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Celebrate mom in a special way this Mother’s Day

By Tobi Awodipe
10 March 2018   |   4:12 am
Mother’s Day is tomorrow and everyone is excited because we all know mothers are very special and they hold a special place in our hearts. If you haven’t bought a special gift for your mom...

Mother’s Day is tomorrow and everyone is excited because we all know mothers are very special and they hold a special place in our hearts. If you haven’t bought a special gift for your mom, it is not too late today to still make amends and cement your place in her life as your mom’s favourite kid. Obviously, you can’t buy a mother’s love, but you can at least grease the wheels by getting her the right gift. From jewellery to extensive pampering, here are some gift ideas to help you achieve this.

Pampering/ Spa Day
Mothering is a full-time job and a lot of our mothers never take time off duty. Thankfully Mother’s day is on a Sunday and it’s the perfect time to take her to the spa for a truly relaxing day. A day at the spa with extensive pampering might just be what she needs to unwind and unplug.

Jewellery
Buy her a nice piece of jewellery, something that would make her eyes widen in shock and tears of joy. You know she deserves it, go ahead.

Customised Gifts
It’s always nice to gift your mother a special keepsake to remind her of your appreciation for her. Thankfully, these days, almost anything can be customized. You can personalise a mug, wall art, throw pillows, phone cases, laptops and so on with a picture of the both of you.

Need-Based Gifts
Has your mum been talking about something she would like to own, or would ease her burden, like a new phone, food processor or something? If there is something you know your mum absolutely needs, then nothing says I love you better than getting it for her. It shows you listen to her and you care. It is not about the size of the gift but how much she needs it at the time.

Mom and You Day Out
Does your mum work so hard that she never takes a day off? Take some out of your busy day and take her out swimming or to the beach, take her to see a movie or simply shopping. You can also lodge her at a hotel for the weekend.

Make A Video
This one costs next to nothing. Create a video of family and friends telling her what an incredible person she is and show it to her on mother’s day.

Mini Hamper
You can create a mini hamper in a box with all sorts of goodies, from makeup to jewelry to perfume. Put it all in basket and tie it up in a bow. It’s a gift any mum will appreciate.

Makeover
An awesome idea would be to makeover her room. If you cannot makeover her entire room, pick one area; buy her a new bed or good sheets for the bed. If her room needs a fresh coat of paint, paint it for her. There is no better gift than having her wake up in a room that brightens her day.

Time
Give your mum the gift of your time and attention if you can’t give anything else. Our schedules these days rarely allow time for us to bond with our families and focus on what matters. This mother’s day, visit your mum or invite her over for the weekend and treat her to some of your special meals. Pamper her and listen to her talk without interrupting. Get your kids (If you have any) to sing for her and show her that you truly love her. This is guaranteed to make her feel loved.

If you are still stuck, money is a good idea. Be generous to her with your time, attention and, of course, your money.

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