Mother's Day Sweepstakes

Mother’s, and those with mother’s hearts, are very special! So many women (and men) have held space for me, providing love, guidance, and shelter from the storms of life. They became even more important when my own beautiful mother passed when I was still a young woman.

This Mother’s Day - May 14th - I want to celebrate you all, and so do some of my incredible radio sponsors!

We’ve put together this bundle of goodies and will be gifting it away to 5 lucky sweepstake recipients.

Use the ENTER button at the bottom of this page to send me a note telling me who you’d like to see blessed by this bundle and why. Make sure you include full name, shipping address, and an email.

Please share all your stories of love and mothering with me.

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Laura Geller Beauty products are specially formulated for women over 40, but loved by women of all ages. (My daughters can’t keep their hands out of my makeup bag!) They’ve gathered some of their most popular products to include in our bundle.

It begins with their luxurious Spackle Skin Perfecting Primer in Original Clear; it feels sooo good as it glides onto your bare skin! Their Baked Blush-n-Brighten Marbelized Blush in Tropic Hues will brighten your cheeks and your day! The eyes have it with the The Ultimate Palette Hidden Gems 31 baked eye shadows, and the Deep Charcoal Kajal Longwear Eyeliner that I’ve come to love! (It’s infused with caffeine to reduce puffiness around the eyes!) Finishing off the look is Modern Classic Waterproof Lip Liner in Magic Mauve, and their luscious Modern Classic Cream Lipstick in a light and lovely, Berry Bliss.

Visit Laura Geller Beauty to see all their amazing offerings, get a few things for yourself, and something for a special lady in your life!

LAURA GELLER BEAUTY

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Oooooooh, Cariloha, how spoiled I feel when wrapped in your luxuriousness - and you will too! Cariloha products, which include bed, bath, and apparel, are made of sustainable bamboo-viscose that provides luxurious comfort while also helping to save the environment. Making you feel good inside and out!

Cariloha’s contribution to our pampering package is an oh-so-yummy Sherpa Bamboo Knit Throw that will take the chill off these still nippy spring mornings and is simply perfect to wrap up in for some Netflix at night!

Do yourself a favor and check out Cariloha - Where the style of the Caribbean meets the spirit of aloha.™ - and get to know all their incredible offerings. Your Mother’s Day shopping just got easier!

CARILOHA
(Use promo code LOVE for 35% off your order!)

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Our besties at Bigelow Tea have come through for us with this charming duo: A generous sampling of signature tea blend, Constant Comment, and an adorable 12 ounce distressed-look Warm Hugs Teapot.

Created to “give a warm hug” and honor those served at the Norma Pfriem Breast Center and women and families everywhere as they overcome the challenges of breast cancer, you’ll enjoy snuggling up with this warm little teapot and taking 15 minutes to yourself to sip, breathe, and relax.

Stop by Bigelow Tea to see their incredible selection of hot teas, Bigelow Benefits blends, and their refreshing Cold Water Infusions that will be perfect for the approaching warmer weather! Mom will love this thoughtful (re)treat.

BIGELOW TEA

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My good friends at Eyes of Faith Optical are providing these gorgeous sunglasses in the Delilah Shadow style frame.

Eyes of Faith, a company founded on the three principals of Purpose, Passion & Style, places a bible scripture on the inside of each frame to remind us to go forward each day with eyes of faith. Their frames are both beautiful and durable, and a portion of each purchase helps to make the world a better place through their many charitable works and good deeds.

You’ll want to take a look at all they have to offer, and ask your favorite optician to do the same!

EYES OF FAITH OPTICAL

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Years ago I paired up with Balsam Hill and it’s been a match made in heaven. Their faux Christmas trees, greenery, spring and fall florals are so realistic even my florists friends have been awed!

This spring the Balsam Hill Villa Cucina Foliage collection caught my eye, and I knew you’d love it too!

The Hanging Door Basket will greet your guests as cheerfully as the chirping robins we’re hearing in the mornings! This handcrafted beauty is stuffed with olive sprays, olives, lemons, kumquats, and citrus blossoms, and hung by a wide burlap ribbon and bow. The look will instantly transport you to the Italian countryside.

Pay Balsam Hill a visit to see the rest in the Villa Cucina Collection, and all their spring delights! Pick something out for Mom and for yourself while you’re there!

BALSAM HILL

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Moms do. it. all. This package is for her.

Picture her on the veranda on a crisp sunny spring morning feeling glam wearing some gorgeous cosmetics, wrapped up in a cozy throw, sipping the citrusy warmth of the first blended tea in America, sporting stylish sunglasses and gazing upon her lush basket of spring florals… It’s quite the image, because she’s quite the special lady!

Our sweepstakes will be open for entries Friday, April 28 through Friday, May 12. To enter, click the button below and send me a note telling me who you feel deserves all these special gifts and WHY. Winners will be chosen at random, but I would like to share your stories with our listeners.

Best of luck to everyone!

The Heartbeat of Motherhood - with the American Heart Association

My mother was a powerhouse of love and industry.

She raised 4 children and never sat still long. She was always cooking, canning, making, baking, sewing, crafting, gardening or planning. She was always doing for others, volunteering at her kids schools or for the many community clubs and organizations she belonged to. She rarely took time for herself, and I believe that contributed to her early death at age 57.

Cancer took my beloved mother, but previously she had suffered a serious heart attack that did lasting damage and prevented her from living her life to the fullest.

I wish my mother had known that heart disease is a woman’s greatest threat, and the warning signs of heart attack and stroke, so that she could have made lifestyle choices to control some risks, as well as getting the tests and treatments she needed.

I don’t know if my mother would be with us today if she had, but I know that her life while she was still here would have been better for it!

I think of my mom every day, but try to do something each Mother’s Day that would make her smile. I’ve found a great way this year - donating in her name to the American Heart Association. You can do this for your mom too!

They have wonderful supporters in Valerie and Lee Shapiro, who are matching all digital donations up to $500,000, so our contributions can go twice as far! When you donate, you get to choose an e-card to send to your mom, or a mother-figure in your life, letting her know of the special and meaningful way you are honoring her on Mother’s Day - and everyday - while helping so many in her name! Go here to make your donation:

One very special group of women this will help is expectant mothers. Did you know that cardiovascular disease is sadly the number 1 killer of new moms and accounts for 1/3 of maternal deaths? I was shocked to hear that statistic! It’s so critical for women to learn their risk factors and prioritize their own health before, during and after pregnancy. For themselves and their babies!!

I'm teaming up with the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women movement to spread awareness about the connection between pregnancy and cardiovascular health. I know you and your mom will agree, losing even one mom is too many. We have to reclaim today for a better tomorrow and there’s another really powerful way we can do that this May.

We’re encouraging women to learn important health numbers that can help them determine their risk for heart disease: total cholesterol, blood pressure, blood sugar and body mass index ​​(BMI).

Knowing your numbers can allow you to take action early, address your personal risk factors, and lower your chance of developing heart disease later in life.

Are you taking care of yourself? Do you know the risk factors and steps you can take to minimize the chance that you will suffer a serious cardiac event or stroke? If you’ve never given it much thought before, please do so now!

If you are someone like my mom, who had a hard time thinking of herself because her life was one of selfless commitment, please think of all those who would be devastated if harm were to come to you. Do it for you, do it for them.

Take care of yourself and the heart that beats so strongly for the ones you love!

Teriyaki Salmon Skewers

Serving up a special brunch to Mom this coming Mother’s Day? Wow her with these tasty teriyaki salmon skewers on May 8th!

Super simple, super delicious, super special, after mixing up the teriyaki sauce, these come together quickly and are a complete show-stopper! They are rich in heart-healthy omega-3’s too! Serve with rice and your favorite veggies, or along side a mixed green salad for a full meal deal.

Mom - or any special lady in your life - will be impressed with your culinary skills and the care you took to show her that she deserves to be treated like the queen she is!

Serves 4

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon sesame oil

• 1 tablespoon minced garlic

• 1 tablespoon minced ginger

• 2/3 cup water + 2 tablespoons

• 2/3 cup soy sauce

• 1/3 cup sugar

• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar

• 2 tablespoons cornstarch

• 2 lbs boneless, skinless salmon cut into 1-inch cubes

• 8 - 8” wooden skewers - soaked in water for at least one hour to prevent burning

• sesame seeds for garnish

Directions:

1. Heat 1 tablespoon sesame oil in bottom of a small saucepan.

2. Saute the minced garlic and ginger over med-low heat, about 1 minute.

3. Turn heat to high, add the 2/3 cup water, soy sauce, sugar and vinegar and bring to a boil.

4. Reduce heat to low, stirring until the sugar has completely dissolved.

5. Mix the cornstarch with 2T water to dissolve, then whisk into sauce to thicken.

6. Simmer for a few minutes.

7. Divide sauce into 2 bowls, one for basting, the other for serving.

1. Toss salmon chunks with half of the basting sauce then thread onto skewers using similar portions for each skewer (about 1/4 of a pound each).

2. Arrange with space between each on baking tray and baste with more sauce.

3. Place under broiler for 3-4 minutes, turning once, and basting before placing back under the broiler to finish cooking, another 3-4 minutes.

4. Remove from broiler and sprinkle with sesame seeds before serving 2 skewers per person.

I know Mom is going to love this splendid and celebratory meal, and I hope it helps to make her day - and yours - a very special one.

I wish my own mama were here to spoil, but I’m sure she’ll be enjoying the equivalent of a Mother’s Day grand banquet in heaven. What a special gift we were given when we were given mothers! And equally, what a special gift it is to BE a mom.

Just one more way we’ve been blessed in this life full of blessings we live!

Win My Mother's Day Blooming Bundle

Mother’s deserve to be celebrated, and I’m inviting myself to the party once again!

Some of my favorite sponsors and I have put together a beautiful collection of Mother’s Day blessings, and we’re giving away five (5) of theses blooming bundles to help spread love, joy, and gratitude for moms and all they do!

It’s a package to delight the senses; a gorgeous floral arrangement and some brand new music to set the mood, pampering products to make her feel pretty, a book to get lost in, and a sumptuous bag of treats for a little self-indulgence.

Who do you know that would love to receive all of this as my way of saying, “Thanks for all you do, Mom!” ?

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AMETHYST GARDEN FLORAL ARRANGEMENT
From Balsam Hill

No matter the season, you’ll find some area of my house made more cheerful with one of Balsam Hill’s beautifully handcrafted items. Their florals have the most realistic details and last for ages, so each piece in my growing collection has extra special memories and moments attached.

This year, my friends at Balsam Hill and I felt like moms would especially love the gorgeous purple blooms in their newest Amethyst Garden Floral Arrangement - it features an array of hellebores, lilacs, and lavender in an antiqued silver finish ceramic pot. It will surely bring a splash of color to any room all through the summer season.

I’m making it the centerpiece of our Mother's Day blooming bundle gift package!

Find it, an a vast array of seasonal florals and décor at Balsam Hill.
Use the promo code SPRINGHOPE22 for a 20% discount on your order

Oh! And before I forget… You and Mom can get some tips and tricks on decorating the home for Mother’s Day from the Balsam Hill team - find them here: Home Decorating For Mother's Day.

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AM GOLD ALBUM DOWNLOAD
From Train

Known for their countless chart-topping hits spanning nearly three decades, multi-GRAMMY Award-winning band TRAIN is set to release their 11th studio album, AM Gold, on May 20th.

It’s the group’s first all-new original music in five years!!!

They debuted the title track,  “AM Gold” – and its accompanying lyric video – back in February, and, friends, I am obsessed!

Frontman, Pat Monahan, recently sat down with me for a long podcast chat, and I found him to be the same handsome, talented, insightful, and friendly guy we all fell in love with back when “Drops of Jupiter” swept us into the cosmos over 20 years ago!

They’re touring this summer too - joined by special guests Jewel and Blues Traveler - so make sure you get your tickets to a phenomenal show!

A Digital Download of the entire AM Gold album is the soundtrack to our giveaway package.

Order your own AM GOLD album

Watch the AM Gold video

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‘CULT CLASSICS’ FULL FACE KIT
From Laura Geller

You know how much I love Laura Geller beauty products. Since discovering this luxurious (and affordable) cosmetics line, it’s all you’ll find in my makeup bag.

I’ve also been gifting it to friends and family - especially those, like me, who’ve left their 40th birthday behind and are now embracing life, and beauty needs, on the other side.

My most recent package from Laura Geller contained the ‘Cult Classics‘ Full Face Kit. It’s the absolute perfect gift collection for my give-away. This 6-piece full-sized product kit includes :

• Spackle Skin Perfecting Primer in Hydrate

• Baked Balance-n-Brighten Color-Correcting Foundation

• Baked Blush-n-Brighten in Tropic Hues

• Baked Original Highlighter in French Vanilla

• Modern Classic Lipstick in Regal

• and their Retractable Kabuki Angled Brush

Everything needed to put your best face forward this spring, PLUS a bright and cheery pink makeup bag to carry it in. Mom will be delighted with this pretty pampering package of luxurious makeup essentials!

You can find the ‘Cult Classics’ Full Face Kit
and so many more incredible (and affordable!) luxurious beauty products at
LauraGeller.com

Use promo code LAURA25 for a 25% discount on your purchase!

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“GAMES IN A BALLROOM”
by Jentry Flint

My May book club choice is, “Games in a Ballroom”, by Jentry Flint, it’s another Proper Romance book which always means good, clean, fun… Perfect for our Mother’s Day bundle.

It’s a light, lovely period piece that sweeps us away from housework, bill-paying, and daily drudgeries, placing us gently into an 1815 London. You’ll leave the sweats and sneaks behind, donning petticoats and satin slippers instead, as you immerse yourself in the world of Olivia Wilde - a young socialite with a father determined to marry her off to a wealthy man, and Emerson Latham - a title-less lad who will never receive her father’s blessing.

Powder your nose, nestle your tiara atop your shining mane, put your feet up, and come away with me, to play some Games in a Ballroom…

Get your own copy of Games in a Ballroom, and another for Mom, HERE

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ALMOND ROCA® PURSE PACK
From Brown & Haley

Here’s a handbag every mom wants in her collection! The Almond ROCA 12oz assorted purse pack!

It’s packed with pure deliciousness and includes a generous sampling of classic Almond ROCA, Dark Chocolate ROCA, and Cashew ROCA (there’s about 27 pieces in each “purse”).

I can’t think of Almond ROCA without thinking of my own beautiful mother - it was one of her favorites, and a gift we often gave on special occasions, like Mother’s Day!

Brown & Haley, the maker’s of Almond ROCA®, have been churning out treats made with fresh and sustainable ingredients, in their Tacoma, Washington factory for over 100 years. The partnership was formed after Mr. Brown and Mr. Haley met in church, and it’s been going strong since 1912!

VISIT Brown & Haley online
to purchase your favorite treats, read their fascinating history, and get some scrumptious recipes!

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I love being in a position to share these incredible products with my friends and listeners, thanks to the generosity of my sponsors!

I hope these sweet blooming bundles of goodness find their way to 5 deserving moms (EVERY mom is a DESERVING mom!) brightening their day, providing a few moments of relaxation, entertainment, papering, and bringing them JOY!

You may nominate a mom to receive one of my bundles
Friday, April 22 through Sunday, May 8th.

Tell me WHO you’d like a bundle delivered to this spring, and WHY they are so deserving!

Mother's Day Musts

There are many things to celebrate in the magical month of May, but none so splendid as Mother’s Day, the true (if I may say) Queen of the May!

Mother’s Day was always a special event when I was growing up; we celebrated with a multi-generational big Sunday brunch with either ham, turkey, or roast beef, sides, salads, and my Grandma’s home-made rolls. The flowers in bloom on the Oregon Coast by mid-May were enough to provide a handful of blossoms - azalea, forget-me-not’s, camilla and long-stemmed dandelions of course!. With a bouquet on the table and many hand-made cards on the mantle, we felt properly outfitted for the occasion.,

This Mother’s Day, many of us will return to the simpler ways that we look back on so fondly. And while I ALWAYS encourage hand-picked posies and Crayola colored cards, thanks to some of my incredible sponsors, I can recommend some more options for you - all available by order and delivered right to your mother’s door.

{SAVE}

I fell in love with {save} skin care products soon after the first box of samples arrived at my doorstep. This lovely line of products, made with exceptionally gentle formulas with 90-99% nature-derived ingredients, works to slow the skin’s aging process, and leaves my skin looking and feeling fresh and fabulous.

I’m especially proud to be partnering with {save} during this time of uncertainty, as they are committed to providing support to our community and some of the women who are disproportionately affected by the crisis. They are donating 10% of all on-line sales to Domestic Violence this month. Staying Strong Together - supporting survivors of domestic abuse.

Sign up today and receive 20% off your order, as well as free shipping for orders totaling $19 or more. All mother’s deserve to be pampered. From cleansers to creams, moisturizers to masks, {save} products are the perfect way to pamper the mother’s in your life!

Shop {save}

BALSAM HILL

Balsam Hill has been a fabulous sponsor for several years now and one of the reasons I love them sooo much is because they GIVE BACK in a myriad of big and small ways. In addition to providing the most realistic Christmas trees, fall foliage, and spring florals, as well as spectacular seasonal decor items, they’ve made Point Hope (my favorite organization) a recipient of many charitable campaigns, and I am so so grateful!

Their spring floral collection is created using the latest technology and highest quality craftsmanship for stunning realism that will add cheerful elegance your door, your table, your entryway, and any other space in your home!

Today, I love them even more (if that’s possible,) because, as a response to the on-going COVID-19 crisis, my friends at Balsam Hill are repurposing some of their warehouses to ship bulk quantities of nonperishable foods and essential home items to serve those in need. They are committed to donating all profits from this endeavor to support food-based charities. From soup, to pasta, to paper goods, it’s available on a special Balsam Provisions page. Click here to shop, and share with those who may be in need or help during this difficult time!

Place your orders today for fabulous florals celebrating spring and the importance of mothers (grandmothers, godmothers, bonus mother’s, other mothers, and special aunties too!)

Shop Balsam Hill

ALEX AND ANI

ALEX AND ANI, a delightful new sponsor to the Delilah show, isn’t just another fun jewelry maker, they are a humanitarian company that has carefully crafted partnerships with over 50 nonprofit organizations from around the world to design and sell unique and elegant jewelry pieces. Proceeds from sales in their Charity By Design collection go towards supporting their global partners and a myriad of humanitarian causes.

Their special Mother’s Day collection including beaded and charmed bangles, lockets, and earrings, symbolize the unique bond of motherhood. My girls go ga-ga over their designs and it’s so much fun to wear pieces that are coordinated for mothers and daughters. Visit them today and be sure to shop their Spring Collection for 30% savings on great gifts for yourself or other special someone’s!

Shop ALEX AND ANI

Free-range chickens we are not these days! Mother hens and chicks alike are cooped up more than we’d like. But in between impromptu bouts of the chicken dance, we can read to while away the hours and immerse ourselves in alternate narratives of time and space. Recommendations? Oh yes!

GROWING GRATEFUL

In Growing Grateful, which is absolutely perfect for the situation we find ourselves to be in, Mary A. Kassian offers 101 meditations on the joy of being grateful even in the hardest times. Each entry contains a Bible verse, a devotion on gratitude, and a reflection question. Learn how to be:

• Grateful for God’s abiding presence.
• Grateful despite your circumstances.
• Grateful that God wants you to flourish.

I discovered long ago, that happiness, contentedness, and joy are all “inside jobs.” If we wait for someone or something to fulfill us, we will be perpetually disappointed, sad, or angry even. The secret (which isn’t so secret, but often illusive) is the ability to recognize and cultivate gratitude. Growing Grateful is a lovely, generous, and forgiving, assistant to help you on your journey to gratefullness - and a cheerful companion once you’ve arrived.

Order your copy of Growing Grateful

DAWGS

My book club pick for April, DAWGS, by Diane Trull is the story of how a 4th grade reading class, called to action by a newspaper photo of a box of puppies in need of homes, started an animal shelter in their town of Dalhart, Texas.

Those with a heart for animals, will absolutely LOVE this book! It is the perfect example of how a 4th grade teacher, her husband and family, and an amazing group of grade-schoolers leveraged their passion, knowledge, skills and talents to change the world one heart at at time! And it provides so much inspiration for others to do the same!

When you get your copy, you’ll hear all about that day at Allyn Finch Intermediate School, and the weeks, months, and challenges they faced ahead to make their mission of helping every animal find it’s way home.

Order your copy of DAWGS

LAKESHIRE PARK

When the month of March came striding in, bringing with it the first tender shoots of a green spring, romance came to mind, so I picked just the thing for my book club, Lakeshire Park, by Megan Walker, a lovely little romance set in Brighton, England, in the year 1820.

Two sisters, Amelia and Clara Moore, are about to find themselves without means or home… so what’s a girl to do back then but conjure a white knight - or at least a suitable bachelor - to sweep her off her feet and into stable circumstances? Join the sisters on their quest while rooting not only for them to find a roof over their head but, (dare we suggest it?) loving partners as well!

I loved reading romance novels when I was young, and I’m glad my girls can pick up a book like Lakeshire Park, and enjoy the historical details, the interesting characters, and the “happily ever after’s” without being subjected to much of the graphic nonsense that’s floating around out there these days.

Get your copy of Lakeshire Park

HOME SWEET HOME

For many people, and especially the moms out there with kids our of school, this is a very stressful time! Treat someone special to a trio of short, feel-good stories that can be enjoyed during breaks from demands of the day with Home Sweet Home.

THREE’S A CROWD * Fern Michaels
This Mother’s Day will be is extra special for Samantha’s parents who’ll be greeting their daughter after an extended absence, and meeting their baby granddaughter for the very first time. Join Samantha as she seeks stability for her baby and answers about herself.
 
NEW BEGINNINGS IN BLUE HOLLOW FALLS * Donna Kauffman
Blue Hollow Falls is where Katie MacMillan finds herself once again, helping with her sister’s pregnancy, revisiting old feelings, and pondering fresh new ones…
 
BRING ME HOME * Melissa Storm
Hazel Long’s bed-side visits with her father bring forth the unexpected gifts of friendship, (offered by other hospital visitors,) insight into the mother she barely knew, increased gratitude —and the kindness of a handsome male nurse.

Order your copy of HOME SWEET HOME

I know that the idea of shopping right now is enough to create an extra layer of stress to an already intense time of anxiety and worry. That’s why I made all the recommendations on my Mother’s Day Musts list available via on-line shopping. I also understand if economic concerns make gift-buying not much of a reality for you right now, and if that’s the case, I promise you that a handful of pretty posies and a handmade card, delivered on a breakfast tray with toast, jam, and steaming cup of coffee or tea will send the message to the mother in your life that she is special, loved, and honored. So gifts, or no gifts, I encourage you to make this gesture.

If your circumstances allow for some discretionary spending, I stand behind my recommendations and the many companies with conscious with whom I partner. Pampering products, home decor, jewelry, and books are all things the revered women in our lives love and deserve when possible.

To all mothers and women who have made a difference in a child’s life, I thank you and wish you a very special Mother’s Day. May the Lord bless and keep you,

My Mother's Day Bushel of Blessings

We reserve the second Sunday in May to honor mother’s and the art of mothering, for where would we be without these nurturing warriors?

That term, “nurturing warrior,” describes my own mother perfectly. Wilma Dean was a 6’ tall Ozark beauty, who lived and loved fiercely. Always ready with a warm embrace, a word of encouragement, and a hearty meal, she was also quick with advice or a deserved scolding, and you would never - I mean NEVER - come between her and one of her children! I’ll bet you know a mother just like I’ve described!

The song lyrics, “I love you a bushel and a peck, a bushel and a peck and a hug around the neck…” were sung in my family home often, and has inspired me to send this bushel of blessings your way for Mother’s Day.

All you must do to enter is to send me a note. Of course, since you’re writing to me anyway… you know I love to hear your stories! Tell me one about Mother’s! I want to know about your mom, your partner’s mom, a phenomenal mom you know. Tell me about how you became a mom, and how the experience has shaped you.

Enter by writing to me HERE

My Mother’s Day Bushel of Blessings

I’ve got some beautiful flowers to share with you from my friends at Balsam Hill!

Balsam Hill is always so generous to me and my listeners! They are providing this gorgeous white forsythia wreath to grace a door, a mantle, or any indoor space that could use a little brightening up. Advance technology has been used to create the most realistic faux foliage and flowers; this beautiful piece won't fade through the season, and will be just as fresh and lovely next spring!

I’m including three CD’s in my bushel of blessings - Train’s Greatest Hit’s, Michael Buble’s LOVE, and Jack Savoretti’s Singing to Strangers. All three are newer releases and all three are fabulous!

Greatest Hits, is just that - Train favorites like Drops of Jupiter, Hey Soul Sister, and Play That Song, and many others. Special guest, Kenny G, on a cover of Careless Whisper for example, is simply the best!

LOVE, is full of heart and soul, marking Michael’s return to music after a hiatus in which he devoted his time and attention to his son and family. Everyone feels the love when listening to Michael’s Buble’ - it seems like he’s singing directly to you!

Pat Monahan and Michael Buble’ have been recent guests on my podcast series, LOVE SOMEONE with Delilah. This platform allows me to talk to the artists about their work, yes, but also their lives, their motivations, their passions and their hopes and dreams for all of us. Give it a listen!

Singing to Strangers, is a new album I delight in presenting to you! Jack Savoretti, who has toured with John Legend, is a charming, talented, singer/songwriter and a household name in Europe, with chart-topping hits in England and Italy. Be careful, he’ll easily sweep you off your feet, and you’ll no longer be a stranger to his music! View the official Candlelight video and you’ll easily see why I’m so enamoured!

Three more blessings come to you in the form of BOOKS! An autographed copy of my own memoire, One Heart At A Time, as well as Mrs. Morhard and The Boys, about the mother that inspired baseball’s Little League, and A Brave Face, written by a mother-daughter team about triumph over tragedy and a how families are formed in never-imagined ways.

In One Heart at A Time, I share my life with you and hopefully impart some inspiration for you to do what is in your powers to change the world for good, heart by heart. Don’t overthink, don’t over guess, just take one small action at a time. The shift you’ll feel in your perception of life will be all the encouragement you need to continue to reach out to others.

Mrs. Morhard and The Boys, by Ruth Hanford Morhard, was a Delilah Book Club feature a few months ago. Written about the author’s mother-in-law and what she did as a single mother to keep her young son busy, safe, and happy during the difficult years of the Great Depression. She could never have known that by creating a popular youth activity it would develop into what we today know as baseball’s Little League; you’ll love this story!

And A Brave Face, by mother-daughter team, Barbara Marlowe and Teeba Furat Marlowe. What does it take to become a mom? It’s a mixture of love, bravery, and tenacity as you’ll soon discover when reading about the woman who saw a picture of a little girl in Iraq desperately needing help and decided then and there, she’d be the one to provide it…

I hope the these books keep you busy through the remainder of spring; when the days are lengthening but still a bit chilly, and curling up with a cozy throw, a cup of tea, and some great reading material still sounds like a fantastic way to spend an evening or weekend.

Barbara and Teeba were also recent guests on LOVE SOMEONE! I encourage you to give that episode some of your time and attention as their story is truly touching and so very inspirational!

If my mention of curling up with a comfy throw and cuppa joe sounded good, you’ll be pleased to know I’m helping to make the vision a reality! I’m including a PediPocket blanket - a warm and cozy throw with built-in foot pocket that banishes cold toes forever!

It’s a little piece of heaven that I hope blesses you on Mother’s Day and every day!

Blessing others just makes my heart happy! These little give-aways are a wonderful way to share good stuff with you and info about some of my favorite things.

This is a sweepstakes, which means the winner will be chosen at random.
All you must do to enter is write to me HERE.

Entries must be received by midnight, Monday, May 6th,
(Thank you for understanding that I can only ship to address located within the United States)  

Celebrate Mom with my Top Pick Gifts and Win a Bundle!

Mother's Day is Sunday, May 13th!

Moms deserve to be celebrated! They gave us life, either because they carried us in their womb, or because they've carried us in their hearts.

They've taken care of our fevers, runny noses, dressed us, tended to our basic needs, our personal piques, and soothed our hurts and heartaches as we've navigated this big scary world.

Sometimes they've been in our favor, and as growing pains clouded our judgement, sometimes not. The thing is, we're ALWAYS in their favor. There is no kind of unconditional love like that of a mother!

Not sure how to celebrate your mom this Mother's Day? Well, simply being present is the best gift, I can assure you. Go out of your way to let her know she is loved and honored. Show your gratitude...

COOK FOR HER!  How many meals has this woman put in front of you? Mom's don't care if you know HOW to cook, they just care that you try.

Recall a special  memory you have of her and TELL HER.  All the feels! All the feels!

And, if you want to wrap it up with something that is wrapped up, I've got some suggestions: Music, books, candy, and flowers from some of my favorite radio program sponsors.*

*I'm giving away two (2) bundles of everything you see on this page! Read on for directions to enter my sweepstakes! 

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BOOKS!

One Beautiful Dream. The rollicking tale of family chaos, personal passions, and saying YES to them both 
by Jennifer Fulwiler.

Popular radio host Jennifer Fulwiler was once a workaholic woman who never wanted a family; today she's a stay-at-home mom with six amazing kids.

Intimately relatable and ultimately redemptive, One Beautiful Dream celebrates the truth that sometimes the life we need the most is not necessarily the one we would have chosen for ourselves.

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Kind is the New Classy
by Candace Cameron Bure

Kind is the New Classy is a book that shows there is power in kindness. Cameron Bure has spent her lifetime navigating these rough waters, finally finding her peaceful harbor. She throws a lifeline to those of us still swimming against the current with Kind Is the New Classy, an insightful guide on how to stay true to oneself with grace.

“The secret," she has learned, "is kindness: it’s classy, unexpected, even counter-cultural, and ultimately wins the day.”

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A Mother's Gift
by Charlotte Hubbard

Perfect for giving or just plain enjoying, A Mother's Gift is for every woman who has had a maternal figure touch her life.  In this uplifting novel, Charlotte Hubbard celebrates the joys and challenges of motherhood, setting her inspiring tale amid warmth and tradition.

A Mother's Gift is a book meant to be shared.

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MUSIC!

Brave Enough
Lindsey Stirling

Uber talented, dancer, violinist, spitfire, Lindsey Stirling, stirs hearts, souls, and your toe-tappin' feet!  Stirling serves up Pop, Rock, and Electronic Dance Music and Brave Enough won the coveted Billboard's Music Award Top Dance/Electronic Album AND Artist.

The album features Christina Perri, Dan + Shay, Lecrae, and several other vocalists. It includes  six instrumental tracks and eight with featured vocalists.

As a guest at my farm, she delighted a small gathering of family and friends, played with the baby goats (we named a newborn "Stirling") and became a friend. There is absolutely NOTHING out there like Lindsey, she's an original that you will love!

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This House is Not For Sale
Bon Jovi

This House is Not For Sale is full of tracks that speak to Bon Jovi,'s past; the band, as well as Jon himself, and hope for the future.  The "four walls that have a story to tell" in title track symbolize the band members, their integrity, and brotherhood.  Bon Jovi is a generation-spanning perennial favorite!

This House Is Not for Sale, Bon Jovi's 13th studio album, debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 . It's Bon Jovi's sixth US number-one album and it also became their fourth album in a row to hit No. 1 in the US.

Bon Jovi is an incredible supporter of Point Hope and an oft requested favorite on my radio show.

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Only Human
Calum Scott

Have you heard me playing Calum Scott's You Are The Reason?  Scott has the clear, smooth, voice of an angel. His debut album, Only Human, speaks to exactly that. We are only human, after all. We love, we hurt, we heal.

Take Calum's intimate and personal journey with him through Only Human. Pop, Rock, Soul... As one of his tracks suggest, "I Won't Let You Down."

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CANDY & FLOWERS!

Almond Roca (Prize bundle includes a handcrafted wooden gift box)
famous candy makers, Brown & Haley

Almond Roca has been around since 1913 and is still a favorite candy of many - including me! Made from only the freshest ingredients, the combination of crunchy toffee enrobed in chocolate and coated in almond nuggets is an unmistakable Brown & Haley specialty.  Mom will definitely be pleased with this gift, and she might even share! (Don't count on it though.)

Head to their website for a variety of delicious treats and fun recipes that are sahweeeet! 

VISIT BROWN & HALEY

$50 Gift Card
To use at Balsam Hill

Balsam Hill has the MOST REALISTIC SPRING FLORALS!

Their artificial florals are designed and crafted to capture the beauty of natural flowers with breathtaking accuracy. From petals to leaves to stems, every detail is painted by hand and expertly arranged to achieve a florist-styled or freshly-cut garden look.

Balsam Hill  is a generous supporter of Point Hope, has shared a gorgeous wreath and a bundle of cheerful yellow tulips for me to use in the studio this spring. So bright, cheery, and uplifting!

VISIT BALSAM HILL

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Write to me at Contest@Delilah.com and tell me about the special Mom in your life.

I'm looking for your heart-touching stories. Two of the submissions will be randomly chosen to win the entire bundle of my Mom's Day picks, along with MY book, Arms Full of Love, and an autographed photo.

Sweepstakes will run
April 27th - May 8th, 2018.

(Be sure to include your contact information, including mailing address when you write to me.)

To all mothers, THANK YOU for the job you do.

It is THE most important job on earth. I appreciate you!

Much love,