On Mother’s Day 2005, my life and perspective on life was changed forever when my first daughter was born. Not unlike other expectant parents, we eagerly anticipated Sophia’s arrival; having suffered a crushing miscarriage the year before, I had gained a perspective on the fragility of life and an appreciation for the miracle of birth that I would not otherwise have had. That my daughter chose Mother’s Day to make her entrance into the world is a poignant reminder to me of the true meaning of the holiday every year.
Most of my life I had thought of Mother’s Day as a day to honor mothers, but with Sophia’s birth, I came to view it as a celebration of new life and the gift of children. We planted a tree in 2005 to commemorate Sophia’s arrival and as a way to reflect on their growth together.
I suspect the symbolism of celebrating lives with other living things is at the heart of why we give our mothers flowers and plants on Mother’s Day. It is in that spirit that I am making Eggshell Bouquets for Mother’s Day this year.The egg itself, being a symbol of life and rebirth, I can think of no more appropriate a gift to give than an Eggshell Bouquet on Mother’s Day.
EGGSHELL BOUQUETS
SUPPLIES NEEDED
Empty eggshells
Potting soil
egg carton
potted flowers
LET’S MAKE IT!
I use blown eggs to make the flower pots, but any empty shell will work as long as a hole is made on the bottom. A heavy knife crack the blown egg in half helps get a cleaner cut but jagged shells are pretty too. Small shards of shell line the bottom for drainage. A few teaspoons of potting soil are added into the eggshell.
Flowers are separated from the pack, retaining the root ball.
Flowers are inserted into the eggshell, more potting soil & watered.
Eggshell is rinsed before placing into egg carton.
To plant the flowers, crush the shell gently and plant it in the ground. The shell serves as a natural fertilizer.
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On Mother’s Day 2005, my life and perspective on life was changed forever when my first daughter was born. Not unlike other expectant parents, we eagerly anticipated Sophia’s arrival; having suffered a crushing miscarriage the year before, I had gained a perspective on the fragility of life and an appreciation for the miracle of birth that I would not otherwise have had. That my daughter chose Mother’s Day to make her entrance into the world is a poignant reminder to me of the true meaning of the holiday every year.
Most of my life I had thought of Mother’s Day as a day to honor mothers, but with Sophia’s birth, I came to view it as a celebration of new life and the gift of children. We planted a tree in 2005 to commemorate Sophia’s arrival and as a way to reflect on their growth together.
I suspect the symbolism of celebrating lives with other living things is at the heart of why we give our mothers flowers and plants on Mother’s Day. It is in that spirit that I am making Eggshell Bouquets for Mother’s Day this year.The egg itself, being a symbol of life and rebirth, I can think of no more appropriate a gift to give than an Eggshell Bouquet on Mother’s Day.
EGGSHELL BOUQUETS
SUPPLIES NEEDED
Empty eggshells
Potting soil
egg carton
potted flowers
LET’S MAKE IT!
I use blown eggs to make the flower pots, but any empty shell will work as long as a hole is made on the bottom. A heavy knife crack the blown egg in half helps get a cleaner cut but jagged shells are pretty too. Small shards of shell line the bottom for drainage. A few teaspoons of potting soil are added into the eggshell.
Flowers are separated from the pack, retaining the root ball.
Flowers are inserted into the eggshell, more potting soil & watered.
Eggshell is rinsed before placing into egg carton.
To plant the flowers, crush the shell gently and plant it in the ground. The shell serves as a natural fertilizer.
For Mothers Day my husband is going to bbq a brisket, oldest daughter is making potato salad, son is bringing stuff for root beer floats and we will be relaxing on back deck, in the sun. Might even let the chicks out for some garden exploring.
What a beautiful pillow! I would love to win it! Mother's Day is a day for me to reflect on myself as a Mother and to remember just how blessed I am to have my 2 beautiful children. Being a Mother is without a doubt my favorite thing in the whole world!
Happy Mother's Day!
Christa Kenyon
Amen, Christa. Well said.
I think these would be great thoughtful but cheap gifts! i love it! thats how my family rolls! My first mothers day was when I was 19, out in the world on my own with my baby boy, I still remember a deep feeling of pride that i felt as i woke up that morning, and hugged my little guy on my first mothers day. My first born son will always be dear to me, he is what made me mom, he is who showed me how important someone other then myself was to the world… He made me who… Read more »
Thank you for sharing your story, Melissa. I remember that feeling with my little one on my first Mother's Day too, which just so happened to be the day she was born.
Happy Mother's Day to you, I hope your son takes good care of you on Sunday and always.♥
Thats a great idea. I think I will try it out. Thanks alot.
Good for you, Rick! Let me know how yours turn out!
I took the day off of work and my husband is home. The kids will not have to do home school lessons that day. I am hoping to spend the day working in the yard with my family. I love when we can all work together. It doesn't happen often!
Sounds like a great plan to me, Sara. Enjoy!