I'm a great believer in the old saying, 'If there's a job worth doing, it's worth doing well.
' I plan all my Mother's Days like a military strategy.
That why I can be double sure that I limit my Mom's exposure to things that will make her unhappy on Mother's Day.
Over the last few years I have refined my plans.
Here's just a few suggestions to make Mom's big day a wonderful day that she will never forget:
' I plan all my Mother's Days like a military strategy.
That why I can be double sure that I limit my Mom's exposure to things that will make her unhappy on Mother's Day.
Over the last few years I have refined my plans.
Here's just a few suggestions to make Mom's big day a wonderful day that she will never forget:
- Send your Mom a Mother's Day card.
If you are unable to deliver it yourself by hand then you must time it well so that it gets there on either the Friday or Saturday just before Mother's Day.
If you have some extra time, try your hand at making a homemade Mother's Day card.
There are plenty of sites on the internet to search for 'Origami cards.
' Then do another search for poems to help you write the card with that added personal touch.
On the inside of the card, make a list of all the reasons why you appreciate your Mom, - Buy a bouquet of freshly cut Mother's Day Flowers.
There are several ways you can get your flowers.
You can visit your local florist but we warned you will be frustrated by the lack of choice left on the shelves if you leave it to the last minute.
Then, if you try to avoid the rush and buy them too early they may wilt.
The best option is to purchase them online using the internet.
There are so many reliable florists online and it's very secure to pay over the internet these days.
This is the option I chose last year to buy my Mother's Day Flowers in Denver.
This way, you can leave it until slightly later to buy your flowers.
You know they'll still be fresh and they can be delivered straight to Mom's door, - Find out what your Mom's favorite magazine is and buy her a copy.
You could go one better and buy her a subscription to it.
Even if you just get a short-subscription for 3 months, - Clean your Mom's house (probably best to make sure she knows you're doing this because she might find it a little intrusive).
It's a good option though if you still live at home with your Mom because the chances are, you'll be creating some of the mess anyway, - Wake your Mom up with breakfast in bed.
This is an easy thing to do if you still live under the same roof.
If you don't, just put the food on a tray and take it around to her as a 'ready-made' breakfast.
You can add the finishing touches to the tray with a Carnation flower and her favorite magazine or newspaper, - Take Mom out for the day.
It doesn't matter whether you book a restaurant meal (although you'll have to make an advanced booking) or go out somewhere else for the day.
Think of somewhere fun you can take her.
Where did she used to take you as a young child? Go there and spend the day reminiscing.
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