“All that I am, or hope to be, I owe to my angel mother.”
- Abraham Lincoln
The world has always
sung praises of a mother’s love and it’s also obvious in the fact that the
celebration of Mother’s Day is a much bigger event than say Father’s Day or Brother’s
Day. But in a world where everyone is busy with their smart phones and such,
one wonders if this day is turning out to be a clichéd commercial event, devoid
of real feeling.
When we grow up and
start our own lives and careers, we think of ourselves as grownups, but the
fact is that for our Moms, we’ll always be their little babies!! If you’ve been
feeling guilty about not appreciating your Mom or spending enough time with
her, then this Mother’s Day is the perfect opportunity to remedy that! Here are
10 ways to make Mother’s Day truly special for your Mom. After all, that smile
on her face is what you want to see!
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1. No-chores Day
There are few things
mothers appreciate more than a day to just relax and not have to cook or clean!
Ensure a day where she doesn’t have to do anything, not even make a cup of tea!
Enlist the help of your Dad and siblings along with your maid and make sure the
house is spick and span and all the chores are taken care of. Let her put her
feet up and relax thoroughly!
2. Shopping Trip
Who doesn’t love
shopping!! Take your Mom and sisters or sisters-in-law for a fun day at the
mall or exclusive boutiques, if that’s your Mom’s style. Get her a new wardrobe
complete with accessories and shoes. Don’t make it too tiring though, and
include plenty of time for rest and refreshment.
3. Sightseeing Tour
Take your Mom along
for a day trip near your city, or to a place you lived in as a child. Walk
through town and look at how the buildings have changed. Depending upon your
Mom’s interests, you can also visit a beach, museum or even a fair. Be sure to
take along water, snacks and schedule frequent rest stops.
4. Favorite TV Show
Reruns
This is perfect if
your Mom is more of a homebody. Get DVDs of her favorite TV show and spend the day
binge watching them. Get her favorite snacks and beverages ready in advance,
and hire the maid to do all the housework, so she can focus on enjoying. To
make it nostalgic, get your siblings and watch a show your family enjoyed when
you were kids.
5. Spa Day
There is not going to
be any Mom who’ll say no to day of pampering! Book a spa day for the two of
you, and get the whole package – facial, manicure, pedicure, massage – the
works. You’ll both emerge feeling fresh and happy – a great way to get rid of
accumulated daily stress! You might have to book in advance, so call and find
out.
6. Family Party
If your siblings are
scattered around and don’t meet up often, why not do it now! Arrange for a
surprise party at your Mom’s place and turn up with all her kids and grandkids.
She’ll be sure to have a blast!! Alternately, one of you take her out for some
time, while the others can quickly decorate the place and get it ready by the
time you’re back. Be sure to take lots and lots of pictures!!
As you see, you don’t
need to be a millionaire to make your Mom happy! Just a few well thought out
gestures and some advance planning can go a long way in delighting her and
creating beautiful new memories for the whole family. You know that she’s worth
all it and more and her happiness means the world to you! As Honore de Balzac
says,
“A mother's happiness is like a beacon,
lighting up the future but reflected also on the past in the guise of fond
memories”
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