Mother's Day Gifts from the Family Buying Guide

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 		First off, did you remember Mother's Day in a timely manner? It's one of the few days a year that mum will either talk about constantly, or secretly test your memory by completely failing to mention the holiday.  This also applies to her birthday.  But whether or not you remembered greatly affects how much pressure is put on the gift itself. It also depends what kind of mum you have. Some would rather not make a fuss, while others see it as a day for you to start paying her back for your life. No matter what kind of mum you're buying gifts for, never forget that a well-meant card  means a lot. It shows that you thought about her without just saying that you ran out and grabbed something at the very last moment. Hand-made cards that show how much you love her are a nifty idea, especially if you're low on funds.  Of course it also depends on what your budget looks like. It really is the thought that counts with mums, so try and remember that before purchasing a solid gold sink out of guilt for causing her a fifteen hour labour. Also remember to get Dad involved--he's been doing the whole Mother's Day celebration longer, and probably has the holiday down pat. 

Picture Frames and Photo Supplies

Mothers tend to love family photos, whether it's the beach trip from 1992 or last Christmas. Some mums love to take their own pictures, so maybe if that's an interest, a photo printer that will let her print all of her photos from home might be a fun and helpful gift. Maybe your mum isn't quite up-to-date with her photography supplies, and a digital camera  might be in order.  This will allow her to take more pictures, and edit and share them more easily too. Of course, mums still have their favourite snaps, and giving those snaps a nice frame says a lot--especially if it's a really embarrassing photo of you that she just loves and won't hide. Photo frames  come in lots of different sizes and designs, which gives you a lot of options to match her personal style. 

If Mum Is a Collector

Whether it be cats,  Angels,  Thimbles,  Race cars,  arts and crafts, or figurines,  if your mum is a collector, you've got a target. First off, find out if there's somewhere online or possibly in some sort of pamphlet that has a generalized list of how many items of her chosen collection there are. If she just collects a specific brand, that's really important to know. Next, make a list of everything of that theme that she has not super-detailed, just so you don't give her something she already has. Then, buy the charming little thingamabob, and watch her eyes light up when she adds it to her collection. 

Jewellery

Maybe your mum likes her jewellery, in which case, why not look at a necklace  as a gift? Does she like gifts that come from the heart and are home-made? Fimo clay  is easy to use, so you can craft and bake fun and colourful jewellery yourself. making earrings  is a nice way to show her you care, and buying pretty bracelets  is a nice change from the standard macaroni necklaces. Button making  is another fun activity that ends with Mum getting fun accessories. Key chains  allow Mum to keep her keys together and think of you while rummaging for them in her purse. If she can take it with her or wear it, it'll mean a lot, especially when she gets compliments and she can say, "Thanks, I got it for Mother's Day."

Breakfast in Bed

There's a reason it's a standard. You start with the tray,  add flowers, breakfast, cards  and gifts, and watch mum gush. Remember that carnations are the international symbol of mother's day. Don't let her get out of bed until way past her scheduled wake-up call. Maybe run her a bath, just make sure she knows that it's her day--that's the point. 

Mum the Chef

Mum's kitchen is always expanding when mum's a culinary master. Maybe she could use a utensil holder to keep her knives, spoons and spatulas in order. Or maybe pot holders  brighten up her kitchen and also provide lovely places to place hot pans. Painted plates  are a welcome decoration in kitchens, while kitchen magnets  spice up the fridge, and provide a focal point for visitors and a fun addition to an otherwise boring appliance exterior. Make your mother's kitchen a little prettier. 

Mum the Audiophile

If your mum loves her music and you know that maybe the old CD player is skipping, maybe it's time for a new one. Or if a Walkman's getting too clunky for her jog, an MP3 player will bring Mum into the modern age of music (I know, hard to believe). Or to leave fun and loving reminders or messages, voice recorders  are a lovely gift. If your mother really loves music, a karaoke machine  will provide hours of fun for her and the family, as well as for friends. Does she have a CD burner on her computer? Maybe she needs some new blank CDs,  or for a colourful flair for her burned CD collection.  Buying jewel cases  for her CDs are a fun way to personalise her mixes and keep her CDs from getting scratched. 

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External Links

  • Wikipedia.org: An international look at mother's day celebrations.