Hello May! Mother’s Day is coming up soon. Are you ready? We all want to show the special moms in our lives how much we love and appreciate them. Flowers and a night off from cooking or the usual routine for mom is always appreciated, but how about thinking outside of the box to show your appreciation for her. Here are some unique Mother’s Day Gift Ideas!
Support mothers around the world: One thing that no one tells you about being a mom is that the worries of world weigh heavy in her heart. She will see her children in children around the world. With the advent of 24-hour news, the world’s suffering is broadcast each and every day. There is always a longing to help. There are countless organizations that do amazing work. Lending money in micro loans to help women support their families. A monthly donation to sponsor a women and writing letters of support. Is she especially concerned about the refugee crisis happening? Or does her heart lie more local? Either way, if her child is older, sit down with them and have them help pick a charity to give a donation in her name. This is a meaningful way to show your love and it will also touch her heart to know her child is learning such an important lesson.
The gift of time alone: Does she need time off? A ‘break’ from being a mother may be just what the doctor ordered this Mother’s Day! A few guilt-free hours alone in the afternoon can be absolute bliss! Is it hard for her to get away from the kids for a bit on a regular basis? Think about using our babysitting service, so mom can have some weekly time to read a book, get a mani/pedi or a massage. Or perhaps what mom needs is more quality time! Enroll in a class just for mom and child. Yoga, art, swimming or a mommy and me would be a wonderful gift to help mom spend more one on one time with a child.
Help check off mom’s to-do list: Spring is the time of year when moms are compiling lists of things that need to be done! Spring cleaning can be a big task, but think about how you can make it a bit easier for mom. Have the children help clear out the toy room and donate everything they don’t play with anymore. Does the garage have a collection of old bikes, sports equipment and other odds and ends that no one has touched in years? Get rid of it for her! Donate, throw out and recycle all those items that are no longer in use. Perhaps there is a list of things that need to be fixed around that house. If you can’t do that yourself, surprise her by hiring a handyman for a few hours to take care of that leaky faucet and broken lock. And of course, every mother would love a clean house. Arrange for a professional deep cleaning! When a home is clean, mom can certainly relax easier!
Whether mom needs a break, more quality time, help with the house or a way for her to show her concern and love for others, there are many options out there! The most important thing you can do is tell her you love her, you appreciate her and thank her for all the hard work she does.
Educated Nannies wishes you and your loved ones a very Happy Mother’s Day!
