MOTHER’S DAY IS MAY 11

A BIT OF HISTORY

Mother’s Day, as celebrated in the United States, has its roots in the efforts of a woman named Anna Jarvis, who campaigned in the early 19th century to establish a national day honoring mothers. After the death of her own mother, Ann Jarvis, she wanted to create a day that recognized the sacrifices mothers made for their children.

Anna and Ann are pictured below.

With her persistent advocacy, President Woodrow Wilson officially declared the second Sunday in May as Mother’s Day in 1914. The original spirit of the holiday was meant to be a deeply personal expression of love and gratitude, often symbolized by handwritten notes and white carnations.

However, Anna Jarvis quickly became disillusioned with the commercialization of Mother’s Day. By the 1920s, florists, greeting card companies and other retailers had turned the day into a major consumer holiday, which Anna believed to be a corruption of its true purpose. Very ironically, she spent much of her later life trying to abolish the holiday she had wroked so hard to create. She even filed lawsuits against groups that used the name “Mother’s Day” for profit.

Outside the United States, many countries have their own traditions and dates for honoring mothers. In the United Kingdom, for example, Mothering Sunday has been celebrated since the 16th century on the fourth Sunday of Lent. Originally tied to religious observance, it evolved into a more secular celebration, similar to the American Mother’s Day. Children often give flowers, cards and small gifts to their mothers as a token of appreciation.

In Mexico, Dia de las Madres, is celebrated on May 10, regardless of the day of the week. It is one of the most important family holidays of the year. It typically involves music, food, church services and community gatherings.

In Japan, Mother’s Day, or Haha no Hi, is also celebrated on the second Sunday in May, featuring the giving of carnations and heartfelt expressions of thanks.

Despite its varied origins and customs, Mother’s Day around the world carries a common theme: the acknowledgment of the role of mothers in society. Whether rooted in religious tradition or modern sentiment, the holiday remains a time for reflection, appreciation and celebration of maternal love and influence.

The remainder of this post will speak of affiliate marketing as it applies to special holidays like Mother’s Day, as well as the special promotions provided by Dick’s Sporting Goods.

AFFILIATE MARKETING

Affiliate marketing is a performance-based advertising model wherein a company compensates third party affiliates for generating traffic or sales to their products or services. Affiliates, such as myself – or bloggers, influencers or reviewers – promote products and may earn a commission for each sale or lead generated through their unique affiliate link.

It’s no secret that special holidays can usually present attractive opportunities for consumers to find discounts on many products or services.

Here is a simple diagram of the affiliate marketing process-

For complete information on affiliate marketing as a business opportunity, see my upper menu – BECOME AN AFFILIATE MARKETER – for details.

DICK’S SPORTING GOODS

I am an associate, or affiliate, of Dick’s Sporting Goods, the largest company of its type in the United States. I have also been a customer of Dick’s Sporting Goods for several decades. The company is well known as the best shopping place for athletes or sports-minded people, whether professionals, amateurs, beginners or those shopping for others.

My past purchases at DSG have included:

• Tennis racquets, clothing, balls and other accessories
• Golf club sets, special putters and wedges, balls, shoes, bags and clothing.
• Workout equipment – resistance equipment, accessories and gym clothing
• Sportswear and casual shoes
• Gifts for others

DSG is known as a high quality sports merchant, but they do have special pricing at times during holidays. Here are a few current specials:

• Nike fitness t-shirt -was $45, now $36
• Yeti Roadie cooler – was $250, now $200
• Hoka men’s running shoes – were $144.99, now $115.99
• Sole F63 treadmill – was $1999.99, now $999.99
• New Balance women’s 327 shoes – were $99.99, now $74.99
• Nike women’s Court Legacy shoes – were $69.99, now $48.99
• North Face men’s Evolution hoodie – was $60, now $30.57
• Columbia men’s Sequoia Grove full-zip fleece jacket – was $65, now $18.73
• Calia women’s bandeau swim bikini top – was $56, now $43.50
• Calia women’s high rise swim bottoms – were $56, now $43.50
• Rawlings Elite series baseball glove – was $179.99, now $139.99
• Louisville Slugger Atlas bat – was $349.99, now $279.99
• Wilson NCAA basketball – was $79.99, now $44.99
• Monarch Dragon Slayer pickleball paddle – was $59.99, now $39.99
• Wilswon Encore series football – was $59.99, now $39.99
• Goliath Ignite basketball hoop – was $1899.99, now $899.99

More generally:

• Up to 25% off select men’s underwear (Nike, Under Armour, adidas)
• 25% off Calia swim and cover-ups
• Up to $100 off baseball and softball gloves (Wilson, Mizuno, Rawlings)
• Up to 20% off Nike, Under Armour and Hoka
• Up to 45% off select fitness equipment and gear
• Up to 40% off select team equipment and cleats
• Up to 50% off select golf equipment, clothing and shoes

Please see my Dick’s Sporting Good link at the side of the page. This link is always updated for current information. Their website is easily referenced:

• Click on the red link
• You will see the question “What are you looking for?”
• Proceed from there as you wish

I have found that shopping at DSG Online keeps me better informed of both new product arrivals and special pricing.

FINAL THOUGHTS

Let’s honor our mothers on their special day. They certainly deserve it!

Also, please consider Dick’s Sporting Goods for spring sports equipment. You will be treated well and you will know that you are dealing with a community-minded company. DSG has donated millions of dollars over the years to youth sports leagues and young athletes.

Leave me any comments or questions in the “Comments” section below.

Be well!