What are you getting your mom for mother's day?

[minasdecobre]

damn.... mkonowitch, I wish I was your mom!

I love my mom dearly and want to give her the world... but since I can't afford much right now, I'm getting her a subscription to a magazine she loves...it lasts an entire year and is a monthly reminder that I love her. sigh. like I said, I wish I could do more...

I actually think that's a very good idea! Hmm... maybe I should do that for my mum too... the problem is I'm not sure what her fave magazine is...

 

[fashionyork]

My mom lives in the other side of the planet. i know, not an excuse, but i didnt get nothing yet and it will never be on time

Hermes scarves! wow!

 

[Curious]

I got her this crazy little clay puppet from a local artist. She's going to love it!! She's an artist herself and "gets" these things..

I'd love to post a pic, but I'm out of batteries for my camera

 

[ball79]

a ticket to neverland....

 

[southerncutie]

a mug i made in art class... ugly as sin (it's glazed in textured kiwi fruit and the blue stuff in it blended together) I put so much effort into it though so...

 

[southerncutie]

and the gilmore girls season three on dvd- it's her fav show

 

[ShOe GaL 19]

I got her a certificate for a beauty salon/spa thing thats right around my neighborhood. Lord knows my mother needs it! a lot of spas have good deals on certain packages just for mothers day.

 

[lovesit]

i never really get her anything for mothers day aw i should shes the best

 

[babybluegirl]

a bag from marks and spencer

 

[NATKA]

some flowers and the "though" )

 

[Arksiel]

Ideas for mothers day

these are all ideas off of the top of my head as well as past mothers day gifts that I have done:

1) a start to finish day of pampering 1) breakfast (brunch - after mom sleeps in for one) then a back rub and manicure at a salon, then some shopping for clothes (she never buys for herself) and a movie at night
(this takes a lot of money though)

2) re-decorate or rejuvinate a room for her... preferably a sanctuary type....I did her sewing room, which was a pain in the ***.....22 years of buttons and trims and bolts of fabric...

3) movie marathon of her preferred genre, some ice cream and more 'luxe' food goodies she doesnt always indulge in...four movies does a day well

4) books...from a favourite author, or a new author based on current preferences...a book she can enjoy for ages!

5) (warning...corny--ness levels are HIGH here...not all can handle it)
a what you love about her/why you love her collage....or book. I made a childrens book for her one year (she owns a daycare) ...or you can create a collection of sage advice she has given you over the years, because they love to know we listen to what the tell us, hehe

6) I havent done this but there are lots of cool 'monthly' clubs out there...
ie, there is one for blue jeans, underwear ( maybe not for mom), gourmet cheeses, bacon (yes bacon!) , flowers, books, et cetera.... you pay a lump sum and they send a unique item to her doorstep each month.....I looked into these this year but they are beyond my budget... I love LOVE the idea though.

7) if she has a home office, and is not always well organized, there are a lot of 'clutter experts' out there.... they will organize, sort, and re-file everything....i liked this idea because its a practical gift, but it makes quality of life a bit nicer....again too pricey for me though.

8) personal assistant for a day

9)anything hand-made (soaps are big one...everyone uses soap...and martha stewart's website has some awesome recipies!) well..I suppose not all moms would like this. some would prefer an hermes purse....but I guess my post is more geared towards...er....people with a lower budget...mostly..

10) a day trip somewhere...nearby but say a few hours travel...somewhere she doesnt go very often on her own. ie if you live in vancouer, a daytrip to vancouver island, old downtown victoria area specifically is fun, so much to do there, and definately a bonding thing...

anyways its late and Im rambling, so I hope this helps some of you!

 

[softgrey]

i have to figure out something i guess...

 

[sabrinakiim]

the osim i-squeeze


a massager that squeezes your calves, ankles and feet all at once. my mom was raving about it.. so yah its gonna be a perfect gift for her since she's always in heels.

 

[Luna]

I made this for my mom for her birthday.. but I'm beginning to think that I should just give it to her for Mother's day...... hm.

 

[Bonchic]

If I were you Luna I'd give it to her for mother's day unless her birthday is coming up soon.. I can't think of anything and gosh I just won't give it up.. I've been setting aside money for birthdays and different occasions like that so I have like $54. My mom is very practical like she doesn't pamper herself very much so I like to buy her a facial, etc.. something to pamper her. I think I might get her a gift certificate to Sephora or Bath and Body? That way she can chose what she wants... lol sounds good to me! She has been wanting a little handy vacuum (little one) for whatever but I hate the idea of getting that for mother's day so who knows what I'll get her

 

[Luna]

Her birthday is May 30... I already bought her a subscription to Oprah Magazine for her... she always said she watned it but never got it...

I guess I'll give her the magazine subscription for Mothers' day ... and the bag for her birthday...

I got the magazine idea from this thread! Great idea!!

 

[*Happiness*]

I bought her an outfit (white cropped pants and a matching fitted 3/4 blazer and a cute pink top).

 

[james]

I just bought her a Marimekko purse I knew she wanted.I made her a breakfast and bought some roses.that's a tradition.

 

[breathe0xygen]

I got her a pink flowered card and some stickers to use when she writes letters to my grandma... and of course a hug.

 

[Ella]

I don't even have time to see my mom this mother's day because I'm so busy studying for my final exams... But I'll get her flowers and a card when I see her.