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MOTHER'S DAY
The little things that show mom
how much you mean to her
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