Thanks, Mom: A Mother’s Day Giveaway and event
Thanks, mom, for all of your hard work. For your unconditional love and support, for the many times you have cleaned up messes that you would rather have left untouched. For the car pooling, the dinner making, the kisses on the bumps and bruises, the vacations planned, the house cleaned, and laundry done. And for working so hard to make sure there is enough food to eat, clothes to wear and a roof over our heads.
Wouldn’t it be nice to hear those words more often? Being a mom is a challenging, non-stop job that continues, day in and day out, without as much recognition as we deserve (unless you have some really thankful kids!!). To help support you in all that you do as a mom, LiveMom would like to pamper you a little for Mother’s Day! We are giving away a little package of goodies to one lucky winner. In this special package, you will find:
- Go SHOPPING with a $50 Gift Card to the Round Rock Outlet Mall (actually can be used at any Simon/ Chelsea Premium Outlet Center)
- A tea set and tea from The Steeping Room in The Domain
- The Mother’s Guide to Self-Renewal by Renee Peterson Trudeau (a local author and a beautiful book!)
- A Sweet Songs CD- Music for Families. This is a benefit album for the Mother’s Milk Bank at Austin by local singer-songwriter mamas.
What do you have to do to win? Leave a comment by Saturday, May 8, 2010 at midnight. Tell us what your favorite part of being a mama is.Or you can even tell us the worst part of being a mom, depending on what type of day you are having!
Want to double your chance of winning? Follow us on Twitter or Facebook for an extra chance to win! Just leave a comment letting us know you are following us on Twitter (leave your Twitter name) or that you like us on Facebook (leave your name).
This giveaway is restricted to US residents only. The winner will be announced on Mother’s Day (May 9, 2010) and will be notified via email.
Looking for something to do on Mother’s Day? Head down to Big Red Sun to celebrate the debut of the Sweet Songs album. The artists include: Sarah Sharp, Noëlle Hampton, Libby Kirkpatrick, Monica Cravotta, Gretchen Janzow, Elizabeth Suggs, Mary Londos and Elizabeth McQueen. What a great way to celebrate being a mama by supporting these local mamas and The Mother’s Milk Bank at Austin!
The CD Release Party is Sunday, May 9th from 10:30am until 12:30pm. Ticket prices are $10 for adults, $5 for children ages 3 and up. A buffet brunch, sponsored by Whole Foods and Bona Dea Bread, will be included in the price as well as a live concert. Be sure to bring a picnic blanket to sit on. The event will take place at Big Red Sun, 1102 East Cesar Chavez.
Best thing – the amount of love you are able to give to such a precious child. Worst – no more “me” time due to super attached child!
I follow you on twitter.bluenude3 Thanks! thebubbledies(at)gmail(dot)com
I “Like” you on Facebook. Simone T. Thanks! thebubbledies(at)gmail(dot)com
My favorite part of being a mom is when I can make my toddler laugh uncontrollably.
I like you on facebook (a lot!).
I follow on Twitter (FreeFunInAustin).
My favorite part of being a mom is that kids love to have FUN. They love to go out and explore the world, and I get to do it with them!
The best part about being a mom is watching your child grow and learn
I find the best part of being a mom really has to do with watching the personalities of my four children as they grow. They’re all so very different (often stretching me in many directions at once) and yet at the end of the day, everyone still gets along and enjoys one another’s company. I get to watch the future blossom before my eyes on a daily basis. Is there any greater reward in life? Absolutely not.
Thanks for the facebook (my email was included) and twitter (SiminyCricket) links!
So hard to pick the best thing… Just knowing that all I have to do on a bad day is look at my little guy and realize how lucky I am to even have had a baby! It’s the very little things that make being a mom the best! Most days I feel like I could just burst because I love him so much. I know that’s very vague and probably very corny, but I can’t help it. He truly is my whole world!
Also – I “like” you on Facebook, Mollie McDermott Jones
The best part of being a mom is seeing those sweet little smiles of our toddler and 3 month old. Even if she is being a toot or he has not slept, those smiles melt your heart (if only for a moment sometimes.)
I love being a mom of 3 boys….now I have 3 new daughter-in-laws!!!
Best parts: seeing your child accomplish something, smiles and hugs after a long day at work, funny words and the “I love yous” at bedtime.
My favorite part of being a mama is embracing life more and more each day! I always look forward to the new things my now 2 year old will do..from the new words, to new skills, to new adventures, and the endless hugs and kisses!
I like you on Facebook…franciell f.
No, no – I’m not competing for the giveaways! I’m not a mom, yet. Probably never. My 60-year-old male body would strongly disagree if I tried.
Just stopping by to compliment you on your exquisite blog.
Thank you, all moms, for everything you do!
I “like” you on FB.
My favorite part of being a mom is getting to experience the world all over again through the eyes of my son. Every book, every park, every experience is brand new all over again.
-Stephanie Scott
My favorite part of being a Mom, is realizing just how much you can love someone. I loved my boys as soon as I was pregnant and love them more and more everyday
Following on Twitter Chazvgo
Like on FB Chastidy V
I like livemom on FB. My favorite part of being a mom is being there for the last few minutes of both of my boys’ days. Even if it is just to delay bedtime the older one insists on lots of hugs and kisses and the little one smells heavenly as he nurses to sleep.
I like you on Facebook – abbydings
My favorite part about being a mom is the amount of joy and wonder it brings. Any time I’m feeling a bit off, if I just step back and observe my kids or interact with them, I get transported to such a timeless and joyful place.
I like you on FB.
My favorite thing? When I tell them they’re so stinkin’ cute & they fall apart laughing because I never say “stinkin’”
the best part of being a mom is the unconditional love your kids have for you.
One of the best things so far is watching my daughter learn how to say my son’s name, then hearing her exclaim it joyfully when she sees him.
The best part of being a mama is loving and being loved more than you ever thought possible.
I like you on FB!
Favorite part of being a mom? Having so much love it makes my heart feel like it is going to burst! That, and playing. And rereading tons of good books.
Worst — lack of sleep.
And I do follow you on FB, too!
My favorite thing about being a mom is when my daughter tells me about something new she’s learned. Her excitement is so fun!
The best part of being a mama is that stretch smile after nursing when trying to burp. The face is saying “Thank you mama for the milkies!” OMG I have to kiss that face over and over again. Luckily with our third baby, I get to see that face again.
The worst but it is funny afterward, putting the 6 week old baby in the baby carrier on your body, while dragging the two year old hanging on to your leg yelling “OH BABY”, and your five year old asks you what’s for dinner for the 10th time in 5 minutes…….
hahaha
I like you on FB…My favorite part is holding hands with my little guys and rubbing soft little heads..
for me…the best part of being a mom is knowing that throughout my life, there is no bigger “thing” or contribution that I can make in the world than these beautiful amazing kiddos. They are the “real” in a busy and chaotic world. It’s nice to think through that mothering spirit and know the love you have for your children is so grand and moving that it just may be the best thing ever.
The best part of being a mom is that they teach me something about myself everyday. Whether its a challenge to authority or something hilarious that can only come from a 4 year old’s logic, they are always teaching me who I am and where I want to go. Before motherhood, I thought as the parent I would be the only one doing the teaching. Oh and those squishy, yummy, kissable baby cheeks.
My favorite part at this stage of motherhood is seeing my two little guys play and laugh together.
I like you fb style!
The best thing is that no matter how old they get and how much they exasperate you, hugging them and holding them can still make it all better. It’s also nice when they finally admit that you are right.
One of my favorite parts of being a mom is learning from my daughter. She teaches me patience, and unconditional love. She reminds me daily how much wonder there is in this world that I take for granted so often. She reminds me to stop and smell the roses.
Hearing her sing, “Oh, How I Love Mommy”, giving her hugs and kisses, and watching her grow into her own person isn’t so bad either.
Best part of motherhood: letting my kids let me recapture my childhood. Could I really get away with going to as many festivals and marching in as many parades as I do without them?
BTW, I’m following you on Twitter now.
following you on twitter….hangingnest
The best thing about being a mom is that everyday is a new adventure. My daughter teaches me so much each day.
Best part of being a mom (so far… it’s only been 10 weeks!) is that adorable, amazing, gummy grin!!!
Like you on FB!
Congrats, Lynda! You are the winner!
Happy Mother’s Day to all.~’”
Howdy. I wanted to drop you a quick note to state my thanks. I’ve been following your website for a month or more and have absolutely obtained a ton of reliable information along with loved the way you’ve set up your blog. I’m attempting to operate my blog even so feel its very general and I would like to focus more about scaled-down themes.