawn. Here's my entry.
Love your blog. I read it everyday. I would love to win your book...Or that gorgeous bracelet.
Melanie
Any of these would be awesome to win! Pick me!
AAAHHHHHH!! I just got an e-mail that I won a copy of your book...in the Book Club Cookbooks Book Club Buzz drawing...I wasn't even going to enter b/c I didn't think I'd win...Woohoo!! Can't wait to get it and check it out...please come check out my blog and tell me what you think--I've got what I think is a super idea on my latest blog but I'm afraid it won't catch on as I only have 4 followers lol...I keep trying to get out there and promote it but I don't know if it's working. http://www.yesiknowwhatcausesthat.blogpot.com It's the one entitled "The Bloggest Loser"....PLEASE?!
what beautiful rings!
My husband is planning (or so he says) on getting me a copy of your book. As long as it isn't the lottery ticket... unless of course it is a WINNING lottery ticket! hehe
I hope you have a wonderful Mother's Day Dawn! You deserve a little R&R time with your kids.
I have a copy of your book and LOVE it but would LOVE another copy or any of your giveaways !! Have a wonderful Mother's Day Dawn !!!!
I haven't found your book at a bookstore yet. :( Why is that?! What are they thinking?! I could just order it on Amazon and I will soon, but I cannot resist looking for it at every book store that I go in.
I'd be thrilled to get ANY of the prizes :) Happy early mother's day!
I would love the bracelet. My husband might buy me your book or flowers, but the only way I'll get the bracelet is if I win it!
Those are all fantastic prizes...thanks, Dawn!
You always have the best contests! Happy Mother's Day to you too, and thank you for your blog.
I'd really love your book - I have not been able to find in the store yet!!! Any of the items would be grand too :) Thanks and Happy Mom's Day, Dawn!
What a great post - tell the Dad's what we really want! Great ideas Dawn!
Thanks for the word to the hubbys! Mine is wonderful but I have known men who have said things like that.
This is a great giveaway.
I would love to have a copy of your book.
Daphne
oh my gosh, my first husband used to do the 'you're not my mother why should I do anything' thing. Notice I said FIRST husband.
I hope that you have a wonderful Mother's Day! I would love to finally win something!
I'm going to the Milwaukee Public Museum to see the Titanic Exhibit for Mother's Day! He actually listened this year (Yes, miricles do happen!)
I so would love a copy of your book ... or flowers ..or braclet.
thanks for the link to the rings too ... they're awesome!
Thanks for the chance to win. I love coming to your blog daily, it makes my day!
Oh how I need something like this right now- what a wonderful pick me up. *crosses fingers*
Dawn,
Thanks for keeping us laughing!
Any one of those would be an awesome prize or gift. Thanks Dawn.
I would be honored to win a copy of your book or anything else. You are amazing! I love your upbeat sense of humor - wish you were around when my 6 were little!!
All great ideas for Mother's day. Thanks for the help!
Melissa
Greenville, SC
I saw your book advertised in a scholastic Parenting magazine the other day! How cool is that? I would love to win any of the stuff you are giving away!! I hope my hubby does something for Mothers Day...He is usually the guy at the grocery store just trying to find any card that is left. Does not matter what it says he just grabs and goes. Makes me sad!!!
I'd love it if he just let my girls help find the present or make the card, then they would feel like it is from them.
I too would love to win something, especially your book! :)
I'm not a mom - but, boy, do I ever want one of those rings for myself :)
And your book - of course!
Dawn, I LOVE LOVE LOVE YOUR BLOG! I WANNA WIN!
Please put me in the drawing! I'd love to win!
i could use anything free...
had to pay to fix car, pay to protect from termites, pay for a new dvd player...
happy mother's day all
Happy Mother's Day Dawn! You continue to add smiles to my days. I would like to win any of those lovely gifts.
PICK ME!
Yes please for me. Thanks!
Awesome ideas Dawn! I read your blog every day and enjoy your stories.
ME!!!!! I would love to win any of these fabulous giveaways!!
Pick me, Pick me... I'm not above begging! lol
I'd love to win something!
I just found your blog last week and am loving it. I only have 3 children and think it would be hard to find enough to blog everyday. I love that you do.
They are all GREAT ideas. I would love them all!! Kids are you reading this.....
Would love to win! :)
My husband likes to pull the ol' your not my mom thing with me! I'm always quick to point out that he does nothing for his mom either! I'm the one that buys the cards and gifts! He's just joking when he says it, but the joke isn't really funny anymore!
Have a Happy Mother's Day!
How fun - thanks!
Ali/IL
I would love to win any of those things, esp. your book!
-Jill in MA
you always have such great ideas!! thanks for sharing (PS I already have your book - maybe I could win something else!)
Hi Dawn,
I'd love to win any of these awesome items because I know it will be better than any thing my husband would get me! He's the worst present giver, ever! But he mean's well, and I'm not materialistic, so I forgive him!
Oh Iv been wanted your book ever since you said you were writing one! Hope I win, Id be super happy to win the flowers or bracelet too!!!
I loved your book. Brings back some memories for me as I'm the oldest of 8.
Happy Mothers Day to all!
Oooh pick me, pick me!! I wanna win your book! :D
I have your book and am nearly done with it...so funny! So I'm hoping to win one of the other things this time!
I look forward to reading your blog everyday. Thank you so much for sharing a bit of your world. I would love to win a copy of your book!
Another great giveaway!
If I whine will you pick me? pleeeaaaaseee:)
Pick me! Pick me! I keep telling DH I want your book for Mother's Day but he refuses to buy me a book for a gift :(
Awesome giveaway! Oh, and loved the story about the robin's nest!
Those are great gift ideas!
I knew I shouldn't have read this today! Now I want one of those awesome rings...maybe I can print this out and leave it for the kids to find:)
if i win, can i send the flowers to my mom?
pick me.
Happy Mothers Day Dawn! Hope you have a GREAT day!
The rings are awesome!
I would love to win something! I just had baby #2 a few days ago and deserve something for me :)
Great ideas!
Billie Jo
How fun! Thanks for the opportunity to enter!
Wow, a wonderful array of prizes....pick me, pick me!
Colleen
The book by the way, is a hoot!
Ooh. Pick me.
ooooooo! my mom(I'm only 12) would love one of those! especially the bracelet!(I'm posting anonymous but if I'm one of the three I will tell you where to send it.)
oooh me! I can't wait to read your book!
oh pick me! this is my first mother's day!! yeah, so technically my baby is still "cooking" but still... :D i LOVE those rings
I with just about everyone else... I want the book! Happy Mother's Day!
Jessica
You deserve all of the suggestions on your blog! Have a great Mother's Day! Jennifer
Have a wonderful mother's day!!! Pick me please, my daughter won't be with me this mother's day-- i need a little something to cheer me up.
Those are all great ideas!!
Happy happy Mother's Day! Woohoo!
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