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Mummy Dearest,

I Love You

A mother is an amazing woman. She plays so many roles,
from guardian to friend. She is strong, resilient and a warrior
in her own right. This lady is the first woman that you will
love, and in return, her love for you knows no bounds.
Sacrifices for the children come easily with nary a word of
complaint. We at Fireflyz love our mothers and share a few
ways of celebrating this special day with your best lady.

othering In terms of gift giving, there are no her. If you are not the cooking type, grab a
Sunday is a Christian hard and fast rules. Some go with flowers few prepared dishes from a local catering
celebration which while others may take their mother out company or deli. Toss it all in a basket,
was originally a day for a meal. Whatever you do for her, she grab a blanket, and chauffeur mum to the
Mfor Christians to will love it as it is coming from her child / prettiest corner of a park for some one-
visit their ‘mother’ church. Traditionally, children. on-one time. If you are in Kuala Lumpur,
domestic servants were given the day off places like Desa ParkCity or the KLCC park
to return to their hometown and worship Breakfast In Bed are both great places to do this.
with their families. On their way home,
these youths would pick wild flowers What a wonderful way for your mother Make A Hamper
to place in the church or to give to their to start the day, with a hearty breakfast
mums. being served to her in bed. If you are a Make up a hamper of her favourite
Though it may seem that Mother’s Day whizz in the kitchen, make her something toiletries and scents. Soap, shampoo and
was invented by a clever conglomeration special and decadent. Failing that, even a bottle of her favourite perfume are just
of florists and greeting card companies, a simple omelette cooked with love will some of the things that can be added. If it
the modern-day celebration of mother- suffice. is not toiletries, then make up a hamper
hood was actually introduced by one of her fav foods.
American woman - Anna Jarvis - in Pack A Picnic
the early 1900s. After the death of her Video Tribute
own mother, she fought hard to make You could take her out for lunch at a fancy
Mother’s Day a national holiday. It was restaurant, but why not make it more Gather friends, family, co-workers and
made official by President Woodrow personalised and pack a picnic instead. neighbours who know your mother
Wilson in 1914. Get food that she really enjoys and treat for on-camera interviews about her

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