Mother’s Day
Unique Gift Ideas for Mother’s Day
Gone are the days of the “Worlds Best Mom” mugs. There is a new generation of mothers who are redefining how we think of motherhood. This is by no means a knock at the gifts which exist to celebrate being a mom. However, it is no longer necessary to give a gift which must tell that person she is a mother… I’m pretty sure she already knows.
The good news? We can now celebrate family and community without losing out … Keep Reading!!!
‘Kid President’ talks about extended breastfeeding and it’s awesome!
Kid president is at it again with his adorable charm and wise words. He recently created a short for Mother’s Day about supporting mothers. He pointed out that in our society it’s common and somewhat accepted for mothers to shame their peers based on their parenting choices.
In his segment Kid president dons a ridiculous wig and reveals the character of a judgmental mother.
In his skit he says, “Moms, don’t Judge Judy each other or battle another mom because … Keep Reading!!!
The Best Mother’s Day Road Trip
May kicks off road trip season for our family and many others. Schools are about to let out for the summer and the weather is starting to get warm and stay warm across the country. Since it is Mother’s Day, we start out from So Cal and drive up to the Bay Area to visit family. However, it wasn’t too long ago that I was making this trip with my own parents and doing the exact trip in reverse with … Keep Reading!!!
5 Stories of Inspiring Mothers from around the World
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Lou Xiaoying
Lou Xiaoying, 88 years old, has saved the lives of over 30 abandoned babies since 1972. She made her living as a trash collector/recycler in an impoverished area of China.
This profession unfortunately has exposed her to the discovery of unwanted babies left for dead in the trash.
Upon discovering the first baby in the trash, Xiaoying was left with a difficult decision. Barely making ends meet, she was not financially in a comfortable place to take on … Keep Reading!!!
A Mother’s Song
Director Matty Brown noticed a woman who walks through the streets randomly singing opera. Wherever she goes she is singing, sometimes under her breath, sometimes loud enough for whole blocks to hear.
The reactions by the public were mixed- people think she is deranged, some think she is inspiring.
Brown was intrigued and decided to sit down with her and have a short conversation about why she sang openly, for what appeared to be no reason at all.
Her explanation … Keep Reading!!!
