We were touched by all the nominations.  It was a difficult choice to choose among these mothers.  They all are deserving of a SQUEEZE!  However, one stands out that touched @livinlime @thetotebuddy and @etrendzshop.

Drum roll… please…

Our winner is Ann Belles of Huntington Beach, California!  Ann was nominated by Theresa Collins.  Here is her “Give A Mom A Squeeze” entry:

I nominate Ann Belles who is a single mother who has adopted over 50 disabled boys. These are children from all over the world considered unadoptable due to their significant disabilities and older age. Now they have a place to call home and a lady to call mom! Check out www.allourboys.com for a look at this amazing mom of 50+!!!

Our winner, Ann Belles, receives $50.00 worth of Livin’ Lime products, a Tote Buddy, and $25.00 off an online purchase at Etrendzshop’s website.   Also, we will be giving Ann a big SQUEEZE (aka hug of recognition) by putting her in the “limelite” as our next “Lime Squeeze” of the month.

All other entry nominations will be receiving an e-mail with discounts on all three of our websites.  Please allow for two weeks to receive an e-mail.

Happy Mother’s Day to All!

“One day you will know what it is like to be a mother-- then you will understand”.   I can’t tell you how many times I heard this from my mother growing up.  I think my “yes, mom” response came with a roll of my eyes.

Now looking back and being the mother of a nine year old boy and three month old daughter, I do understand.  There are no amounts of parenting books out there that will give you the “ultimate” insight on being a parent, let alone being a mom.  Where’s the cookbook?  Oh, yes-- there isn’t one. 

However, learning from experience shared by my mother and my mother-in-law is like “pearls of wisdom.” This is what I carry forward and will pass on one day to my children.   Yes, this has a lot to do with my commitment to promoting the “Livin’ Lime” concept.     

If you look at it, life as a mother is always full of tangy (e.g.” learning” days or I could kick myself for allowing him/her to do that), sour (need I say more) and sweet (e.g. seeing him/her smile when they accomplish something) moments.    It is this positive concept I learned and will try to continue to instill in my children.

Can you tell I get nostalgic during Mother’s Day?  I even cry at Kodak commercials (when they were on).  I say those are the sweet moments! 

As we celebrate mothers all across the world this Sunday, remember to give your mom a Livin’ Lime Squeeze (aka “hug”).