US Mother's Day

Mother's Day Facts & Quotes

• According to the National Retail Federation, in 2018, consumers will spend a total of $23.1 billion on Mother's day, almost record numbers.  The average consumer will spend an average of $180.
• Julia Ward Howe, the author of The Battle Hymn of the Republic, came up with the notion of a Mother's Day in 1870.  In a proclamation, she urged mothers to take a stand against sons killing the sons of other mothers.
• A mother's love for her child is like nothing else in the world - Agatha Christie
• God could not be everywhere, and therefore he made mothers. - Hebrew proverb
  

Mother's Day Top Events and Things to Do

• Take mom out to brunch or dinner. Be sure to book in advance as Mother's Day brunches are always very busy.
• Clean the house for your mother or grandmother.
• Send mom and grandma flowers. You can either pick them up and deliver them yourself if you are nearby or use one of many online services that ship directly to her door.
• Give mom a gift she will really appreciate - a day at the spa or a weekend off.
• A simple phone call to mom will suffice. Let her know that you love her and think about her.

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