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. She’ll be so proud!
1) A Journal.
Write something personal on the first page to remind your 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 make 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 have only enough cash for half a pedi, skip the the spa and create an at-home-relaxation package for your mom. Head to T.J.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. Then give Mom her marching orders—straight to the tub!
5) Handmade Goodies.
If Mom is a grandmom too, have your kids make something special to show their love. You can paint aprons, T-shirts, or tote bags—visit your local arts-and-crafts store for materials. You can make stepping stones with handprints. You can bake something yummy!
And if you’re a mom yourself, give yourself a pat on the back for a hard job well done!
