Mother’s Day is approaching quickly. If you haven’t found the perfect gift idea, that’s okay. When I’m thinking of Mother’s Day gifts, I like to think what my mom does throughout the day and what I could get her to make life more fun and/or easier. My mom loves going on walks and looking at flowers. So most years we take the time to head to a local flower nursery, buy some plants or bushes and then we help her plant them.
Taking TIME to be with your mom is key. You could just buy here something, but the gift would be more meaningful if you actually did the next step too. So here are some thoughts to take that normal gift idea and make it more meaningful.

1. Plant or Bush. Each year my mom asks for an annual or perennial or a bush that she can plant in her yard. We plan a date that we can go together to pick out which flower and plants she wants that year. We then take the next step and plant these in her yard. We get to spend time AND she get’s a beautiful yard.
2. Gift Card to her favorite lunch or dinner spot. To make make this one more meaningful, after giving her the gift card, plan a date where you can go with them to lunch or dinner. Believe me, your mom would LOVE to have you go with her to her favorite eating spot.
3. Make an outside space for your mom. This may seem daunting, but it can be super easy and fast. Think of a place your mom likes to sit outside, then make that space dreamy! Buy a rug and new outdoor pillows, or buy a planter with plants and an outdoor lantern. If your mom doesn’t have a place to be outside, then maybe start with an outdoor chair and a cute pillow. You can find them here at Home Depot. You can go over to your  moms home and create this space as her gift. Being outside is so good for the body. It could also be a place where other’s can sit with her and have great conversations.
4. Shopping Spree. Instead of just buying your mom a new shirt or blouse. Go shopping together! Take her to a fun store that has clothes she would love and help her find an outfit that she is comfortable in and looks great in. Sometimes moms need a little encouragement to buy a new outfit. This would be a fun time together!
5. Updated pictures.  This one might seem to simple, but believe me, mom’s LOVE seeing pictures of their family every day around their house. Most grandparents have lots of pictures of their family around their home. How about you help them update them! My mom was just talking about how she wanted an updated picture of all of her kids and their families. It’s so much more fun if you were to get those pictures printed out and then help your mom put them where she wants. That way everyday she can see new pictures of her family. While you’re putting up pictures stick in the oven some brownies or cookies. That is always fun too.