This Sunday is Mother's day. I am sure that all of you will have thoughts running in your mind on how to make the day special for your mum. Try to visit any store or mall, and you'll surely find something that will fit your budget and your mother's preferences. Indeed, it's not that hard to look for a Mother's Day gift nowadays.
This materialistic culture, however, was a far cry from what Anna Jarvis, the woman behind the official observance of Mother's Day in the United States.
She strongly opposed the commercialization of Mother's Day -from buying overpriced flowers to using printed greeting cards -stressing that the occasion should be "a day of sentiment, not profit.
It's nice to give something flashy and expensive to mothers on their special day. But truth be told, the best gifts you can give them are love, time and a big break with their families and the people they care for.
Overall, what mothers want is to be recognized. On this day, mom wants to know that you appreciate how much she does each day of the year.
There is no single, clear-cut way to show your mom that you mean the world to them, but here are 5 things that come really close:
A day of bonding
Time is one of the many valuable things in life that money can't buy, so try to skip work (or any other scheduled activity that you have) and stay home with your mom this Mother's Day.
Engage in her favorite activity, help her do household chores, share secrets and trade jokes.
Tell her how much you miss her and care for her, and sincerely thank her for all that she has done -- these will surely make her the happiest person ever.
A special meal
Surprise your mom by serving her breakfast, lunch and/or dinner -- whether in bed, at the dining area, or at the living room while she's watching tv.
Get to know what your mom likes to eat, and make it a point to research and practice cooking weeks before Mother's Day.
It doesn't really matter if you can't cook to save your life -- just the effort of a child to prepare a sumptuous meal is enough to make any mother beam with pride.
A day out of the kitchen
Treat your mom like a queen and give her a rest from cooking, cleaning and other household chores.
Let her savor the simple luxuries that only her children usually get to experience -- relaxing at home, eating delicious meals, and owning the remote control.
Doing these daily tasks in her place will make her feel more loved and appreciated -- also, it will give her more time to pursue her other passions.
She definitely wants some time for herself to ease those aches and pains -- both physical and mental.
A small indulgence
Every mom usually has cheap thrills -- whether it be a chocolate bar, a bag of seeds, or a pair of kitchen gloves.
Figure out what she wants and buy it for her, for a change. Then, treat it as a conversation piece -- try to understand why it makes her happy and get to know her more.
It may be very simple, but she'll greatly appreciate the effort.
A book of memories
Collect all your memories with your mom -- from photos to candy wrappers to gift cards -- and place them in a scrapbook.
Then, browse over it with her and the rest of your family. Relish all the good times you've spent together, and talk about your plans for the future.
Making her feel like she's an important part of your past, present and future will surely make her feel that she's the best mom ever.
It's clear what moms want -- your love and affection. This can be as simple as a heart drawn on a card or your child's handprints on paper...The bottomline is, whatever you do, if you do it with love, Mom will remember it forever.
I will go for a surprise visit to Ipoh. Lucky my mum don't read my blog. Spending time with her will definitely brighten her day. :)
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