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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

What are you getting your mums for Mother's Day ?

Flowers and card from me but normally take her out but she's busy this year.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Lost my mum 9 years ago now so will be flowers up to the crematorium and a few quiet moments alone before spending the day with my munchkin. Love and huggles to all mums past & present

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Lost my mum 9 years ago now so will be flowers up to the crematorium and a few quiet moments alone before spending the day with my munchkin. Love and huggles to all mums past & present "

Sorry to here that I'm so lucky to still have mine but lost my dad 10 years ago so I do know how you feel x

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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

My mother died in November so I bought a big bunch of flowers as a reminder of her.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"My mother died in November so I bought a big bunch of flowers as a reminder of her.

"

Thoughts are with you x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Lost my mum 9 years ago now so will be flowers up to the crematorium and a few quiet moments alone before spending the day with my munchkin. Love and huggles to all mums past & present

Sorry to here that I'm so lucky to still have mine but lost my dad 10 years ago so I do know how you feel x"

Lost my Dad 5 years ago too...so the years do seem to be one long anniversary one way or another now...but I like to try & celebrate their lives now rather than mourn. Xx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"My mother died in November so I bought a big bunch of flowers as a reminder of her.

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to you xx

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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound


"My mother died in November so I bought a big bunch of flowers as a reminder of her.

Thoughts are with you x"

Thank you, but no need. It was her time. Her church is remembering her tomorrow as Mothering Sunday arrangements used to be her responsibility.

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By *dventurousAlexMan
over a year ago

Ipswich

My sister's getting her flowers so taking her out for the day and chocolate.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Lost my mum 9 years ago now so will be flowers up to the crematorium and a few quiet moments alone before spending the day with my munchkin. Love and huggles to all mums past & present

Sorry to here that I'm so lucky to still have mine but lost my dad 10 years ago so I do know how you feel x

Lost my Dad 5 years ago too...so the years do seem to be one long anniversary one way or another now...but I like to try & celebrate their lives now rather than mourn. Xx"

Yes they brought us into this world and I'm proud to say they did a bloody good job and memories bring a smile to my face

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

A voucher - flowers will be dead in a week and she has a garden full of the things anyway.

At least with vouchers / money she can get what she wants!

Quick, easy AND practical!

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"My mother died in November so I bought a big bunch of flowers as a reminder of her.

Thoughts are with you x

Thank you, but no need. It was her time. Her church is remembering her tomorrow as Mothering Sunday arrangements used to be her responsibility.

"

That's lovely x

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By *inky-MinxWoman
over a year ago

Grantham

Missing my Mum too, difficult day is Mother's Day

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"A voucher - flowers will be dead in a week and she has a garden full of the things anyway.

At least with vouchers / money she can get what she wants!

Quick, easy AND practical! "

I brought flowers that you can have indoors for a few days then plant out

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I lost my mum just over 3 years ago, and her ashes are scattered over the summit of Mount Snowdon ...

I will be thinking of her and raising a glass of prosecco in her memory tomorrow

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"My sister's getting her flowers so taking her out for the day and chocolate."

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Missing my Mum too, difficult day is Mother's Day "

Sending hugs x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"A voucher - flowers will be dead in a week and she has a garden full of the things anyway.

At least with vouchers / money she can get what she wants!

Quick, easy AND practical! "

and very impersonal

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

To mothers lost to mothers still here I raise a glass and cheer them xx

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By *aroleBaskinWoman
over a year ago

somewhere down the rabbit hole, Aberdeen


"Lost my mum 9 years ago now so will be flowers up to the crematorium and a few quiet moments alone before spending the day with my munchkin. Love and huggles to all mums past & present "

Same. It will be 10 years in July for me

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By *iss.HoneyWoman
over a year ago

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Meh.

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By *dventurousAlexMan
over a year ago

Ipswich

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By *inky-MinxWoman
over a year ago

Grantham


"To mothers lost to mothers still here I raise a glass and cheer them xx"

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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

Mother's Day can be very difficult for some because not all mothers are loving and nurturing.

The day is actually about returning to your 'mother' church and that was a chance for families to get together. Then it became the day servants were given the day off to visit their mothers.

I think about it both as the day to thank and celebrate our mothers but, where that is difficult, to honour the person who has given us that mothering.

We rarely take the time to thank people in our lives for all that they do for us, often quietly, so it's nice to have a day that reminds us to do just that.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Mother's Day can be very difficult for some because not all mothers are loving and nurturing.

The day is actually about returning to your 'mother' church and that was a chance for families to get together. Then it became the day servants were given the day off to visit their mothers.

I think about it both as the day to thank and celebrate our mothers but, where that is difficult, to honour the person who has given us that mothering.

We rarely take the time to thank people in our lives for all that they do for us, often quietly, so it's nice to have a day that reminds us to do just that.

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Yes it is

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By *ady LickWoman
over a year ago

Northampton Somewhere

I'm going out for tea with my kids and will put my brave pants on but I will shed a quiet tear for my own mother at some point. You'd think it gets easier

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By *iss.HoneyWoman
over a year ago

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"I'm going out for tea with my kids and will put my brave pants on but I will shed a quiet tear for my own mother at some point. You'd think it gets easier "

Yup

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Meh.

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xxxxx

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By *iss.HoneyWoman
over a year ago

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"Meh.

xxxxx"

back xxx

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"I'm going out for tea with my kids and will put my brave pants on but I will shed a quiet tear for my own mother at some point. You'd think it gets easier "

Hugs x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Meh.

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*Hug*

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"A voucher - flowers will be dead in a week and she has a garden full of the things anyway.

At least with vouchers / money she can get what she wants!

Quick, easy AND practical!

and very impersonal "

Why though? How is a gift of (say, for example) £50 for her favourite store, so she can buy something SHE wants from a collection I know she likes, any more impersonal than spending £50 on a random bouquet from a florist (that last week, and next week, will cost £25 but is artificially increased for Mothers Day?).

Without wishing to sound ungrateful (as I appreciate any gift in the spirit it is given to me, of course) - many of the 'personal' gifts I got for Christmas are still in a bag in the spare room totally unused after 3 months, whereas I've used the cash I got to get things that I wanted!

;-)

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"A voucher - flowers will be dead in a week and she has a garden full of the things anyway.

At least with vouchers / money she can get what she wants!

Quick, easy AND practical!

and very impersonal

Why though? How is a gift of (say, for example) £50 for her favourite store, so she can buy something SHE wants from a collection I know she likes, any more impersonal than spending £50 on a random bouquet from a florist (that last week, and next week, will cost £25 but is artificially increased for Mothers Day?).

Without wishing to sound ungrateful (as I appreciate any gift in the spirit it is given to me, of course) - many of the 'personal' gifts I got for Christmas are still in a bag in the spare room totally unused after 3 months, whereas I've used the cash I got to get things that I wanted!

;-)"

We have these days for a reason whether you buy something or not it's up to you my mum loves plants and flowers I will buy them I don't care the cost I do it because I love her and appreciate what she has done for me

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'll take my nan flowers, I'd say take her for lunch but I know she'll have already cooked for me.

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By *onny MCMan
over a year ago

Crawley

Working all this weekend, taking Mum and Dad out for lunch Wednesday.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"A voucher - flowers will be dead in a week and she has a garden full of the things anyway.

At least with vouchers / money she can get what she wants!

Quick, easy AND practical!

and very impersonal

Why though? How is a gift of (say, for example) £50 for her favourite store, so she can buy something SHE wants from a collection I know she likes, any more impersonal than spending £50 on a random bouquet from a florist (that last week, and next week, will cost £25 but is artificially increased for Mothers Day?).

Without wishing to sound ungrateful (as I appreciate any gift in the spirit it is given to me, of course) - many of the 'personal' gifts I got for Christmas are still in a bag in the spare room totally unused after 3 months, whereas I've used the cash I got to get things that I wanted!

;-)

We have these days for a reason whether you buy something or not it's up to you my mum loves plants and flowers I will buy them I don't care the cost I do it because I love her and appreciate what she has done for me "

oh I don't doubt that and trust me, I feel exactly the same way about my Mum too

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"A voucher - flowers will be dead in a week and she has a garden full of the things anyway.

At least with vouchers / money she can get what she wants!

Quick, easy AND practical!

and very impersonal

Why though? How is a gift of (say, for example) £50 for her favourite store, so she can buy something SHE wants from a collection I know she likes, any more impersonal than spending £50 on a random bouquet from a florist (that last week, and next week, will cost £25 but is artificially increased for Mothers Day?).

Without wishing to sound ungrateful (as I appreciate any gift in the spirit it is given to me, of course) - many of the 'personal' gifts I got for Christmas are still in a bag in the spare room totally unused after 3 months, whereas I've used the cash I got to get things that I wanted!

;-)"

that's fair enough but my mum appreciated it more when I went to her favourite store and bought an item of clothing I knew she would like, wrapped it nicely and gave as a gift...but she liked getting presents.. it will be mothers day, after all

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'll be helping out with gardening n heavy lifting duties tomorrow then as n when required.

Can't really be bothered with it but you've gotta help out yer maw whenever you can.....it's only right after all

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Taking her to the local The Moody Cow. That's the pubs name.

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By *dventurousAlexMan
over a year ago

Ipswich

There's not a sending hug emoji, but feel for everyone who's lost a Mum or Dad. Mine are still here, but starting to fade

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By *dventurousAlexMan
over a year ago

Ipswich


"A voucher - flowers will be dead in a week and she has a garden full of the things anyway.

At least with vouchers / money she can get what she wants!

Quick, easy AND practical!

and very impersonal

Why though? How is a gift of (say, for example) £50 for her favourite store, so she can buy something SHE wants from a collection I know she likes, any more impersonal than spending £50 on a random bouquet from a florist (that last week, and next week, will cost £25 but is artificially increased for Mothers Day?).

Without wishing to sound ungrateful (as I appreciate any gift in the spirit it is given to me, of course) - many of the 'personal' gifts I got for Christmas are still in a bag in the spare room totally unused after 3 months, whereas I've used the cash I got to get things that I wanted!

;-)

that's fair enough but my mum appreciated it more when I went to her favourite store and bought an item of clothing I knew she would like, wrapped it nicely and gave as a gift...but she liked getting presents.. it will be mothers day, after all"

I think it all depends. What matters is the thought behind it.

Buying a voucher or cash indicates laziness, but if you've considered all the possibilities and you think it's the best thing for her then that's fair enough.

At the end of the day it's only between you, her and your conscience

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By *isaB45Woman
over a year ago

Fabville

My mum died nearly 11 years ago, so I buy spring flowers and have them here.

My munchkins will make breakfast in bed for me

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By *dventurousAlexMan
over a year ago

Ipswich


"Taking her to the local The Moody Cow. That's the pubs name."

And did she choose the pub?

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By *imiUKMan
over a year ago

Hereford

I'll probably ring her.

I don't "do" flowers.

A bunch of dead things, which will whither in the next few days....seem an odd thing to give.

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By *abs..Woman
over a year ago

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My Mum passed away ten years ago. Tomorrow I shall go for lunch with family, raise a glass and remember just how amazing she was, how much I miss her and be thankful for the memories.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yep flowers and chocs for Mum sorted. She's in Florida at the moment so delivery is planned for next Friday

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