A QUEENS COURIER SPECIAL SECTION mother’s day guide WAYS TO RECOGNIZE GREAT MOMS Your mom is probably the biggest infl uence in your life - from fi xing your cuts and scrapes when you got injured on the playground to providing a goodbye hug when you left home for college. And even now, she’s always just a phone call or email away, ready to hear the latest story or provide advice if requested. If there has been a woman in your life who has infl uenced you, or you’ve observed the greatest mom in action, you’re probably trying to think of ways to give her the recognition she deserves. Of course, the best reward that she’ll appreciate is a big hug, but here are a few other suggestions for ways you can show her your appreciation: Spend time together – Whether it’s for an evening or an entire weekend. This works really well for moms who don’t get to spend a lot of time with their adult children due to distances, families, busy schedules and other factors. You can expand this idea by planning a trip for just you and your mom to a new destination neither of you have ever visited. Help her to relax – Give this special woman a chance to get away and relax. Busy moms rarely give themselves the time to sit down and think, or pamper themselves. Give her a day off, and depending on her tastes, cater the day to her interests. For example, line her up with a shopping trip with gift certifi cates if she loves going to the mall, or movie tickets and a night to herself in a hotel with room service and a whirlpool bath. Give her a memory to treasure – Maybe get the entire family together for a portrait, or put together a scrapbook that she can browse through. If you don’t have artistic talents, you can use a design program that allows you to plug in photos and text and prints the entire book for you. If you do have creative talents, consider making her something she can use, and enjoy using. Maybe refurbish a rocking chair you found at a garage sale, or design a photo-collage quilt for her to spread over a chair or chest. Whatever you do, make sure the mom you’re recognizing knows how much she deserves the appreciation. Put a smile on her face, and let her know that she’s a great mom. And don’t forget to treat her to her favorite indulgent dessert as a great way for her to relax and for you to show you care. – Courtesy of ARA
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