I have heard of some people who have decided to do their own thing on Mother's Day. Some of them are mothers with children living far away, some have no living mothers and some are not mothers themselves. They get together for an afternoon tea and chat (about anything and everything). Apparently, they started off with afternoon tea and then quickly decided just tea or coffee didn't make the grade. They are now into "other" beverages and have a jolly good time.

Somebody mentioned the cards that are floating around now. I feel it is so commercial. Cards are probably good to send to people you know you won't be able to wish them a happy day in person, but I feel that if you are going to see them on their special day, why not say the words and save the trees. And while on the subject, wrapping paper is pretty useless too. I have used tea towels to wrap gifts - at least they are useful after.