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Mother’s Day is right around the corner
Mother’s Day is a little over a week away (Sunday, May 11) and since she raised you and probably brought you into the world, it’s a day to celebrate her. But how many knick-knacks can she possibly have (or cram onto a shelf)? Why not do something helpful and heartfelt? If you’ve got little ones (and dad’s and big siblings I’m talking to you here!) they will enjoy (and mom will treasure) making something for mom instead of buying her the standard trinkets, chocolates, flowers, etc. (though, those are nice too!)
A few ideas from personal experience and from others are below. What’s your favorite personalized gift idea for mom?
Without further ado… the ideas…
1.) As a child, my Girl Scout troop spent an entire meeting pressing our hands into pie pans filled with acrylic paint in bright colors and then placing our painted handprints into plain color carpet bath rugs (or inside door mat size). They dried and by the next day (and for us the next meeting) they were ready to go home and wrap. Fairly cheap to make and priceless for mom. My mom still has hers in our house with my 5-year-old handprints pressed in for a lifetime.
2.) From Marisa comes this idea: “It used to be the tradition in my family, when my mom still gardened, that my dad would take her to the nursery and she could pick out a new shrub/tree etc.” That type of idea can be used in many ways. If mom gardens, the above works just fine. If not, find something she’s interested in and let her pick out an related item or accessory. She’ll be happy and you won’t have to worry about what to get her as much.
3.) From Katie comes a great idea for dad’s (or children old enough to do it): “My dad one year washed every piece of laundry in the house ( a lot of loads) so my mom was all caught up, which lets face it never happens.” What mom wouldn’t love to come home to find her most daunting bit of housework already done for her? Whether it’s laundry, dishes, washing windows, whatever, it’s sure to be appreciated. Just make sure that whatever you do is done to her standards so she doesn’t secretly go back and re-do it all when you aren’t looking.
4.) It’s a fact. If it comes from your heart, there’s a really good chance that mom’s going to love it. If you’re broke, or really young, make her something. Whether it’s a card, a cheesy coupon book (for things like “1 night of doing the dishes”, “Cleaning my room without complaining”, “Hugs!”) a work of art, whatever. It will be a cherished memory for mom.
And if all else fails, spend some quality time with her. Help her cook dinner some night. Work in the garden with her. Go shopping together. You don’t have to spend a fortune to make mom happy.
What are you planning to do or have you done in the past for Mother’s Day?
Next time: Gift ideas for those shopping from afar… or with limited time.
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