All mothers deserve to be acknowledged every day of the year. But if you haven't yet decided on how to make yours feel extra-special on Mother's Day, consider undertaking one -- or perhaps even two or three -- of the following 10 gift ideas:
1. Share a meal
Keeping your mom out of the kitchen on Mother's Day will give her a well-deserved break and will be appreciated because "moms always cook," says Melissa Campeau, a public relations officer in Toronto, Ont. She always takes her mom to a Mother's Day brunch where "all the mothers in attendance are celebrated with roses, extra attention and an abundance of smiles."
2. Indulge her
Treating mom to a spa day (or a beauty treatment of her choice) is a good way to see that she gets the pampering she may be too busy to indulge in on her own. Booking a massage for the two of you is an excellent way to share some rest and relaxation.
3. Drop in unexpectedly
A surprise visit is sure to make for an unforgettable Mother's Day, says Samantha Shepherd, a Torontonian whose mother lives in British Columbia. "The look on my mother's face would be priceless," she says. "I don't see her as often as I would like to, so either this year or next, I plan to just show up on her doorstep."
4. Take a hike
Imagine: You, Mom, and the wonders of nature. Going for a long walk provides plenty of opportunity for a heart-to-heart talk -- or you can just enjoy some quiet time together.
5. Get the family together
Retired teacher Bifney Jowlabar, of Brampton, Ont., will always remember last Mother's Day fondly. Her daughter took her and her grandchildren to paint their own pottery at a local ceramics shop. "It was so touching to have everyone together and having fun," Jowlabar says. "And I also got to keep some of my grandchildren's painted ceramics to commemorate the day."
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