How are you celebrating Mother's Day this year?
Mother’s Day has meant different things to me over the years. The best ones were when I got to share them with my mother. It felt like a special day only we got to share together. The first few after she passed away were hard. The other day, while taking my son Will to school, he asked me when the holiday was. I told him it was in a few weeks. He said well, I want to make you a card because a card I make you would mean more than a card I buy at the store. It melted my heart. I told him that I would love a card he handmade. And he got excited that he would talk to my sister and have her help him make me a card.
Mother’s Day is a time for meaningful gestures, often the most cherished gifts are the ones that come from the heart. The library, with its wealth of resources, is the perfect place to nurture your child's creativity and help them craft a unique gift. Even if you're reading this on Mother’s Day and we're closed, you can start preparing for Father’s Day or next year's Mother's Day. Encourage your children to unleash their creativity, we have a wide range of books and craft days that can help them create heartwarming moments all year round.
A great book to help you get ahead for next year is Mother’s Day Crafts by Arlene Erlbach. According to the summary, this book will let her know they think she is special with these crafts. Readers follow easy directions to make Mom some Bath Salts or a special picture frame. Authors Arlene and Herbert Erlbach present ten simple crafts kids can make for Mom.
Even though our physical doors may be closed, our digital library is always open, ready to assist you. Did you know that we offer digital magazines? In the 'Family Fun Crafts for Kids' magazine, you'll find an issue packed with 181 projects, including handmade gifts, that you can access right now. So, even if you're in need of last-minute ideas, we've got you covered. Our digital resources are here to ensure you never run out of inspiration.
Food Network Magazine is another title available in our digital collection. In the issue Let’s Have Brunch you can find recipes any mother would love. If you make it yourself, the experience will be even more special. This would be great for a kid or even a spouse to show their love.
If you are wanting to get extra creative and put in some hard work you can access Mother Earth News issue Backyard Projects to create a garden, green house, or backyard oasis. These projects might be better for next year since you are on a close deadline for this year.
Your library offers so many resources for the mother in your life. If you are a mother reading this, we also have resources on pampering and self-care. Being a mother is a rough, tough job, as one of our children’s storybooks states. Motherhood can be hard and time-consuming, so make sure to take a break at the library. You can even bring the kids to storytime to get a little break and connect with other mothers.
This article originally appeared on Las Cruces Sun-News: How are you celebrating Mother's Day this year?
