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Mother’s Day is just around the corner. For those who are unprepared, no need to worry – there is a meaningful and affordable gift for every mom. Make this May 11 a memorable one by giving your special mother a homemade experience to be cherished.
Instead of spending money on a hastily bought gift that mom may slide into a drawer and forget about, give her your heart and your time, suggests Good Houskeeping. Such gifts are unique, thoughtful, and are offered with sincerity.
So instead of buying a store-bought gift all wrapped in a bow or ordering a present impersonally delivered by a courier, spend time with mom, something she will value and appreciate. Here are five Mother’s Day gift ideas that will be remembered and not break the bank.
Give Mom a Day Off
This is an ideal gift for moms with little ones, plus a wonderful way for husbands to show how much they care. On Mother’s Day, get up with the kids and have everyone leave the house so mom can sleep in, recommends the Home of the Harveys blog. (Playing with the kids in another room is not enough distance for mom’s bionic hearing, so head outside.)
Upon your return home, bring her coffee and breakfast in bed. The kids can be helper elves in the preparations and mom will be thrilled to see the whole family showing their love. Take this gift to the next level by doing a few chores around the house.
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Create a Bouquet of Wildflowers
Treat mom to a bouquet of freshly picked flowers created by you, suggests the Sweet Frugal Life blog. Spring wild flowers of all colors and shapes are blossoming on roadsides, in forests, and maybe even in your garden. Collect ferns, feathery grasses, and interesting berries to add to your work of art.
Arrange the bouquet in a special vase or tie it together with a beautiful bow, then deliver it to mom in person. Mom will love the thoughtfulness, the fresh, sweet scents, and the fact that you created this just for her!
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Be Mom’s Gardener
If your mom loves her garden, she will have many spring garden tasks this time of year and could appreciate some extra help, suggests Sweet Frugal Life. Offer an extra hand in any gardening project she needs.
Weeding is one great idea since every gardener dreams of enjoying a weed-free garden. Just show up at her place and start weeding – you are guaranteed to put a smile on mom’s face!
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Wash Mom’s Car
How about creating a DIY car wash for Mother’s Day? Dads may love taking the car for a wash, but most moms find this to be a chore, observes the Anna Hardy website.
Gather the kids, a hose, a vacuum, and some cloths to dry the car with. This is also a fun, soaking experience for children, especially on a warm, sunny day. Mom will really appreciate the effort and, especially, her sparkling clean car.
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Give Her a Spa Treatment
Yes, you can create a home spa that will thrill and pamper mom! Sweet Frugal Life suggests daughters offer their mom a manicure and pedicure. These are easy to do at home. Bring over nail polish and a nail manicure set, then get ready for some special mother-daughter bonding.
You can also make your own hand scrub with sugar, coconut oil, and essential oil. Place the DIY scrub in a jar wrapped with a bow, bring your manicure kit, then pamper mom in a way she deserves and will remember.
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