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Prepare a Healthy Mother's Day Brunch

By , About.com Guide

Updated April 21, 2005

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Buy mom some flowers
flowers, tulips
Choose some gorgeous flowers
Place them in a vase and present them with the brunch you're preparing. Here is a color symbolism guide to help you make your choice.
  • Red promotes vitality and strength
  • Orange promotes happiness and improves metabolism
  • Yellow stimulates concentration and promotes joint health
  • Purple is cleansing
  • Blue strengthens willpower and communication
  • Pink soothes the mind, body, and emotions. Promotes love and compassion
Read my article on color therapy for more information about the symbolism and healing effects of colors.

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