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Top 10 Best Mother’s Day Gifts
Flowers and a Mother’s Day meal out are always great but how many times can you do that before Mom catches on that you aren’t really thinking this one through very well? Memorable Mother’s Day gifts don’t have to be that expensive. In fact, some of the best cost less than you might think. Here are a few ideas of making this Mother’s Day the best ever.
1. Say It with Music
Even moms like music and some have no idea how handy and fashionable a new iPod can be. Here’s a gift you can pick out on-line and have it mailed directly for Mother’s Day. Visit Apple’s web site and choose from a Shuffle, Nano or Touch. Pick out the size that fits her best. You can also have her iPod engraved with a special mother’s day message for free and for an additional $5.00 have it shipped directly in a beautiful gift box. For extra “mom points” include an iTunes gift card.
2. Surprise Her with Hair Care
Ask family members what hair salon your mom uses. Call the salon and make arrangements to pay for her next hair appointment. Ask them what beauty supplies she uses and make a gift basket filled with everything she needs. Make a card announcing your gift and slip it in the basked. If you are in a hurry, a website like Sephora.com can send her the supplies along with a gift message and most don’t charge for shipping for orders over $50.00
3. Family Portraits
This one will be a little hard to keep a surprise but you can pull it off if you work at it. Arrange a sitting a local portrait studio. Have family members arrange to be at the studio early and make an excuse to take your mom shopping. She’ll never forget she didn’t have to twist arms to get anyone to do what every mom always wants. If you want to save some money, have a friend who is a good photographer happen by after the big Mother’s Day meal.
4. Mother’s Day Out
Any mom with young children will appreciate the chance to do whatever she wants to, without interruptions, for a whole day. This one works better if you don’t tell her ahead of time. Have the kids give her a hug and kiss and vacate the house. To make this extra special Dad can help the kids ahead of time to make cards with gifts certificates for the day. Keep it simple: a coupon for Dairy Queen, a movie ticket, etc…
5. A Cooking Class
If your mom likes to cook, this one is a winner. Most cities offer an assortment of cooking schools and classes to decide from. Indian, Italian, and healthy eating are hot items right now. This is a perfect way for mom to take an evening or an afternoon off from her routine. Just check out the cooking classes available in your town and sign her up.
6. Your Family Tree
This one will take some time but you may benefit from it as much as your mom. Give her an annual account to Ancestry.com or MyHeritage.com and add as much information to the account ahead of time as possible. One thing moms would like to have more of is their children’s time. Make the gift invaluable by spending the day working with her on your gift. Another great idea is to make a documentary style video about your family and give it to her on Mother’s Day.
7. A Trip to the Day Spa
Numerous surveys show mothers like the idea of going to a Spa but either don’t think they can afford it or don’t have the time. There are more options than ever to give her what she dreams of without breaking the bank. Take some time to research your city and you will find a number of beauty salons that offer much of what a more expensive spa might: massages, facials, manicures, leg wax, etc… Daughters can make this one ever more memorable by going with their mom, having a meal afterward and impressing her by paying for the whole affair.
8. Jewelry
You seldom can go wrong with jewelry but why not make it a piece that will never be forgotten. A piece with her children’s birthstones is always nice. Grandmothers love charm bracelets with special charms for each of her grandchildren. A piece that is sure to never be shoved aside can be one made from a stone of a family member like her mother or a special aunt. Be creative.
9. A Hobby Basket
Odds are there is something your mom has a passion for. Has she just started trying to write her memoirs? Make up a gift basket with a writer’s journal and maybe a writer’s class at the local library. Does she love to sew or scrapbook? Give her a basket filled with special tools, paper, cloth, or whatever else you can think of. If she just joined the gym give her an outfit she might never splurge on herself for.
10. Books
Does your mom love to read? Give her a special edition gift set of her favorite fiction author’s books. If you really want to go all out, buy her a Kindle or Nook already loaded with a couple of those bestsellers you know she’s been dying to read.
I believe you have the perfect top 10 list Joe!
You have the top 10 Joe.