Mother's Day....a time to show appreciation

 

Mother's Day is a time to show appreciation for the mom in your life! This day should not be an overwhelming experience. It should be one filled with love. Use the following ideas as a guide in your preparation.

Ideas for Mother's Day:

For the outdoor mom

Go hiking or strolling in a park

Pack a basket and  head out on a picnic

For the gardener mom

Plant flowers in the garden or window box
Purchase plants and garden apparatus for mom

For the foodie mom
Pack a basket with gourmet goodies along with a  gourmet cookbook
Take her for dinner at a restaurant of her choice

For just about any mom

• Purchase a spa package
• Purchase gym membership or yoga classes
• Prepare breakfast in bed or afternoon tea
• Create gift certificates that she can redeem during the year (ex. You may redeem this cert. for a day off from household chores and/or driving kids around. Duties will be performed by dad and kids.)
• Get crafty and make mom a gift (t-shirt, clay hands)
• Design a flower pot and plant herbs or flowers
• Assemble a photo album with funny family pics
• Make her a card
• Write her a poem

These are just a few ideas to make mom feel special on May 9, 2010. Show your love by being thoughtful and appreciative. Let her know how much you love and care for her. Shower her with hugs and kisses and lots of attention.

I hope I've inspired you to make this day special for your mom. Embrace mom and be creative!

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