Movies
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My kids won't be home from college until after Mother's Day, so instead of missing them too much, I'm getting this party started early to celebrate Mother's Day all weekend. Thanks to the digital entertainment platform Movies Anywhere, I'm looking forward to indulging in some relaxation, sweet treats and comfort as well as binge watching some real tear jerkers. You know, so many feelings: the really good, super mushy emotional roller coaster films that make you cry big time.
Good Cry Mother's Day Movies to See
- About Time
- Steel Magnolias
- Light Between Oceans
- The Family Stone
That's what I'll be doing: watching these great movies at home. With thousands of titles on Movies Anywhere perfect for a good cry, I can't wait!
What special me-time things do you have planned for Mother's Day weekend? Are there any movies on your must-see list and if so which ones?
Follow the hashtag #MoviesAnywhereMoms on all your social channels through Mother's Day to see what a group of movie-loving mothers like me will be watching and what films we think you'll enjoy too.
About Movies Anywhere
Movies Anywhere is the place to store your entire personally curated digital film library, choosing from almost 7,500 movies from Sony Pictures Entertainment, The Walt Disney Studios (Disney, Pixar, Marvel Studios, and Lucasfilm), Twentieth Century Fox, Universal Pictures, and Warner Bros Entertainment. Participating digital retailers include iTunes, Amazon Video, Vudu, FandangoNOW and Google Play. Just imagine access to all that: all accessible in one place and watchable across multiple devices. Literally, you can watch your video entertainment favorites anytime and anywhere you are in the world as long as you have a wifi signal.
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Mother's Day
Mother’s Day 2018 spending is expected to hover near record
highs, according to the Washington, D.C.-based National Retail Federation.
That's a near-record $23.1 billion this year. On average, that means Americans will spend an estimated $180 for Mom’s big
day, no doubt on pricey niceties like brunches, flowers, and maybe even a
shopping spree for hard-working mommy.
The reality is many mothers really don’t want their families to spend that much. They’d rather everyone get creative and busy with Mother’s Day gifts that are simple, memorable and less pricey.
5 Ways to Celebrate Mom Without Breaking the Bank
For a frugal and fulfilling Mother’s Day this year here are five creative ideas from Brian O'Connell, a former Wall Street bond trader and author of two books, who recently guest posted on the Experian blog.
Say a Simple Thank You
Instead of spending a lot of money, why not just write your mother a thank you note? To get you thinking creatively, Sarah McVanel at Greatness Magnified, suggests making it your own: for example, write 20 reasons you are grateful to your mom. If you're both on social media, you could even post a note, photo and or short video honoring the mother in your life on Facebook or Instagram, McVanel recommends.
Write a Love Letter
"The most precious gifts are memories and love letters from my son," says mother Roni Lambrecht, who lost her child recently. So it makes sense to gift your mom an experience such as spending the day with her, playing games, cooking side-by-side, or doing doing something else together that she enjoys. That's a present that's priceless, that money can't buy.
Make Mom a Visual
For $10 or less you can print 50 photos at retail outlets
like Walgreens or Walmart, according to Alex Cook, NanaGram. “Sharing photos with your Mom or Grandma is a wonderful
activity and can spark an amazing conversation,” Cook explains. Best of all, after you leave, printed
photos remain as a constant ‘I love you’ message.
Cook or Clean
So many moms will appreciate if you help with the cooking or cleaning at their house. Kelan Kline, Savvy Couple blog, advises, “Give her coupons redeemable for cleaning her home or even her
car.” Other ideas are to make a cooked meal for her at home or prepare a picnic basket and take her to the park.
Give to Charity
Together
Supporting a favorite charity by working together is another creative way to
enjoy Mother’s Day. “We offer Mother’s Day gift bags that tie to the National
Breast Cancer Foundation,” says Kelly Anne Parker, founder of Send Ribbon, an
online gift shop that gives back to charities via specialized gift bags.
So, What do Mothers Really Want?
They simply desire to spend some meaningful time with their children, even if it's just a long-distance phone call or a FaceTime session rather than buying them something expensive. These moms are saying they don’t need meaningless stuff. Instead, many mothers value
relationships and experiences over material gifts, whether it's from an adult child or a simple hand-made gift crafted by a kid.
Read the post in its entirety on the Experian blog
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Mother's Day Gifts
MBE partnered with My Gift Stop for this post
If you're looking last minute for something something truly special for your mother this Mother's Day, which also helps others, let me introduce you to My Gift Stop. Thanks to this site's direct relationships with beautiful luxury goods watch, bag, jewelry, shoe, fragrance and sunglass manufacturers, they are able to pass heavily discounted prices on to discerning shoppers like you.
My Gift Stop, established in 2002, was the first e-commerce site selling fine watches from the most desired designer and iconic brands you'll recognize. Today this expansive online shop has evolved into a socially responsible consumer gifting experience for both women and men where every purchase also generates a donation to a good cause: 5% of every sale is donated to Direct Relief, a global medical nonprofit.
On the site you'll find hundreds of choices to match your mom's style. You might even like to gift yourself something that you see and love. BTW, Don't forget to drop some hints to your kids, with links to your favorites.
There's so much to discover at My Gift Stop. Here are my top picks that this mother of four would love to receive herself this year.
Swarovski Swan Earrings
Michael Kors White & Acorn Tote
Ray-Ban Round Tortoise Shell Sunglasses
Kate Spade Shoulder Bags
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