Ideas for Mothers Day!

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This year Mother's day is on 14th March and if your struggling for something to buy her then here are a few ideas which may help without resorting to buying pressies and which your mum will remember forever! Not only will you save money, but it'll let your mum know how much you appreciate her but putting in the extra effort.

Make a homemade card

Homemade cards are the untimate in thought and like they always say, "it's the thought that counts". Not only does making your own card save money, but you can be as adventurous as you want. Even if you buy the ready-made packs which include bits you can add lets your imagination run wild. Or, take a look at this site for Mother's day designs.

Once you've made her the card, write a message inside which is meaningful to you and her, to let her know she is appreciated. Sit down and put some thought into it, it will mean a lot more than gifts and is something she can hold on to forever.

Cook for her

Cook your mum a lovely home made meal for you and the whole family and let her relax. Go all the way and do a 3 course meal! Maybe even offer to do it for a week so she doesn't have to worry about making it herself. Or, hire someone for her who will do it for you!

Book her a pamper day

Treat your mum to a day out at a local spa which you know she will enjoy. We often don't appreciate our mothers and how much they actually do for us, from washing up after us to being there for your ups and downs. This little gesture will show your mum that you want to give something back and lets someone else do the work for a change! Or you could offer to babysit so she can have a fabuous night out and indulge.

Give her a framed photograph of you, your siblings, nephews etc.

If you and your parents live a long way away then sending them a framed photo of you and your family will really mean something to them. Even if you give her a photo of you two together, or just you on your own will go a long way and wrapped up this is a lovely thoughtful present. Many photo printing websites now have trials where you can have a set amount of photos printed and sent to you for free which you could use to make a whole album.

Above all else, appreciate the things you have especially your mum. If you are really struggling for ideas then see my article on gift giving (which will follow soon) which might give you some ideas for mother's day and enjoy the time you have with your mum.