Have you ever read the statistics on the number of diapers a mom changes in her lifetime? That alone should garnish a few dozen amazing gifts throughout a lifetime of Mothers' Days! And that's only one of the reasons it's easy to find it difficult to fully express the amount of gratitude we have for our moms. So what's the perfect gift?
Quality time together is a wonderful gift for a mom who's children are now young adults or teens. A new mom might cherish a couple of hours alone or being pampered herself. With young children dads may need to orchestrate the perfect day. A perfect day, whether its about togetherness or a spa treatment or the best of both worlds is probably the gift that will be most remembered. A perfect day doesn't have to cost a lot. A little creativity and thoughtfulness far outweighs something that's simply expensive.
Here are a few fun & fabulous ideas that don't cost a lot but mean everything!
Begin with a simple but fabulous breakfast or brunch at home. This is the easiest meal to prepare without a lot of cooking expertise. Weather permitting you could put together a picnic with lots of little taste sensations.
Visit the most beautiful place within driving distance and spend some time in nature. Take a hike. Have a little adventure. Include flowers; they don't have to be expensive, just fresh.
Plan a movie night with fun snacks or plan a meal around the movie like Italian with The Big Night or Mexican with Tortilla Soup or chocolate desserts with Chocolat.
On this one day, remember to nurture the nurturers. Make this your intention and you will find the ideas to create the perfect day to suit your family, your mom, your bank account and your vision.
Give mom dinner coupons: "Good for one totally awesome home made dinner lovingly prepared by your children." With dad supervising the kids can make dinner once a week for a month or a year!
