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What to write: Tips for creating the perfect message for any Mother’s Day card
Mom is a special title reserved for the
special women who care tremendously
for their loved ones. Of course this means
your birth mom, but the mom squad
includes so many more caring women. It’s
your wife, best friend, sister, neighbor and
beyond. Th ese people simply make the
world a better place.
Moms go above and beyond every day,
and Mother’s Day is one day we should go
above and beyond for them. No matter
if you give them fresh fl owers, take them
out to brunch or buy a meaningful piece
of jewelry, there’s one thing that is a musthave
for moms: A Mother’s Day card.
A card holds special meaning when
it comes from the heart, especially
on Mother’s Day. So fi nd the perfect
American Greetings Mother’s Day cards
available in the Walmart card aisle and
get some for all the moms in your life. It’s
a simple way to brighten their day and
touch their heart.
Writing the perfect Mother’s Day message
You have the cards, but now you’re stuck
wondering what to write. Th ere’s so much
you want to say, it can be diffi cult to put
it into words. Adding a short, handwritten
note to your card personalizes the
message. To make it easier, the American
Greeting Card experts off er advice for
what to write for all the diff erent types of
mothers in your life.
From you as a mom
Being a mom means you fi nally understand
how much your mom really did for
you. Celebrate her by writing:
• Th e highest compliment anyone can
give me, Mom, is to say that I’m like you.
• I hope that I can be even a fraction of
the wonderful mother you were to me.
Have a beautiful Mother’s Day.
• From “Mommy” to “Grandma,” you’ve
always found a way to be amazing at
who you are.
For your spouse or signifi
cant other
Acknowledge your partner for being the
glue that keeps your family going:
• You’re my best friend and a wonderful
mother to our children. Everything you
do makes our lives so special, and you
deserve a beautiful Mother’s Day.
• You don’t hear it nearly as oft en as you
should, but I appreciate you and love
you for all you do for me and the kids.
• You’re the heart that makes our house
a home.
For a new mom/1st Mother’s Day
Help her celebrate her very fi rst Mother’s
Day with an encouraging message:
• You’re a beautiful person inside and out,
and there’s no way you could be anything
but a fantastic mom.
• Your baby won the mommy lottery.
Hope your fi rst Mother’s Day is as amazing
as you are.
• Take time to take it all in ... and know
how loved you are. Happy 1st Mother’s
Day!
For your mother-in-law
Th e mother of your spouse may oft entimes
get overlooked. Send her some love
by writing:
• You’ve always felt more like a mom than
a mother-in-law to me. Th ank you for
all the love.
• I hope your Mother’s Day is fi lled with
things that make you smile.
• Because of the wonderful mother you
are, I have an amazing partner and parent
to my own children. We all love you
so much.
For your female friend
Give your gal an uplift ing message that
says you realize how awesome she is at the
whole mom thing:
• It’s your day - shine like the mom rock
star you are.
• Wishing you another year of wowing
everyone who knows you. Have a great
Mom’s Day!
• Your kiddos have the best mama of all.
Cheers to you today!
For your daughter
Acknowledging your daughter is a good mom
holds plenty of meaning. Do so by writing:
• I always knew you’d be a wonderful
mother because you’re such an amazing
daughter. Enjoy your Mother’s Day.
• Seems like yesterday I was holding you
in my arms. Watching you with your
own children fi lls me with so much
pride. Enjoy every moment.
• I couldn’t ask for a more wonderful
daughter and mother for my grandchildren.
Love you so much.
A heartfelt message for mom
No matter how old we get, we’ll always
need our moms. Tell her she’s special by
writing:
• Th ank you for the laughs, the listening
and the love.
• Mom, when you thought I wasn’t looking
- I was. Th ank you for the million
ways you supported, encouraged,
helped and loved me.
• For all the times I didn’t say it but should
have ... thank you, Mom. I love you.
Every type of mom deserves gratitude
on Mother’s Day. With these simple tips,
you’ll be sure to say just what you mean
on that special card.
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