When I think of Mothers day, I think of mom in her apron, baking a pie in the kitchen or making us a cup of cocoa after school on a cool winters day. I think of shopping, good smells and mostly I associate my mom with family gathered in the kitchen and preparing plates full of yummy foods.
There are many ways to celebrate mom on this special holiday, including a feast that always starts in the heart of the home, the kitchen.
First off, it’s a no brainer this Mother’s day to call your mom. Did you know phone calls increase up to 37% on Mother’s Day? Next, send a card. Greeting cards are both thoughtful and popular and 133 million cards are exchanged in celebration of Mothers Day. Last, and by far the most fun, is to shop for a thoughtful gift.
A really cool place to find a great gift, a fun apron, or something pretty special for mom is The Kitchen Company located in Grants Pass, Oregon. “This is one of the cutest shops in all of Southern Oregon”, said Susan Mackenzie, owner of Susan Mackenzie Interiors. “It’s a must-see for anyone visiting or searching for a special gift that will become a treasured memory.”
This Saturday, May 10th, The Kitchen Company will be demonstrating the Cuisipro cordless herb chopper from 11:00am to 3:00pm. The powerful battery operated motor is strong enough to mince any fresh herb, and because it’s cordless it is easy and convenient to use in adding fresh flavors to your favorite recipes. Stop by the store at 301 Southeast 6th Street in Grants Pass and see it work!
For those of us who may live near, or the many who live very far from our moms, HarryandDavid.com can make this Mother’s Day holiday exceptionally memorable. With flowers being the #1 gift sent on Mothers Day, HarryandDavid.com can deliver a variety of beautifully arranged flowers, as well as the scrumptious gourmet gift baskets.
Their gorgeous gourmet baskets are loaded with fresh fruits, gourmet chocolates, and a variety of specialty items. Everything from Harry and David arrives with beautifully packaged.
“I have to confess”, said Melody Colton of Portland, Oregon, “I love getting a Harry and David gift basket as much as I love giving one. “It has become an annual tradition and one of my favorites is the Tower of Treats”.
For those of us who are wondering how many people are celebrating and honoring mom this holiday, check out these impressive statistics.
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Total amount of money spent on Mother’s Day Cards annually |
$671 million |
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Total average amount of money the average person will spend on gifts of their mom on mother’s day |
$126.90 |
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Total amount of money spent on flowers for their mothers on mother’s day |
$1.9 billion |
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Total amount of money that will be spent for mothers on Mothers Day |
$14.6 billion |
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Total amount of consumers that will take place in mother’s day in some form |
96% |
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Total percentage of all transactions on holidays that take place on Mother’s day |
24% |
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Total percent of all gifts bought on mothers day that are flowers |
69% |
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Total amount of flowers bought on mothers day that by mothers that are for themselves |
13% |
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Total amount of mothers in the world |
2 billion |
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Total amount of babies that are born each second |
4.3 babies |
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Total percentage of dads that think small gestures are more important that buying items on mothers day |
94% |
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Total percentage of dads who say mothers day is perfect to create unforgettable experiences |
84% |
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Total percentage of dads who say they take over mothers responsibilities on mothers day |
83% |
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Total number of jewelry stores that will place orders for mothers day purchases |
26,683 |
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Total number of greeting card publishing establishments |
107 |
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Total number of beauty supplies purchased on mothers day |
14,027 |
There are approximately 2 billion mothers in the world, with 4 babies born each second. I think moms are going to continue to be a trending celebration for centuries to come.
Happy Mothers Day to all the moms we know and love – and to those moms everywhere who add meaning to our lives.