Author by : Jane Roseen

This year, Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 14th. And as that date fast approaches, many of us find ourselves wandering through the plethora of gifts available for Mom, trying to find just the right gift for our special lady. Here are some great options for the mother in your life.

The traditional gifts never go out of style. A beautiful bouquet of flowers or a lovely potted plant will make many a woman thrilled on Mother’s Day. In many areas, lilies bloom near Mother’s Day, and can be a lovely remainder to her every year of your devotion. Jewelry is always a wonderful idea; for the new mother or grandmother, try a bracelet or necklace with charms with the baby’s birthstone for a gift she’ll treasure for years.

If the mother for whom you’re shopping is more difficult to please, perhaps a gift basket with an assortment of similar items would suit her fancy. Such a basket could easily include things like candles, chocolates, bath items, jewelry, even clothing. Just make sure that it’s something that speaks to her as an individual, and she’s that much more likely to love it.

Many ladies have hobbies which are near and dear to them.If the mother for whom you’re shopping is like this, why not find something to enhance their favorite free time activity? If she’s a scrap booker, consider a fabulous new bag in which she can carry all of her supplies, a punch she’s been eyeing for awhile, or a subscription to her favorite magazine for layout ideas. For the gardener, a new pair of comfortable garden clogs or a special type of seed might be just what she needs to brighten her summer. The mother who loves to cook would especially enjoy a new gadget that would cut her prep time in half or an ingredient on which she wouldn’t normally splurge like exceptional cooking chocolate or perfectly aged herbed oil. A gift that’s specialized to her interests is sure to bring a smile to her face.

If the mother in your life is like many modern women, constantly scurrying from one side of town to the other and always on the go, help her splurge on herself this Mother’s Day. A gift certificate to a local spa for a day of pampering would more than help to soothe her worries away! If a whole day of pampering is out of your range, try a great warmed stones massage or
maybe a manicure and pedicure combination.

For the lady for whom it’s absolutely impossible to get out of the house to pamper herself, why not bring the pampering to her! There are many wonderful home spa kits available that are sure to reinvigorate her. Whether it’s something like a home pedicure bath or just a collection of effervescent bath salts, the little things will help to make her Mother’s Day more memorable.

Have a mother in your life who just has it all or just is trying to minimize?Then a gift that includes time with you would be welcomed without adding to her household clutter. Try tickets to the theater, symphony, or a ballet. Maybe a gift certificate to her favorite restaurant would suit. Or maybe just a collection of tickets for tasks that you’ll take care of for her in the near future. If you include yourself in the gift, you can’t go wrong.

Most importantly, though, give her Mother’s Day off. Nothing will make her feel more treasured than knowing that you care enough to take over for the day. If there’s a dinner planned, make sure you can prepare and cook as much of it as possible. If there are children around, take charge of them for the day. Give her this day as downtime, and it’ll recharge her
batteries better than any gift could do.

When it comes right down to it, what a mother wants most of all is to know that you love her and appreciate all that she does and continues to do. And whether you have pennies or thousands of dollars to spend, you can always find something that shows her just how much you care.

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Author by : Kathy Burns-Millyard

Mother’s Day is an extra special time of year, as we have the pleasure of honoring and celebrating the most important women in our lives… our MOTHERS! This year, think ahead and instead of a wide-slot bagel toaster or an ultra-slim smoothie maker, make sure to give her a memorable gift that she will love. Of course, every mother is different, so think about her interests, hobbies and personality and plan your Mother’s Day present around that. Here are a few suggestions that should make any mom smile:

Locket with a Special Picture: Lockets have been treasured by women since the Victorian Era, and have come to have a special meaning in a mother’s heart. Celebrate that special bond that you have with your mother with the gift of a locket holding a picture of the two of you. With this clever necklace, she’ll get to see you a little more often! Be sure to have it engraved with your own message to create a cherished gift.

Dinner: How long has it been since you have spent some real quality time with your mom? On this Mother’s Day, give her a reason to dress up and spend some time with you by taking her out to her favorite restaurant. No, not McDonalds or Burger King. Think full-service, sit down affairs where she can dine on a fantastic menu of well-prepared entrees and desserts. End the evening with a gift such as an engraved bracelet, framed portrait or a crystal vase.

Diamond Earrings: These hot little numbers are no longer reserved for just girlfriends or wives. You mom has done so much for you over the years. Splurge a little and buy her a beautiful pair of diamond earrings. You mom will feel appreciated and loved.

Sterling Silver Trinket Box: Perfect for jewelry, coins or keys, a sterling silver trinket box is a wonderful reflection of your appreciation for mom. It’s a stunning and elegant gift that she’ll fondly treasure through the years!

Framed Poem or Song: There’s probably a quote, poem or song that has come to have very special meaning in your mother’s life. Have this special piece painted onto canvas and framed for a personalized touch. This is one gift that is completely unexpected. So be prepared for a mom that is overwhelmed with emotional joy.

This Mother’s Day, celebrate all the moms in your life… your mother, wife, mother-in-law, sisters, friends or co-workers…with one of the Mother’s Day gifts listed above. There’s no better way to let them know just how much they mean to you.

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