We celebrate Mother’s Day to honor our mothers and acknowledge their role in shaping our lives. While there is nothing that we can do that can remotely compete with the love our mothers have for us, we can try to make her feel special and show our love for us in as many ways as possible.
Mothers are expected to sacrifice their entire lives to have children, putting away their careers, social lives, hobbies and interests. And, they are asked to do so without complaint, their children becoming the beginning and end of their lives. While you didn’t ask for it, she did it anyway. Because she loves you and wants the best for you.
A love-filled thoughtful gift for your mother can help to show her what she means to you. This Mother’s Day, we have come up with some unique gift ideas for your mother, grandmother or your mother-in-law that will make them feel loved, appreciated, and seen.
1. A Professional Photoshoot
Not everyone likes their photographs taken, especially a worn-out mom. But, all mothers want a nice photo of her and her children, one where she looks nice and not with one eye closed and spinach between her teeth. This Mother’s Day, arrange a professional photoshoot for your mother. Look for the best local photographers and arrange for a personal photoshoot. This photo shoot can be a traditional family portrait, a portrait of you and your mother, or a photoshoot just for your mom so she can see how beautiful she truly is. Get the photos printed in different sizes that can be put in the album, displayed on the tabletop, or put up on the wall. And don’t forget to get the photographs framed for bonus points.
2. A Night Out
Once a woman becomes a mother, she has to prioritize the needs of her child over her own. The first thing she ends up compromising on is the fun time like date nights or night outs with her friends. This is why giving your mother a night out she can enjoy is a wonderful gift. Whether it’s going to dinner, or the movies, or simply shopping without someone nagging her, provide her with an opportunity to do so.
Take her out yourself, arrange for an evening with her friends, or give her gift cards or tickets so she can choose to go out with whoever she wants. But make sure that on the day out she is not hassled by the day-to-day problems so she can enjoy the time—you are on dinner and kitchen cleanup.
3. A Memory Preserved
Memories live forever. Be it a handwritten family recipe, a favorite snapshot, a needlepoint by her grandmother, or any other artifact that takes your mother down memory lane, it can be preserved and gifted. You can easily turn these items into beautiful wall décor using custom framing. And it doesn’t have to be a two-dimensional piece. Many custom framers provide options for making shadow boxes and other kinds of display options to showcase objects like medals, jewelry, clothing items, and almost anything else you can imagine. All you need to do is select an artifact close to your mother’s heart and get it framed. And make sure that the frame matches her home décor.
4. A Day of Self-Care and Pampering
Whatever the age of their child, most mothers don’t get enough time and opportunity to indulge in self-care. Self-care differs from person to person. It can be a luxurious day at the spa, a massage, some mani-pedi, and beauty treatments, or it can be something as simple as some alone time with a book, a cup of coffee, breakfast in bed and chocolates. Figure out what would be best enjoyed by your mother and give her the love and pampering she deserves.
It could simply be going out for the day and leaving her home alone with door dash for lunch. Or, sending her off for a trail walk with a friend. Not all moms like massages and pedicures.
5. An Unforgettable Experience
Many mothers feel guilty about spending money or time on themselves. If your mother is the same, she deserves an experience she can never forget, and that she can’t return or spend on someone else. Treat your mother with something that will truly bring her joy. This can be a dinner at a five-star restaurant, a museum tour, a weekend getaway, music festival passes, a craft workshop, cooking classes or any other thing that she secretly wants to do, but never could.
The Best Gift for Your Mom Is from Your Heart
Every mom is different, and there’s no one-size-fits-all perfect gift. Think about her, what she loves, who she never sees enough of, and her favourite things to do. It doesn’t have to be expensive or elaborate. Most moms of toddlers and young children would be perfectly happy having a day at home alone, having a cleaner come at 8am, and takeaways. Most moms or teenagers would like a fun day where you all hang out, there’s no stress or grumpiness, and no-one is embarrassed of her skinny jeans or side part.
