If you search Google or Pinterest, you are sure to find an endless amount of Mother's Day gift guides to follow and choose from. They are filled with beauty products, kitchen gadgets, home decor and other material things.. But after talking to some of my mom friends, and of course considering my own wants and needs, I've found that what most moms want for mother's day is actually pretty simple.
You see, most moms don't care about how lavish or extravagant your gift giving is. They don't care how much money you spend on them. That's not to say they won't appreciate it if you do go that route, they will I assure you. But the common theme among mothers is they feel overworked and underappreciated almost all of the time. Being a mom ain't easy. So how can you show her you appreciate all she does?
If you're wondering what the perfect gift to get her for Mother's day is or need some inspiration, keep reading.
Let her sleep in.
Wake up before she does, and intercept the kids from waking her too. Bonus points if you make her favorite breakfast and bring it to her.
Make a home made card/craft.
If your kids are little, let them help you make a card for her. It doesn't need to be perfect. Just the fact that you took the time to sit down with the kids and did something just for her will make her heart melt. She may cry but trust me- that means you did a wonderful job. Here are some ideas to get you started.
Give her a break.
Kick her out of the house. Seriously! Set her up with an itinerary for the day with things you know she likes to do. For example: nail/hair salon at 10am, her choice of lunch at 12, massage at 1, etc. (Pro tip: Call and book these appointments ahead of time!) Tell her she can't come home until dinnertime and have dinner made for her. Take care of everything she normally does; clean up the dishes, the clutter, do the bedtime routine. You can also take the kids out of the house for the whole day so she can get peace and quiet at home.
Pay attention to hints.
Many moms want things for themselves but don't get them because they put everyone in their family before themselves. Even typing this, I'm thinking about all the times I have splurged on myself and felt immediately guilty afterwards. It's like the mom curse or something and we're all afflicted at one point or another. So, if you know she has mentioned wanting a certain something...go out and get it for her! This proves you actually listen to her and that is a gift in itself.
If there is one thing you should take away from this, it's that the littlest things can be the most meaningful. The thought behind these gifts are a priceless way to thank the mom in your life for all she does. The best gift to give someone who thinks about and takes care of everyone else's needs all day every day, is to return the favor sometimes. Don't you agree?
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