Mother’s Day Gifts for the Win
Gifts of Adoration; one of five major ways that we show our friends, family, mentors, side-chicks, CPAs and non-judgmental concierge that we appreciate them. The very act of giving is beneficial to our souls, and some people even enjoy it more than receiving gifts (I don’t know any personally but I hear things). However sometimes there is so much pressure put on these exchanges (Birthdays, Christmas, Paternal days, Valentines etc.) that what was meant to celebrate love and life turns into a daunting chore and in extreme cases can lead to resentment towards the occasion itself.
With Mother’s Day approaching I would hate to see any of my loved ones wading in a pool of self-doubt and inadequacy, so I have provided a few simple but endearing gift ideas that you can completely rip off in the name of love. The majority are not financially burdensome and are sure to make your mom take back all her regrets…I mean be proud to be your mom…again.
1. Sensational Subscriptions!
These are very easy and fun to do. If you haven’t taken notice of the niche-box fad lately then it’s a miracle that you’re even reading this online blog to be honest. In any case, there is a vast variety of these fun pre-fix boxes and that is part of what makes them so interesting to gift. Most of them range from $10-$25 a month and I’m sure its completely cool with mom if you only do a 6 month subscription. They’re the perfect way to discover new things you love about life and definitely make for a unique gifting technique. I’ve provided a few links below to the ones I think would compliment the occasion.
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2. Tech Teacher of The Year!
If executed correctly, this is one of the favorites out of my idea cloud. You simply buy ol’ mom a piece of technology that she could definitely use in her life but would probably never would because it intimidates the dickens out of her.
THEN, this is the most important part….
Set up three dates oriented around the “piece of future” you just introduced into her world and on those dates actually use the technology with her. It may take a little patience but what better way to return the favor for back when she taught you, a tiny babbling idiot, how to use a fork.
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3. An Herb Garden! ( a legal one)
If your mom doesn’t cook at all then maybe just buy her the Colorado Herb Garden, but even for the modest of chefs, most moms can appreciate real herbs and spices in the kitchen. These Herb Gardens from William and Sonoma are customizable, adorable, practical and thoughtful. The best part is if she manages to kill them all in 6 months you already know what she’s getting for Christmas….a chia pet! We can always try again next year on the grown up stuff. Click Here to explore creating your own Herb Gardens…or you can click on the images below to browse pre-made kitchen herb gardens ranging from $30-$250.
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4. Party Like its 1999…or Earlier!
So every one at some time liked or loved a band…including ma. So get with your aunts, grandparents, dad etc. and find out what musical entity your mom was into in her day and search the world wide web for tickets of said musician(s). You may have to settle for a tribute or cover band but either way your mom will be so ridiculously giddy and that’s just cute. Important: Make sure you actually buy TWO tickets, this is for you and mom to bridge the gap and make some pretty cool memories along the way.
5. A Scavenger Hunt for the Win!
WHO doesn’t love a good scavenger hunt?? They can make even the most monotonous gifts fun and will cultivate quality time between you and your beloved hunter. So here is what you do; pick three gifts (ideally small, medium and large) to integrate into your hunt. Then add one or two suspense building clues in between the “gift finding” clues. You can even set up small photo-op spots along the way to make it extra memorable. Then once she finds each gift she can open them all or she can open them as she finds them…your choice.
To make life even easier you can download pre-written clues here and for gift ideas you can Shop My Monthly Favorites.
I hope you have a Happy Mothers Day, no matter which role you play…even if its just a day to take some time to reflect on the memories and gratitude you share with and for your mother.