There is a special bond between a child and a mother because she gave you life to enter this beautiful world and then nurtured and cared for you with her love. As the emotional backbone of the family, a mother brings healing for all hurt, supports dreams, and makes sacrifices for the best upbringing of her children.    Thank your mom for all her contributions to helping you be your best functioning adult in a challenging world. Your gratitude for her important role in your life will bring smiles to you both.

Let’s elevate the mom uniform this spring and summer by exploring fun ways to add spirit and originality to your outfits.  A few key pieces can be functional when you are out with the kids as well as versatile to translate to a PTA meeting, a Bible study, and if you’re lucky enough, a date night. These essentials are great for mixing and matching and come in many varieties and price points to fit every budget.

Here are some of my favorite picks for spring 2023!
The denim jacket- There are a bunch of stylish versions in many colors that make it the perfect accessory for almost any outfit from cargo pants to dresses.
Cargo pants– Grab a pair of cargo pants or cargo capris to be on trend. Large, handy pockets are a moms best friends!
Spring dresses– Wear a dress to stay cooler in the warmer weather. Dresses are more comfortable and are more forgiving than pants and shorts. The ease of one and done is so appealing! Many styles can be casual daily wear with the kids or dressed up with a few accessories for the evening. Prairie type and floral patterns reminiscent of the 80s and 90s are popular and can make you feel feminine like a girl again, not only a mom!
Cardigans– Cardigans are updated every season so they’re always in style. It’s a great alternative to a jacket and perfect for dressing up jeans. Also, most silhouettes can be flattered by one of the many varieties and lengths.
Sneakers– Busy moms love sneakers! They are the number one most acceptable footwear for anything you wear from jeans to dresses. There are so many colors, patterns, and sparkly embellishments to add a touch of bling to your step!
Sandals– Show off your fresh pedicure with an easy-to-slide-on sandal.  Choose a neutral color that will go with everything.
Jeans– Looser fitting straight leg of ‘boyfriend’ jeans are a stylish wardrobe staple. They can be paired with a tee or a button up shirt for an easy outfit.
Skirt– The nonrestrictive elastic waist of the midi skirt allows for easy movement. Also, you’ll feel pretty in a popular floral print paired with a classic T-shirt or blouse.
Sunglasses– Hide tired eyes and dark circles with a pair of stylish sunglasses. Select a pair that’s inexpensive so if you leave them somewhere or your kid breaks them, you’re not out hundreds of dollars.
Baseball cap– The easiest way to handle a bad hair day is to throw on a cute canvas baseball cap. The pop of color tops off your casual look!

This Mother’s Day you may want to suggest gifts that up level your style in comfort.  What does your family do to honor you on your special day in May? How do you show gratitude to your mom?  If your mom isn’t around, take someone who is like a mother to you out for brunch.