Tuesday, May 6, 2014

Mother's Day Gift Ideas

Mother's Day this Sunday! Although this year I'm an exceptional daughter and have already purchased my gift, most occasions like these I wait until the last minute and have NO idea what to get. Scrambling around the day before trying to come up with a present is never fun - so I've compiled some gift ideas that hopefully your momma will love!



Flowers


It might seem cliche, but I don't know any woman who doesn't love receiving flowers. If you're not sure what your mom would like, flowers are always a great option! Especially around holidays like this one, your local florist or even grocery stores should have plenty of selection. BONUS- if your momma is anything like mine, she will want to replant it somewhere and it will become a gift she can keep for quite some time! 



Perfume


Perfume is one of those go-to gifts for my mom, whether it's mother's day, Christmas, or her birthday…she always loves it, and who doesn't love to smell amazing?? Department stores with a large fragrance section or a specialty shop like Sephora will be your best bet at finding a great perfume your mom will love!



Spa Package/Gift Certificate


This is one of my favorite gift ideas for any woman. It's much more personal than giving someone a basket of lotions/bath salts/etc. and depending on the spa she will have a bunch of different services to choose from - massages, manicure/pedicure, facials, body treatments …any mother will appreciate some time to relax!



Food


Cooking dinner or making your mom's favorite dessert is a great idea for Mother's Day - not only does she not have to do any of the work, but it will show that you care and put in effort to do something nice for her. Last year I made a Butter Pecan layer cake that my momma LOVED - a little elbow grease in the kitchen can sometimes go a long way…Pinterest is your best friend with this gift idea!



Outings/Activities


Sometimes the best gifts aren't material items at all - take your mom to a play, a concert, or to a baseball game. Try something new together - take a cooking class or dance lessons. Even just taking the time to go to lunch together or get pedicures can mean a lot more than a physical item. Sometimes we get so busy in our day-to-day life that we forget the importance of just spending quality time together, talking, and enjoying each others company!



Hopefully you found some of these suggestions helpful. If you have any other gift ideas please feel free to comment below and share with us!

Wishing you and your mommas a wonderful Mother's Day!
xo

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