5 Mothers Day Gift Ideas

It is less than two weeks away! Mother’s day is around the corner and children and fathers may be wondering what to get for that special woman in their lives.

While some mothers are okay with just a hug and kiss, others admittedly expect surprises ranging from flowers, up to expensive gifts that of course will be funded, nonetheless, by the dads. Fear not, we've got a list of 5 Mothers Day gift – all of which will surely be appreciated by the "Woman of the House".

Here’s a list of five gift ideas that you may want to consider:

A Bouquet of Flowers

Nothing spells love and appreciation more a bouquet of flowers. But this can be taken a notch higher (and of course, sweeter!) when the flowers are handpicked by the children in a park or the neighborhood. Bonus points for handmade cards that came with it too! Online sites that offer even same day delivery are FTD.com 1800Flowers.com and ProFlowers.com

A Basket of her Favorite Cookies

Even if mommy’s on a diet, a basket of her favorite cookies (choose the lower carb ones or for instance, the oatmeal raisin with less sugar if she is trying to lose weight) will surely cheer her up. Add a drawing of the family to enhance the experience! 1800Flowers.com also offers a cookie basket option.

A Day-Off

Mothers are among the most tired people in the world, and a good way to show appreciation is to give her a gift certificate for a spa service like a free massage. Give her a day off so she can do just about anything she wants; going shopping, going to the cinema, or just a relaxing day at home while you take the kids out, are all good ideas for this gift.

Jewelry

Kids may need their dad’s help on this, and this will most likely put a smile on their mother’s face. Nice everyday earrings, a necklace with a locket, or a ring she can wear everyday with her birthstone, are simple yet nice jewel-reminders of her family’s love for her. Sites like Zales.com have an entire selection of fine jewelry in the birthstone genre.

Gift Passes

No this is not for concerts or movies. These are “free passes”, where the mom can get excused from a chore, or be given something intangible that she will most likely appreciate. Examples of which are:

A. An undisturbed Soak in the Bath Tub (of course the dad or another adult should supervise the kids while this is taking place)
B. A “no dishwashing day” gift pass, where older kids or the dad will be taking over that chore.
C. A group hug by the kids and the dad when mommy feels overwhelmed.

Whatever the gift you may end up giving, always remember, mothers will appreciate anything that comes from the heart. Sometimes, we just need to be reminded of how much we matter and to whom.