Get to know what would really make her day. Some mothers can feel awkward asking for something, however, it means so much when their son or daughter goes out of their way to show they care. Here are 7 ways to say, “I love you”…

1. Personalized Mother’s Day Gifts
Does your mother like to line her shelves with small meaningful objects, or is she a minimalist who would see that as clutter yet would love a large glass vase full of tulips or a bouquet of roses? Does she like coffee or tea and would enjoy receiving a package of her favourite flavours or even a new cup? Does she like to go out to concerts, so getting her tickets to a new group coming to town would make her day?

2. Mother’s Day Gift Basket
Grab a grocery cart at your local store and fill it up all sorts of things you know she’ll like.  Put them all in a wrapped gift basket and watch her beam when see sees all the things she can enjoy over the next few weeks.

3. Collage Mom’s portrait with your family pictures
Pictures capture the perfect and imperfect moments of life. Make a collage depicting your mom and make sure everyone is in it. Try to focus on pictures that make her remember how fun those days were. Wrap it up nicely and see how she loves it.

4. Get Mom’s tasks done
Get everyone involve in doing household chores, groceries and the things your mom does every day. Get it done before she wakes up or while someone gets her attention. Prepare it ahead of time. Make her feel that it’s an absolute day off.

5. Put a Big Ribbon on Her Door
Find a big ribbon that is in her favourite colour. Tie it to her door with a special something like a gift or a nice card. Knock or ring the doorbell, then hide somewhere and watch her surprise. When she starts to look around for who left it come out of hiding and give her a great big hug.

6. Create a mom’s song for your family to sing
Forget the singing talent if you don’t have one, just come up with a song that you know would sure make her laugh. Describe her, mention funny habits, funny memories or anything you could put on good lyrics. Act it out if you want as long as everyone gets to “sing” a part.

7. Perfect her favourite dish (Cook for Mom)
Moms do a lot of the cooking so you know what her favorite dish is. Now, she may want to still cook even though it’s “her day”, but kick her out of the kitchen and whip up her favourite meal. When it’s all ready, blindfold her and walk her to the table to feast on all you’ve prepared. She’s sure to love it… (even if it’s a bit burned, lol)!