Mother Knows Best

From Team JAB

JABBERS, we asked you what words of wisdom your mom passed along to you. We received some incredible responses! It's true; mothers do always seem to know what's best.  

Nancy Wynne Hoffman says, "There are two things that stand out when I think of advice my mother has given me: 'If you can read, you can do anything; and there are two things you can give your children: roots and wings.' I cannot tell you how many times I think about both of those as I go about my daily life."

Boo Zamek says, "My mom always told me to do something nice for someone every day, and listen more than you speak."

Nancy McLeod Sabia says, "My mother is 99½ and is still as bright, spunky and wise as ever! When I was a youngster, I was too tall, too gangly, too clumsy, and too red headed.  So, my mother played a "game" with me: I could trade all my traits with any person that I saw or knew - with the caveat that I had to trade EVERY trait with the person I selected. She knew what she was doing - I never did trade my traits with any other person I saw or knew. It made me appreciate me for who I was, and am."

Natalia Zea says, "She taught me the two words that have successfully guided me through life: be resourceful."

Deborah Davidson says, "After hurricane Andrew, we were without power for six weeks and were still feeling the effects (unorganized and out of sorts) when the Christmas season approached. We had two small children at the time and I mentioned to my mother that I was planning to skip the whole Christmas tree routine and decorating this year. Her reply was, 'you know, dear, this is not a dress rehearsal.' I have never forgotten those words. I put up the tree and decorated as always."

Tamarind Effio says, "Mom said, 'your husband should always be #1 in your life!'"

Laura Davis Smith says, "Mine always told me, 'You'll know he's THE ONE when you find yourself as comfortable with him and around him as you are in your favorite, most comfortable pair of shoes.' She was right. My husband is my safe place, my comfort."

All About Mom

From Team JAB

Brunch is always a Mother's Day staple, but here are some other ways to celebrate her special day:

Take Your Pick

Load up the car and head to Strawberry Fields of Kendall to pick fresh fruits and vegetables. Then you can cook her dinner with all the goodies you pick!

Walk it Off

Join the Mom's Day 5K Run/Walk at Zoo Miami for a competitive, yet, fun and family friendly event geared towards raising awareness and funds for the Zoo Miami Conservation Fund.

Take a Hike!

Head to Bill Baggs State Park on Key Biscayne and walk the trails that meander along the shoreline.

Movie Madness

Curl up on the couch and watch Freaky Friday, a movie about a mom and daughter who trade places. Then laugh about what it would really be like!

Let's Eat

Indulge mom with a Miami Culinary Tour - an adventure through the kitchens of celebrity chefs, Cuban exiles, generational bakeries, cultured European immigrants and ethnic eateries at South American taverns on South Beach.

Nail It 

There are lots of nail salons open on Sunday so pamper mom with a relaxing mani/pedi!