Gifts for Mother’s Day 2013

Hi guys! Mother’s Day is on May 12 and if you are looking for something to do for Mom on her special day, I have listed here a few suggestions. These are easy-to-do crafts and online stores that we personally patronize. If you still have time, you can prepare some gifts not only for your own mother and wife but also to the mothers closest to your heart.

Suggestion No. 1: The Mother’s Day Card
Even it’s a cliché to give cards on a special day, it is still heartwarming to receive one. Nothing melts the heart better than a sincere message. Even if you can say the message directly to mom, a hard copy immortalizes those thoughts and she can re-read it whenever she wants. Variants can be a poster, a glass-framed message, or a plaque of appreciation. It is best if it is handcrafted and not bought. Martha Stewart has many beautifully-designed Mother’s Day card for you to follow or get ideas from, like the one below. For more cards, click here.

Suggestion No.2: A Small Garden
Terrariums are little gardens encased in a glass jar where it is like a “little world” where humidity, pest control, and water cycle takes place. Unlike fresh flowers which will only last for a couple of days, terrariums when done right and placed in the right location inside the home or office can last up to a year or more. It requires little watering once a week and pruning probably once a month. You can actually bring Mom to The Plant Story where she can design and make her own project. They also sell prepared terrariums and DIY kits. Alternatively, you can also buy 3 to 5 potted herbs from the local nursery for her kitchen.

Suggestion No. 3: Grandkids' Photo
It can be a canvas print, a photo mug, a photobook, or a keychain. Photos will always be a well-loved gift, especially if your Mom has grandchildren already. I remember coming home to my parent’s house in the Philippines and their walls are filled with pictures of my daughter which they grabbed from Facebook. Most of which I haven’t seen on print! If she’s not yet a granny, a photo of you and all your siblings together will surely be appreciated. We use Snapfish to make our photobooks. It is efficient and affordable. Check out their website here.

Suggestion No.4: IKEA’s Mother’s Day Buffet Breakfast

Treat Mum to a sumptuous buffet this Mother's Day! Bring Mum down to the IKEA Restaurant this Mother's Day for a breakfast buffet!

Date: 12 May 2013
Time: 9am - 11am

Adult: $10
Child (4-12 years old): $5

Children under 4 years old: Free

Every Mum gets to eat free with each paying adult. Ticket sales starts from 4 May at the IKEA Restaurant. Limited tickets available. While stocks last.

(Notice that it mentions Mum, that’s because this information is from the IKEA website. I personally do not use Mum because it reminds me of the deodorant brand from the 80’s.)

Suggestion No.5: Bring Her to Evangel
Evangel Family Church will be celebrating Mother’s Day with a special Sunday service dedicated to Moms. She will be empowered and encouraged with The Message which all of us, not only Moms need. And would probably receive a “little surprise”. Visit the Evangel website for more information.

Hopefully your Moms will be touched with your labor of love. If all else fails, buy her a big bouquet of flowers or a golden south sea pearl jewelry. No doubt, she would definitely love it!

Advanced Happy Mother’s day to all Moms!