ALT-10 Mothers Day Gifts and Activities to Make Mom Feel Special
Mom is the most important person in your life. She is the one who kissed your boo-boos, offered you a shoulder to cry on, and was there for every major event in your life. Mom deserves recognition all year long, but Mother's Day only comes once a year. For that reason alone its important to make Mother's Day as important as possible.
When it comes to treating moms, there's nothing better than a little breakfast in bed. Think about mom's favorite foods, mixed with some fresh fruit and a frothy mimosa. If the kids are too young to do it alone, dad can help out.
Another great idea is a coupon book for mom. It can include little things like making dinner, cleaning the bathroom, washing windows, and a few things that mom would love like a day for the family. I know it sounds funny, but even grown children can do this one with a little help from the computer. Try doing things that you and your mom can do together like a day at the spa, or taking a class together.
A homemade dinner is something that moms always look forward to, and is a lot more personal than a dinner out at a restaurant. If you aren't much of a cook, think about buying a pre-made dinner, or asking a friend for help. You can even think of looking online for some easy recipes to try. It seems like everyone takes their mom out to dinner on Mother's Day, but she will be happier and more surprised if you treat her to a meal you cooked yourself.
Mom always has a ton of pictures stuffed in a box somewhere and hanging on the walls, but eventually she's going to run out of room. To give mom the gift of photos, without worrying her about where to put them, invest in a digital picture frame. These frames can hold dozens of pictures, and will allow you to pick out your favorites and upload them directly onto the frame. Mom can decide to switch between the pictures, or set them to alternate, which will rotate the pictures out every few seconds. You can even buy digital picture frames that allow the user to add a pre-recorded message with an internal voice memory card.
And for those that want to go a step an extra step, think about making a scrapbook for mom, full of all those saved pictures, letters, and handmade crafts. Or pick up a pre-made book for moms. All it requires is that you write in your own memories and information, and it looks homemade.
Using one of these gifts is a guaranteed way to make your mom smile on Mother's Day.
