Mother's Day gift-buying can be filled with pressure for spouses and partners, who are not given the easy out of handmade stick figures and pipe cleaner crafts. For a quick list of great ideas, you can't beat Cool Mom Picks' Mother's Day Guide. Co-founders Kristin and Liz assemble great things so you don't have to find unique artisan gifts you know Mommy will enjoy. Let's face it. Mother's Day matters. So don't blow it. Single this Mother's Day? Then by all means, get yourself a nice gift!
Here are 5 ideas from budget to deluxe:
1. Back Rub (No Strings) - Free and every Mommy will enjoy it, especially if it's offered with no "expectations."
2. Dinner (Made by You) - Make her a romantic dinner for two or take her to her favorite restaurant.
3. Child-Free Weekend Getaway - This can be on the cheap if you tent camp, borrow an RV, or house-sit for someone. For cheap hotels, check out Priceline.
4. Two Hours of Mommy Free Time - To use how she likes.
5. Gift Certificate for a Spa Day -
You can never go wrong with a gift certificate to a local one. Use Spa Finder if you're not sure where to go.
Most people will agree it's the thought that counts. Nice love letters are almost always appreciated, as are thoughtful poems or cards. How about you? Favorite Mother's Day gift ideas?
Coming tomorrow... Truly horrid Mother's Day gifts.
