An Ode to Motherhood-Momsters Celebrates Mother’s Day

M-O-T-H-E-R
“M” is for the million things she gave me,
“O” means only that she’s growing old,
“T” is for the tears she shed to save me,
“H” is for her heart of purest gold;
“E” is for her eyes, with love-light shining,
“R” means right, and right she’ll always be,
Put them all together, they spell “MOTHER,”

A word that means the world to me.

- Howard Johnson

Now this post is for daddies to read & help their children put it into action & even surprise their mothers. Well, even for mommies who want to make their moms an extra bit happier. Mother’s Day is around the corner & it’s just the perfect time to make mommies feel extra special. Now this doesn’t mean that moms aren’t supposed to be loved & cared for, the rest of the year. They deserve more than we give them, so don’t shy away & show them how much you love them with Momsters’ recommended tips. Do bear in mind that gifts aren’t always the best bet, mothers appreciate gestures more. 

PLAN A DAY WITH HER

Spend a complete day with her, doing things she enjoys-plan a picnic or movie or go for coffee or shopping together. A spa visit can be a good idea too. Bond over things you both haven’t done together in a long time. At the end of the day, the smile this gesture will bring to her face will be priceless.

MAKE HER SOMETHING SPECIAL

Making a personalized gift for her shows how special she is, though time-consuming it is the least you can do for your mum. Make a photo album or scrapbook with photographs of you & her or put together her favourite songs into a CD. Try writing a letter to her with all things that you appreciate & love about her. If you are creative you could paint her something she would love. There is no dearth of creative gifts for mums. Click on the links for some great gift ideas.

Quick and Easy Mother's Day Cards for Kids

Hand Print Apron

Photo Cube

Handmade Mothers Day Gift Ideas

COOK HER A MEAL

We know cooking can be daunting for the uninitiated but there are several recipes that aren’t exactly rocket science but taste delicious. Here is something you could help you little one make for their mom. 

Strawberry Bruschetta 

Ingredients

• 4 slice(s) whole-wheat bread 
• 6 tablespoon(s) light brown sugar 
• 1 teaspoon(s) grated lemon zest 
• 2 teaspoon(s) lemon juice
• 3 cup(s) sliced or diced hulled strawberries 
• 4 tablespoon(s) mascarpone, (Italian cream cheese)

Directions 

1. Toast bread in a toaster. 
2. Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over high heat. Add sugar, lemon zest and lemon juice and cook, stirring, until the sugar melts and the mixture begins to bubble, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Add strawberries and stir until juices begin to exude and the berries are heated through, 30 seconds to 1 minute more. 
3. Spread 1 tablespoon mascarpone on each piece of toast. Top with the warm berries. 

Recipe Credit Eating Well

Easy One-Pot Chicken Casserole
 

Ingredients

• 8 bone-in chicken thighs 
• 1 tbsp oil
• 5 spring onions , sliced
• 2 tbsp plain flour
• 2 chicken stock cubes
• 2 large carrots , cut into batons (no need to peel)
• 400g new potatoes , halved if large
• 200g peas
• 1 tbsp grainy mustard
• Small handful fresh soft herbs, like parsley, chives, dill or tarragon , chopped

Directions

1. Put the kettle on. Fry the thighs in the oil in a casserole or wide pan with a lid to quickly brown.
2. Stir in the whites of the spring onion with the flour and stock cubes until the flour disappears, then gradually stir in 750ml hot water from the kettle. Throw in the carrots and potatoes, bring to a simmer. Cover and cook for 20 mins. 
3. Take off the lid and simmer for 15 mins more, then throw in the peas for another 5 mins. Season, stir in the mustard, green spring onion bits, herbs and some seasoning. 

 Recipe Credit BBC Good Food

We hope some of these tips come handy in making Mother’s Day special for your mom as well as you. If you have younger kids, these tips would be equally useful for daddies.