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Queen for a Day Giveaway 2011

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Welcome to Simple Living Media’s Queen for a Day Giveaway! Today we’ve got five giveaways full of treats to celebrate the mom in your life, just in time for Mother’s Day on May 8.

Moms work hard each and every day. You sacrifice sleep, food, time, and more to love on those in your life. Today we at Simple Living Media want to honor you and make one of you Queen for a Day!

This week I get to bless one mama with a basket full of the following incredible items. Each one would make a unique, affordable gift for the mom in your life this Mother’s Day.

1. Serving Platter from Eclectic Clayworks

I absolutely love the handpainted ceramic pieces by Julianne at Eclectic Clayworks, so I was delighted when she sent me this serving platter (pictured above). I can’t bear to put it away in a cabinet, so it sits on my stovetop brightening my day each time I see it.

Any of Julianne’s items would make inspiring Mother’s Day presents. Check out her line of handpainted mugs, hanging tiles and trivets, and salad bowls.

Julianne is providing today’s winner with her choice of small serving platter from Eclectic Clayworks!

2. Candles from Soy Delites

I always keep a scented candle on my desk to light whenever I’m writing. Christy from Soy Delites Candles sent me two of her 9 ounce glasses, and they’ve been a wonderful addition to my workspace.

These soy candles last longer than their paraffin counterparts, making them an eco-friendly alternative. Christy and her husband create tealights, votives, travel tins, and glasses, all in your choice of over 20 scents.

Today’s winner will receive two 9-ounce glasses from Soy Delites Candles!

3. Mama Belly Oil from Baby Bear Shop

I have been a fan of mama belly oil for years now. Designed for pregnant mamas to use on their skin, it is also fabulous poured into a bath or as a massage oil. The ultimate treat for pampering yourself on Mother’s Day!

Baby Bear Shop carries a wide range of organic skin care products for mom and baby, including lip balms, soaps, and baby butter. Between now and May 15th, use the code SIMPLEHOMESCHOOL for free shipping on all orders over $40.

The Queen for a Day gift basket will include one jar of Mama Belly Oil!

4. Teas from Love & Tea Company

Jen from Love & Tea sent me two of her teas, and I’ve been relaxing with a cup each day during my kids’ afternoon rest time.

Jen and her family use organic herbs grown by family farmers to handcraft a variety of tea blends for the entire family. Refresh yourself with teas like Green Mountain Mint, New Mama Rejuvenation, and Be Well–just to name a few. From now until May 3rd, use the code LOVE at checkout to receive 10% off your order.

Jen will be sending our winner two teas–Mellow Mama and Happy Citrus!

5. MP3 Recordings from Feed-Play-Love Telesummit

Did you have the chance to listen to any of the speakers during the recent Feed. Play. Love. Virtual Telesummit? I did–and wow, what a line up!

The conference featured twelve sessions on a variety of topics–including nurturing yourself so you can nurture your children and raising complaint free kids (Um, yes please!). Even if the mom in your life missed the chance to listen in, it’s not to late to register and download these inspiring talks.

Today’s winner will receive access to the mp3 recordings of all 12 Feed. Play. Love workshops!

6. Collection of 4 Inspiring Books

As if all of the above wasn’t enough, check out this awesome collection of books our queen for the day will receive:

How to win

One Simple Homeschool reader will win all of the items listed above, making it a sweet gift basket to bless the mama in your life (maybe it’s YOU)!

Everyone has three chances to win. Here’s how:This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for entering!

1. Comment on this post, answering this: Tell me something you love about a mother in your life.

2. For an extra entry, “like” Simple Homeschool on Facebook. Then leave an additional comment letting me know you’ve done so.

3. For an extra entry, tweet about this giveaway, using @SimpleSchool and the hashtag #mothersday. Then leave an additional comment letting me know you’ve done so.

Check out the rest of the Queen for a Day baskets:

About Jamie C. Martin

Jamie is an introverted mom of three, who loves books, tea, and people (not always in that order), and avoids answering the phone when possible. She co-founded SimpleHomeschool.net in 2010 and began IntrovertedMoms.com in 2020.

Jamie is the author of four books, including Give Your Child the World (reached #9 on Amazon's Top 100 Best Sellers list), and her latest release, Introverted Mom (an ECPA bestseller). Her work has been featured by LeVar Burton of Reading Rainbow, the Washington Post, Parents, Today Parenting, and Psychology Today.

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  1. Laura

    I love that my mother-in-law has a huge heart (emotionally, not physically). She’s not afraid to let her true feelings show, which I find so refreshing!

  4. Sheri

    I love that the mother in my life that I am thinking of is continually growing and learning in order to help and to be an inspiration to her family. Thank you for offering this giveaway!

  10. Melanie Rudd

    I love that my mother always made holidays and vacations extra special-I have such wonderful memories of camping, making Christmas cookies, decorating the Christmas cookies, dying eggs, etc. I wouldn’t trade those memories for anything!

  11. Melanie Rudd

    I already have your facebook page liked so I liked your post instead! 🙂 Thanks for such a great giveaway!

  14. Kathy

    What a wonderful giveaway! One thing I love about my own mom is her willingness to try new things. She had a lifelong goal of playing the piano and, at almost-60 decided to start taking lessons. Now, 5 years later, she’s playing Chopin! You go, Mom!
    Kathy’s latest post: Amphibious Friend

  17. Teena

    My mom is a true servant and I have learned so much about giving myself for others from her!!

  20. Beverly Richardson

    My Grandmother never stops loving.. She loves her children and her grand children unconditionaly. It shows in everything she does. She always has words of encouragement. Love you Grandma!

  21. Jessica

    I did not have a good relationship with my mother, but I love my mother in law. We buck the stereotype of a typical Mother-In-Law and Daughter-in-Law relationship and she has been my acting mother for the past 11 years. The thing I love most, is that she’s always been loving, supportive, and kind to me. Never a harsh word. Which, looking back to the beginning of my marriage and seeing what a young, immature girl I was – I realize now must have taken a concentrated effort on her part!
    Jessica’s latest post: True Things

  26. Melanie

    I love my grandmother because she reflects what beeing a mother means for me: Love and respect your kids, let them grow into the person they are meant to be and be there when help and support is needed.

  27. Jen

    I love that my mother-in-law has welcomed me with open arms from the time I met her and that she is a wonderful grandmother to my children.

  28. Jeana

    I love my mom and pray often that my daughters and I will have an amazing relationship like I did with her. We have always been very close, even through the teen years. She was always supportive of anything I wanted to do.

  32. rowena___.

    every mother i’ve ever known, without exception, has proven to be a women of strength, endurance, fortitude, and grace. i am blessed and humbled to be a member of the club, i honor all mothers and could not possibly choose just one to feature. any mother who gets this prize package will be thrilled and will have earned it!

  33. Vanessa

    I’m appreciative that even as a grown up, my mother has always opened her home for me and my child when we were in need.

  35. Jen B.

    My mom is always forgiving, unconditionally. No matter how much her daughters mess up, my mom is always there to help.

  44. Jodi

    My mom and I do not have that great of a relationship, but she has always been supportive (in her own way) that we homeschool. But, even after 13 “school years” of homeschooling, she still asks the same question: “Do you get your books from the school & do they tell you what to teach?”. lol Annoying, but funny at the same time.

  47. Danielle

    I love how my own mother can througoughly enjoy reading the same books over and over to my 2 children.

  49. Mary Beth

    I love that my mother took the fear and pressure out of entertaining at our house. To this day, people love an invitation to their house because they feel so ‘at home.’ I’ve learned so much from mom about how to enjoy having people over (even if I don’t have my serving dishes out on the table three days ahead of time with post-it notes labeling the intended food for each dish!)
    Mary Beth’s latest post: the power of the cross

  50. Kari

    I have encountered so many mothers who are somehow able to be so generous (with time, effort and money) despite having so many burdens of their own. Mothers are incredible!

  51. Kristi

    I know a mom that just exudes calmness and patience in everything she does. I would love to emulate her.

  58. Heather

    I love that one of my friends is such a great mom, she so buts the needs of her kids before everything else and keeps everything balanced and her kids are all so good. she is a great mom.

  60. Wendy

    as a Mom we are the most self-less beings – We are here to serve all and leave us last – we often forget the we need to be served first in order to carry out all the amazing task that are presented to us everyday!!! Please help me nourish several amazing mom’s – as I have special places for each item to go too!! I can brighten several very well deserving mom’s with a little token of appreciation and maybe one for me too 😉

    Thank You for the giveaway and the reminder!! Happy Mother’s Day!!

  62. Jennifer

    I love my mother’s relentless commitment to and sacrifice for… well… me. And my siblings. And our children. 🙂 Thanks, Mom!

  63. Jacqueline Hoge

    I liked “Simple Homeschool” on Facebook! I love watching other mothers and learning from their strengths. I love watching things they do differently for a different perspective.

  66. Natalie E.

    What a great giveaway! I love the fact that my mom is always there for me and for all she has taught me.

  70. kimberly anderson

    My mother spent lots of time in our kitchen teaching me how to cook and bake! I love being able to bless my husband now with yummy yummy food.

  72. Julia

    I love my mom because she taught us the names of wildflowers here in Virginia everywhere we went…the neighborhood, the mountains, the park, the backyard. She always had her fieldbook ready in case she came across one she didn’t know.

  74. Julie

    I love that my Mom has remained faithful to the Lord throughout many devastating circumstances in her life.

  75. heidi sink

    I have always struggled in relationship with my own mom, but as I am a mom now and faced with the pressures, I realize my mom did so much for me. She gave of herself in ways that upset me then but now I realize it was out of love for Jesus and out of sacrifice for me. In a world were we struggle with the flesh she showed me how to overcome herself to bless her family.

  76. Michelle Y

    I appreciate how my mom always made me feel loved and special to her. Simple, I know, but true 🙂

  80. sarah

    I have a friend that has such a hard life with a disabled daughter and husband and four other children. She though still find time to be with the Lord and love her family. I admire such dedication and admiration.

  82. Amie

    A special mom that I know is wonderful with her children, she has 6, and her love and concern for each one of them shows. She is willing to go the extra mile and meet each one of their needs even though some days it is difficult to keep up. Beyond all this, she offers fabulous hospitality to my children when they visit her.

  86. Paige

    What a great giveaway! The past few months have been challenging and trying for my extended family, so something like this would be WONDERFUL!

  91. Paige

    Just did a “like” on facebook. I’m starting to think of particular moms who really deserve these items (more than me). 🙂 Thank you for doing this giveaway.

  92. Jessica

    In addition to having a great mother and mother-in-law, I have a wonderful friend who is actually more of a mother to me. While stationed in desolate Twentynine Palms, CA I met her through a Women’s Bible Study. She welcomes anyone with open arms, each Sunday she hosts a dinner for anyone and their families, and she has been at every important moment in my life since meeting her. Including my husbands return from deployment both times, opened her home to me and my colicky daughter (I was on her couch at least 3-4 times a week while my husband was in Afghanistan), and driving six hours round trip to meet my son hours after he was born. She is a surrogate mother and blessing to so many!
    Jessica’s latest post: So- Howd We Do

  94. Dawn

    I admire several moms I know who have children with special needs. They amaze me with both their patience and the way they fight for the things their kids need.

  103. Jennifer Ott

    My Mom is a hard worker! She is amazingly generous with her 4 grandkids! AND she checks up on me all the time. Even though we live 1500 miles apart, she cares about the daily happenings in my life.

  104. shawnemama

    There are so many mothers I admire. But this year I’m thinking specifically of my grandmother. My own mother was not the “mothering” type and really wasn’t interested in being a mom. So my grandmother took me in and raised me from babyhood to adulthood. She’d already raised four kids of her own, but didn’t hesitate to take on the job of raising me as well. Without her I don’t know how my life would have turned out.

    So, I admire her strength, her commitment, her love and her selflessness. 🙂

    P.S. I already “like” you on Facebook. 🙂

  106. Hillary

    My Mom has always been a true role model for me. She has persevered through WAY too many enormous challenges and come out on top. She’s spunky, beautiful, and quiet. She’s taught me to love myself, stop being perfect, and to have fun.

  110. Robyn

    What I love best about my mother is the deep sense she instilled in me about how much she loves me. I’ve never doubted that, and growing up and beyond, that has given me much confidence. I hope to give my children the same gift for their lives.

  111. Missy

    My mother has a very quiet personality, but her way of showing love to us girls was by playing the piano for us while we sang. I loved when she did that.

  112. Kathryn Cross

    I have an amazing friend who is a mom to 2 children, one with health issues and one with special needs. She is strong and courageous and an inspiration to me.

  114. Sarah

    I love my Mom
    She is always ready to listen whatever the time
    She is always selfless, willing to lend a hand
    She loves me unconditionally
    She is an inspiration to me

  118. meghann

    I love my kids’ firstmother—for so many reasons—but also because our kids are who they are because of her, and who they are is so wonderful and amazing (and more so every day). xoxo
    meghann’s latest post: – one week –

  119. Melanie

    Boy, could I use that belly oil, as I’m going into 37 weeks pregnant with baby number four@! What lovely treats!

  126. Amy E.

    I love how much my mom loves my kids- she truly enjoys being a grandma and seeing how much she enjoys it makes me look forward to that season of life as well.

  128. Sarah B.B.

    I love how willing my fellow homeschool mamas are to share their wisdom, to let me fall apart and listen quietly, and to help build me back up when I need encouragement. And that goes for this forum here as well, where I have “met” some truly wonderful ladies who provide support without even knowing it.
    Sarah B.B.’s latest post: Ode to a Dress

  129. Jennifer Frank

    I have to say that I am compelled to enter into this competition because the items listed are all of those precious simple pleasures that make a crazy life sane 🙂 On top of the fact that the new baby growing inside needs some of that belly oil on the outside!
    The mother I would like to comment on is one of the greatest blessings/resources in my life. A mother of 7 – boys, girls, twins . . . she homeschool(ed)(s) them all and with all of the help I need she is a true treasure in my life. From nursing to development to rearing Godly children . . . i love her!

  130. Tammi

    I have so many amazing mom friends but this made me thing of my friend Amy. Her husband is in the Navy and she often handles home life completely on her own with a toddler, a preschooler and a teenager, yet she is always willing to help others out. She is a true angel.

  135. Candice

    The concept of ‘mother’ has never come easy to me. Mothering is more than simply having children, it is more than not having children. I haven’t quite disentangled my feelings on motherhood with the ethereal idea I have of what a mother is. I love being a mother, but I struggle with defining it, putting words to my inadequacies, joy and pure exhaustion. Yet, I see evidence of ‘mothering’ all around me. Mothering involves a loving hand, a willingness to give more than you ever thought you could, sacrifice beyond measure, an inward drive to love, to create, to help. Everyone craves a ‘mother’, someone who cares for them unconditionally, who brings comfort when they are sick, or down, someone with the right words to say when nothing can be said. In some sense of the word, we are all mothers. The perfect mother?? Or the one I think of? I would say Mother Teresa. Cliche? Sure. On an everyday level, my own mother. Although we have a tenuous relationship, she is the one I remember when I am sick, the hand I used to crave (before I was married 🙂 ) when I was sad, it is her voice I long to hear when I am homesick. I am my mothers harshest critic, and her biggest fan.

  136. Darla

    I love Moms who are great listeners and supportive of their children, whatever stage of life they may be in.

  139. Chris

    *Unconditional love* … no matter how old I am, I can still go to my Mom for comfort, words of love, and to know that no matter what she’s my Mom and I’m her daughter, and sometimes, you just need your Mommy 🙂 Thank you for the giveaway, how very lovely!

  144. JaimeB

    I love how my mom overcame so much in order to teach me a better way to do things and live my life.

  146. Lauren

    I am one of the mothers in my life, and I love that I am not embarrassed to run and jump and pretend and roll around on the ground with my daughter.

  147. Angela Houston

    My best friend’s mom…she’s always treated me as her own daughter.
    I love that she is the most welcoming, generous woman to anyone who enters her home.

  153. Andrea

    My friend Maureen has a quality of uplifted spirit when it comes to mothering, and this allows her to find almost boundless energy and humor, especially when it’s needed. Thanks!

  156. Sarah G

    One of my dearest friends is a homeschooling pastors wife with 4 children. Her parenting mantra is: “I don’t want to be an expert at raising children, but I do pray God will make me an expert in my 4 children.” Now that I’m a mom, I find myself thinking about this often!
    Sarah G’s latest post: First Week Back

  159. Sarah

    I love that I am surrounded by so many other young mothers, and together we’re inspiring each other to do our best for our children.

  162. Amy

    I love how much my mom loves books and encourages my kids to love reading, as well. We are a book-loving family because of her.

  163. Julie W

    I have a friend (a homeschooling mom to 4) who is incredibly patient and joyful. I wish I had a portion of her patience and joy!

  166. Tami Whiting

    My first Mom was not the ideal. My second Mom I met when I was wandering and 22, lost and so unhappy. My new Mom (and Dad) adopted me. I became their oldest daughter, their youngest of the original 5 kids was 6 at the time. They are kind, faithful, loving people. They are my kids’ grandparents. They have sacrificed for me to have this wonderful new life, and I can never repay that kind of love. I love my Mom.

    She is suffering from stage 4 lymphoma this year. She’s “clear” in her scans, but if she doesn’t want to pass within this next year, she must have a stem cell (bone marrow) transplant. She won’t be able to be around people for 6 months after this procedure. Her chances of living for years is good after all this suffering is over. She is very strong.

    My Mom serves others like mad. She is the quiet server, who does things for others, that no one else seems to know about. She is quietly holy.

  169. Catherine

    I love my friend Martha’s dedication to her kids and her values. When her ideals are different from the norm, she sticks with them because she believes in them.

  171. Ali

    This will be my first Mother’s Day with out my mom. I miss her so. She was always there for me and I learned so much about being a mom from her. She was all ways patient and listened so well. I have notice in the last year that there are other wonderful women in my life that I can continue to look to for guidance and love.

  172. Bethany

    I am so blessed by my church family. They are living examples of what it means to be a godly mother, wife, humble servant.

    While I would LOVE to win all this, my heart aches for Tami and her adopted-mother. I will pray for your mom, Tami! And I will pray you win too. 🙂

  174. Laura

    I love that my sister-in-law plans short fun activities for her kids when they are home, rather than always only turning them loose to play on their own. You can tell they get so excited to do something different and creative!

  175. Pam

    I love the desire of understanding that my dear friend puts into mothering. She seeks to listen, understand, and uniquely love each of her 5 daughters for who they are at each stage of life.
    Pam’s latest post: Yarn Along

  178. Jenn

    This is awesome! The person I most look up to as a mother is a family I used to babysit for when I was in university. She is so patient and kind with her kids. She chooses over and over again to be patient and kind with her words. Now that her 3 boys are older I am seeing the fruit of her labour. They are so gentle and kind with daughters.

  181. Marianne

    I would like to honor my mother with these gifts : ) My mom has been through soo much, and has been stretched as an individual in many ways. She has learned that being a mom is not easy, but she would be the first to say that it is very rewarding and that she was blessed to have us her daughter’s. My mom, Ana, has learned to depend on God for learning how to be a mom. I admire that : )

  182. Amanda B.

    My mom is always there for me to listen and be such a great supporter of anything I want to do. I couldn’t ask for anyone better!

  183. Rebecca

    I love that she has given me hope that not all failed mother/daughter relationships are doomed to repeat themselves.

  186. christina

    ruthie is a patient and kind godmother. she has always had room and love for me, in her life, as a daughter. her hands have taught me to crochet, bake and pray. she is my constant cheerleader, as i enter my 16th year of homeschooling.
    ; )
    christina’s latest post: happy

  189. Niki

    I love that my mom is available to me 24/7. She is my friend, encourager, cheerleader, confidante, and so much more. Most of all…she is still mom. She picks me up and “dusts” me off and still cares for me and loves me like she did when I was 10 years old. I am truly blessed and thankful to have such a wonderful mom and even more blessed that we have such a wonderful friendship now.
    Niki’s latest post: Long Time Coming

  190. Elizabeth Beer

    A good friend of mine, who has become like a sister to me, is my role model of a Mom. She does it all and never seems frazzled! She never loses her temper and she is always gentle and loving towards her 6 kids! I don’t know how she finds the time to homeschool, take care of the house, cook, and still have time for her husband, but she does! I think she deserves a wonderful gift for Mother’s Day, but I’m sure she would deny it. 🙂

  194. Rose

    I don’t think I can narrow it down to just one mom! The community of moms I am a part of is truly magical. We all met through the our midwife and are still friends seven years later. We have shared so many joys, tragedies and love that I don’t think I could have survived the early years of mothering without them!

  201. JenT

    One of my friends is a mum that I really look up to. She balances calm and discipline so well! I really get inspired when we are together with our kids around!

  203. Leslie M.P.

    My friend, mother of two, doesn’t sweat the small stuff and can handle the exuberance of two small kids without losing her cool–ever.

  204. Jen Burns

    my mom instilled many good character traits in me.. that to my benefit keep me wanting to get up in the morning, attacking each day like it could be my last. My mom was the hardest working mom I knew, and still she had joy. I was greatly inspired to be a mom because she made it seem like a wonderful thing.. she has 7 kids and never made us feel like she was overworked or underpaid! 😉 I am so blessed to have had her as my mom.

  205. AprilG

    My mom passed away in 1997 and through the years, I believe God has sent me several “surrogate” mothers to watch over me and guide me through life’s ups and downs. One such mom is a co-worker of mine. She is 72 years old and still works every day. I have known her for 10-11 years and she has helped me through so many things. I know my mom would have loved this woman and they would have been great friends.
    AprilG’s latest post: Pinkies Picks – April 20- 2011

  210. Michele K

    My mom has become such a sweet, mellow, unruffled grandmother — it gives me hope that one day I too can be like her!

  211. Tricia

    Mama Wanda is such an encouragement to me. She’s the one I can count on to tell me I’m doing well (despite challenges) and that it will get better.

  213. Amanda Abney

    I am so thankful for my mother! She is so supportive of me while I homeschool my 2 boys, even though I grew up going to public school, and I am the first to homeschool in my family.

  214. PsychMamma

    What a fabulous giveaway!

    I love how much my mom loves being with my daughter (5) and how she truly gets down on her level and plays with her. I love watching their relationship develop. Even more than that, I love how she has always supported me, NO MATTER WHAT, and is there for me whenever I need her. She’s come to help at the drop of a hat many a time. I appreciate all that she’s sacrificed for me ever since I came into the world, and, now that I’m a mom, I realize how little I adequately appreciated her in my younger years!

    Thanks so much for the chance to enter!
    PsychMamma’s latest post: Whiskey Slushies Recipe

  216. Monique

    My mother passed away 7 years ago but her wisdom, patience and generosity are with me every day and continues to inspire me and bring me back to center. I love you mom!

  221. Erin

    My BFF is a great mother to her kids….the best thing she does is she is constantly assessing her mothering and trying to improve. I never used to think of being a mother like that, but to her “mother’ is her job and she needs ‘continuing education’ —-just like any profession!

  222. sarah w

    I love that my mother-in-law is just as adventurous and down to earth as I strive to be. She’s a great example, inspiration, and friend.

  223. Abbigale

    I have a lot of friends who have gone through this stage of life of “becoming mom” with me. They are all amazing and have taught me so many things. I don’t think I could stay sane without their friendship and words of encouragement!

  224. cardi

    Even though my mother passed away before I met my husband and had a family, I feel her strength with me every day. When I am struggling, I draw on that strength to help me to continue to be the home learning mother I can be!

  227. sandy

    My mentor is a wonderful mom and grandmom. I asked her to mentor me because of her gentleness, honesty, and her desire to grow as a woman and a mother. One of the many things that’s inspiring about her is she lives a life of dependency on God and does not shy away from looking deep into herself to see how she needs to be refined. She is truly one of the most humble and servant-hearted women I know.

  228. Kelly

    I love how my mom still seems to be able to do it all. She is elegant, hard-working, caring, keeps a clean house, is a full-time teacher… If I do half as much as she does in a day – I consider it a good day!

  230. Melanie M.

    I could name a million things about my mom. But, one is that she is always there for me. I found out my husband had cancer (he was 30), my mom quit her job to come stay with us and take care of my kids.

  231. Maryjane

    Something I love about a mother in my life….my own mother, who supports all of our choices, including our choice to homeschool, even when most people couldn’t understand it. And the love she has for our children – a grandmother’s love can’t be duplicated!
    Maryjane’s latest post: New Endeavor

  232. carolyn

    I love my mom because she is always there for me, willing to listen and help, no matter what I am going through. She exemplifies a motherly sacrificial love that I hope to pass onto my children as well.

  233. Genevieve

    I love that my father’s girlfriend has accepted my daughter as her own granddaughter. No one offers to watch her more than she does, she’s always asking us to come over for supper and wants to get together as much as possible.

  235. Renee

    My mother never let being our friend get in the way of disciplining us, and of course as a result she’s the best friend I’ve ever or ever will have. 🙂

  236. Karen Parker

    Well there are several Mom’s in my life, my mom who gave me birth… she’s a wonderfull mom who taught me the vaule of life and it’s not all about you but all about who you can touch for good in your life !!!! then there is my Godmother.. well lets say… she taught me about horse’s and the vaule of life through the eyes of a horse! and then my church mom.. my pastors wife… she holds me in prayer when i can’t seam to see the light at the end of the dark tunnel… she allows God to shine through her to me… Thanks to my moms and all the wonderfull mom’s around the world… God Bless them all !! 🙂

  237. Dana E

    My mama friend is in intentional in all she does. Her 5 girls are inspired by her and so am I. She exudes love and grace which fills her home and makes it a welcome place to land.

  240. Crystal

    I love my mom and love that she lives close by. She has helped me out so many times with my 5 children. I am so blessed to have her and am thankful for all she does for me and my family.

  242. Grace Kellermann-McLean

    My mom was an inspiration to me growing up…She was a single mother and she did the best job in raising me that she could. She worked hard, played abundantly and taught me well.

  243. Belinda

    I love how my mom gets up early on Sunday Mornings to make a special breakfast before church.

  247. Erika Russell

    My own mom is my best friend to this day. When my brothers and I were in her care, she parented with wisdom and patience and never-ending energy! If I am half the momma that she was to me, I’m going down a good road!

  248. Sarah Bradbury

    One mom in my life is such a great spiritual example. Its inspiring to see her live a truly genuine life, even among the struggles of life.

  252. Shonda

    My mom always took time to be with us and teach us the importance of a personal relationship with Christ.

  257. Emily Woodall

    My mom is a beautiful example of a mom…encouraging, always sacrificing, my biggest fan. I want to be just like her!

  260. Jana

    My mom was always home when we were kids. She taught us thoughtfulness and courtesy to others always. She taught us to love others of all different walks of life. She is one of the most friendly and courteous people I know. I love my mom!

  261. Lawana

    My sister in law is a fabulous mom and I love how she is devoting her life to make things special for her family. She began homeschooling and made me believe I could do it too!

  263. Wendy Hamm

    I want to be just like my mom when I grow up (I’m only 45 now). She’s my biggest fan and still guides me in a positive way and I love her for it.

  267. Heidi

    My mom has been home schooling for 23 years and still going strong! She will graduate her 6th student this year and move on to a new adventure…teaching only one child, my youngest brother. Now that I am a homeschooling mom of little kiddos I understand more than ever all that she gave up, went through and put up with especially since home education was anything but popular way back when. I’d love to be able to give her this basket as a ‘thank you’ 🙂

  271. Carol

    I have 4 wonderful women in my life that I feel are mom’s to me! Thank God for Titus 2 women! Each has a special place in my heart! I feel loved, accepted and blessed by each one!

  274. Sarah

    My mom listens to me and I feel comfortable telling her just about anything. She is so encouraging when I am having a bad day or struggling with a weakness.

  276. Sara

    My friend Kirsten had 4 precious girls in the space of 6 years, three unplanned, all while living thousands of miles away from any of her family to help out and having a husband who has to travel frequently for work. Although it hasn’t been easy for her, especially in a country that raises eyebrows at any family of more than two children, she has done it with grace and humor and been such an encouragement to me as I have learned the ropes of parenting. I love and admire her immensely.

  279. Julie Sanchez

    My sister is an amazing mom. She is such a fun mom and makes even the most boring things exciting!

  284. aimee c.

    i’m a fan of the mothers who go on dates with their kids. it’s such a simple thing, yet so meaningful for the parties involved!!! thanks for the chance. 🙂

  286. Felicity

    I love my mom! I love that even though we had no money, she would find ways to make every holiday magical. She would help up make ornaments from found objects around the house. Or she would make wrapping paper from brown paper bags and decorate them with pictures and quotes from magazines, making them humorous or beautiful. She”s amazing! She’s inspired me to be a better mom!

  287. Mary Catherine Register

    There are so many moms in my life, making it hard to choose one on whom to focus! Today I’m thinking about T.A., who is pregnant with her third baby in three years. I love her infectious energy and love of all things mothering. My favorite thing about watching her become a mom and grow her family is seeing her incredible strength expand and embrace all the chaos in her life!

  290. Amanda

    I, of course, love my mother tremendously. But we live away from our families and there is a special mom in our church family that has become like a second mom to my children. We even call her Mommy Tracy to joke about how close we all are to her. And I don’t know what we’d do sometimes without her!
    Amanda’s latest post: How to Talk to Your Toddler

  291. Amanda

    I, of course, love my mother tremendously. But we live away from our families and there is a special mom in our church family that has become like a second mom to my children. We even call her Mommy Tracy to joke about how close we all are to her. And I don’t know what we’d do sometimes without her!
    Not sure if this comment will work. I’m getting a duplicate comment error but I don’t see my original comment! Technology! lol
    Amanda’s latest post: How to Talk to Your Toddler

  292. Heather

    I love that my mother is always willing to lend a hand when I need it even though my childhood days are long behind me!

  294. Sarah

    I love watching my mom set the example of humbly working through a personal struggle and then enjoying victory over it.

  297. Lindsey

    I love that my mom is not a complainer. No matter how busy or stressful her life gets, she just works hard and gets the job done.

  298. TerritoryMom

    When ever I would visit with my grandma seeking advice she would always be cautious with her opinion but would always have a scripture to give that was always relevent.

  301. Tracey

    My favorite mother is my mom. 🙂 I love her tender heart. My siblings and I poke fun at how she cries at the drop of a hat, but that is not a bad quality (just slightly embarrassing when you’re a teenager). I hope to be as patient as she has grown to be.

  304. Pamela

    My mom is a talented, intelligent and passionate woman of God. She is the first to admit where she falls short but I strive to be the kind of woman she is, one that leans into the love of God.

  307. Amber

    I admire very much my grandma, who not only was a wonderful mother to my mom and her siblings, but is also now being a substitute mom to her son’s kids in her retirement years. She gives so much of her time to them, and is even homeschooling them! What an amazing woman.

  308. Teresa S.

    What a great giveaway!! My mom has been a big influence in my life. I love her because she is so generous. She gives of her time, talents, and money to all those around her that are in need (including me!). She has shown me what it means to give to others.

  312. Christine

    My favorite mom is my mom. She always takes time to talk to me, regardless of how busy she is.

  318. Lindsay Sledge

    I love several older mothers that have some how or another come along at the right time in my life and have been so compassionate and loving towards me.

  319. Tori

    My favorite mother is my own: she is brave, bold and she knows herself! She loves Jesus and isn’t afraid to let people know it. But most of all, she constantly encourages and uplifts me. What a gift! Thanks for the great give-away!
    Tori’s latest post: Blogging 4 Dummies

  322. kara f.

    i love it when a mom isn’t afraid to mother in the way her gut is telling her to mother her babes. (:

  328. Kirsten

    There are so many wonderful mamas in my life. But the one I want to tell you about is my own mom. When I had my first set of twins, she came over at least twice a week for YEARS to help me cope with the demands of 3 children under 2. Then I had another set of twins and right when they were getting a bit older we started renos. So she is still coming twice a week to help me out even though my little guys are almost 5. She lives 3 blocks away and she is one of my best friends. I’m so lucky to have such an amazing mom! In the meantime, she has also written a novel, takes care of my grandma and teaches my kids piano. Amongst many other things.

  332. Tamara C

    I am so thankful to the wonderful homeschooling moms in my life who encouraged me to take the leap and bring my kids home to educate them. One of the best decisions of my life!

  334. Megan

    I love the inspiration the mama blogging provides for myself to capture moments and reflections of our family life and my own children’s childhood – hopefully to be savored for years to come.
    Megan’s latest post: easter 2011

  337. Alisa

    I love how my youngest sister has embraced the role of mom even in the midst of difficult circumstances and as a single parent.

  339. Karen

    My memory is of a friends Mom. She alway’s had this way of being in our buisness without being in it! I loved that. You felt like you could share with her and she wasn’t going to judge or even bring it up again – if she felt it didn’t need to be 🙂

  341. Krymsen

    I love my sister’s ability to take care of anyone and anything in need without judging or making them feel like they are receiving charity.

  346. Coleen

    My friend’s mom had a truly “open door” policy: any kid in the neighborhood could come by at any time and was warmly welcomed. I hope to be that in my community.

  348. HopiQ

    Talk about pampering! What a lovely giveaway!
    Let me tell you about my mom: She is the most loving, hardworking, sacrificial, giving woman I know! She has been having trouble with her knee and had surgery last Friday, and it has been such a pleasure to give back to her in some small way during this time while she is recovering. What a joy she is to me, her sons, our spouses, and to her five grandchildren.

  350. Hannah cornelius

    I have a lot of respect for my mother in law. We don’t share a lot in common but she provides so much support to us and I think she did such an amazing job raising my wonderful partner. I love that my kids get to have such an admirable lady as a grandmother.

  351. Meredith

    My favorite mother would be my grandmother. She did more to prepare me for my life than she will ever know. I recall her telling me stories of her life during WWII and now, being the wife of a deployed reservist her stories of strength and endurance prop me up today.
    She instilled a real Rosie “we can do it” attitude, and there are days that’s all I’ve got to get me by.
    Thanks Mamaw. I miss you so much.

  353. Hannah cornelius

    I have a lot of respect for my mother in law. We don’t share a lot in common but she provides so much support to us and I think she did such an amazing job raising my wonderful partner. I love that my kids get to have such an admirable lady as a grandmother. She is a thankful inspiration.

  357. Julia Kimball

    I never realized how truly amazing my mom was until I became one. When I was younger, I was oblivious to how much my mom did without so that my brother and I could more. She is generous beyond belief, prayerful, selfless, and completely in love with my dad. I love that she taught me how to run a home with love and grace.

  358. Brookiej

    I love that my mom was willing to drive 13+hours (both ways!!) to spend 2 full days with my girls and I for Easter weekend. My hubby is deployed, and it means the world to have her support!
    Brookiej’s latest post: fun times

  361. Cristina

    My mum is an amazing woman of faith! She has loved, prayed and supported me through all the decisions I have made. She is a huge blessing!

  362. Lori

    My mom has, and is, such an example of selflessness, joy and love! She has loved me so tenderly and fiercely for all of my days. She is also the one who has given me such a high view of motherhood–and great vision for this amazing role.

  365. NW Homesteader

    My favorite mom has got to be my mother-in-law! She is the sweetest most understanding and compassionate woman I have ever met!

  366. Kathy

    I love to see my younger sister becoming a mother and how she is blossoming with love for her little one.

  367. Mandy

    My mom was there to care for myself, my hubby, 18 mo old and 3 mo old babies when I found out I had cancer. She sacrificed alot to be there and help
    Us through that time. Praise God for great moms and being cancer free!

  371. Kate F.

    My mom is very flexible and understands how hard it is to balance the commitments of family. It is nice to have someone that says “we love to see you when it works best for you.”

  377. Michelle

    I love that my sister has jumped right into motherhood after the April 1st birth of her triplets just a little over a month ago. She has transitioned beautifully from being a woman who desperately wanted children to a mother of three! I am so proud of her!!!
    Michelle’s latest post: Miguel is 6 months Old!

  379. Joy T

    I love that my mom has flown in to be with me and help me for the births of each of my 5 children! She stays with me for about a month to help us all get adjusted with the new baby in our lives.

  381. Kristie A.

    My own mother would be my favorite mother. She lives far away but we still talk all the time! She encourages me and keeps me grounded.

  383. Kathy S.

    I have so many friends/moms who homeschool their kids, they don’t always find it easy, but they keep going. It is an inspiration to me!

  385. Alexa F.

    My boss, our city’s naturalist, is great at making sure people are okay and will talk to them for as long as is needed for them to feel a bit better about the situation. And when I was diagnosed with migraine with aura, she researched and would send me helpful information and tips.

  386. Amy

    I love my mom because she always respects my decisions that I make as a mother even when we may have different views. She supports me in all that I do. She listens and gives advice or a hug, sometimes both, whichever is needed.

  388. Elizabeth

    The one thing my mom has always given me is honesty. Even when its hard to swallow. Her honesty has made me realize how amazingly valuable she is in my life.
    Elizabeth’s latest post: My Mom

  390. Alexa F.

    My grandma loves visiting museums and zoos with me when I visit (I’m in Calif., she’s in Illinois). I could spend days in some of the museums and zoos we visit. Love them and love her.

  391. Lynette

    My mom has always set an example of grace, humility and love. She pours of herself for others and rarely takes much for herself. She has far more challenges in her life than I do so she inspires me to be thankful and serve faithfully.
    Lynette’s latest post: Resurrection Day 2011

  396. Jessica

    I love my grandmother because she is so good at helping me see the perspective! Her favorite saying is, “Life is hard by the yard but a cinch by the inch!”

  397. Amanda E

    I love that my dear friend Keiko (along with her husband Sergio) is raising her daughter to be not only bilingual but bicultural, taking her to Chile to be with her daddy’s side of the family for long stretches a couple of times a year.

  406. Kara D.

    I love love love – my mother-in-law! What an amazing woman. She may not always agree with our choices – for instance she doesn’t agree with our choice to homeschool our children this year – but she is always loving and supportive. I can’t imagine a better mother-in-law or grandmother for my children.

  408. Rachel

    I love to watch how my cousin and best friend mothers her three girls, ages 8, 9, and 12. We have very different parenting styles, but I have learned so much from her. She really allows her girls to make a lot of decisions for themselves and teaches them to take risks and trust their own instincts. She works hard to be a strong female role model for them, and she always sends the message that the only person who they need to care about impressing or conforming to is themselves, not the outside world. (p.s. I “like” you on FB, too.)

  409. leslie

    The thing I love about the mom in my life is she is always just a phone call away. Whether it be for a shoulder to cry on or a cooking question, she is always there no matter what the need. I love her.

  410. Deborah

    I love that my mom keeps up with us long distance and helps me out all she can, doing things for me like canning and freezing fresh produce out of her abundant garden!

  413. Casie

    My mom is the most generous person I know. Not only with her material possesions, but with her time, and much more. Any time there is an empty bedroom in my parents’ home, they open it up to someone in need. whether a member of the community or a refugee foster kid, she is generous with her whole heart.

  414. Hannah Cook

    I love My mothers loyalty, and Godliness. She is truly one of the best things that ever happened to me when she came into my life at four years of age!

  415. Brenda

    I love my mother and the innumerable ways she cared for me as a child, and now, how she cares for me as a friend. I am truly blessed beyond words and do my best not to take her for granted. She would LOVE the items in this basket!!

  416. Christina P

    I love the encouragement I get from my mother; she knows how to put everything in perspective and truly believes in me.

  418. Heather

    I admire a mom-friend of mine named Sarah. She has six beautiful, intelligent children. She is always positive and energetic with them.

  419. Stacey

    One mother in my life I admire is my sister-in-law: she has five kids, a menagerie of animals, home schools, keeps a very tidy house, runs her own business, and is always positive and excited about parenting She’s an inspiration!

  420. Marianne

    My mom homeschooled me and my six siblings (still teaching the youngest 2!) She’s been at it for over 20 years.

  421. nancy

    I love my mom, she was so artistic and crafty and never said no to any project. I miss her so much!

  424. amy

    I admire a certain mother I know because she works so hard at being a good mother. She strives to ensure her children know they are valued, she drives them to all their activities, cheers for them at all their acheivements, cries when they cry, and isn’t afraid of admitting her failures and asking for forgiveness. She works at being positive even though it doesn’t come to her naturally.

  425. Alisha

    I love that my Mom is such a giver of her time. She makes meals for people, mows their lawns, etc. She is always looking for a way to love.

  429. Naomi Byler

    My grandmother has led a life of giving constantly to anyone who needed it, all while raising 5 kids and being an amazing cook, baker, seamstress, gardener, and frugal housekeeper. She inspires me, and her faith encourages me.

  431. Elizabeth

    I love so many things about the mothers in my life: lately the best is that they love my kids. And they tell them as often as they can!
    Elizabeth’s latest post: Lately

  433. Amber

    I love that my mom is always there for me and my family. I’m so grateful that she lives close by. My kids always enjoy their grandma time.

  435. Ginny

    My mom is simply awesome. She loves my brother, me, my dad, my kids, God and life. What an amazing example.

  436. Darcie

    Thanks for the opportunity..what can I say about a mom in my life? I have been inspired by some of the greats…but mostly I must say by my Memere…she is an amazing woman…her nurturing never ceases to amaze me…She is 98 years old and going strong…full of love and always kind words for everyone..she has been a great encouragement to me over the years.

  438. SaraO

    I’m so lucky to have my Mom to talk with about parenting my own children. She’s great at giving advice while never forgetting they are my children, and I may sometimes do things differently than she would do them.

  445. Chelsey

    I love how hard my grandmother works. She is constantly mothering everyone, and the way she does that is by serving them. At 85 she’s still making a hot breakfast for anyone who comes to visit.

  447. Debbie

    I love that my mom loves and gives so sacrificially to us, from giving up her job to stay at home to raise us, to giving of her free time to watch my son so that my husband and I could go on vacation.

  448. Charis

    My step mom is always giving. Such a great example for my children of how to serve others. I’d love to give this to her! Also, I just purchased my first Soy Delights candle at the farmer’s market last weekend and am LOVING it. It’s so fragrant 🙂

  450. Michelle Disney

    A friend of mine has the ability to always be in the moment with her children. She is ever present and I admire that.

  455. Kristen T.

    From the time I was a small child, my mom has always picked out the most thoughtful, special gifts whether big or small. I know that material things do not necessarily represent one’s love, but it’s the care with which my mother’s gifts are picked (and also wrapped) that shows me it’s from her heart.

  458. Tabatha

    My mother taught me what it means to be a mom not just a mother. She so selflessly gives to her children and grandchildren and for that I love her.

  461. Jennifer

    I love that my mother stayed up with my all night on geometry homework and then did the same three years later for my sister. She hates geometry.

  462. Marie

    I love that my friend has never given up on finding the resources her kid needs even after lots of ‘no’s’ and ‘we can’t help you’ and ‘that’s not covered by your insurance.’

  466. Lucia

    I love that I finally realize what my mother did for me now that I have a child. I love that she gave so unselfishly, yet did not lose herself in the process.

  467. MichelleD

    My Mom shows unconditional love and is a daily mentor to me! She is a great encourager and prayer warrior for our family!! 🙂

  468. Katie

    My mom is the most thoughtful lady, and she always had time for us…no matter how busy her day….and I appreciate that when I now call her from states and even countries away since I’m a military wife 🙂

  472. Molly

    I love the patience and excitement my mom has for my children. They bask in Grandma’s attention!

  473. Jennie G

    Something I love about my grandma (my mom’s mom) is that she always modeled good stewardship of the earth for her grandkids.

  477. Amykinz

    What I love about my Mom is that she is always there when I need her. She may not always support every decision that I make, but she does her best. Which is what should be every mother’s goal: to just simply do your best! 🙂
    Amykinz’s latest post: Recent Recipes

  479. Abigail Gunter

    I love how my mom was (and still is) always there to talk to me. I could come to her and trust her with anything.

  480. Shannon

    There is a mom in my life who is so nurturing to her own children, yet so passionate about her own interests. I love and envy how she is able to pursue things that make her feel whole and alive, wheereas I sometimes feel so bogged down by the things that need to get done at home, leaving me no time or energy to pursue things that I love.

  485. Tanya W

    I have a mentor mum of 4 adult boys….she’s such an incredible mum and mentor to me. It helps having someone who has been in your shoes 🙂

  487. Kellie

    My mom passed away 6 years ago, but God has helped fill that gap with an amazing mother-in-law. I love spending time with her.

  488. Ashlee

    I love what a strong, confident woman my mom has become. She faced many trials and is such an example of what a mother and woman can be!

  495. Joni

    My mom still likes to have fun, even though she can’t move around quite like she used to! She loves to steal the kids and take them on Nana-adventures!

  496. Sharon

    What I love about my Mother-in-Law: she gave me my fabulous husband and she will bend over backwards to help anyone in need. A very giving woman!

  505. DaniJ

    My grandmother has infinite wisdom to pass down on everything from gardening to sewing. I only hope to learn half of what she knows!

  511. Melanie

    I work with childcare at our church during the week providing childcare for many kids so their moms can participate in their discipleship group, Bible Study, Wow, Mom & More or some other group. I get the privilege of observing several moms. One mom, Christy, sticks out to me. She is always so calm, cool, patient with her two boys. She holds them accountable but is loving and gentle.

  512. Melanie

    I “liked” page on Facebook. I just came across your page through Simple Bites. From what I see, I really like it, especially the give away.

  514. Beth

    I have a friend who immediately comes to mind. She is a loving, patient, active mom to three boys (5 and under) and another babe on the way. She recently moved across the country to support her husband in his ministry and I miss her very much!

  525. Laura

    My mother is the perfect example of what a mother should be. Patient, kind, gentle, loving, and always giving of herself. She puts me to shame!

  532. Jaci

    My mother-in-law is a Godly gal who inspires me and encourages me. I am thankful for her in my life.

  534. Jaci

    I love that my mother-in-law is an inspiring Godly gal…feel blessed to have her in my life!

  535. Stephanie L

    My mom isn’t a perfect person, but she is always there for me and listens without judgement.

  539. Amber Peacock

    My mother is always there to support me no matter what and would never tell me that I couldn’t do something even if it was impossible.

  541. Kristen

    I love that my mother worked hard to show us unconditional love…which had to be a challenge for her since she did NOT receive that as a child. Thanks, Mom!

  547. Amanda

    My cousin is such a wonderful mom she’s raising 3 wonderful daughters and helped me our alot in highschool with any questions I had. She also always keeps me in her prayers!

  550. Jennifer

    Something I love about a mother in my life:
    Feeling like we’re in the trenches together, raising our kids and working on creative ways to form their characters.

  552. Naomi Jones

    My mom always worked hard to make our house comfortable and homey, getting creative when we didn’t have the means to buy new items.

  556. Carrie

    My mother-in-law has such a generous and giving heart; she loves to bless us. Every year during our annual get-together, she, my SIL and I all have a fun girls’ day out . . . we love spending time together. Since we live far apart and are only all together once a year or so, it’s very special.

  562. Sarah

    My mother-in-law is one of the best women I know. She has 6 children, and she teaches me so much (I am one of those weirdos who has never had to deal with having a bad relationship with my mother-in-law…I consider myself very blessed).

  564. nopinkhere

    I love my mother-in-law’s commitment to be close to her grandkids. Every week she drives 1-1/2 hours round trip to spend a few hours with us.

  572. Molly L

    i like mothers that take that extra moment to try and understand their child. to take a breath and work with their child instead of against them

  574. Jenn

    I love a mom who shows patience with her children. It is so hard, yet such an important attribute!

  584. Lisa

    I am so thankful for my mom and all the fun and fabulous things she did for my sister and I growing up, and now shares with her grandchildren as well!
    L.

  587. Mary S.

    My mother taught me to think for myself and stand up for myself. If I voiced an opinion on a subject and she wasn’t sure I had thought it through she would take the other side and make me defend my position. That way she knew I wasn’t just repeating something I had heard and that I was actually informed.

  590. Kimberly E

    My mother was my best friend while growing up. Even now with my own family, I rarely go a week without talking to her at least once if not multiple times.

  598. Angela

    I love the sweetness of my great-grandmother in law who has now passed on. She was one of the best examples of motherly (and grandmotherly) love.

  600. katie

    i love that i can call my mother and rant about the crazy/annoying/obnoxious/cute things my kids did that day and she just listens. doesn’t offer advice (unless i specifically ask for it), try to out-do me with her mothering horror stories, or chide me for a bad decision…no…she simply listens. sooo refreshing! so thankful for her…

  601. Christine Chaluisan

    I love my sister for making parenting a 4 month old and a 10 year old seem soooooo dang easy.

  605. Jennifer K

    I love how my mother-in-law knits the most amazing gifts for my children. Nothing store-bought can beat it!

  606. Stephanie O.

    My mom was pretty special, but she went home to heaven when I was 16. I now have a step-mom and a mother-in-law who do their best to take care of me though. Two special women in my life who helped me out as much as they could when we were surprised with a double blessing on my second pregnancy….Twins!! Moms and mom-surogates are wonderful people!!

  609. Nancy

    I love my mom’s relationship with my kids — they have their own outings and gatherings and really love to spend time together.

  610. De Arn Foley

    My Mother-In-law gave me the greatest encouragement the other day, “You’re a great Mom!” she said, just when I needed to hear it most, while mourning the death of my own mother.

  612. Amanda

    My mom died when I was 13, but my favorite memory of her is how she consistently and constantly told me how much she loved me.

  620. Mindy

    My mom is the best! She’d give you the shirt off her back…no kidding. Love that about her!

    Already “like” you on FB! Love Simple EVERYTHING~~~ read it everyday!

  625. Valérie

    I love the joy and mindfulness that my friend is instilling in being a mother! She’s an inspiration!

  637. Krista C.

    I love how my mother shows up bearing grace every time she comes… a few cookies, a special book for the boys, an encouraging word.

  642. Jim

    I love how my wife (mom of 2) takes meals, health and homeschooling seriously and at the same time makes life and happiness fun for all!

  647. Amy W.

    I love that my sister-in-law is so proud of being the mama of very different and dynamic adopted kids! She as made for the job and loves it!

  649. Erin

    I love my mama for still mothering all of us gently and consistently, decades into parenthood!

  653. Linda T

    My mother took on homeschooling my niece and nephew when a need arose and she had faithfully continued to do so even as she approaches seventy years of age. Way to go mom.

  655. Kelly

    My mom is the most content person I know. I love her approach to life, soaking in each moment and enjoying it as much as possible.

  658. Sally

    My mom is a very free-spirit kind of person, and although I feel very buttoned up next to her, I like what she brings to my children’s lives with her uniqueness.

  659. Meg T

    I love that my Grandmother is here right this second waiting for the pending birth of my 3rd baby with us! She is one magnificent woman!

  661. Jennifer

    My own mother is of course the best mother in the world to me! 🙂 She is always there for me even though I’ve lived away from home for 12 years.

  662. Heathere W

    I love that my mother in law always seems to be getting a new ‘fill in the blank’ when our ‘fill in the blank’ breaks, and says she needs someone to take it off her hands.

  663. Belle

    I love that my mom and I trade clothes and household items back and forth, I may end up using something I gave her 5 years ago or vice versa.

  664. Stacey E

    I love that my best friend tells me she thinks I’m a great mom. I think she is a great mom so it is really a compliment when she says it.

  667. Beetnik Mama

    I love that my mother instilled a love of reading in me. And now I’m passing that on to my kids. I think I enjoy their blossoming interest in books so much because it’s something we can share together. It’s such a personal gift, yet experiences we’ll always be able to count on as mother and daughters. For example, I can’t wait to read The Little House on the Prairie series with them!

  671. jeni

    I really appreciate my friend, Sandi, who is a mother of three young boys and loves to have fun with them! She seems to have a good grasp of what is most important in life.
    jeni’s latest post: Easter in Photos

  673. Kim

    I love that my mom is always teaching by example how to serve others – she is very generous with her time!

  678. Janelle

    Something I love about my mom is that she teaches me how to take care of me, when I do, I am a much better mom.

  679. Alethea G

    I love the mom’s on my kids baseball teams. They are constantly reaching for the stars to create a better life for their families.

  684. Carrie Visceglie

    I love that my mom supports my mothering choices even if they’re different from what she chose, including my desire to homeschool my children.

  688. Keely

    I love being with other moms friends that are honest about the daily ups and downs with their children. I think we all encourage each other when we know that the difficult times are normal and OK.

  690. trish

    I love that my mom is always there for me…she is always just a phone call away and will talk with me about everything or nothing at all!

  694. Gayle K.

    For a time in my life, I was very close to the mother of a close friend of mine. She was interesting and wise and not MY mom, which at that time in my life made her easier to accept advice from. She was such an important part of my young adult years, and I’m so grateful to have known her.

  698. Joyce

    I love my mom’s green thumb. She has an amazing and bountiful garden, the fruit of which she is happy to share with everyone around her.

  699. amber

    I love that my mom always had homemade baking for my sisters and I when we’d get home from school. I don’t get to see my mom nearly as often as I’d like anymore because of the 12 hours drive between us, BUT when we are together we bake up some mighty tasty treats 🙂
    amber’s latest post: Ramblings on Contentment

  705. Leigh

    I love my mom friend’s calmness and the way she reacts to her kids – totally the opposite of me!

  708. Jessica

    I love how my mom always listens and doesn’t judge. And she is always willing to offer a hug!

  713. Cindy

    I love that my mom is always there for a shoulder to lean on or available to help out with the kids. She lives only 20 minutes away so she is a huge part of my kids lives and I wouldn’t have it any other way.

  718. Daily Woman

    The mom in my life is a great mom, she has always tried to support me in everything I have chose to do in my life. I love her very much.

  720. Fiona

    I live thousands of miles and 2 plane trips away from my Mum. We keep in contact by text, phone and net. I just love it whenever I am thinking of my dear Mum, just at that moment – a text arrives, or the phone rings..and there she is!
    I loved it when she told me the same thing happens to her.

  721. Jacqueline B

    I love the way my mom makes me feel loved even though she lives on the other side of the world. I haven’t seen her in 10 years yet I feel so close to her and so loved!

  724. Kim@todayismysome-day

    My mom is most inspiring because she is a really hard worker! She has started 2 businesses from nothing but ambition and hard work. She sees the need and potential in an idea and runs with it. I only wish I had such vision.

  725. Kat

    I love that my mom left all her friends, her job & her favorite place on earth, to come be with my children, my husband & me. She knew she couldn’t help financially, but she could help in other ways, so she’s here doing that now. 🙂

  729. Kimberly

    I have a childhood friend whose 3rd child was diagnosed with a brain tumor almost 6 years ago, and I love seeing her fighting spirit, depth of honesty with the Lord, and how she loves her kids. Her son is doing so great for which we are so thankful!

  730. JEngelland

    My mom has always been more like a friend. I was the oldest and she was young when she had me so it was easy to be friends….we never had that mother daughter teen angst. We live three blocks apart now and I wouldn’t have it any other way.

  732. karen

    I love that my mom taught me that a clean house is not a priority. My favorite meal, an extra story, a snuggle on the couch, one more push on the swing–these are my memories from childhood, I don’t remember if the floor was freshly mopped. I hope my kids’ memories don’t include how clean the floor was (because it isn’t clean at all).

  733. Heather

    I love how my cousin reminds me that it’s important to recharge & have my OWN identity outside my kids & homeschooling. It makes me a better mama & teacher. 🙂

  740. Amy R

    I love how much my mother in law loves my boys and is always willing to drop anything to spend time with them.

  741. Becky

    I love that my mom has such a a strong faith and looks on the bright side of things.
    She is my best friend, a wonderful mother and person!!

  742. Barbara

    Despite running her own business when her kids were young, my mom always had time for us! As a busy mom myself I am beginning to realize just how hard it was for her to set aside those times each evening or after school (depending on the day) to focus her attention on us. And we really had her undivided attention! I hope I can do the same for my kids!
    Barbara’s latest post: FOCI – Minnesota Center for Glass Arts

  743. Erin

    The thing I love the most about my Mom is her strength. She went through some tough times when we were younger and basically raised us as a single parent, but she never let her hurt or modest income get in the way of loving us and giving us a wonderful childhood. Now that I have children I appreciate all she did for us back then so much more!

  745. Natalie

    I love all the mothers in my Bible study. Each one is unique and beautiful. There is a wide range of ages represented, which I love because each mother shares a different perspective on raising children.

  746. Esther L.

    I love that my mom is always there to listen whenever I need her. For that I feel so blessed.

  753. Heather

    I have a friend who is the homeschooling mother of 4 and I love how she is able to really enjoy the craziness and embrace their business – just listening to her schedule make me tired, but she thrives and her children are thriving as well – it’s fun to watch!

  755. Shannon

    My grandmother raised four wonderful women who are all now grandmothers who have raised wonderful women who are now mothers, or will someday be. It’s a beautiful cycle and blessing to be a mother.

  759. Rana

    One of my best friends who is also a homeshcool mom has been a great support in my life as I endeavor with this homeschool journey. She has given me great insight on how to homeschool my children, homeschool with a husband, and just be in the moment with my family and not worry about the small stuff so much. Every Thursday we have a “Mommy Pow Wow” and I always come away refreshed for the upcoming week.
    Rana’s latest post: I made an omeletIn a bag!

  760. Stacey

    I love the way my mom knows just how to care for me when I am sick — the exact food and drink I need, keeping up with the chores in just the way I would. I guess that is why when I am ill or right after I give birth, I just want my mom to come take care of me. No one else can do it right 🙂

  761. ikkinlala

    If Canadians may enter: I love how my friend M stays really involved with events around the community and gets her kids involved too.

  762. Kimberly R Brooks

    I love my mother-in-law for always giving me a listening ear and a shoulder to lean on.

  764. Ashley F.

    Something I love about a Mom in my life is her ability to stay calm under pressure. She has been very helpful when we have had some incidents and she has kept me calm and helped me out a ton.

  766. Kari

    My mother-in-law is the most hospitable person I know. She is also a real hands-on grandma and our kids just love her for it!

  768. Rebecca R

    My Mum is one of the most peaceful women I’ve ever known…I always am striving to be like her.

  772. ian

    I love that my wife..and the best mom i know..is so passionate about our kids education (homeschooling)

  775. Adriana Watt

    I have two good friends that are also moms. They have both shown me compassion, grace, and love that seems undeserved knowing the circumstances. They cheer me up with laughter, party pants, great books, distracting movies, serving someone else, coffee nites, and tea time. But best of all food ie. chocolate chip cookie dough and/or cookies, ice cream, cobbler, homemade marshmallows, hot cocoa, frosties, slurpees, biscuits, cheesecake, strawberry shortcake, white mochas, scones, muffins, and cake. I am grateful for them being there for me and I model after them now when I cheer someone up as well.

  776. Rachel

    I love that my mom is always so hospitable to people when they are at her house . She really taught me what it is like to care for and make people feel welcome.

  777. Cara

    I love my mom for always making my birthdays (and my childrens’ birthdays) special – it means a lot.

  778. Andrea Rhyne

    I love that my Mom is my best friend. I live in Colorado and she lives in North Carolina, but we talk everyday. I love that she is always happy to hear my voice when I call.

  779. Miriam

    I love my mom’s unconditional love, her uncomplaining spirit, her ability to put others before herself… The list could go on and on. 🙂

  781. Karma

    I love that the Mom-friends I have are so willing to share their experiences – homeschooling, health, parenting.

  789. Mary Beth

    I love how my grandmother faithfully prayed for all of her grandchildren, all our lives. Her love for God lives on in us, and I cherish that legacy.

  791. Merri B

    My friend M is the epitome of a SAHM and is doing a fantastic job with her kids, even though sometimes she feels overwhelmed.

  793. Jen Snider

    My mother has gone through some very painful issues with my oldest sister. Through it all, she has handled everything with grace and love. Very powerful to see! Thanks for doing the give-a-way!

  796. Karen K

    I love how my mom supports our parenting choices even though she doesn’t always agree with them.

  798. Larae

    i love how my mom is always a constant source of encouragement and support to me now that it’s my turn to raise kids.

  802. Pamela

    My mom loves both of my daughters so much. She always thinks to bring a little treat for them when she comes to visit and she loves to snuggle and spend time with them!

  805. Kristin

    I love my mother in law’s way of making me feel very welcome and like a daughter. She is very supportive and a good friend to talk to.

  810. Kristin Lambert

    I love that my mom is so supportive. She respects and encourages my individuality. She tells me how proud she is of me and what a great mama I am. She knows how to bring a smile to my face and make me laugh when we are having a challenging day. She makes me feel like a really good mama.

  816. Erin

    I love the wonderful model of Christian wife, mother, and friend my mother has always been. I’m so thankful for all of the sacrifices she made for me and my brothers when we were young. I especially love watching her with my three girls now!

  817. Paula

    I love my mom. She has always had a servants heart, serving her husband, children and anyone else she comes across. I love her love for God. I love that she enjoys her grandchildren.
    Paula’s latest post: Happy Birthday- Lydia!

  818. Jamie

    I love how much my mother and mother-in-law love their 4 grandsons, and that they are allowing their lives to become a lot crazier for a couple of weeks this summer so that I can be involved in ministry with my husband.
    Jamie’s latest post: Don’t judge a book…

  828. Christy Todd

    I love how I became my mother-in-law’s daughter long before I ever actually married her son!