Flowers, chocolates and perfumes are high on everyone’s list, especially when they are beautifully wrapped along with a card with beautiful words.
These gifts are easy to find and easier to wrap, but are they really what your mother would like to have? Maybe you could combine any one of these with a surprise gift that she has always wanted, but has never been able to pick up.
Interesting finds
For the Bookworm mom, what would be most exciting are a couple of books she has been waiting to read. However, if you have no idea of her choice, don’t pick up any old book. Instead, present her with a gift voucher so she can shop her heart out. The same goes for music … choose between classical, jazz, country, instrumental, film, or just stick to the voucher.
The ‘fab cook’ mom would love to have something to fit into her organized kitchen. Umpteen options exist -- a translucent dinner set, beautifully crafted cookware, shiny cutlery, recipe books on every type of cuisine, or even bigger items such as a mixer grinder or a microwave.
Heart warmers
What colors does mom like? Maybe you could ransack a sari shop to pick out something that would look adorable on her. Or pick up a piece of eye catching jewelry that would go perfectly with her favorite outfit? Is she into home décor? Maybe it is time to change the curtains or upholster the sofas. How about a cute picture of all her children and grandchildren in a neat frame or a scrapbook with cards, memos and letters that are precious bits of her life?
Make her feel loved
One memorable gift idea would be to buy two tickets to a play or a movie that you know she will enjoy. It is wonderful to be able to spend quality time alone with your mother, especially if you share her interests. Giving her a beauty treatment or a massage at a spa would make her feel loved and pampered. Another choice would be a Citrus Spa Basket, which has an assortment of items like shower gel, mineral water, scented body lotions and accessories to help her lie back and soak in her tub.
Gadget fetish
Does your mother love to keep in touch with her friends? Why not give her a smart mobile that she can use and show off as well? A digital camera would be ideal for a trigger-happy mom who loves having photographs of her loved ones around her. Or how about a dainty watch that nestles elegantly on her wrist?
Handmade gifts
If you are the artistic sort, you could actually surprise mom with a painting, a sculpture or even a poem written for her. All mothers rate personalized gifts very highly, even if they are not perfect. A mother does not want an expensive gift. Sentimental and emotional value gifts rate far higher for most moms! She would be thrilled with a surprise party that her family throws just to make her feel that she is the most important person in the world…there are so many ways to make her day special, so go on and make it a day to remember!
There are millions of gifts for the taking, but remember that it is up to you to choose the best one for the lady who keeps your heart in her safekeeping. After all, isn’t it time that you gave back a little of what she has always given you – precious time, loads of tender loving care and priceless moments of joy? So what are you going to buy?
