The Celebration Of Mothers Day

Even in the midst of all the turmoil that I experienced as a kid, this is one day that still means a lot to me.  My mom is no longer living, but I still celebrate her with the website dedicated to her memory.  It is a website in the celebration of Mother's Day through my music, creativity and various other resources.

One of the most precious things I have created is a music CD for Mother's Day.  It is relaxing piano music created from my heart and in honor and memory of my mom.  If you like relaxing music, you will love this CD.  If your mom could use some relaxation, I know she would love this CD.

In addition, Mothers Day Music website is a place with some inspiring ideas and words and pictures.  Maybe you're trying to make a homemade card for your mom and you just need a little more to make it complete, this website is for you.  If you're just trying to fill out a card you bought for your mom or needing to add something to the flowers that you got for her, this website may be able to help you.

Maybe you're wondering what special things you could do for your mom on Mother's Day.  Some of us are very creative and for others, it can be a challenging endeavor.  I have listed many different ideas of things you can do with your Mom on Mother's Day.  Feel free to use them, borrow from them, and by all means, if there is something you feel needs to be added, please let me know.

In addition to all the fun resources, there is some trivia that you can amaze your own mom or wow your friends.  I've included many of the Presidential Proclamations from many years in the past.  These are fun to read and you get a sense of what is written each year, that barely gets any press coverage.

I have also included some history of Mother's Day.  It was not always a day that was celebrated like it is now.  Learning about these things is something I find interesting and I have tried to pull together tidbits of history from many different places.

Most of all, make sure you check out the page that is included in memory of my own mom on Mother's Day.  It is a special page and while the pictures may seem ordinary, they connect me to moments in my life where I cherished my own mom.

Don't forget that Mother's Day is May 8th! 

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Mothers Day Is May 8

It's that time of year!  

Mother's Day is May 8.

 

Looking For A Gift For Mom?

Check out Mother's Day Music.com

Music, Resources, Trivia, Things To Do

Even if you are a procrastinator,  Mom is too special to forget on Mother's Day.  The website, Mother's Day Music.net has many resources for you to help you make this day a special one.

Make sure you check out my Relaxing Spa Music CD that was made especially for Mother's Day.  I'm sure your mom would love it as she relaxes to the piano music.  The CD can be downloaded on Amazon or iTunes or Spotify.

There are many ideas and wonderful resources on the website to help you.  I no longer have my mom around to celebrate with, and that is why I made this page.  It is a special one to me.

What are you waiting on - that's right, check out Mothers Day Music and spread the word!

Mother's Day Facts, Trivia and Things To Do

This post is a tribute to Mom's across the world as we get ready to celebrate Mother's Day on May 8, 2011 (at least here in the United States). I know some parts of the world celebrate it at different times and most likely differently than we do here in the US. I would love to hear how you celebrate it where ever you live and please leave a comment describing that.

This post is of course, dedicated to my own mom who left this world on Jan 4, 2002. www.mothersdaymusic.net



Here are a few facts and trivia about Mother's Day.

- Celebration of Mother's Day officially began in 1914.
- Mothering Sunday in Great Britain took place on the 4th Sunday of Lent.
- In 1872, Julia Ward organized a day of peace for mothers on June 2.
- Ana Jarvis managed to persuade her church to celebrate a day for mothers.
- Ana Jarvis was trying to begin a national campaign until she died in 1905.
- Ana Jarvis's daughter continued the campaign after she passed away.
- Ana Jarvis wanted a quiet day of reflection, prayer and peace with family.
- President Woodrow Wilson signed legislation establishing this day in 1914.
- There are over 82 million mothers in the US.
- Approximately 81% of women between 40 and 44 years old are mothers.
- There are 4 million new mothers each year.
- The average for a new mother is 25 years.
- July is the most popular month to have a baby.
- Tuesday is the most popular day of the week when babies are born.
- In 2010, there were 5 million stay at home moms.
- Mother's Day is the third most popular holiday after Christmas.
- Eve is considered the mother of all living in the bible.
- Over 120 million calls are made on Mother's Day.
- Nearly 80% of Americans by a card for their mom on Mother's Day.
- Approximately 139 million Mother’s Day cards are given each year
- 83% of the cards purchased on Mother's Day are by daughters.
- Mother's Day is the busiest day of the year for restaurants
- The special flower for Mother's Day is a carnation.
- In 2008 in the US, 42,746 births did not occur in hospitals.
- Cards and Flowers are the most popular gifts on Mother's Day.
- In 2008, there were 777,817 child care centers in the US.
- There are 9.9 million single mothers in the US in 2010.
- In The US, Mother's Day is always the second Sunday of May.
- Mother's Day is the second most popular gift giving day.
- Hallmark has been producing cards for this day since 1920.
- The average person will spend about $127 on Mother’s Day gifts.
- About $1.9 billion are spent on flowers for Mother's Day.
- Almost $2.9 billion is spent on taking mom to lunch on this day.
- About $1.5 billion is spent on Mother's Day gift certificates.
- Men spend much more than women on Mother’s Day
- Having children later in life may help moms to live longer.
- Over 30,000 single mothers have served in Iraq and Afghanistan.


Most moms like to just spend time with their families and children on Mother's Day. Sure, going out to eat or buying her something makes the day special. I'll bet though if you asked any mom what she enjoyed most, and it would be spending a leisurely day, relaxing, talking or doing something together. So here's a few ideas to get you started but be creative! This is only a start! And Mom's, feel free to print this out and leave it laying around the house. Maybe you could wall paper the bedroom doors of your kids room with it. Just kidding of course (or am I?)


Things To Do With Your Mom On Mother's Day

- Spend time and hang out with your mom.
- Visit the park with your mom.
- Take mom to the movies.
- Go ice skating or roller skating.
- Clean the house for your mom.
- Wash and wax your mom's car.
- Go on a picnic.
- Buy or build her a front porch swing or hammock.
- Create a hand made card for her.
- Make a scrapbook together with your mom.
- Play a board game together as a family.
- Create an inspirational book of her favorite quotes.
- Create a coupon book of things you'll do for her during the year.
- Go for an ice cream cone.
- Treat her to a nice relaxing afternoon at the spa.
- Just talk to your mom and share your life with her.
- Make a simple breakfast in bed for her.
- Have her go on a scavenger hunt for thank-you's around the house.
- Plant flowers with her.
- Put a CD of her favorite music together.
- Bake something together and you clean up the kitchen.
- Go shopping together.
- Take her to a concert, a zoo or area attractions.
- Take a day trip.
- Go to a coffee shop.
- Take your mom out to eat or cook her a meal.
- Take a walk together.
- Give your mom a day away from everyone to relax.
- Tell her you love her.
- Give her a list of things of how much she means to you.
- Play her a song on whatever instrument you play.
- Compose a song and sing it to her.
- Give your mom a day to just read a good book by herself.
- A day of rest or a do absolutely nothing day.
- Those truly touching we appreciate you moments and gifts.
- Anything you can do that makes her feel special and wanted.
- Weed and clean her flower bed out.
- Create a photo album of old memories.
- Make a tribute video to your mom and be creative.
- Take her to the beach for the day.
- Download for your mom a relaxing music CD.
- Have a family portrait taken or painted.
- If you're a kid living at home, clean your room without being told.
- Write a poem together for your mom.
- Create an ecard for your mom.
- Check out local resources for activities on mother's day.
- Create a family history with your mother.
- Enjoy and celebrate the holiday of Mother's Day.


Whatever you decide to do on Mother's Day, keep it simple and make it something that you will cherish with your mom for years to come. It isn't about seeing how much money you can buy or how much you can impress your mom. Mother's Day is about showing your mom how much you care about her and how much she means to you. Hopefully you have had a mom that truly cared for you and if you did not, my heart does go out to you.


I created a CD called, Relaxing Spa Music: Mother's Day, and the music came out of my love and dedication to my mom. I lost my mom in 2002 and she is forever in my heart and in my music. This CD is one that is just as the name implies, it is a relaxing spa CD. I hope you will take a moment and check it out. It is available on Amazon or iTunes. You can listen to sound clips and learn more about it on my website.

Relaxing Spa Music: Mother's Day by Don Shetterly

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Some Sources Of Information:
1) Mother's Day Music.net
2) US Census Bureau
3) Hallmark - Mothers Day
4) National Retail Federation



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Valentines Day Facts and Trivia

I know Valentine's Day is coming up and I just found some cool facts and trivia that you may or may not know. If there are any guys out there that are reading this, just know that on Monday, February 14, 2011, the day is here! So don't say you haven't heard about this. :)

I'm not saying you have to spend a lot of money but see if you can't find something special to do for the one or ones you love. Showing love to anyone does not have to be about spending money! It is the thought that counts and there are a million and one ways to show how much you love or care for someone.



Americans celebrate Valentine's Day by doing the following.
- 65% give greeting cards
- 44% have a date night
- 38% give candy
- 32% give flowers
- 29% give Gift Cards
- 17% give various miscellaneous gifts
- 12% give Perfume or Cologne
- 11% give jewelry


Valentines Day Facts and Trivia:
1) One billion cards are sent on Valentine's Day - Second only to Christmas.
2) Of people buying flowers, approximately 70% are men and 30% are women.
3) 15% of women send themselves flowers on Valentine's Day.
4) 189 million stems of roses are sold on this day in the US.
5) California produces 60% of the US roses but most are imported for this Day.
6) In 1868, Richard Cadbury sold the first Valentine's Day box of chocolates.
7) 64% of US men do not make advance romantic plans for Valentine's Day.
8) More than $1 Billion worth of chocolate is purchased on this day in the US.
9) More than 35 million heart shaped boxes are sold on Valentine's Day.
10) About 3% of pet owners will give Valentine's gifts to their pets.
11) In 2010, consumers spent approximately $103 on Valentine's Day.
12) Men spend almost twice as much on Valentine's Day as women do.
13) More than one-third of men would prefer not receiving a gift.
14) Children between 6 to 10 years old give more than 650 million cards.
15) Over 50% of cards are purchased in the six days prior to Valentine's Day.
16) Teachers receive the most Valentine's Day cards.
17) To be awoken by a kiss on Valentine's Day is considered lucky.
18) The heart is the most common symbol of romantic love.
19) Ancient cultures believed the human soul lived in the heart.
20) The red rose was the favorite flower of Venus, the Roman goddess of love.
21) Valentine's Day is the most popular day for marriage proposals.
22) In Victorian times, it was considered bad luck to sign a Valentine's Card.
23) Valentine's Day is believed to have begun in France and England.
24) Alexander Bell applied for his telephone patent on Valentine's Day 1876.
25) Hallmark produced its first Valentine Day Card in 1913.


Most of all, I hope that whatever you decide to do on Valentine's Day with whoever means so much to you, that it will come from the deepest place in your heart. Remember, love is not about spending money and buying gifts. Those things can be a reflection of love but keep it in perspective. It is those surprise gifts that are created out of thought, energy and love that mean so much to those around us.

Happy Valentine's Day..

Enjoy, love and live!


Sources of Information:

1) Fun Facts About Valentine's Day
2) Valentine Day Fact
3) Valentine's Day Trivia
4) Weird Things You Didn't Know About Valentine's Day
5) Valentine's Day Fun Fact
6) Valentines Day Facts
7) Valentine's Day Facts And Trivia
8) 10 Fun Valentine's Day Facts


If you're looking for music to spend that romantic day with the person you love or just relax and chill, check out my relaxing piano music that comes directly from the heart. Available on most major retailers to purchase CD's or download mp3's. iTunes, Amazon, Napster, Rhapsody, Cdbaby.com























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