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Yesterday I shared with you Five Things My Mother Taught Me and promised that if you came back today and shared with me one thing your mother taught you, you would have a chance to win something beautiful!
I am excited to introduce you to my friend April of Lotus Girl Jewlery. April makes beautiful jewelry and I am the proud owner of two of her pieces. I wear my Sophia necklace almost every day! I also love my Alex necklace. In addition to being a jewelry designer April is also my yoga instructor and she is just darn cute!
When you leave a comment below, sharing something your mother has taught you, you will be entered into a drawing to win two of April’s fabulous pieces!
April is giving away two beautiful necklaces. One to keep for yourself and one to give to your mother, daughter or a special woman in your life. Both necklaces are valued at $38.00.
#1 Lava Necklace – Natural Red Jasper stone accented by a Freshwater Pearl and strung on a Sterling Silver chain
#2 Sand & Sea Necklace -Natural Amazonite stone strung on a Sterling Silver ball chain
The giveaway is open until Friday, May 9th at midnight PST.
Tell your friends too!
I love supporting women with a homebased business! Here’s a little more info on April – I am excited for you to get to know her.
Born in sunny Arizona, and raised in the Great Northwest since 8 years old … I have always had a deep appreciation for nature, and the environmental beauty that surrounds us. While growing up, I was constantly sketching, painting, and trying to express my “inner-artist” through any medium that I could get my hands on! I gravitated towards photography, appreciation of architecture, and abstract artwork … finding the world around me unique and dramatic, determined by different perspectives. I matured next into a fashion obsessed teenager, and currently as a wife, mother, yoga instructor, volunteer, and business-woman, expressive in my own natural & urban style.
Shortly after ending a 12 year career in banking, I was shopping, (a favorite past-time) and found it hard to find a style of jewelry that spoke to me, which didn’t look “too girly” but had a creative, hip, and yet feminine edge. So, I thought … why not take my bottled up artistic passion and express it in a way that brought me joy and fulfillment? I found that as I designed new pieces, my clients would try a piece on, look in the mirror at themselves, and say “I look hot!” They walked away noticeably feeling more beautiful, and confident. I love to see that look in their eye, and they are my inspiration!
I desire us all to … embrace our originality, find our flow, not sweat the small stuff … and love & live life to the fullest.
My Mantra: Be Original … Be You … Be Beautiful!
So be sure and share one thing you have learned from you mother in the comment box below for a chance to win both of these beautiful necklaces!
My mom taught me love Jesus with all my heart, to love a good bargain and to sew. Thanks for offering the necklaces.
My mom taught me how to accessorize… so I really need some cute new jewelry to make her proud.
My Mom taught me to love service and give it to anybody that you see needs it and if you dont see it look and find it because there are needs everywhere! And then DO IT dont wait for someone else!!
Hey, I’m #199 – just one more to go to reach your goal! My mom taught me to always wear mascara when going out in public – that way no one says, “Are you feeling ok? You look kind of tired and sick.” It’s great advice. She also taught me to serve others. Always. No matter what is happening in her own life.
My mother taught me how to be strong and compassionate. She taught me how to entertain and be kind. She died almost 3 years ago and I miss her terribly! She has taught me many more things but, they are so hard to pin down!
My mother taught me to trust in God. He’s always got a plan, even if you don’t know what it is. She also taught me not to forget about myself. Women spend a lot of time taking care of others but if you don’t take time to recharge yourself than you won’t be able to help anyone.
my mum taught me how to cook the most amazing macaroni cheese and lots of other delishious meals, i have just started teaching my children all my mums recipes.
love you mum!
i love your blog.
christine
My mom taught me to be creative!
My mother taught me to serve others. We are always happiest when we focus on the needs of other people rather than our own troubles. She also taught me to be thrifty. My mom is the best!
I’m lucky enough to have had two moms. My mother taught me to fight for what I think is right, even when it’s the hardest thing to do. My “other mom”, my great aunt, taught me how strong I could be; I had no idea the strength I possess until she taught me. She was the wisest woman I have known.
My mom taught me to go after what I want, don’t wait for it to be handed to me. I love her very much!!!!!!!
My mom taught me to be honest and my grand mother taught me to be kind.
Love the necklaces. One thing my mom taught me was “you never know until you try”.
My mom taught me not to lie. No matter what in life it just is not worth it. She also taught me she is a person to beyond being a mom. and that family is the most important thing in the world.
Thanks for doing this giveaway!
Although I didn’t love it at the time, my mom taught me the value of hard work, and all that can be accomplished by a little elbow grease. She still one of the hardest workers I know!
My Mom taught me the importance of attending church, and therefore has given me the greatest gift, my faith in Christ Jesus.
Have a blessed & Happy Mother’s Day!
Heather
The Gift Closet
Let’s see…what didn’t my mother teach me?!? She’s the most patient person in America and I wonder how she managed to do that with a pesky girl like me. Although I have not even come close to having the patience she has, I can see the value of it and how it benefited me.
My Mother taught me to never give up no matter what, she was a single Mom who worked so hard to keep us afloat and never complained, I hope to one day be as good a mother as she was to us.
My mom passed away March 28 of this year. I have truly been missing her the past month. I have been thinking alot about her and about the things she taught me. She was a wonderful mother. She taught me so many things but the thing I have been thankful for lately is she taught me how to look and find the good and joy in everyday. She may not be here physically everyday but I have her joyful and sweet spirit with me everyday.
My mom taught me the joy of cooking. However, while I love trying out new recipes such as from Your Homebased Mom, I still enjoy her cooking over mine anyday.
My mother taught me to craft anything & everything. She was Martha Stewart way before we knew Martha.
By the time I was a freshman my sister & I had to sew all our own clothes…..well only if we wanted something new for the school year! I hated wearing home-made clothes & always felt self-conscious only to find out years later that my friends were jealous of my trendy clothes…If only I had known. Thanks mom for making me self confidant in all I do!
connie wrote:
Mom’s greatest lesson to me would be that the greatest joy in life comes from
serving others
My mom is the smartest person I know! She’s taught me a lot of things! One of them is to always do your best–even when you think no one is looking!
The greatest thing my mom taught me is to love. I think that is the greatest lesson a person could share. She taught me loads of other things, too. Cooking, to try new things, forgiveness, to love beauty, to be congruent, unselfishness, etc. That is only the tip of the iceberg, and something that mothers everywhere do so well… teach “life” to their children. What fun things to read and share this week! Thanks!
This was a great post….it was a great time for me to reflect on the things my mom taught me that I value most and that I pass on to my own children!
1. Don’t settle
2. Don’t sweat the small stuff….lifes too short
3. Eternal families really are the most important things
4. How to sew!!
5. How to be compassionate & serve others
6. LAUGH
Sorry, I couldn’t resist #6!
My Mom passed away when I was young. Her passing taught me life is a gift. The best gift you can give to yourself this Mother’s Day is to be present for yourself and your loved ones. Thank You, Melissa
My mom thought me that beauty is all around us. She regularly stopped the car to pick weeds at the side of the road, and always noticed the birds, flowers, and light. A natural artist.
My Mom taught me how to always see the good and to give second chances.