Surprise Your Mom with These Gifts on Mother’s Day
Make Mother’s Day cheerful and bright with these gift ideas. Mother’s Day is just around the corner. Have you thought of what to give your mom for the occasion? Sure, cards and flowers are nice, but if you want to make your present extra special for her, then you might want to veer away from these goto gifts. We’ve rounded up some gift ideas for Mother’s Day sure to put a smile on her face.
1. Massage at her favorite spa.
A busy mom’s day is filled with errands related to kids, such as helping them with their homework, sending them off to school, or packing their lunch boxes. It can get even more stressful for working mothers who have to juggle responsibilities at home and at work. Let mom forget about her everyday worries, even just for a day by booking a
relaxing massage for her at her favorite spa. It will help her rejuvenate her frenzied nerves, and make her feel ready to tackle bigger things ahead.
2. Trip to the salon.
Continuing with the metime for mom theme, you can get her a haircut, manicure or pedicure at any salon of her choice. If you want a complete package, you can throw in waxing services. Nowadays, there are home service manicurists so Mom doesn’t have to worry about making an appointment, or driving to the salon or mall.
3. Staycation or vacation.
Hotels and resorts are sure to come up with packages for Mother’s Day. You can take advantage of their discounted rates to whisk mom away for a quick staycation. If your budget allows, you can even treat her to her dream destination. It’s a bigticket item, but one she surely deserves after years of looking after you. Read: Where You Can Bring the Family on Mother’s Day
4. Custom jewelry
No, we’re not talking about diamonds, gold, or silver jewelry. You can leave that up to dad for their wedding anniversary or other special occasion. For Mother’s Day, a personalized bracelet or necklace would be a lovely gift to give mom. It could be made of inexpensive material like faux leather or semiprecious stones. For a personal touch, you can throw in a pendant in her favorite color or her birthstone.
5. Cosmetics or a makeup makeover
Got a mom who likes glamming up? To give her that radiant glow, fill her makeup kit with cosmetics that will update her routine. It could be a classic, nofail red lipstick, or
face powder that flatters her complexion. When she’s not looking, snoop around in her dresser or makeup kit to get clues on what products she likes. Check out salons or makeup brands giving free or discounted makeovers for Mother’s Day.
6. Mom’s portrait.
If you’ve got an artistic friend, then you can call in a favor and ask him to paint a portrait of mom. All you need to give the artist is a photo of mom looking her best, or a family photo of her with dad and your siblings. Such services are now also available in major shopping malls. It’s a unique gift idea that will stand the test of time.
7. Time with Mom.
As cliché as it sounds, the best gift to give mom on Mother’s Day is your precious time. If you can’t be with her physically, give her a call to have a chitchat with her. Ask how she is doing and what she has been up to lately, share details of your life, or ask for her thoughts on something that’s been on your mind. It will show that you value her opinion and are grateful for her positive influence in your life. You can get gift ideas for mom by considering her hobbies or interests. Ask dad or your siblings for suggestions, or make your gift more affordable by asking the family members to pitch in. When giving gift certificates or vouchers, check the validity date to make sure mom can use it on her intended date of visit. Better yet, make it a date with mom and accompany her to the establishment giving the voucher or certificate. Not only will you make sure she uses the gift, you also get to spend quality time with her. Whatever gift you choose to give to mom, throwing in a hug won’t hurt. She’ll surely appreciate both the gift and the gesture.