| Its the most popular day of the year for brunch | | | | with her while she uses it. Treat both of you to a |
| reservations, the second busiest day of the year for | | | | pedicure, take her to a new movie or the theater, |
| florists and it can sneak up on you faster than tax | | | | help in the garden while she installs her new solar |
| time. Mothers Day is May 13th - are you ready? | | | | lights. Go for a hike at a national park and use her |
| Despite our more cynical assumptions that the day | | | | new binoculars to spot birds or teach her how to use |
| was invented by greeting card companies, Mothers | | | | the latest techno gadget. Having your undivided |
| Day was actually started by a West Virginian woman | | | | attention will mean as much to her as any gift you |
| as a way to commemorate her mothers hard work | | | | can buy her. |
| and devotion. The least we can do on Mothers Day | | | | Express yourself |
| is get Mom a card and a nice gift to say thank you! | | | | Another important aspect of Mothers Day is actually |
| When you were young, macaroni art and finger paint | | | | telling Mom how much you appreciate her. A nice, |
| pictures were the gifts Mom really appreciated, but | | | | expensive card is great, but make it more meaningful |
| now that youre grown, its time to dig a bit deeper, | | | | with a few heartfelt words. You dont have to get |
| both creatively and into your wallet. | | | | sappy on her, just write honestly about how |
| How do you say thank you? | | | | important she is to you. Stuck for inspiration? Think |
| Whats the best way to thank the woman who | | | | about the last time Mom made you feel really good |
| carried you for nine months, sat up with you while | | | | about yourself and write it out, then tell her how |
| you had the croup, drove you to all of your soccer | | | | much you appreciate her words of encouragement |
| practices, helped you pick the perfect outfit for prom | | | | and praise. |
| and lovingly encouraged you through every step of | | | | A thank you jar is another creative Mothers Day gift |
| your life? Good question! If you have difficulty | | | | that will have those tears of joy flowing. Buy a nice |
| coming up with creative Mothers Day gift ideas, | | | | vase and a stack of 50 brightly colored note cards. |
| youre not alone. Even though youve known this | | | | On each card, write a different example of |
| woman all your life, for some reason it can still be | | | | something Mom has done that you appreciate. Go |
| tricky to come up with a gift idea that shows just | | | | beyond, Thanks for sending me home cooked meals |
| how thankful you are - unless youve got the budget | | | | while I was at school, and try something a bit more |
| to buy her a ranch with live-in servants. | | | | profound like, Thanks for the home cooked meals |
| What Mom really wants | | | | you sent while I was at school. It was nice to know |
| The things most moms really and truly want dont | | | | that even though Id moved away, you were still |
| cost anything. Roll your eyes all you like, but its true. | | | | watching out for me. Theres only one day out of the |
| As Moms kids get older and become preoccupied | | | | year that youve got to really show her how special |
| with their own lives or move out entirely, Mom starts | | | | she is, so push any awkwardness aside and tell her |
| to feel a little neglected. Whatever you choose to | | | | how you feel. |
| get Mom for Mothers Day, dont forget to hang out | | | | |