Mother’s day gifts should be about giving your mom a present
she would never think to give herself.
Think about what your mother doesn’t have time for, or what she has done
for you in that past, and return the favor!
Don’t become overwhelmed this Mother’s Day. Simple acts like taking your mother’s car in
to be washed or detailed, snooping around on her Amazon wish list, or visiting any
of her fave internet shopping sites to buy her a gift (with your own funds) are
sweet, fun, and unexpected ways to bring a smile to her face. Read on for some other great out
of the box ideas to show your mom how much you love her.
Tech Gifts
If you live
far away, make sure your mom is set up with the latest technology for keeping
in touch. If she needs a bigger monitor
for her computer so that your Skype chats are more enjoyable, upgrading her
computer and installing Skype could really rock her world.
If your
mother is living in the caveman days, bring her into this century by hooking
her up with the most current tech fads—the most recent iPhone, iPad, or MP3
player. And for the icing on the cake, give her a tutorial session so she knows
how to use it all. WARNING: This could test your patience, but be cool, it’s
Mother’s Day!
The Foodie Gift
Haunt
your Mom’s favorite restaurant and recreate her favorite dish at home. Be sure to pair the meal with her favorite
wine. Can’t cook? Hire a local chef to cook the meal of your
mom’s dreams at home. Invite a few of
her closest friends for a ready-made “Girl’s Night.”
The Hopes and Dreams
Gift
Can you
imagine what your mom was like before she had you? Having a child can easily
push everything else aside. Was your mom in a band? Did she bake? Was she a racecar driver? For Mother’s Day this year bring your mom back
into the realm of what she used to love to do before you were born. If your mom was a singer, take her out to a
karaoke club and let her voice loose for the night, or if she was a dancer,
take a round of dance lessons with her so she can show you how its done. Whatever her life was or whatever her hobbies
and passions are, help provide a way for her to experience them or take them to
the next level.
The Gift of Bragging
Rights
Are you
talented? If you can sing, dance, or perform nothing makes moms more proud than
bragging rites. Express your love by
performing her favorite song and dedicate it to her in a Youtube video. Who
knows? It may go viral!
The Crafty Gift
The Nine-Month
Showstopper
If you
really want to wow your mom, don’t just limit Mother’s Day to one day this
year. Create a nine-month calendar of
gifts touching on everything she loves. After
all it took nine long months to bring you into this world and your mom has been
working to make you into who you are ever since. You may have to do some snooping around to
really home in on your mom’s interests.
And don’t worry about breaking the bank—I’m suggesting spending about
$25 or less per month. Here are a few
ideas to get you started:
- Month One: Put your sonogram picture or one of your favorite goofy kid pictures on a personalized M&M’S (www.mymms.com).
- Month Two: Buy her favorite lipstick or a small gift certificate to Sephora.
- Month Three: Order a small bouquet of her favorite flowers. Or, create your own! Check out our latest JG TV “How To” video to see how easy it can be to create something beautiful for your mom.
- Month Four: Buy her and a friend tickets to a movie she has been dying to see.
- Month Five: Create a play list of her favorite tunes (add a few of your own suggestions) and burn a CD or add them to her MP3 player.
- Month Six: Play mixologist and create a specialty cocktail named after your mother with her favorite ingredients. Mocktails and smoothies are great alternatives.
- Month Seven: At this point, she will need some bling. Shop for a “mom” necklace or other small shiny bauble that she’ll love.
- Month Eight: Pamper her! A gift certificate for a massage or mani-pedi is always welcome.
- Month Nine: Plan a special date for you and her (and your siblings). Take your mom to lunch, or to see a play, or for a nice long a walk in the park with a picnic to follow. Month nine’s gift is about taking time out to spend with your mom. If your mom is also a grandmother don’t forget that an afternoon with her grandchildren could fill her with delight. Plan activities for her and the kids like a trip to the zoo, a lovely picnic in the park, or a day at the museum.
Remember that
Mother's Day is also an occasion for moms to spend quality time with their
kids. Sites like TimeOut.com,
MetroMix.com,
and Yelp.com
are great sites to find activities to do with your mother. There are also
several discount flash sale websites that offer good deals for amazing
activities, like GiltCity.com.
For spa or lifestyle treatments, check
out Lifebooker.com
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