7 Things to Do for Mother’s Day

After years of making a last-minute coupon book for your mom on Mother’s Day, you’re probably looking for a new gift, and trust me your mom is probably hoping for something new. Here are 7 meaningful (and somewhat cheap) gifts for the “World’s Best Mom.”

  1. Buy roses from Padua. The week before Mother’s Day, Youth for Life at Padua sells roses, 1 for $2, 3 for $5, 6 for $10, and a dozen for $18. This is a great way to surprise your mom!
  1. Take a “vacation”. Since these gifts are supposed to be “cheap,” imitate a destination that your mom dreams of going to, instead of actually traveling. For example, you can wake her up to a Hawaiian themed breakfast, try some Hula dancing, and then settle in for Hawaiian pizza later that day.
  1. Big movies are always premiering just a few days for Mother’s Day, so this is the perfect opportunity to take your mom out to see the new Marvel movie, or the book-based dystopian fantasy.
  1. Have a game day. There’s nothing more enjoyable for a mom than spending the day with her child. Game days are a great way to have fun, get a little competitive, and share a day of bonding with your mom. If you can’t figure out new games, you can never go wrong with the classics, like Monopoly or Sorry.
  1. Of course, every mom needs some time away from the crazy life that is being a parent. Letting your mom go out and hang with her own friends, instead of toting you and your friends around, is a great way to let her relax and have a good time.
  1. When Mother’s Day finally comes around, the feeling of Spring has finally emerged and summer is just around the corner. If you didn’t buy those roses from Padua, buy some seeds and go out in your back (or front) yard and plant some flowers with your mom!
  1. And lastly, you can never go wrong with pampering your mom! I’m sure she would love to sleep in, get a mani/pedi, and have your dad worry about you (and your siblings) for the day!

With these 7 ways, you can ensure that this will be a Mother’s Day to remember! However, if you absolutely have no cash or time, an always-redeemable coupon book wouldn’t hurt.