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Setting the Mood: Mother, May I?

By Kirsten|May 6th, 2014|Setting the Mood|

We’ve all watched that YouTube video where people applied for the hardest job in the world, right? Threw you for a real loop, didn’t it? I’ve never been one who thought mothers have it easy, mostly because I saw how much my own mother did for me, my two brothers and menagerie of pets that I just had to have over the years. Along with the endless amount of time she dedicated to all of us, she forfeited so much of her own life to make sure that everyone else was fed, happy, and not bleeding. Because I’m sort of selfish and Smitty isn’t particularly interested in sharing me, I’m undecided as to whether or not I will have little mini versions of my DNA someday. Oh, yeah, and finding a suitable mate might also sway my decision. Don’t get me wrong. I like kids… of other people… across the restaurant. And while my personal feelings on motherhood may flit between this or that, one constant is how much I love, appreciate, and respect my own mother. It’s nice to spend a day thanking all the moms out there who do so much, though it probably should be at least nine months out of the year.

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Setting the Mood (and a Gift Guide): Oh, Mother.

By Kirsten|May 6th, 2013|Gift Guide, Setting the Mood|

My mother once told me that she wished for me to have a daughter one day so that I might be as blessed as she had been by having me as her best friend. That’s a much different wish than the “mother’s curse.” Anyone fortunate enough to have the type of relationship I have with my mom understands that there is no greater bond than that between a mother and daughter. Though I have yet to venture down the path of motherhood, I realize that being a mom is probably one of the most difficult, selfless, and thankless jobs on the planet. The women who give birth to us often give up a lot of their freedoms and luxuries in order to give their children everything they can. While we should be thankful for these great sacrifices and this great affection every day, it’s nice to have one special day dedicated strictly to mom.

True to form, most moms would simply be happy with a card handwritten by you. There are a few services like Handwrytten, who aims to provide good Customer experience. But why not spoil the most important woman in your life a little bit? This is the perfect time to buy her something she’d never dare purchase for herself.

1. Eberjey Theodora Lace Trimmed Jersey Robe, 2. Classic Coffee & Tea for Two Set, 3. Elemis Duchess of Spa Gift Set, 4. J. Crew Fine Knit Cashmere Cardigan, 5. Loren Stewart Four Diamond & Silver Baby Bar Necklace, 6. Chloe Scalloped Ballerina Flat

Word… to your mother.

xx,

WhyDid

Monday Mashup: A Girl, A Dog, and Oz

By Kirsten|April 18th, 2011|Monday Mashup|

While settling in, heating up leftovers, and navigating the TV to watch something slightly less than completely brainless last night, we stumbled upon an old classic: The Wizard of Oz. It had been years since I’d watched it (the Wicked Witch of the West and those damned flying monkeys used to scare the crap out of me), but I quickly remembered why this was such a great movie. Despite the underlying message: there’s no place like home, the real reason I love this movie may have something to do with the bond between Dorothy and Toto. When I watched the way Dorothy interacted with her loyal pooch, I couldn’t help but think about my own. So many people equate a boy and his dog, but really, a girl’s best friend may very well be a dog rather than diamonds. Alright, who am I kidding? We need both.

In pop culture, Paris Hilton is often given all the credit when it comes to making your pooch the ultimate accessory. In reality, Dorothy did all the legwork and received zero credit. P. Hilton wasn’t the first girl to think of sticking Fido in her Fendi. Notice Dorothy’s sassy straw tote (er… basket)? It appears that Dorothy was way ahead of her time.

So which lovely lady really made puppy love so popular?

there truly is no place like home.

xx,

WhyDid

Photos via News of the World