Flowers are the gifts that say so much without saying a word. Mother’s day flowers are a way of showing a mother that she is appreciated for, all that she has done, and put up with over the years. Buying and gifting flowers on mother’s day, conveys the message of love and appreciation, children have for their mother.

A carnation is the flower that symbolizes Mother’s Day. A pink carnation honors mothers, as these flowers say, “I will never forget you”, and they represent a mother’s love. Wearing a white carnation honors a deceased mother. The type of flower that is chosen, demonstrates that the person remembers the mother’s favorite flower.

Besides fresh flowers, dried or faux flowers made from silk, present an option for the perfect floral gift. Silk flowers are available as single flowers, bouquets, and special Mother’s day arrangements. There are several websites that advertise flowers, their availability, and price. One of the advantages of silk flowers is that they last for several years. Care must be taken to not keep the arrangement in direct sunlight. When preserving silk flowers, people can use feather dusters to remove dust collection. Pump sprays and vacuum cleaners can also be used to clean silk flowers.

As presenting flowers expresses the sentiment of love and appreciation, it is not always necessary to find the perfect bud or bloom at the local flower shop. Making flowers out of multi colored construction paper is yet another option for the creative minded. In America, Mother’s Day is celebrated on the second Sunday in the month of May. Silk Mothers Day Flowers, are preferred by many, for the range of colors they come in and their visual appeal. Potential buyers can indulge in comparison-shopping. This can help find an affordable variety after analyzing price, features, quality and manufacturers reputation.

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Do you know what you are giving to the children on you Christmas list? Will it be Harry Potter books, the latest computer games, or some new clothes?

Over the summer, I spent some time thinking about the Christmas days from my childhood. What made them special, and what did I remember most. From these thoughts came an idea for a new page on our website to let visitors share the best loved gift from their childhood.

I had expected lots of stories about the wonders of a specific toy (the Barbie with the sparkles on her dress or the remote control car the won every race). Isn’t that the sort of gift hyped by the commercials at this time of the year? The kids themselves join the craze insisting on getting the one toy that is in short supply. Can you remember trying to find a Cabbage Patch doll or a Furby the year they were hot? Do you think that gift is the one your child will remember most 30 or 40 years from now?

The visitors who have sent in stories about their own ‘best loved gifts’ wouldn’t agree. The gift that is remembered is the message of love from the adult who found the time to create a special memory for their child. Each of the stories include a ‘thing’, but what is important is ‘where did my mom find time to make all the doll clothes?’, ‘I loved horseback riding with my Dad.’, or ‘how did my mom smile and let us open the rest of our presents at 4am’.

The gift that counts is time. The kids know time is what is important. That’s why they want you to spend weeks trying to find the most difficult to buy toy this year. You will be spending your time on something they want. It’s amazing that we have time to search all over the city for a toy, but so often are too busy to spend the same number of hours doing something your child wants to do. Why not turn it around this year? Spend the time with your child, instead of driving to 5 different toy stores.

Tips for finding the perfect Christmas gift for a child.

1) Think about the good times you’ve spent with your child. When did you both have the most fun? Was it making a cake for his mother’s birthday, or the time you took her to the fair? Has your child ever mentioned a favorite day you spent together? What does he or she really like to do?

2) What can you do build on that time? You could get some cartoon character cake pans, cake mixes and a promise to make a cake on the first Saturday of each month. How about getting a book of tickets to a movie theatre and agree to go to let you child pick the movie (even if you hate going to scary movies and your child loves them)? Give a birding book to a nature lover and then take your child out bird spotting. What about lunch for two in a fancy restaurant for a little girl who likes to dress-up? A sports enthusiast would love tickets to go with you to see his or her favorite team play.

3) Don’t fall into the trap of giving items off a list. Children will often be momentarily thrilled with the latest and greatest toy. If the gift involves more of your money than your time, it will probably be forgotten in the same amount of time you spent to buy it!

Yes, it will take time to think of the right gift, and it will take more time to actually follow through and enjoy the gift together. Take a moment and really think about what else you could be doing with that time. How many answers are really more important than making the time to show a child you love them?

If you looking for more ideas, check out our Best Loved Gifts page ( creativekidsathome.com/remgifts.html). You may find the perfect gift idea waiting for you in a story sent in by one of our visitors.

By the way, these tips work great for your best friend, favorite aunt or anyone else you want to give a birthday, Christmas, or Hannukah gift.

Christine Nicholls loves being mommy to Katherine (9y) and Duncan (6y). Her company, Creative Kids at Home ( creativekidsathome.com creativekidsathome.com) encourages kids to have fun while being creative, and best of all, they get the excitement of getting personally addressed packages in the mail. Check for free online library of kids crafts and activities.