No one wants to feel like a cheapskate on Mother's Day, after all, this woman raised you from cooing infant to insipid teenager to (hopefully) a respectable adult! You can show mom how much you care with a meaningful gift that won't break the bank. Mom will be proud!
1.) A Journal.
Write something personal on the first page to remind mom how much she means to you. Pepper the pages here and there with little tokens of affection - a special photo, a memento from a trip you took together, a seed packet to represent the gardens you grew over the years.
2.) "I Love You, Mom" Coupons.
Create a packet of redeemable coupons good for future family adventures - a lunch date, coffee for two, a trip to the park to see what's in bloom - things that you can enjoy together throughout the year.
3.) A Photo Book.
Moms never tire of family photos. You can create a handmade version with prints placed in a cute album with some free pages at the end for future pics, or you can create one online at Shutterfly.com, Snapfish.com or Kodak.com.
4.) A Spa Day.
If you only have enough cash for half a pedi, skip the the spa and create an at-home-relaxation package for mom. Head to TJ Maxx, Target or Marshalls to pick up a cute basket, then fill it with luxurious goodies - soft slippers, bath salts, an eye mask, hand and foot lotions, and a lightly scented candle. Give mom her marching orders - straight to the tub!
5.) Handmade Goodies.
If mom is a grand mom too, have the kids make something special to show their love. You can paint aprons, t-shirts and tote bags - visit your local arts & crafts store for materials. You can make stepping stones with hand prints. You can bake something yummy!
And, if you're a mom, give yourself a pat on the back for a hard job well done!
~ Sunny Gray
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