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Across the Fence:  Mother's Day Gifts  |
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doglady
True Blue Farmgirl
435 Posts
Tina
Howard
Ohio
USA
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 Posted - Apr 23 2008 : 11:28:10 AM
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Ladies, What do you get or do for Mother's Day for the woman who has everything? She still likes surprises though. I need suggestions.
Tina
You can tell your dog all of your secrets and they'll never say a word!
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KYgurlsrbest
True Blue Farmgirl
4853 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
4853 Posts |
Posted - Apr 23 2008 : 11:33:27 AM
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It is really difficult, isn't it, Tina? I'm trying to think of what I did for mom last year. We went to brunch at the Flagg Fork Herb Farm in Lexington, and then antiquing. Since her mom is now gone, we decided to go the same nursery we've gone to since she was small (and me, too) to get geraniums, just like Grandma was still with us. It's a mother's day tradition.
My mom only wants "the cards"...she loves, loves cards and that seems to suffice :)
Farmgirl Sister #80, thanks to a very special farmgirl from the Bluegrass..."She was built like a watch, a study in balance ... with a neck and head so refined, like a drawing by DaVinci"...
NY Newsday sportswriter Bill Nack describing filly, Ruffian.
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Betty J.
True Blue Farmgirl
1407 Posts
Betty
Pasco
WA
USA
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Posted - Apr 23 2008 : 11:36:18 AM
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Mothers always have to eat. Something special in that category would be nice. I'm partial to chocolates, but I suppose that my son will probably take me to dinner. If not, I'll take myself.
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Edited by - Betty J. on Apr 23 2008 11:37:28 AM |
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Beehind Thyme
True Blue Farmgirl
192 Posts
Pamela
Kentucky
USA
192 Posts |
Posted - Apr 23 2008 : 3:23:30 PM
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Originally posted by KYgurlsrbest
It is really difficult, isn't it, Tina? I'm trying to think of what I did for mom last year. We went to brunch at the Flagg Fork Herb Farm in Lexington, and then antiquing. Since her mom is now gone, we decided to go the same nursery we've gone to since she was small (and me, too) to get geraniums, just like Grandma was still with us. It's a mother's day tradition.
My mom only wants "the cards"...she loves, loves cards and that seems to suffice :)
Farmgirl Sister #80, thanks to a very special farmgirl from the Bluegrass..."She was built like a watch, a study in balance ... with a neck and head so refined, like a drawing by DaVinci"...
NY Newsday sportswriter Bill Nack describing filly, Ruffian.
http://www.buyhandmade.org/
Oh, my Jonni...
I have been wanting to go to Flag Fork Herb Farm forever. I use to go when they were wayyyyyyyyyy out in the country. How is the food? Do they still have creations to purchase???
I have to go... Thank you for mentioning the place.
Blessings, Pamela ***Maybe a Mother's Day request!!!
ViSiT FoR SoMe HoMeSpuN AppEaL & StOrYbOOk ChArM!
TrEaSuRes 4-SaLe
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New Beginnings...
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Etsy now Open...
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Edited by - Beehind Thyme on Apr 23 2008 3:24:15 PM |
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mikesgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
3659 Posts
Sherri
Elma
WA
USA
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ruralfarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
4309 Posts
Rene'
Prosser
WA
USA
4309 Posts |
Posted - Apr 23 2008 : 5:43:03 PM
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I am making "sets" of homemade all occasion cards - both my mom, mother in law and my granny love to give cards outs.... so they love getting the sets...
Rene~Prosser Farmgirl
" Plant goodness, harvest the fruit of loyalty, plow the new ground of knowledge. Hosea 10:12 |
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KYgurlsrbest
True Blue Farmgirl
4853 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
4853 Posts |
Posted - Apr 23 2008 : 6:24:50 PM
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Pamela, the food is wonderful...very easy casual, with lots of fresh herbs (naturally :)) and edible flowers. The shop is wonderful, and they now have an antique shop in the former servants quarters out back, past the gardens. You need to go and have a nice lunch for yourself!!!
Farmgirl Sister #80, thanks to a very special farmgirl from the Bluegrass..."She was built like a watch, a study in balance ... with a neck and head so refined, like a drawing by DaVinci"...
NY Newsday sportswriter Bill Nack describing filly, Ruffian.
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kydeere40744
True Blue Farmgirl
1132 Posts
Jessica
Kentucky
USA
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Posted - Apr 24 2008 : 07:12:44 AM
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The best gift of all is being there and spending time with your momma. I make sure to be there for my mom that day because we don't get to see each other as much as we like (live 2 hours away). I also get her some flowers, hanging baskets, and plant the flowers for her. We use to take her out to eat, but now we all chip in and cook dinner for her. No stress, no waiting, just very relaxing.
~Jessica in Kentucky & Farmgirl Sisterhood #137~
Be sure to visit my blog & Crafty Clipart for some of my photographs:
http://bluegrassprincess.blogspot.com/
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farmgirl blessings
True Blue Farmgirl
777 Posts
Lea
TN
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corporatefarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
389 Posts
Tamara
Pikeville
TN
USA
389 Posts |
Posted - Apr 24 2008 : 08:13:48 AM
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Tina - I plant my mother a flower garden. Every year my DH and I will take flats of flowers and plant them in her garden beds. Mom has really bad lung problems and can't do much but she loves her flowers. It is the gift that keeps on giving. This year I will also make quiche ( which she loves), a nice salad and strawberry lemonade for us to eat while we kick back and enjoy the new flowers.
Tamara
http://smallfarm.about.com small farms give big benefits
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marmieto12
True Blue Farmgirl
213 Posts
laura
utah
USA
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Posted - Apr 24 2008 : 08:38:24 AM
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My mom lives in another state, so spending the day with her is not possible. She collects Milk Glass. So the summer before I hit up yard sales. I have given her candy dishes with diabetic candy, vases with artificial but nice flowers. I have sent corsages and gift cards. She seems to like all of those. Of course photographs in frames are always welcomed. My mother now is suffering from mental issues, so this year will be more of a challenge.
My adult children have done some fun things, like taking me to dinner. I love Japanese and it is such a treat. One year they had a beautiful surprise brunch the day before. I have received flower plants, bird feeders and other fun items for my garden.
The ideas that have already been listed are great. I like the idea of planting a flower garden Tamara and Sheri the lotion idea is precious.
Laura;Dreaming of big girl farm...
Farmgirl # 148
http://lilsfamilyfarm.blogspot.com
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