The National Retail Federation says the expenditure on Mother's Day celebrations could touch USD 21.4 billion! That's a lot of money and when combined with facts about Mother's Day, it would astound quite a few. In fact Anna Jarvis the founder was actually lobbying for a stopping the celebration as it had ended up as a commercial celebration rather than a sentimental one.
Mothers appreciate the simpler things in life and really enjoy those gifts which have some personal effort going into it. Here are a few of my favorites:
1. Bed in breakfast
2. Lots of sleep
3. Boring chores all taken care off
Most mothers would love these especially the second one if there are younger kids involved. Here are 3 unusual mother's day gifts:
1. Get a gift subscription:
After reading this article it seems to be a great idea to buy a subscription for a virtual pet game, as a mother's day gift. Easy to buy, a game that can be enjoyed at leisure by both mother and child, simple to play and most importantly a gift subscription that can be enjoyed long after Mother's Day celebrations are over.
2. Buy a set of pots with organic vegetables
Caring for plants which are already grown is fairly simple and something a busy mother can do. Alternatively you could get her a desert terrarium which actually requires minimal care. Beautiful to look, alive and something that will last a long time.
3. Doing an activity together
Mothers like spending time with their kids when they are not in charge. Then they can enjoy them without the responsibility of caring for their needs which can get tiring on an everyday basis. When kids are young mothers like to spend time by themselves. That's a treat, but as they grow older they enjoy spending time with the kids! So kids can pick an activity which their mother might enjoy with them.
On a simpler scale kids could surprise their mum with breakfast in bed and more importantly with a cleaned up room - without her asking them to! Now that would definitely be a memorable Mother's Day gift!
Happy Mother's Day.
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Mothers appreciate the simpler things in life and really enjoy those gifts which have some personal effort going into it. Here are a few of my favorites:
1. Bed in breakfast
2. Lots of sleep
3. Boring chores all taken care off
Most mothers would love these especially the second one if there are younger kids involved. Here are 3 unusual mother's day gifts:
1. Get a gift subscription:
After reading this article it seems to be a great idea to buy a subscription for a virtual pet game, as a mother's day gift. Easy to buy, a game that can be enjoyed at leisure by both mother and child, simple to play and most importantly a gift subscription that can be enjoyed long after Mother's Day celebrations are over.
2. Buy a set of pots with organic vegetables
Caring for plants which are already grown is fairly simple and something a busy mother can do. Alternatively you could get her a desert terrarium which actually requires minimal care. Beautiful to look, alive and something that will last a long time.
3. Doing an activity together
Mothers like spending time with their kids when they are not in charge. Then they can enjoy them without the responsibility of caring for their needs which can get tiring on an everyday basis. When kids are young mothers like to spend time by themselves. That's a treat, but as they grow older they enjoy spending time with the kids! So kids can pick an activity which their mother might enjoy with them.
On a simpler scale kids could surprise their mum with breakfast in bed and more importantly with a cleaned up room - without her asking them to! Now that would definitely be a memorable Mother's Day gift!
Happy Mother's Day.
