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I think it's safe to say that southern women are a different breed and when it comes to Louisiana mommas, they're even more special! Whether you call her 'Ma,' 'Momma,' 'Mom,' Mommy,' or 'Mother' here's why you should spoil the mom's in your life this Sunday!

Life can get pretty hectic, but it's important to pause and appreciate all the amazing things our moms do for us daily. With Mother's Day coming up this Sunday, May 12th,  2024, it's the perfect opportunity to shower Mom with love and spoil her rotten. After all, she's the superhero who keeps everything running smoothly, from managing doctor's appointments to rocking the carpool line like a pro!

So, why should you spoil Mom on Mother's Day? Here are our top 10 reasons:

The Top 10 Reasons to Spoil Mom for Mother's Day

1. She brought you into this world... enough said!

2. She has always been there for you and as long as there's breath in her lungs, she always will be.

3. Mom deserves a break. If you think adulting is hard, try mom-ing!

4. Mom is your biggest cheerleader and will always support you and encourage you to chase your dreams.

5. Your mom has sacrificed for you. Whether you know it or not, your mom has given up plenty of time, sleep, and her own needs to ensure you had/have everything you could possibly need.



6. Mom was one of your first role models in life. Who she is has a huge impact on the person that you become.

7. Moms are generally the 'glue' of your family. They're the ones that keep things running smoothly, whether it's scheduling doctor's visits, play dates, rides to games, etc... She's basically an unpaid social director and administrator all in one. After all, running out of toilet paper isn't fun.

8. Mom is a great source of comfort and strength. That's why we always ran to her when we skinned our knees!

9. Mom is your biggest defender. It doesn't matter what's going on, Mom will always have your back!

10. Mom shows us daily the true meaning of love. After all, she wouldn't do everything she's done for us after some of our epic tantrums if she didn't love us unconditionally!



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