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The last month of this twin pregnancy hasn’t exactly made me feel like Polly Sunshine. So, when these arrived at my door yesterday, it was a nice surprise:
Although my husband tried to take the credit, I was actually selected by Kristin of My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia as one of her “Pay It Forward for Mother’s Day” picks to receive a bouquet from the Better Homes & Gardens line on FTD.com.
FTD and Better Homes and Gardens have partnered together to offer an exclusive collection of fresh flower arrangements. The collection features “Editors’ Choice” arrangements, designed by Better Homes and Gardens editors. For Mother’s Day, all Better Homes and Gardens Flowers by FTD® come with an additional gift for mom: a free one-year subscription to Better Homes and Gardens.
Giveaway Details:
Whether you want to send one of these bouquets to your mom, your friend, or even yourself, I have a $50 coupon code to give away to one lucky reader. To enter, simply leave a comment on this post telling me the best thing about your mom. For an additional entry, post the link to this giveaway on your Facebook page or Twitter. (Be sure to leave a separate comment for each entry.)
Link to giveaway: http://emilyaclark.blogspot.com/2012/05/flowers-for-me-flowers-for-you.html
I’ll choose a winner at random and announce this Sunday on Mother’s Day. Good luck!
The best thing about my mom is that she taught me how to love Jesus, family, and friends.
ReplyDeleteThe best thing about my mom is her courage. She was a single mom to three kids and struggled to make ends meet, but she ALWAYS gave us all of the love, laughter, and food we needed. I really admire the courage it must have taken to be living paycheck to paycheck but always figuring out a way to make it work. She never complained, just put her nose to the grindstone and figured it out. She is really an inspiration to me. Unfortunately, she just lost her job last week so I know she could really use some flowers to brighten her day!
ReplyDeleteThe best thing about my mom was that she filled the void when my dad worked too much, a friend didn't show up, or a boy broke my heart. She was amazing growing up, she still is.
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What a great giveaway. The best thing about my mom is how kind and giving she is to absolute strangers. She shows how to be strong and loving simultaneously.
ReplyDeleteMy mom is the strongest woman I know. She fought, and won, the battle with breast cancer - and in that battle showed me a side of herself I never saw growing up. A side that I admire deeply.
ReplyDeleteThe best thing about my mom is her loving and willing spirit. She is always there for my brother and I even if it's 3am in the morning. She is the only reason I made it through the first few weeks after giving birth to my daughter. She sacrifices herself and is an awesome Christian example of a mother.
ReplyDeleteBest thing about my mom is her mad cooking skills.
ReplyDeleteThe best thing about my mom is her generosity of spirit and of time. She showed me how to do what must be done, without a hint of complaint.
ReplyDeleteThe best thing about my mom is her selfless spirit.
ReplyDeleteThe best thing about my mom is that she loves unconditionally!
ReplyDeleteMy mom puts everyone else first. I keep telling her that it's time for her to do more for herself. I'd love to give her this gift!
ReplyDeleteThe best thing about my mom is her kindness. I often think that if I am half as kind as she is, I will be lucky.
ReplyDeleteThe best thing about my mom is that she is my best friend.
ReplyDeleteThe best thing about my mom is her fabulous cooking skills!
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My mom is always there for me. Plain and simple, she's the best!
ReplyDeleteThe best thing about her Mom is she is strong in her Faith and has instilled that value in all 3 of her children. She is my best friend!
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My mom is a super woman of sorts. My dad worked road construction for most of my childhood, and she was always there to fill in the gaps!
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ReplyDeleteMy Mom is warm, friendly, everyone always LOVES her. She is the very best. I wouldn't choose another lady even if I could.
ReplyDeletebest thing about my mom is she is my mom
ReplyDeleteI just mentioned this giveaway on my FB page!
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Jessie
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Let me just take a moment to tell you that I have the most amazing mother on the planet. Of course she is my mother, but I wouldn't trade her for all the world. If I could have hand-picked a mother, I wouldn't have been able to pick a better one. My momma is so many things: intelligent, caring, compassionate, hard-working, selfless, beautiful, patient, kind, generous, forgiving, devoted, and my WHOLE world! (among many other things) I don't know how I could make it through a full week without the listening ear and wise advice that my momma gives. With my family being in Florida I have to settle with the e-mails and phone calls for 90% of the year, but those moments when we can be together are priceless to me.My momma is the embodiment of the woman, wife, and mother that I strive to be daily. I try to drink up everything I can learn from her any chance I get. If I can be 1/10th of the woman my mother is to me, then I will be successful. Can you tell I love my momma??
ReplyDeleteI also shared Emily Clark (and this awesome giveaway) with all my friends on FB!
ReplyDeleteAww I love this. Knowing my mom will probably go to comment here, it's like getting to leave her a hidden note of thanks.
ReplyDeleteMy mom is the nicest most selfless person I know. A true trait of mothers, I gather, but she is so warm and wonderful that sometimes when I'm on the brink of something brewing deep inside, just hearing her voice will pull the tears from me like a magnetic force. Shes always been there for me, even when I didnt deserve it. I love my mom.
Happy mothers day to all of you moms. You deserve more than only a day to celebrate your gifts to us!
Oh! i love fresh flowers! Ok, I think the best thing about being a mom is that you never know what your gonna get thrown at you next! It's always something, not always positive everytime, but it keeps me on my toes! :) Happy mothers day Emily! xoxo
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ReplyDeleteBest thing about my mom is her unconditional love - always!
ReplyDeleteMy Mom is 75 year old "forever young" single lady. She lives a life of service and optimism. She rents the rooms in her house to local college students (Mrs Garrett!), volunteers for just about everything, plays viola in several local orchestras and runs a thriving 25 year old string quartet business. She is truly an inspiration!
ReplyDeleteThe best thing about my mom is that her joy of living, even when life is hard, is contagious. She brightens every room she walks into, inspires and encourages me every day, and is genuine and kind to everyone she meets. I want to be her when I grow up!
ReplyDeleteThe best thing about my mom is how she is such a great listener. Also that she is my best friend! :)
ReplyDeleteMy momma is the most selfless lady in the world, and would never buy herself flowers.
ReplyDeleteI love my mom because she knows all my faults and weaknesses and she knows all the failures and mistakes I've made and somehow, she loves me anyway! She's a great friend to me and I'm thankful God blessed me with such a wonderful person in my life! :)
ReplyDeleteBest thing about my mom...she's my best friend - seriously! I can talk to her about anything! She has such a generous and kind heart, and she loves us kids so much that sometimes she forgets her own needs. Happy Mother's Day, mom! <3
ReplyDeleteThe best thing about my "Moo" is her unconditional love for me. Without her example, I would never be able to express it as truly and as deeply as I do for my own daughter.
ReplyDeleteMy mom is a really great listener and is wise in her parenting advice. I'm so thankful to have her!
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet idea. The best thing about my mom is her incredible style. She is my biggest inspiration.
ReplyDeleteThe best thing about my mom is that she is always up for an adventure with me. :) Never says no.
ReplyDeleteThe best thing about my mom is she has shown me she loves me every day of my almost 50 years.
ReplyDeleteThe best thing about my mom is that she is selfless. She has spent her entire life going the extra mile to care for others. She has set a wonderful example for many.
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet mother's day giveaway. My parents travelled a lot when I was little, moving abroad and such. So now that we're in the midst of our own international move, my mother has been a pillar of support and calm. So thankful!
ReplyDeleteMy Mom's humor! She's the life of the party and she's never met a stranger.
ReplyDeleteMy Mom is funny & @ 83 spry & full of widom. Love her!
ReplyDeleteDid a blurb on you today, back to add the contest! Will FB too! And Pin!
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ReplyDeleteMy Mom showed me what the gift of hospitality meant. And I continue to love opening my house for anyone, even if I didn't have advance notice of their coming.
ReplyDeleteMy Mom was a gentle, kind, patient, and loving mom. I never heard an unkind word from her ever. She did not have a life without pain and disappointment, but you would have never known it from the way she lived her life--full of grace...
ReplyDeleteFor reasons I won't get into I'd like to pick my best friend as my mom. The best thing about her is that she finds the funny and the joy in "mom-ing" her 3 kids. I would LOVE to win this giveaway so I could send her flowers from her 3 rascals.
ReplyDeleteOne of the best things about my mom is that she'll babysit ANYTIME! Even if she has to take off work and make the 2 hour drive (or ride the train).
ReplyDeleteShared the giveaway on twitter!
ReplyDeleteThe best thing about my mom is she never asks for anything in return. She just wants to be there and help others.
ReplyDeleteThe best thing about my mom is her unsolicited free advice! It can also be the worst thing about her ;)
ReplyDeleteThe best thing about my mom is that she loves me unconditionally, even when I was a brat in high school!
ReplyDeleteIt's so hard to name one Best Thing about my Mom. She is so wonderful. Just yesterday she helped me find a great deal on a cruise for me and hubby and will watch our kids while we're gone! She definitely goes the extra mile! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous flowers, great giveaway and congrats on the twins!!! Best thing about my mom is her down home cooking, made with LOVE!
ReplyDeleteThe best thing about my deceased mother wad that she fought so hard when she had breast cancer and taught her children so much. I have a wonderful mother in law who loves me so!
ReplyDeleteYou are a great gal to receive this gift and you really deserve it! Good luck with the babies.
The best thing about my mom is her flexible attitude. She never gave me THE answers in life but let me figure them out without judgment.
ReplyDeletethe best thing about my mom is her love for her family:)
ReplyDeleteThe best thing about my mom is she taught me to be selfless and to love Jesus and family first, no matter what.
ReplyDeletethere are too many great things about my mom, but she has the ability to see the good in everything.
ReplyDeleteThe best thing about my mom is her sense of humor..she taught my sister and I her warped sense of laughter and any family get-together is bound to produce stomach pains from all the giggles during the day.
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The best thing about my mom is that she is beyond caring and kind. And as a home-health nurse, she lives it every day professionally and personally.
ReplyDeleteThe best thing about my mom is that she is always putting our family as her top priority, however, this leaves very little time for herself. She deserves a gorgeous bouquet of flowers!
ReplyDeleteMy mom has got to be one of the most selfless people I know. She is always happily serving others.
ReplyDeleteMy mom's strength is her best gift. She has buried two sons yet still exudes strength, love, hopefulness, and joy everyday. I love her!!!
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The best thing about my mom is that she raised me to be open minded and love everyone even with their faults!! Happy Mother's Day to all the ladies out there.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful flowers! The best thing about my mom is how excited she is to play with my daughter.
ReplyDeleteAlthough my mother was cursed with mental illness most of my life, she still was able to teach me generosity. Making apple strudels for the neighbors or giving the mailman a piece of homemade cherry pie she truly had a generous heart.
ReplyDeleteThe best thing about my Mom is her ability to always be there whenever I need her..
ReplyDeleteThe best thing about my mom is that she was always my biggest supporter. Whatever I wanted to do, she encouraged me to go for it. She believed in me.
ReplyDeleteI miss her.
Those flowers are beautiful! I love my mom! She is my best friend and I can always count on her!! I can't tell her enough how wonderful she really is and how much we appreciate her! I would love to send her a bouquet of flowers!!!
ReplyDeleteMy Mom, God rest her soul, was smart and sassy. She knew how to stand her ground and not let anyone take advantage of her. And she passed that on to me, and I love her for that - - and so much more!
ReplyDeleteMy Mom had me at 17. She taught me how to be smart, courageous, independent and confident. She has always worked a lot to support me and taught me to tell my own kids I love them every day.
ReplyDeleteThe best thing about my mom is her compassion. She is my wacky best friend, my partner in crime. She loves her children more than life itself.
ReplyDeletegorgeous flowers! the best thing about my mom is her willingness to talk about anything with me, even if sometimes i'd rather just cover my ears!
ReplyDeleteMy mother has always been there for me, but even as an adult, she supports me and is the best grandmother that any child could ever ask for in life.
ReplyDeleteThe best thing about my Mom is her loving and gentle nature, and how she puts everyone first. My mom is an amazing and beautiful woman.
ReplyDeleteThe best thing about my mom is that she simply encourages me to always be myself. She pushes me to work hard, stand up for what I believe in and to be the best person I can possibly be.
ReplyDeleteI also Tweeted about the giveaway! I'm @stephster0822.
ReplyDeleteThe best thing about my mom, other than I think she is the best mom in the world, is she taught me about God and lives her life to glorify Him. She illuminates Jesus. She has the sweetest smile. She is a person of integrity. She is kind and loving and beautiful. She was my biggest fan growing up and still is, aside from my wonderful husband and children. She consistently prayed for me and still does. She is a prayer warrior and for that I am so grateful. She taught me where my strength and help come from and who my savior is. I love my mom! I wish her and all the moms a very Happy Mother's Day! :-)
ReplyDeleteThe best thing about my Mom is her unconditional love. She has and raised 11 children and I have never heard her ever complain about how hard it has been to raise so many kids.
ReplyDeleteMy mom listened well to all my childhood ramblings. I think of that sometimes when my kids are talking about nonsense!
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ReplyDeleteThe best thing about my Mom is her caring spirit and her love.
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My mom is so special to me because she can make me smile or laugh anytime, she always helps to put my problems into perspective. She's the best cheerleader I have and is always there for me.
ReplyDeleteShe is so young at heart! And great with my kids, and so supporting of my mothering decisions.
ReplyDeleteThe best thing about my mom is after all these years she is still always there for me.
ReplyDeleteOh If I could be half the MOTHER that my mom is..... She is the greatest person I know; she loves unconditionally and with all her heart. She also is the best grandmother, who has always played and played with her grandkids. I am so blessed to call my mother "MOM."
ReplyDeleteBest thing about my mom is she is always there to listen when I need her!
ReplyDeleteAs much as I love my mom, and know she deserves it..I want to give this to a childhood friend of mine. 5 months ago my friend lost her only child- a healthy 17 month old little boy that was fine one day, but passed in his sleep that night. His 2nd birthday is 2 days after mothers day, and I know this is going to be a hard hard week for her. Nothing has been easy for her, and I hope this will brighter her days even if just for a second.
ReplyDeleteThe best thing about my mom is that my whole life she had fresh, healthy food on the table every night at dinner, even with a full time job and two kids. Having two kids of my own and a part-time job, I don't know how she did it.
ReplyDeleteMy mom substitute let me know I was accepted.
ReplyDeleteI love my mom not just for who she is...but for who I have become as her daughter! Flowers always help brighten a day and I would love to send her these to make her smile.
ReplyDeleteWOW, I also got a bouquet from here and giving away a couple bouquets on my site as well! Fun!! Janell
ReplyDeleteMy Mom is an angel now in heaven, but I miss being able to call and tell her something, anything. She was an avid gardner, and now I am following in her footsteps! I love flowers. Makes me feel closer to Mom!!
ReplyDeleteMy mother is AMAZING!!! My mother has always sacrificed everything for us kids to be happy and have what we need. After our father passed away at the young age of 45, she took on everything. And through it all, continued to love Jesus and support and encourage my brother and I. When I unexpectedly became a mother of a beautiful baby girl, my mom has done nothing but be there for me and encourage me to keep striving for my dreams even if there are a few bumps in the road. I love her from the bottom of my heart and she deserves the most beautiful flowers in the world :) And can I just add that I LOVE LOVE LOVE your blog :) You are just great!
ReplyDeleteMy mom made everyone feel special. From dear friends to people she would meet only briefly. She always knew the what to say or what to do no matter the situation or person. She passed away 14 years ago and I still miss her every. single. day.
ReplyDeleteThe best thing about my Mom, if I had to pick, is how unassuming she is. She's incredible and doesn't know it.
ReplyDeleteMy mom is the most encouraging person I've ever met.
ReplyDeleteThe BEST thing about my mom is she is a true mother in every way possible, to anyone who needs one. She has had more than her fair share of struggles and trials, and has continued to be the shining example of love and kindness. She judges NO ONE, and is one of my best friends. I truly aspire to be even a fraction of the wonderful woman she is. Even if I don't win this giveaway, thank you for the chance to share how great my mom is ;) <3
ReplyDeleteThe best thing about my mum is that she has stood behind me for 30 years and 4 career changes, never questioning my choices but supporting whatever direction I take. It's been a long, tough road, and I don't know anyone else who would put up with the things I put her through growing up and sometimes even now!
ReplyDeleteThe best thing about my mom is that she is fabulous and funny and always says what's on her mind!
ReplyDeleteThe best thing about my sweet Mama is she always, always puts her family before herself. She always had us at church and taught us about Jesus. She is such a prayer warrior and if I am half the mom that she has been to us things will be ok.
ReplyDeleteOne of the many things I like about my mom is her resourcefulness! I like to think that she passed this trait on to me, as well!
ReplyDeleteMy mom always encouraged us to each fulfill our dreams evens when financially it looked impossible. The "extras" she made happen are the influences that drove who I am as an adult today
ReplyDeleteMy Mom taught me the meaning of integrity - she always does the right thing when no one is watching.
ReplyDeleteThe best thing about my mom is she taught me how to do all the things I love now: sewing, cooking, and being a good mom. I miss her deeply...
ReplyDeleteThe best thing about my mom is that, even though she's been gone for over ten years, she made such great memories with us when she was living that I can always feel her presence...
ReplyDeleteThose are gorgeous- just ordered some for my mama! She's the best example of how to show love. Hope you have a great mother's day.
ReplyDeleteBest collection of flower....to show your Mom how much she is special to you.
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My mother did it all. She went to work when mother's didn't work to support our family. She cooked gourmet meals, cleaned, took care of not only us but her parents and in-laws. She suffered terribly with cancer and I miss her everyday.
ReplyDeleteThe best thing about my mom is that she listens. No matter what time it is or if she happens to be standing in the isle of the grocery store, she will stand there for 30 minutes to talk and not even tell me that she is busy. This means a lot to me since she lives so far away.
ReplyDeleteThe best thinig about my mom is that she loves life and never gives up. She is a 22-year survivor of lung cancer. She never smoked but has had the cancer come back twice. She has had 3 operations and lives with less than 1 lung. Her fighting spirit and her love of the Lord make her a wonderful example!
ReplyDeleteThe best thing about my mom is that she's a kind and caring person and always there for her family no matter what.
ReplyDeleteI don't know where to begin with the best thing about my mom. She is overall a wonderful classy lady.
ReplyDeleteThe best thing about my mom is that she raised my sister and I when my father wasn't around. She worked so hard to make sure we were happy! She always told us: "You're smart, beautiful, and you can do anything you want to do."
ReplyDeleteThe best thing about my mom is how close in age we are. She had me at 21 so as I've grown up... so has she. But now that we are both adults, its fun being able to hang out like buddies.
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There are so many "best things" about my mom- she is beautiful, kind, smart, she's a writer, a fabulous cook, an incredible baker, and she can sew anything! My mom is also the best multi-tasker that I've ever seen! Wish I could be all of that! This is a fabulous way to thank her for all that she does for all of us! xo
ReplyDeleteThe best thing about my mom is that she is constant - in her love for her family, Jesus, and others, and is always there to offer her shoulder or a great word of advice.
ReplyDeleteShe is always willing to help when we need it!
ReplyDeleteThe best thing about my mom is she is such a great listener.
ReplyDeleteThe best thing about my Mom was that while I was growing up she was an amazing mother, and then when I was all grown up, she became my very best friend.
ReplyDeleteMy Mom is my best friend, the person I know I can call no matter what, and the mother I stive to be. She is also so patient, giving, selfless, God-seeking, beautiful inside and out! She is so amazing!
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Even though she lives 12 hours away, I know if I called her and told her I needed her, she'd be here in 11 1/2.
My mom is amazing! And she has been in the hospital for over 4 months, so these flowers would really brighten her day!
ReplyDeleteBest thing about my mom is "She is the BEST" !! Thank you mom for everything and I hope to be a good mom like u.
ReplyDeleteMom thought me to be independent and a fighter - growing up as the 5th of 5 kids in not a well to do family had its challenges.
ReplyDeleteOne of the best things about my mom was this simple yet profound message she shared in my early days as a mama: "There is not one right way to do this parenthood thing, otherwise we'd all be doing it!" Seven years into motherhood, I think of that every day. Happy Mother's Day! -Rachel Morgan
ReplyDeletehow to describe my mom? a whirlwind. she is always busy, and usually helping others out in some way. She is a retired RN and has been an angel of mercy to many.
ReplyDeleteShe's always been supportive.
ReplyDeleteMy mom is Miss Positivity ... even though she raised 6 busy kids by herself when my dad left. Thank you, Jesus!
ReplyDeleteMy mom is a wonder woman! She can do anything - from balance the checkbook, grow just about anything, cook a mean batch of cookies, and get her grandbaby to fall asleep. I hope to be half the woman she is!
ReplyDeleteMOM, these are only three words. but meaning cant be describe in million of words. she is only one who will love you and will take care of you till her last breath. i would love to Send flowers to Pakistan for her.
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