We’re just days away from the annual holiday celebrating mothers everywhere, and you don’t want to look bad by forgetting to spoil your mom. Most department stores release gift guides hoping to secure sales, but the Recorder has found some unique gift ideas the special woman in your life will surely enjoy.
Personalized items
Nothing says you put real time and effort into something like a personalized gift. Maybe there is a memorable quote your mother, mother-in-law or grandmother enjoys. Or maybe she simply likes to see her name printed on items. Whatever the case may be, online boutiques hosted on etsy.com can help give you some inspiration. If a coffee mug, T-shirt, apron or other form of apparel seems more appealing, try spreadshirt.com, where you can customize your findings.
Charity donation
If your gift receiver isn’t the type to acknowledge holidays or never feels as if she needs a gift, donating to a charity in her honor may be the way to go. Perhaps an organization is very near and dear to her heart. With this effort, you successfully recognize a special person and help an organization.
Her favorites
At this point, paying attention to your mother’s likes, dislikes and favorites has more than one advantage. If she’s into fitness, think about buying her a fitness tracker, complete a Zumba or Yoga class with her or cook up a healthy meal. If she’s a cook, a new cookbook, specialty knives or even signing her up for a cooking class are great ideas. Put a new twist on small things she enjoys daily.
The first time
For moms celebrating Mother’s Day for the first time, you’ll want to make this day extra special. If she is a soon-to-be mom, think about purchasing her a book on motherhood or a parenting guide. For new moms, offer some free babysitting or create a kit with all of her favorite items to pamper herself, or offer to take her out of the house for lunch or a shopping spree.
Time
Nothing says you care like spending time with an individual. If your pockets are low or you simply wouldn’t mind a lazy day, call up your mom and spend the day together. The day may consist of spa massages, special home-cooked meals, movie dates or finding time to catch up and learn more about one another. This may also be also the time to help her out around the house. If you’re handy, fix something that’s broken, help her redecorate or clean out the garage.
