A Mother's Day giveaway from Third Day Naturals

ByKristen
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This giveaway is now closed. Congrats to Jill, the winner of the prize pack!

Good morning, readers! Before we get to the giveaway, I just wanted to say thank you for all the birthday wishes you left on Monday's post.   You guys are lovely and I'm so grateful to have you all here.

Also, Joshua's got a post up today.   He and Mr. FG took a trip to CA recently, so you'll be seeing some CA photos on his blog starting next week, I think.

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Third Day Naturals Handmade Soaps and Skincare

I've written about Third Day Naturals a bunch of times before, but in case you're new around these parts (Hi!!   So glad to have you here!), here's what you need to know.

third day evergreen soap

 

Third Day Naturals is a small, family-owned company from New York state, and they make all sorts of really great natural skin care products.   Their soap is lovely and their lip balm is the best I've ever used.

(I love that it's made of things I feel good about putting on my family's skin. No petroleum products, phthalates, or parabens.)

And their body butter is quite amazing for dry skin, especially if your skin tends to be sensitive.

third day naturals body butter

If you're wanting to bless your mama with some luxurious and natural body products this Mother's Day, do take a peek at what Third Day has to offer.

They're having a 10% off sale on their whole line thru 5/15, so your dollars will go a bit farther right now!

(and you can totally use the 10% discount even if you're just buying for yourself.)

Plus, if you order $35 or more, shipping is FREE.

You'll get high-quality, natural products, and you'll be supporting a small family business with your money.

The Giveaway

Third Day Naturals

Third Day Naturals would love to bless you (or your mom!) with a gift of $40 worth of Third Day Naturals products.   Here's you'll get if you win:

1 bar of soap
1 sugar scrub
1 travel size lotion stick
1 lip balm
1 wonder balm
1 bug mist

You get to pick the scents, so you can customize this to be exactly the way you want.

Also! If you can't do scents, never fear...many of these products come in unscented versions as well.

To enter, just leave a comment telling me one favorite thing about your mom (or a mom figure in your life.)

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Void where prohibited.   One entry per person. Limited to the continental U.S.   Chances of winning depend upon the number of entrants.   Third Day has furnished the prize, but this post is not sponsored.

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  3. My mom still buys my favorite treats when I go to visit her. If I'm just stopping by for a minute, she will have them all packed up in a bag for me to take with me.

  4. My mom oozes creativity and hospitality, and it's a blessing to everyone around her. (Five years ago, she made my wedding dress!)

  6. My mom is an awesome Nana to my kids and having kids of my own has made me appreciate her even more.

  8. I inherited all my creative abilities from my mother. She was a woman ahead of her time, studying art in NYC in the 30s and doing window displays for stores on 5th Ave. I am forever grateful to have some of her natural talent.

  9. I love that my mom truly let me explore, experience, fail and succeed on my own. She was there to comfort me when I needed it but she was the antithesis of a "helicopter" parent.

  11. My favorite thing about my mom is that her hugs heal all. Even as an adult, there's nothing better than a hug from my mom 🙂

  12. My mom kept me company while I drove from Maryland to Florida - twice - when my husband and I were moving. And she didn't complain during any of those 1800 miles. Love her!!!!

  22. My mom is really good at active listening. I like talking out problems with her (we're both extroverts) because I know she isn't going to try to solve them for me, she's going to help me process things until I feel like I have a handle on them myself.

    She also was a huge source of support for me over the last three years, when my husband and I were foster parents (we finally adopted our daughter, after three years, just two weeks ago!).

  23. My mom deals with what life hands her and works hard to overcome obstacles. She's a great role model in that and many other respects!

  24. My mother is also very generous and has been a good role model of making it all work.

  26. I love and appreciate how my mom will take the time to make everyone's favorites for meals when we come to visit - at a real dining room table - much more elegant than we usually sit down to!

  27. Happy Belated Birthday! My mom is a very strong woman who has weathered a hard lot in life. I would love to bless her with something wonderful smelling and feeling for her skin. She is 85 years young and strong!

  28. My mom is my best friend (well, after my hsuband). It wasn't always this way as I was a very difficult teenager. I love her to death and am so glad that she hung on for better days.

  29. My mom is one of the most generous person that I know. She has served my young family so much.

  35. My mom has endless energy and she always goes the extra mile to make others feel special and loved.

  36. My mom was an amazing woman. She never hesitated to step outside of traditional women's roles and do what needed to be done. She was one of the first women that worked for a large corporation in a factory setting. She and 12 other women blazed the trail for many others. It wasn't always easy, but she dealt with whatever they dished out and stayed the course. I am very proud of her...

  37. My mom plays an active role in the lives of my children. My kids are so blessed to have such a wonderful grandmother!

  38. I would have to say her awesome ability to decorate and make any room look pretty.

  39. My mom taught me the value of budgeting, savings and giving from a very early age, and I am passing on those values to my young son.

  40. both my sister and I would be totally lost without our mom. She watches our children, while we work. 2009 she was let go from her job after 25+ years due to downsizing, and since then has watched our children.

  41. My mother is 91 years young but still has a great sense of humor. She also is the BEST COOK!

  42. My mom is a wonderful grandma and gives me the space to parent my kids and make my own decisions for them, while offering advice when I'd like it. Perfect grandma balance.

  43. I love how she has always found a way to make things extra special. Forty years ago she painted daisies on my dresser and more recently she stitched butterflies on my niece's bedspread. It's her extra touches that make her family members feel so loved and lucky.

  44. Her laughter! More than once she laughted until she wet her pants...which only caused more laughter! I miss her dearly.

  46. One thing I love about being a mom is that unique bond and love I have for my children. Its like nothing else and it makes me so happy <3

  49. I always enter your Third Day giveaways with such high hopes 😉

    I have a strained relationship with my mother, but I love her for how hard she worked for us when we were kids. My sister and I had a single mom that worked two and three jobs at a time to provide for us without a cent of support from either of our fathers. I never went without if she could help it, and it's one thing I learned from her that I try to do now. Being a mother involves sacrifice of our selves sometimes. 🙂

    Happy belated birthday Frugal Girl, and happy early Mother's Day. I admire all you do on your blog for your littles (and bigs)!

    Britt

  50. My favorite Mom is actually my oldest daughter Kathryn. She is a married mother of 3 boys. One of these has had special needs since his birth. Kathryn recently took the time to help me unpack from a move and cook and serve me a homemade dinner! Such an amazing giver!

  51. That I can call her at any time, day or night, and she will always answer ready to listen.

  52. My mom is tremendously loving. Her love has absolutely no barriers or boundaries.

    [and I hope I win because then I can give her nice smelling soap :)]

  53. My mom is someone I can really laugh with. She's the best. Thank you for the wonderful giveaway.
    Erin
    ErinLoves2Run at gmail dot com

  54. My mom is incredibly supportive of me. She's wonderful, it's hard to think of just one thing.

  56. My mother (and father, but this is about moms today) took me traveling starting at a young age, a habit that continues to this day.

  57. My mom has told me so many stories from her life. I feel that I really know her well and understand her, which is something I lately realize not everyone can say about their moms.

  59. What I love most is to see my Mom with my kids. I am so thankful everyday that they have such a special relationaship with her.

  61. My Mom is so kind and wise! She knows the Bible so well. I love her and am so thankful for her in my life!

  62. I love my mom because we live two miles apart and she still calls to tell me what the weather is in her neck of the woods. Lol

  63. My mother turned 85 in March. She has had so many health problems over the years, but carries on like a true, tough New Englander! Her latest bout with cancer involved having a mastectomy about 3 weeks ago. She also cares for my dad, also 85, who is in the early stages of dementia and physically not well either. My sister and I are trying to have them move into an assisted living place, but they are having a difficult time even considering moving out of the house they have been in for almost 50 years. They have been married almost 60 years. My mom has taught me the true meaning of family, and putting others first. When I have things come up in my own life, she is the first person I want to talk to. I sometimes long to move back home and have Mom take care of everything! However, this may be due to the fact that I am a single mother to 4 teenagers! Anyway, love truly is the strongest force on earth, and there is nothing like a mother's love. 🙂 Kristen, love your blog by the way. It is inspiring in so many ways.

  65. My mom is so crafty and has awesome sewing skills!!! Quilts, purses, pillows, clothes....you name it! I cannot even work a sewing machine...ugh! She has also taught me most of my frugal ways!

  66. I was raised in & Christian home and given the gift of learning to love God & Jesus - can't ask for any more than that & I hope to pass this gift along to my daughters.

  68. My favorite thing about my mom is that she turned out to be a great grandma! Growing up, I always felt that she was too strict and unforgiving...I always assumed she would not care to be a grandmother. She is the best grandmother and will do anything for her grandkids, including crawling around on the floor or letting them wrap her up like a mummy (a favorite game of theirs when they were younger). And my mom's 82!

  69. My mother is a strong woman who's had to battle and overcome many obstacles. Never giving up, she's forever a fighter.

  71. My Mom always made it abundantly clear that she loved me and was proud of me independently of anything like school grades or other external accomplishments.

  75. This week I'm feeling thankful that my mom taught me how to meal plan, grocery shop, and cook. It seems silly, but it's one of the best things she taught me.

  76. My mom loves to see the humor in everyday life. No one in our family is a comedian, but the ability to laugh when things go wrong (or get ridiculous) is something I'm so glad I learned from her.

  77. My Mom is disabled from a stroke but still has an upbeat attitude. Her positve attitude and beautiful smile inspire me every day to find the good in things.

  81. I love how my mom is always so patient and kind to my kids. She is a great role model of how I should parent!

  82. My favorite thing is that Mom came over from another country to spend time with my kids! We're so blessed to have her with us right now.

  84. My mom is always so thoughtful and brings me little things to brighten my days - a flower, some chocolate, a dishcloth...

  85. My Mom showed me how to be respectful of the earth and its natural resources. I only realize this as I am older now and see many of my habits come through her example.

  86. My Mom loved babies and children. She had 7 of her own but didn't live to see them grow up and never saw any of her 20 grandchildren. She taught me how to care for babies and children so her legacy lives on through me and my children.

  87. My mom is amazing! After retiring as an Internal Medicine Specialist she still stays very active. Her favorite thing to do is attend the sporting and arts events of my 3 children. She also takes classes, spends time gardening, and enjoys cooking delicious Italian meals for her family. She is inspiration to those around her and has been a positive role model to me and her granddaughters. Without her constant love and support I would not be where I am today.

  88. My mom is always there for me. Always. It's only she that thinks of me and how tired I might be now that I'm a mom. She is the only one who is regularly trying to figure out how to give me a break. Hers is the door that is always open to me, no matter what time or what else is going on in her life. While all that is great for me, most of all, through her actions, she's served as a gold standard for caring for my own children. They benefit because of what I've learned from her.

  89. My mom is a strong woman. She is still having to deal with her grown children who don't seem to want to grow up ages ranging from 40 to 30. Sad right I know. I have a teenager who is rebelling. I don't know how my mom does it. I am struggling.

  90. I so appreciate how my mom loves to read to my children. She is very generous with her time and money. She takes the time to send cards and letters, which is so rare these days.

  91. Everybody loves my mom. We were never that house that all the kids hung out at, but every friend I had thought she was the best. It was only partially that she baked a lot 🙂

  93. I love my mom for so many reasons. One of the most recent ones, is the wonderful help she provided when each of my daughters was born. She stayed with us for two weeks each time and was a godsend!

  95. My mom always made me feel like the most special and precious daughter in the world and I miss her every day.

  96. My mom gives the most sound advice, no matter what situation I am facing. The older I get, the wiser she becomes.

  97. While I was in college, checking for mail was a big deal. I'll never forget the day I got a letter from Mom written in red ink. Of course it began "This is your red letter day" and had me in stitches all the way through. Her humor was a treasure.

  98. She gets really into her volunteer groups. She was in the band boosters for both mine and my brother's high schools bands (actually, she started the one for my brother's because his band was considerably less well funded than mine), the youth orchestra parents group and now my cousin's girl scout troops (I was never in girl scouts myself).

  99. My Mom was GREAT! I am the youngest of six, she had three girls and three boys. I was born on Mother's Day and my Mom said I was the best Mother's Day present she ever got. She always made each of us feel special.

  100. I love how my mom has been truly transformed by her relationship with Christ. She was always a wonderful mom and woman, but since began walking with God, she has continued to become more abounding in love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, gentleness, faithfulness, and self control. She encourages me and so many others to trust in the Lord and grow closer to Him. She also puts others first at all times. She is taking amazing care of her mother-working an extra job just to have income to take care of her needs!

  102. My mom has always stood behind my brother and I 100%--even when she might not agree with our choices.

  103. Oh jeeze...to narrow it down to one thing....the thing I love most about my mom is that she is so talented and creative. She spins, knits, crochets, and raises the alpacas she makes yarn from. I'm glad she raised me to be a crafty little thing!

  105. My mom can make a baked good from whatever ingredients you have laying around the kitchen! No sugar-- no problem, let's substitute these dates in.... never ceases to amaze me at the delicious concoctions she come up with!

  106. Love their stuff! My mom has a heart for social justice. Now that we kids are out of the house, she's using her time to volunteer. I'm so thankful that she's taught me to look beyond my own situations to think of others.

  107. My mother not only helps her own children out, but she knits bonnets and booties for the premies and also for other newborns for hospitals in her area, my sister's area and my area. She also knits and crochets lap robes for the elderly and also hats, mittens and scarves for the homeless shelters and the abusive shelter. My mother has the biggest heart in doing all of this voluntarily and with her own money.

  108. Her faith and her prayer life. Her prayers are so genuine and powerful! I sometimes wonder if she has a direct line to God. Its very inspiring and I hope to grow into this, set this example, and be this way for my 3 children

  112. I had a serious illness as a child and had to stay in bed. To keep me there, my mom taught me to knit and bought a kit so that I could knit my own sweater. So began a lifetime of knitting.

  113. My Mom is an alcoholic and she was not the best Mother when I was a child. However, she has changed and although we live thousands of miles apart she is a good grandma to my children.

  114. She always listened to me, but often had to point out that my side of the story wasn't necessarily balanced.

  115. Mom always supports me, and will point out flaws in my thinking kindly and without judgement if she disagrees. If after pondering her ideas, I still feel the same, she will support me even if she doesn't feel the same. Agreeing to disagree is a very important aspect of any long term relationship.

  116. My mom is a great mom. She was always helping me with my homework and getting me around to lessons and activities.

  117. my mom taught me to stand on my own feet and to succeed in my own right, regardless of how I choose to measure success 🙂

  119. My mom is the penultimate role model for women in my life! She has devoted her life to caring for her family members, and her faith is unshakeable! She is strong, courageous, and has the sunniest outlook ever. My kids think she is the coolest grandma, and I wholeheartedly agree!

  121. My favorite thing about mom is that she's always up for an impulsive adventure, and never worried about getting dirty. When my siblings and I were kids, she would sit us on the edge of the bathtub at the end of long summer days proclaiming "whoever's feet are the dirtiest must have had the most fun!"

  122. My mother (we have always called her Mama, still do!) has aged so graciously. At 81, she is confined to a chair in an assisted living facility, with no use of her legs, therefore needing total personal care. She is way less demanding than I would be in her situation, and although she misses her home, she is very gracious and accepting of her home now, choosing to be content. She is also one of the few people at her facility without cognitive decline, and she has been so helpful and patient to the other residents. And that's just this past year! If I stretched back into my childhood, you wouldn't want to read it all! My sibs and I are very blessed to have her, and we know it!

  123. Where do I start? My mom is my hero. She's hard working, but always has time for us. She's quiet but once you get to know her, you see how sharp and funny and amazing she is. She'll be silently sitting in with our crazy family, while chaos goes on around her, my sisters and I joking around and she'll pipe up with a zinger that leaves us all on the floor. But she's kind and generous and willing to do anything for her kids or grandkids. I strive to be more like her every day.

  124. One of my favorite things about my mom is her ability to empathize. This seems like a no brainer until you meet some one who, for what ever reason, cannot empathize. Also, no matter how hard you try she will not put herself in the middle of an argument between her children. She stays neutral. This was true when we were kids and still is. I can trust her, she is very fair. She taught me how to set and keep boundaries.

  126. My mother was a wonderful grandmother to my daughters and a great example for them, doing the most for others that she could every day.

  128. I'm amazed at my mom's unwavering love and patience while taking care of my ailing father. She has been a beautiful example for me to follow as a woman, wife, and mother.

  129. My Mom is the 12th of 13 kids and has weathered a lot in her 78 years, but she has always been there for not only her own family but others as well. She is a generous, loving person with a strong faith and a good heart. I'm blessed to have her for my Mom!

  130. My favorite mom is actually my aunt, since my mother passed away many years ago. My aunt is always there for me, no matter what and can always be counted on to give good advice or just listen. I am so lucky to have her!

  131. My Mom was my best friend. Nobody knew or understood me more than she. Boy, I miss her ❤️

  132. My mom has been gone for 38 years, but she was supportive and would do anything for anyone. She had a giving spirit.

  133. Just one thing? Well, my mom has a truly beautiful singing voice and really loves to sing. I remember her always singing around the house to herself, or singing to us, or singing at church, and now, singing to her grandkids. It's a true reflection of her happy and joyous nature.

  134. My mom taught me so many things, but the one that has helped me the most in my life is how to be frugal - not just in shopping, but in NOT shopping....using what I already have on hand first, before ever leaving the house. I've lived this in such a natural way that my adult children are also the same way, without me ever having to really teach it to them.

  136. My mom always welcomed friends into our house. She already had seven kids, but always had "the more the merrier" attitude. As a result, many of my siblings friends who had less than ideal family situations had a safe place to hang out, be listened to and be fed. These people have stayed close to our family for decades and have always considered themselves part of our extended family.

  137. My favorite thing about my mom was her unconditional love. She loved me, & all of her children, no matter what - no strings attached, she just loved us as we were.

  141. My Mom always was always thrilled to have me come home and would make my favorite dishes.

  142. My Mom passed away over 10 years ago and I still miss her and think of her everyday. She was strong, talented,creative and beautiful. And her Texas beef brisket was amazing:)

  147. I love watching my mom with my daughters and seeing the love she has for them. I know without a doubt she would do anything for us.

  149. My mom was there. She brought stability to my life as a child. She hasn't changed. I love her faithfulness.

  150. my favorite thing about my mom is her graciousness...gracious with her time, her money, her cheerful attitude, and her service

  151. My Mom is the best person I will ever know. I love her so much. She always thinks of others, not herself.

  155. My mom is incredibly easy to talk to and get along with. She is one of my best friends.

  156. My mom is generous. She is generous with her time, money, creativity, love, and compassion.

  157. I love a lot of things about my mom, but my favorite is when she laughs until tears roll down her face.

  158. My mother has always been such a patient and kind person. I don't ever remember her raising her voice at anyone.

  159. My mom teaches me constantly about patience. That I do not have to have everything that I desire right now. That if I wait and practice patience, I will eventually get the best - rather than rushing into decisions.

  161. My mom is generous. She always wants to cook something for us. If I'm shopping with her, she always wants to buy something for us.

  162. My mom is an extremely good seamstress and loves to make things for me and my kids

  163. My mom will happily drive 5 hours to see me and my kids, only to drive home 4 hours later to avoid being a nuisance.She also raised me right, in spite of doing it solo

  164. My mother is not a woman I was similar to growing up, but now that I am an adult I hear more of her wisdom coming from my mouth than I thought possible when I was younger. I am grateful for all the sacrifices she and other mothers make every day to raise us well. Thanks for the moms out there!

  165. As many moms do, my mom gives 150% to her family. Though in her late sixties, Monday-Friday, she watches both her 4 year-old grandson and her ten year-old granddaughter (my niece) so that her daughters are able to work and help provide for their families. Not only that, in an effort to support my niece's educational needs, last year, my mother began homeschooling her, since both her parents must work and cannot do it. In addition, from time to time, at the end of a long day or on a Saturday, she'll also watch my brother's four boys so that her son and daughter-in-law can have just a little time for themselves. Much like her mother did, she is always placing her family before herself, and has always sacrificed for us. I can only hope that I'll be half the mother she is to me/us.

  166. I am grateful that my mother ( and father) immigrated to the United States 40plusyears ago, leaving their parents and siblings, so that my brother and I could have a better life! Just the courage to make that change with nothing but the clothes on their back is impressive!

  167. My mom taught all of us kids how to work hard to make ends meet. I remember as a child that people would stop by the house at 9 or 10 at night on their way to their 3rd shift jobs to drop off clothes for my mom to mend, hem or make and by the time they got out of work the next morning, their clothes would be completed. then she worked as a file clerk for a large company that made parts for the government. she taught us to be independent (my dad did too) and start supper, do the laundry, mow the lawn....whatever needed to be done. we are all hard workers to this day.

  169. My mommy loves me no matter how horrible I am. And she still has "Wynken, Blynken, and Nod" memorized because she read it to me almost every night when I was little. Because of that, I have it memorized, too, so I can say it to my own children just like she did.

  170. My favorite thing about my mom is her sense of humor. We love to laugh together. =)

  171. My mom instilled in me a love of reading and introduced me to many of the books I love today.

  172. My mom passed away 15 years ago at the age of 48 from cancer. I miss her everyday! She inspires me to be a mom like she was to my 3 kiddos.

  173. My mom has a true servant's heart. She is always volunteering and giving of her time! Even for less-than-pleasant tasks. She is also very hospitable, welcoming people into her home.

  174. My mom is super smart and blessed us all with the knowledge that we are capable of success. 🙂

  180. I appreciate my mother's wonderful nursing knowledge. She is always so helpful when I need help with medical issues. She was a truly gifted nurse - who is now retired.

  183. my mom is great. she always was there for us whenever we needed her... but also had (has) her own career as a nursing professor, even earning her doctorate when i was in college & my sister was in high school. she's a great example.

  185. My mom was such a good example to us as a mother and grandmother. She now has Alzhemeirs but I still cherish the woman she was.......

  186. Mom mom has been able to keep her faith strong and keep a positive attitude despite one health challenge after another. She would love some fancy soaps and lotions. Fingers crossed!

  187. My mom has boundless energy, unsurpassed compassion, and a giving servant heart in all she does. The most amazing mother anyone could ask for, and my mother-in-law comes in at a very close second!

  188. My Mom and dear Mother-in-Law have both passed on BUT I'm a Mom to three kids. I'm close with all of them & one tells me that I'm her best friend so that's pretty special. 🙂 I love Third Day Natural products. Read about them on a post of yours actually!

  189. My Mom brought up 10 kids, then some of her grandchildren. She cares about everyone and is
    always helping people out. We can count on her ALWAYS!! LOVE MY MOM!!

  190. My mom lives 5 hours away so I don't get to see her that often (she isn't able to visit us anymore so our visits are dependent on our trips). However, I always know I can call her and she'll let me babble on about life and my kids forever. It's nice to have someone who will always listen.

  191. Those look so great. Hm there are so many things to choose from, my mom is just awesome. I love that she is unconditionally supportive of all of use, no matter what is happening.

  192. My Mom was a church camp counselor one week every summer. Moms get to take vacations!

  193. She has always mentioned the positive side, and never ever complained about my father.

  196. Now that I have a child of my own, I have a new appreciation for how much my mother gave to my 5 siblings and me on a daily basis. She's an extremely selfless woman, and I only hope that I can demonstrate 1/2 of her gentleness and selflessness!

  197. My mom has been gone a a while now, I really miss her being there for all us kids and I miss her cooking. She could throw anything together and it would taste great. When we would ask for her recipes she would say..well I never measure anything I just throw it together.
    I have purchased Third Day Naturals soap before and they make a great product! The soaps I purchased lasted a long time and they smelled so good.

  198. My mom can go off into the woods and live off the land. She knows which plants to eat, and which ones are poisonous. She knows which ones have medicinal purposes. She said there is free food everywhere.

  200. My mom would do anything for her children, and in about 5 weeks, I have no doubt she will become an amazing first time grandmother to my soon to arrive son.

  202. My mom always made sure the 8 of us ate dinner together every night at 6:00 pm. If anything, we were together for dinner.

  203. My favorite thing about my mom is her strength to get through her broken family as a child and be the strong, Christain role model that she is today. She sets a great example for us, showing my sister and I how to live as a Christain, and she tells us how not to live, to avoid going through what she went through.

  204. My mother-in-law always listens and supports me (and she raised a wonderful son) 🙂

  207. she always fixes special meals at holidays.........& they are yummy.......even the grandchildren looks forward to them

  210. My mom is a wonderful homemaker. She's a great cook, a fabulous hostess, a supportive mom, patient grandma, and a very helpful neighbor!

  211. My Mom was always baking up delicous treats for everyone. My love of baking comes from her!

  212. My mom is so easy to get along with. We may not always agree on issues or politics but when it comes to sitting down and having a conversation, she's someone I could talk to forever!

  213. My mom always believed in my ability to be/do more than I thought I could. She always went out of her way for me, nothing was ever too much.

  215. My Mom is amazing- without a second thought she cares for all of us so well. She truly has a servants heart, and shows us that all the time. I clearly remember when we adopted our son, and he wasn't such a fan of sleeping at night. I remember that my Mom took a week off work to care for us, do laundry, clean bathrooms, iron, whatever we needed, because she knew we were just overwhelmed. I could go on forever about how great my Mom is!

  221. People say my Mom and I are two peas in a pod, I consider it the best compliment there is.

  223. My mom has such a servant's heart. She is constantly reaching out to bless those in her family and community. Because we live on different continents, we only see each other once or twice a year, but she makes the most of that time. The separation has not stopped her from creating a close relationship with my child, either, and I love to watch them interact.

  224. My mom and I are 12, 985 miles away from each other. Since I moved here in the states four years ago we were closer than ever, our distance is not a problem coz we talked almost everyday about everything. (thanks to skype) My mom is a day care teacher, she loves kids and its her passion to help others in her little way she can. Right now, she's helping our city feeds hungry families in our village everyday. I miss her, I can't wait to visit and hug her.

  225. My mom never says no to helping and being there for her kids. Even if that means watching over my dog even though she has to deal with allergies ;).

  226. My Mom is the "rock" of our family. She helps all of us out - 3 daughters along with sons-in-law and grandchildren. She is a loving wife, and a great friend. Her care for us shows in everything she does. She is also a top rate tennis player and bridge player. She is an unstoppable force in her mid-70's. I can only hope to compare to her!

  230. My mom taught me to sew and crochet and I now get to share this with my sister's children who love it! My sister never wanted to learn but loves that I can share with her kids! Plus it is a huge part of who I am as a person now. I am a quilter and crafter.

  231. My mom is an amazing lady and has the gift of making everyone feel special. She is the glue that holds our family together and I am a better person becouase of her.

  232. I love many things about my mom. Recently, I've been grateful for her excellent taste in food and her gourmet cooking skills. These things, in turn, have contributed to my love of cooking. I'm pretty good at it, too!

  233. When I was child, she baked during the day, so we would come home to lovely, warm, perfect for butter, smelling-delicious bread.

  234. No matter what I wanted to do....move to another city or country, cut my hair short or grow it out.....or quit my job and live on a farm, my mom is always supportive and my biggest cheerleader!

  235. The older I get, the more I think about my mom, realizing how special she was, but she would never mention how much she sacrificed so we kids could have a few things, as we didn't have much.

  236. My mother always had a hot, full breakfast ready every single morning!! No cold cereal at my childhood home. 😉

  237. My mom is wonderful because she teaches you an important characteristic of giving rather than receiving. This is something necessary for everyone on earth!

  239. My mom is alway kind and wise. Even though she now has dementia, she often surprises me with those same qualities

  240. I learned about living a frugal life style from my Mother's example. Probably the thing I am most grateful for is the financial wisdom I learned by watching and observing. She never sat me down and talked about budgeting, but she lived it on a daily basis. I could go on and on, but I'll stop here. 😉

  241. My mom is unfortunately no longer with us, and honestly, I don't think I could just list one thing. I loved how she would speak her mind, no matter the consequences, that I could talk to her about literally anything, her sense of humor, her cooking - I could go on and on. 🙂

  242. My mom is so thoughtful. Instead of saying "let me know if you need something" she shows up with a freezer meal or offers to baby sit. She is always putting others first.

  244. My favorite thing about my mom is that she always had something yummy cooking on the stove when I got home from school. I loved that!

  247. Hi - My Mom is always, always on my side even if it's silly or I am really wrong! She's the best!!!

  249. When my mom visits, she keeps us well fed with delicious food. And if I have a project I want to make for my kids, but don't have time, she will do it for me:)

  252. My mother makes a mean chicken and dumplins!! She is an awesome soul. Thinks about me and my son and knows exactly what we need. Dont know how she does it really.

  255. My mom taught me (by example) that a laugh will help you get through the tough times.

  256. My mom has an amazing servant's heart-- she is always looking out for the needs of others.

  266. My mom is always supportive of me and she loves me and mine without reservation! Love her!

  267. Mom was a kind and caring person, a good cook, and an amazing self-taught amateur seamstress who taught me how to sew when I was a teenager.

  268. It's hard to pick one thing. She is unfailingly patient and supportive. She is thoughtful, genuine, and intelligent.

    Basically, she's the best!

  269. My mom was a great influence - she taught me to take responsibility for myself and to show initiative to help others as much as possible. She was a great encourager for me to keep trying and keep going.

  271. My mom always emphasized my intelligence over appearance growing up, which greatly contributed to my confidence I possess today!

  272. My mom has unlimited amount of energy and I only wish to have a piece of her energy when i'm her age...

  273. My mom loved to just grab us and go for a ride. I know where everything in Florida is because of her. Day trips were a blast!

  275. My Mom has always been my rock. She always has my (and my brother and sisters) back.! Happy Mother's Day!

  278. I my mom for giving me an amazing childhood full of her loving attention, constantly look for ways to broaden my horizons, build knowledge and be the best person I could be.

  279. My mom always had fresh baked goodies for us when we came home from school.

  280. There are many favorite things that I love about My Mom but the number one thing is getting a hug from her! 🙂 I am 27-years old and have my own family but I still love to get hugs from my mom.

  281. My mom 93 year old mom is an archivist. We are going through hundreds of letters that she saved (originals from others, or carbons of what she typed), which describe my family's life: my parent's WWII courtship, buying their first home, their life in Japan (where I was born), back to the US, etc. Such a gift!

  282. My mom's love was so strong that I have never doubted for a single moment that I was loved and protected. I miss her so much.

  283. Didn't matter what mom was doing, if any of us needed her, she was there .. If I can be half the woman / mom that my mom was, then I would be so very proud. Thank you for the chance to win a wonderful prize !!! 🙂 Rosemary

  284. My Mom always reminds me that I was her best Mothers Day present ever! I get to celebrate my birthday and Mothers Day making it even more special and my Mom always gets me my favorite dark chocolate. 🙂

  285. My gram raised me when my mother gave me up. This is after she was widowed young raised three boys and never remarried, in a time when widow was a dirty word.

  286. My greatest memory of my mom is her gentleness. From the tone of her voice to the softness of her hands, she has always been a gentle loving person.

  287. My mom is sympathetic. The other day I had a booboo, and my husband didn't really care (he's an anesthesiologist and sees much worse things every day), but my mom TOTALLY cared and made me feel better. 🙂

  288. My Mom is always there for me and my children. If it wasn't for her support, I'm not sure where I'd be today.

  290. My mom clips newspaper articles for me when she reads something she thinks I will be interested in. Whenever I am coming to town she clips articles in the weeks before I arrive and when I get there there is a small pile of interesting articles for me to peruse. It shows she has been thinking of me prior to my arrival, which is sweet.

  293. My mom is a doctor who had to be mom and dad at the same time. She gave us an amazing life, she teached us to be responsible for our own decisions (and their consequences) and always said "the only who is able to judge people it´s God. Everybody else can´t do it, especially us". She never had suppourt from anybody, not even her own mother, to achieve anything in her life. And I NEVER heard a complaint about it in my entire childhood

    She is the proof that the heroines are real.

  294. My brother and I both adopted special needs kids and my mom is FABULOUS with all 12 of her grandchildren (both bio AND adopted!). She's accepting, helpful, and loving!

  295. My mother is a very strong person she over came being an incest survivor to raise a family and I never knew till I was 18 and it was one of her talks before I left. She thought I would be ashamed of her? Somehow she forgot she was a Victom huh..Anyway she is a strong women any women or person surviving such a childhood is tough..but somehow she still had a soft personality...and I am so very proud of her 🙂

  297. My mom is awesome. She has always been there for me with no questions asked. She is 86 years young and the best mom ever!

  300. The best thing about my mom are the values she taught my 2 children. She taught them to be frugal. At my mother's funeral my son talked about how they looked forward to seeing their grandma because she went to garage sales and bought board games and books and spent time with them. In the end my son said it wasn't about the presents so much as her presence.

  302. My mom has been deceased for several years, but I will always remember her words of wisdom and emphasis on education.

  303. I love how my mom always finds creative ways to have fun and makes every day interesting and fun. She is such a friendly and loving person.

  304. My favorite thing about my mom is that she is so creative. She can use her creativity in cooking, gardening, and she's an amazing artist.

  305. My Mom always has the right answer, even if it isn't the one I want to hear! 🙂

  306. My mom had abundant patience for all 10 of her children. I learned so much from her.

  307. My mom taught other youg women how to be a mom by just living life--taking care of her family. We might not have had much, but she was sure to feed anyone in need.

  310. My mom is always there to take my calls. Has taught me the value of hard work and most important lead me to Jesus Christ.

  311. My mom has shown me that it is possible to provide the comfort of a home-cooked meal and eat dinner together on most days of the week even if everybody in the family has a full-time job. Now, I am trying to do the same for my family.

  313. My favorite thing about my mom is her courage and tenacity. She had the courage to divorce my dad in the 70s when she had 3 little kids and he refused to help out or pay child support out of spite. She fought for her rights in the court system while working 2 jobs to support us (one during the day and one at night, I took care of my little brothers) and also put herself through nurse assistant school. We lived in a scary neighborhood for a few years but she always made sure to surround herself with friends who would look us for us when she wasn't around. She was a strict mom who didn't have much of an education but stressed how important it was for us to get good grades and work hard. After a few years of saving and scrimping she bought her own house and moved us out in a quiet rural neighborhood. She accomplished all of this mostly on her own and I'm in awe of what she went through to make sure her kids wouldn't do without. Now that she's retired, she's still fighting for her kids, helping my sister through some tough times and helping to raise my nephews. She's awesome and I can't wait to go visit her next month.

  314. My mom can drop anything when my children or I need her. She never lets on to the inconvenience, but helps out with whatever is necessary. With a smile and a hug!

  315. I didn't understand until I got older, but my mom loved me very much. Headstrong teenage years made this hard to realize.

  316. My mom continuously pushes me to be the best version of myself and she has been my backbone in times when I wasn't so strong. I truly wouldn't be where I am or who I am without her. Her strength and resilience inspire me, and I can only hope to be half as awesome as her when it's my turn to be a mom 🙂

  317. My mom invests so much time into my kids and has always been the BEST listener.

  318. My mom is such an amazing decorator- she makes her home beautiful in more ways than one.

  320. The thing I value most about my mother is the fact that she never gave up on me. Despite some challenges to our relationship, she stuck by me and watched me stumble, learn, and grow into the woman I am today. I hold her in high esteem as I raise my 2 little girls.

  324. My mom worked really hard her entire life to provide for our family. On the nights she was just too tired for family time, she would snuggle with us on the couch. She made our house a happy place. I have tried to follow her example with my children.

  325. My mom always told us "attitude is everything" and there is so much truth to that. She also always knows just the right way to help when she comes to visit...from taking the kids to the park so I can clean a bathroom :-), to taking a baby so I can sleep a little...she just KNOWS... Love my mama!!

  327. My mom is the epitome of strength. She's raised four children, and has come into herself since the majority of her kids have flown the nest. She is everything you could ask for in a mom.

  328. I drove my mom crazy but she loved me dearly and let me know it. I miss her every moment of every day.

  329. My mom, who I miss daily, was such a wonderful example of a loving, caring woman. She helped people get their citizenship, helped couples adopt children, volunteerered for any charities, including United Way. She graduated college when I was 18 yrs old and was third in her class and went backpacking across Europe with the kids in her class! She passed away in 1975, but left a legacy of love for her four children.

  330. My mom has a heart of gold and is always willing to help people out whenever they need. She cares a lot about people and I think they don't always realize it. I do love her 😀

  331. The best thing about my mom is that she has been the most consistent positive force in my life. I hope to be as wonderful a woman as she is someday.

  332. My mom graduated from high school and went to business school. This was very unusual for her generation in the rural south. She always believed in equality for women and came to believe bin equally for African Americans, another unusual thing in the rural south. She woul have been so proud of her granddaughter had she not been taken too soon, a casualty of Alzheimer's disease.

  333. My mom is always there for me! We don't live near each other but I'll get to see her for Mother's Day this year!

  334. My mom is just so awesome! She is always there for myself and my girls. She is (almost) 76 years old and still attends my girls' sporting events and takes care of great-grandchildren. She is truly a blessing to me!

  335. My momma eats dessert first and celebrates 1/2 birthdays. She will be 80 and a 1/2 on May 21st!
    She also rides her bike and does Yoga everyday so the dessert doesn't have a chance. 🙂

  336. My mom never let us know how she struggled. She's with angels now and I miss her every day. Thanks for the giveaway.

  337. I've been blessed to have many mom figures in my life, all of whom taught me something different: to be self-reliant, to stand up for what you believe in, to be an independent thinker, and finally, not to be afraid to ask for help.

  339. I love that my mom is always here for me, we are best friends and I love that she is Christ like! I would be lost without her!! I'm also blessed by a wonderful mother in law, blessed to have a great relationship with her as well!! Thanks for the giveaway!!

  342. My mom is so fun! she was always so present in my life and still is. She gives so much of herself to help me when i need it!

  344. i loved, and still love, my/our mother dearly. The older i get, the more i appreciate her, and will always miss her. She had to leave school at an early age(mid-late 1920's), yet, throughout her life, she was a lifelong learner.
    An avid reader throughout her life, piano player, gifted musician!,(to us)!, learner of languages, artist, weaver, seamstress-who made each one of us, four daughters, clothes throughout our growing up years. Coming from an immigrant Finnish family, early 1900's, she learned to speak English when she went to school. These are just a few of the memories i have, of our mother.
    i thank G-d for her!

  345. My mom was always in my corner--always there with support, encouragement and advice. She left us last April, and I miss her everyday.

  348. My mom is a supreme homemaker. Her house was always clean and she cooked, paid the bills, basically ran the whole show

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