{"id":1298,"date":"2010-05-06T16:16:58","date_gmt":"2010-05-06T20:16:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.aupairinamerica.com\/vac\/?p=182"},"modified":"2010-05-06T16:16:58","modified_gmt":"2010-05-06T20:16:58","slug":"mothers-day-celebration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.aupairinamerica.com\/vac\/2010\/05\/06\/mothers-day-celebration\/","title":{"rendered":"MOTHER&#8217;S DAY CELEBRATION"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/\/\/Users\/dominiqueortiz\/Desktop\/0509.gif\" alt=\"\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-192\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.aupairinamerica.com\/vac\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2010\/05\/0509.gif\" alt=\"0509\" width=\"130\" height=\"90\" \/><strong><span style=\"color: #ff00ff\">Mother&#8217;s Day<\/span><\/strong><\/h1>\n<p>Many  countries celebrate a special day for mothers.    In the U.S, it started as a day of peace; now it is more a day to   celebrate and pamper Mom.  Help the  children make cards or gifts or  plan a special meal or other surprise for  Mom.  Read picture books to  young  children about mothers such as <strong>Are You My Mother<\/strong> by PD Eastman, <strong>Little  Bear<\/strong> (an I Can Read Book) by  Else Holmelund Minarik, or <strong>Just Me and My  Mom<\/strong> by  Mercer Mayer.  You\u2019ll find  many other choices in your local library.    For ideas of activities and surprises, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.kidsdomain.com\/holiday\/mom\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>www.kidsdomain.com\/holiday\/mom\/<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Pasta Heart Plate for Mom<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-187\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.aupairinamerica.com\/vac\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2010\/05\/pasta-heart-plate-craft-mom-photo-350-aformaro-485_rdax_653-300x218.jpg\" alt=\"pasta-heart-plate-craft-mom-photo-350-aformaro-485_rdax_65\" width=\"300\" height=\"218\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.aupairinamerica.com\/vac\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2010\/05\/pasta-heart-plate-craft-mom-photo-350-aformaro-485_rdax_653-300x218.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.aupairinamerica.com\/vac\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2010\/05\/pasta-heart-plate-craft-mom-photo-350-aformaro-485_rdax_653.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/h2>\n<p>Even little ones can make one of these fun plates of love for Mom!  All you will need is some glue, a plate, and some noodles.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/holidays.kaboose.com\/mothers-day\/index.html\">Mother&#8217;s  Day<\/a> is\u00a0the perfect opportunity to create beautiful <a href=\"http:\/\/crafts.kaboose.com\/holidays\/mothers-day\/index.html\">crafts<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/crafts.kaboose.com\/mothers-day-cards.html\">homemade  cards<\/a> just for Mom! Treat her to <a href=\"http:\/\/recipes.kaboose.com\/holidays\/mothers-day-recipes.html\">special  recipes<\/a> and bond with <a href=\"http:\/\/holidays.kaboose.com\/mothers-day-printables.html\">printable  activities<\/a> as well.<\/p>\n<h3>What you&#8217;ll need:<\/h3>\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li>Colorful disposable plate<\/li>\n<li>White craft glue<\/li>\n<li>Dried macaroni noodles<\/li>\n<li>Yellow and green split peas<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h3>How to make it:<\/h3>\n<ol type=\"1\">\n<li>Use white craft glue to draw a heart shape on the plate. (<a href=\"http:\/\/crafts.kaboose.com\/img\/craft_images\/pasta-heart-plate-craft-mom-photo-350-aformaro-477.jpg\" target=\"_blank\">See photo<\/a>.)<\/li>\n<li>Place macaroni shapes onto the white craft glue heart. (<a href=\"http:\/\/crafts.kaboose.com\/img\/craft_images\/pasta-heart-plate-craft-mom-photo-350-aformaro-478.jpg\" target=\"_blank\">See photo<\/a>.)<\/li>\n<li>Use white craft glue to write &#8220;mom&#8221; in the center of the heart.  Place flat side of split peas onto the craft glue, using yellow peas for  both letter &#8220;m&#8217;s&#8221; and green for the &#8220;o.&#8221; (<a href=\"http:\/\/crafts.kaboose.com\/img\/craft_images\/pasta-heart-plate-craft-mom-photo-350-aformaro-479.jpg\" target=\"_blank\">See photo<\/a>.)<\/li>\n<li>Let dry completely.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>Tips:<\/h3>\n<ol type=\"1\">\n<li>For younger children, use dried beans instead of peas, as they are  larger and easier to grasp.<\/li>\n<li>Check the party aisle of your grocer or discount department store  for colorful disposable plates.<\/li>\n<li>You can paint a plain paper plate instead of using a coated plate.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-189\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.aupairinamerica.com\/vac\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2010\/05\/flower-card-mom-craft-photo-160-aformaro-492.jpg\" alt=\"flower-card-mom-craft-photo-160-aformaro-492\" width=\"160\" height=\"120\" \/>Flower Card for Mom<\/h2>\n<p>A pretty flower takes center stage in this adorable Mother&#8217;s Day  card that Mom is sure to love receiving.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/holidays.kaboose.com\/mothers-day\/index.html\">Mother&#8217;s  Day<\/a> is\u00a0the perfect opportunity to create beautiful <a href=\"http:\/\/crafts.kaboose.com\/holidays\/mothers-day\/index.html\">crafts<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/crafts.kaboose.com\/mothers-day-cards.html\">homemade  cards<\/a> just for Mom! Treat her to <a href=\"http:\/\/recipes.kaboose.com\/holidays\/mothers-day-recipes.html\">special  recipes<\/a> and bond with <a href=\"http:\/\/holidays.kaboose.com\/mothers-day-printables.html\">printable  activities<\/a> as well.<\/p>\n<h3>What you&#8217;ll need:<\/h3>\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li> 1 sheet of card stock<\/li>\n<li> Patterned paper<\/li>\n<li> Orange construction paper<\/li>\n<li> Glue stick<\/li>\n<li> Pencil<\/li>\n<li> Scissors<\/li>\n<li> White craft glue<\/li>\n<li> \u00bd&#8221; wide ribbon in two complementary colors<\/li>\n<li> <a href=\"http:\/\/crafts.kaboose.com\/mom_flower_card_template.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Pattern<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h3>How to make it:<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li> Fold card stock in half to create the greeting card. (<a href=\"http:\/\/crafts.kaboose.com\/img\/craft_images\/flower-card-mom-craft-photo-350-aformaro-486.jpg\" target=\"_blank\">See photo<\/a>.)<\/li>\n<li> Print and cut out <a href=\"http:\/\/crafts.kaboose.com\/mom_flower_card_template.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">flower pattern<\/span><\/a>. Trace pattern onto the back  of the patterned paper. Cut the flower shape out of the patterned paper,  but do not cut the center circle. (<a href=\"http:\/\/crafts.kaboose.com\/img\/craft_images\/flower-card-mom-craft-photo-350-aformaro-487.jpg\" target=\"_blank\">See photo<\/a>.)<\/li>\n<li> Trace the center circle onto orange construction paper. (<a href=\"http:\/\/crafts.kaboose.com\/img\/craft_images\/flower-card-mom-craft-photo-475-aformaro-488.jpg\" target=\"_blank\">See  photo<\/a>.)<\/li>\n<li> Cut out construction paper circle and glue it to the center of  the patterned paper flower. (<a href=\"http:\/\/crafts.kaboose.com\/img\/craft_images\/flower-card-mom-craft-photo-350-aformaro-489.jpg\" target=\"_blank\">See  photo<\/a>.)<\/li>\n<li> Glue the paper flower onto the center of the card.<\/li>\n<li> Cut ribbon into pieces to create the letter &#8220;M&#8221;. Use white craft  glue to &#8220;write&#8221; the letter &#8220;M&#8221; onto the card, and then place the ribbon  onto the glue. Use glue to tack the ends that overlap. (<a href=\"http:\/\/crafts.kaboose.com\/img\/craft_images\/flower-card-mom-craft-photo-350-aformaro-490.jpg\" target=\"_blank\">See  photo<\/a>.)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>Tips:<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li> Look for pretty ribbons to go on sale, usually immediately  following a holiday.<\/li>\n<li> Your favorite craft supply store often includes coupons on your  local newspaper, or you can sign up to receive them online.<\/li>\n<li> Card stock is much sturdier, but construction paper is a  suitable and less expensive option.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mother&#8217;s Day Many countries celebrate a special day for mothers. In the U.S, it started as a day of peace; now it is more a day to celebrate and pamper Mom. Help the children make cards or gifts or plan a special meal or other surprise for Mom. 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