Mothers nurture, guide and love unconditionally. They teach important life lessons to help their children feel secure and find their place in the world. In honor of Mother's Day and every day show mom how much she means with one or more of these great gift ideas:
Get Creative
Put together a beautiful photo album of great times shared by loved ones. It's so much fun to look through it and relive it together. Or, write a silly poem filled with inside jokes to instantly put a grin on her face.
Plan an Outing
What could be better than creating new memories? Make plans that take her interests into account and she's sure to be delighted. Go out for brunch and spend the day antiquing. Pack a picnic lunch and enjoy an afternoon in a local park. Sit side by side in a movie theater sharing a bucket of buttery popcorn. Sign her up for a pottery, painting or cooking class. Better yet, take the class with her.
Give Her the Gold
Small boxes are greatly appreciated. These carnelian stone and 14K gold wire earrings are fun, yet elegant--perfect for day or night. Also available in smoky topaz. $48 at shopsand.com.
Try a Spritz
Perfume is always a winning choice. Choose mom's favorite or introduce her to a fresh new scent perfect for spring. Marc Jacobs Orange includes Mandarin, Bergamot and White Rose notes for a fresh, citrusy blend. $49.19 for 10 oz. EDT spray at FragranceNet.com.
Hold Her Hand
Treat mom to a manicure at a local salon and give her the means to keep her hands silky-soft. The hand cream with a cult-following, Philip B. Cucumber & Blue Orchid Hand & Body Crème, has hydrating Aloe, antioxidant Vitamins A, B5 and E and has been reformulated to include anti-aging, super-firming oligopeptide chains to help hands look as young as they feel. $12.50 for 2 oz. at philipb.com.
Show Mom the World
After she unwraps a colorful Bonjour Fleurette Meribel luggage tag, spring the real surprise on her. Reveal the locale of your joint excursion. A destination spa, weekend in her favorite big city or laid-back beach vacation would all go over well. $12 at bonjourfleurette.com.
Help Her Relax
Nothing beats the gift of relaxation. Help her unwind with a basket full of relaxing and rejuvenating products. Include pampering items like a cushy robe, comfy slippers, body brush, bath beads, aromatherapeutic body lotion, meditation cd and scented candle. Kobo Pure Soy Candle in Mango Tree smells like vacation. $35 at Hipundies.com.
Nancy Weinberg Simon - Nancy Weinberg Simon is a freelance writer, editor and stylist. From 1997 to 2007 she was the beauty editor at Family Circle magazine. Her ...
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