For 95 years now, Americans have carved out an official special day for mom, rough economy or no. And crimped cash flow certainly doesn't have to mean putting the kibosh on a meaningful Mother's Day (besides, avoiding a jam-packed restaurant might not be so bad). Make this Sunday, May 10 a more-heartfelt holiday with some simple homespun love.
- Kim Kovelle
Spell out your affection
Chocolate and cards are great to give. If your budget has taken quiet a pinch try some of these idea's for Mom this year. You just may be surprised! If you are a Mom print this off and leave it laying around for those in your family to see :)
Massage
Being a Mom means a life full of stress. Give a gift a massage to help her manage the stress. If you can't do the massage, offer to rub her shoulders for her. Not only will this make her happy but her heart will sing :)
Order
Help Mom out with establishing order in the house. Take the initiative and make room in the garage for her car, kids clean up your rooms and make your beds when you get up. Hang up the bath towels. Set and clear the table after dinner ;)
Time
"Give the gift of time". Spend some time with Mom doing what she enjoys the most.
Help
Provide regular help with household chores, bedtime routines. Find out what Mom needs to accomplish and see how you can assist her with her responsibilities. Many of these responsibilities you will find you can be doing regularly.
Encouragement
Tell mom how much you love and appreciate her! Write a note, call, email or send a card. Try to be specific you will see her smile even if your not in the room :)
Rest
Establish a quiet peaceful home atmosphere. Let Mom sleep in, then take her coffee in bed while she watches a movie she has on Tivo or tape. Suggest an afternoon nap or bubble bath. All Mom's love their few minutes of quiet time ;)
See my other site for some great recipes that you could easily cook for Mom' on Mothers Day:
Happy Mother's Day!
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