Mom’s are there for us when we need a friend, advice and comfort. She instinctively knows how to make you feel better — a gift bestowed upon the maternal. Every Mom deserves a little something in recognition and appreciation for her being your friend, your rock, your role model. This Sunday, May 8th, make her smile with one of these gift ideas. She’ll know just how much you care. And for my Mom, our very own Health Editor Irene Lombardo, Happy Mother’s Day to my friend, my rock and my role model. I love you!
The Great Outdoors can be the most inspiring, relaxing and simple way to express your love for Mom, especially if Mother’s Day turns out to be a pleasant day across the country. Take her to a place like Malibu Wines where you can enjoy a picnic lunch, live jazz music and lots of great wine! If you don’t have access to an outdoor winery in your area, take her to a nearby park and pack a picnic lunch, bring your own Jazz band (the iPod) and a few bottles of wine (from Trader Joe’s.) I promise she’ll love it!
Pedometers can track how many steps your mom is taking whether she’s jogging on the beach or mall walking. Whether she is already an active person or aspires to be one, The Omron Digital Pocket Pedometer available at Amazon.com will track how far she’s gone, for how long and how many calories she burned.
Make a Donation, on behalf of your Mom, to a charitable organization that is special to her. It will not only touch her heart and soul, it will be a gift that is priceless. If you can’t afford to make a donation, spend the day volunteering for that organization with your mom–it’ll be just as nice.
DVD-of-the-Month-Club If your mom wishes she was at the Sundance Film Festival or at a Foreign Film festival, give her a 3 month subscription from Film Movement for the DVD of the Month Club through gifts.com. She’ll be enamored with the selection and quality of films available.
Pamper Mom with a gift certificate to her favorite spa and join her for her day of relaxation. She’ll cherish the time you can spend together and wish this was a weekly occurrence!
Handmade items like these simple soaps available at Etsy.com are perfect for the Mom who is in touch with her natural beauty. Choose from Fruity and Floral, Earthy, or Woman to mix and match 8 full size handmade soaps just for her.
Whatever you end up doing for-or with-your Mom, recognizing her for who she is and what’s she represents in your life is all she needs to know that you love her.
Happy Mother’s Day to all you Mom’s out there!
