Thoughts on Mothers’ Day
Mothers’ Day, or Mothering Sunday as it is traditionally known, falls on the 3rd April this year. The origins of this day are rooted in Christians going to visit their ‘mother church’, usually the nearest cathedral. In Victorian times, this became a day when domestic staff were allowed time off work to go and visit their mothers.
Today we think of it as chiefly a day to say ‘thank you’ to our mothers.
Most mothers would probably agree that the best present is to spend time with their child, whatever their respective ages. If that is not possible, a telephone call is always welcome.
If your mother has passed away, you may like to set aside some time for quiet reflection. On a positive note, perhaps you could do something for a friend or neighbour without children – flowers, or a brief visit might be appropriate.
Take control of your finances
Many of us are feeling the financial pinch as prices and taxes rise. The other day my hairdresser summed it up neatly when she moaned “Everything is going up except for my wages.”
The news media warns us to expect to pay more for basic items such as food, fuel and clothes.
So what can you do? Some people will choose to ignore the financial situation, continue to spend and get into debt. This can only lead to stress. It’s hard to look lovely when your face is creased with worry lines.
When times are hard it is especially important to take control of your finances. There are a number of free resources to help with setting a budget and then managing your money. Take a look at https://mybudget.axa.co.uk/about.php. It’s not the flashiest website around, but it is full of useful advice and information.
Our Manage Your Money page contains our ideas to help to slim your spending, and we’ve got tips on shopping in charity shops on our Bargain Hunter page.
The shops are still full of tempting items but when you are living on a tight budget it is important to plan your purchases so that everything you buy is put to use. This is not a time clutter your wardrobe with impulse buys and false bargains.
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