‘Champagne Sundays’ – special
‘Mother’s Day Shopping & Recipes’ Radio Show
Sunday, March 30, 2008,
from 2 pm – 4 pm (PST)

Mother’s Day is celebrated on May 11, 2008.

The driving force behind Mother's Day was Anna Jarvis, who organized observances in Grafton, W.Va., and Philadelphia on May 10, 1908. As the annual celebration became popular around the country, Jarvis asked members of Congress to set aside a day to honor mothers. She finally succeeded in 1914, when Congress designated the second Sunday in May as Mother's Day. According to the US Census Bureau, there are an estimated 82.8 million mothers in the United States as of 2004.

Mother’s Day Radio Show - In honor of Mother’s Day, we recently aired a special ‘Mothers Day’ show on SouthwestBlend.com’s online radio show called ‘Champagne Sundays’. It was a fun show packed with all kinds of shopping ideas, recipes and more – all sure to bring a smile to Mom on Mother’s Day. To listen to the entire show, please double click the play button below.

To listen to your choice of guest, please follow the links.

Featured Guests:
ART, HOME & GARDEN GIFTS
Rich Sherman – Garden Guru, Myrtle Creek Nursery in Fallbrook, CA
Rich Sherman, a horticulturist from Myrtle Creek Nursery, joined us to share some great Mother’s Day gift ideas for ‘Gardening Moms’. Located on a turn-of-the-century farm in beautiful Fallbrook, California, Myrtle Creek Nursery is a family owned nursery that has been owned and operated by the Sherman family for the last 23 years. For more about Myrtle Creek Nursery, to read Rich’s monthly Gardening Column, watch his Gardening Video Tips and listen to his interview – Click Here.  

Jan Bentley - Artist, Colorado River Pottery in Yuma, AZ
Pottery is a welcome alternative to today's mass-produced and impersonal products. At Colorado River Pottery Gallery & Studio in Yuma, Arizona, artist Jan Bentley features a beautiful collection of her functional stoneware pottery. Jan was a guest on our show, and talked to us about her popular personalized custom ordered pieces such as plates, pie plates, and serving pieces, and more - all ideal Mother’s Day gifts. For more about Jan Bentley and to listen to her interview – Click Here.  

FASHION, JEWELRY & GIFTS
Patrick Lippert – Western Fashion Guru, Pony Express Trading Post in Idyllwild, CA
Patrick Lippert is our Western Fashion Guru, and is the owner of the Pony Express Trading Post in Idyllwild, California, which carries a fine selection of Western Wear, Western Gifts and Western Home Décor. Patrick joined us to talk about Western themed fashion and gift ideas that will be perfect for a ‘Western or Cowboy Mom’ for Mother’s Day. For more about the Pony Express Trading Post, to watch Patrick’s Western Fashion Video Tips and listen to his article – Click Here. 

Nielsine Archibald - Red Hat Fashion Guru, RedHatFashions4U.com & Oceana Fashions in Oceanside, CA
Nielsine Archibald is our Red Hat Fashion Guru. Along with her daughter Jill, Nielsine is the owner and operator of RedHatFashions4U.com and Oceana Fashions in Oceanside, CA. Nielsine shared some great Red Hat fashion and gift ideas for your ‘Red Hat Mom’ on Mother’s Day. To read Nielsine’s Fashion column, listen to her interview or find our more about RedHatFashions4U.com – Click Here.

Diane Verdugo – Ladies Fashion Guru, Kathy’s Dress Shop in Julian, CA
Diane Verdugo from Kathy’s Dress Shop joined us to talk about unique ladies designer fashions (as pictured), and fashion accessories and jewelry gift items that will make the perfect Mother’s Day gift. Kathy’s Dress Shop is located in Julian, California, and carries a lovely selection of ladies fine fashions and casual clothing, jewelry and accessories, bath and body products, and unique gifts. To listen to Diane’s interview and find out more about Kathy’s Dress Shop – Click Here.

DeNise Petterson – Borrego Goldsmith Jewelers, Borrego Springs, CA
In February, we interviewed DeNise Petterson, a certified jewelry designer and the manager of Borrego Goldsmith Jewelers. She gave us some wonderful ideas on jewelry shopping for men and women, and what would make great gifts for Mother’s Day, Father’s Day and even Valentine’s day. To listen to her interview and find out more about Borrego Goldsmith Jewelers – Click Here.  

FOOD, RECIPES & GIFTS
Debbie Mansheim – Gift Basket Guru, Basket Creations & More, LLC in Yuma, AZ
When it comes to gift-giving, Debbie Mansheim is the one to call, and she joined our show to talk about Mother’s Day gifts including gift baskets, keepsakes, and culinary gifts. Debbie is the owner of Basket Creations and More, LLC in Yuma, Arizona, which offers full line of specialty gifts, home accents, custom gift baskets, and candles; and is the retail distributor for Bard Date Company, featuring Quality Medjool Dates (as pictured) and more. To listen to Debbie’s interview and to find out about Basket Creations & More, LLC - Click Here.  

Tina Clark – Owner of Tina’s Cocina Cooking School, Yuma, AZ
Tina Clark joined us to talk about what to cook for Mom on Mother’s Day, and shared some great recipes. Tina is a fabulous chef and owner of Tina’s Cocina, a little cooking school located in the historic St. Paul’s Cultural Center in Yuma, Arizona. Tina’s Cocina is “A School dedicated to The Wisdom of the Hearth, the Heritage Cuisine of Old Yuma, Healthy Recipes, the Art of Presentation, and the Well Kept Secrets of the finest Chefs in the Southwest.” To listen to Tina’s interview, read her recipes, and find out about Tina’s Cocina – Click Here.