The older my three kiddos get, the meaning of Mother's Day tends to change year by year. Of course the gifts and pampering are all nice, but you truly start to cherish the fleeting TIME you have with your kids while they are growing up and still home with you. Granted our kids are just 8, 10, and 12, but its going by TOO fast. Any moms or dads relate to this?!
With that said, here are some ideas to make your mom (or mama friends) feel extra special and loved this Mother's Day. Remember, all moms are unique in their interests, and YOU know her best! Trust your gut instincts!
Flowers are wonderful (always!), but maybe she really would like that compound miter saw (my DIY friends) or a boat tour or a mother-daughter (or son) date with you. If you've never read The 5 Love Languages I HIGHLY recommend it for a better understanding of what makes a person feel loved.
Here are some Mother's Day gifts to consider!
1. Photo Books.
One of my FAVORITE gifts we gave our moms, grandmas, and great-grandmas when the kids were younger were photo books. I was a very tired mom of 3 little kids and getting photos printed and handed out often ended up last on the to-do list.
Instead of flowers for all the moms, we spent about $25 each for photo books with nice linen covers and the reaction from each of them was priceless. Finally photos of their grand babies! Haha!
One place to create photo books is Shutterfly and there's still a little time left to get 50% off hardcover photo books!
2. Perfume
If you know her favorite, go with that! A few of my favorites and recommendations are Chanel Chance, Dolce & Gabanna Light Blue, and Victoria Secret's Heavenly.
3. Jewelry.
I mean really.......unless you KNOW your mom doesn't like jewelry this is a no brainer. Whether it's classic diamonds and fine jewelry or fun pieces for Summer, there's a plethora of options.
If you're looking for some finer options, I'd recommend looking at jewelry by David Yurman and Julie Vos - this link bracelet is so gorgeous! For lower priced jewelry high on the pretty scale, my go-tos are BaubleBar and Panacea Jewelry.
4. House Cleaning.
I don't know too many moms who wouldn't like a little (or A LOT) of help with the cleaning around the home, so if they don't have house cleaning services already, just trust me on this one........gift them House Cleaning Services. They will love you FOREVER - and literally every time they get that bit of help, they'll remember you and your thoughtfulness. Better yet, plan one-on-one dates with your mom on the days her home is being cleaned. I'd say that's a win-win!
5. Handbags, Shoes, or Accessories.
Again, you know your mom best! What can you splurge on for her that she wouldn't for herself? A new pair of sunglasses? A summer handbag? Some fun new sandals and a day to getaway together? Here are some ideas to get your started!
I hope this helps you find the perfect gift for your mom, sister or sister-in-law who is a mom, mom friends, etc.!
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