Mother’s Day Gifts

This Sunday is Mother’s Day and that means a special day for all the mothers in your life. While it may be just another Hallmark Holiday, it is a great day to spend with family and make the most of it.

You’ve only got a few days to get a gift and while you should already have something, we wanted to give you a few last minute ideas that if are not speedy enough for this year, consider it for some time in the future. These of course go beyond the typical flowers and a card (which will always work) and make it all a bit more original.

Pamper her with a gift certificate to a local spa. Most have special packages or will build a custom one for you. Others will have gift cards for multiple massages which are always appreciated. This is the sort of gift that many women will never buy for themselves, but have always wanted to try.
Photos are always a great gift, but think beyond just a frame and a single picture. Digital frames have gotten cheaper and more powerful. Not sure which one to get? Try using the Amazon.com Digital Photo Frame Knowledge Center to pick out the best one for your needs. It is also easier then ever to make calendars, books and other gifts through a variety of services. If you are looking to frame a special photo professionally, I’m a big fan of using Imagekind to get them done and have been very happy with their work.
While breakfast in bed is always a keeper (and extra fun with little kids), sometimes it is even better to take her out to breakfast or brunch on Mother’s Day. Use a service like OpenTable to find a restaurant that has openings in your area.
If she loves music, movies or technology then consider getting an engraved iPod. Having it engraved takes it a step beyond just being another gadget and shows that you were thinking of her when you bought it. Get it early so that you can pre-load it with some of her favorite content.
Most moms want one thing above all else and that is time. Give it to her by not letting her do anything for the day. Make the meals, clean the house, do the laundry. Let her just relax and enjoy not having a to-do list for the day. If you want to take it a step further consider hiring a cleaning service to come in and clean the whole house.
Channel your inner child and make her something from scratch. Be smart about it though and don’t just whip something up at the last minute because you forgot. Take the time to really do it right. Make a nice card with printed out photos, write a poem or make her a video. There are so many options here and if it feels right and means something to you, then it will mean something to her.
If all else fails there is still time to order unique gifts from some online retailers. Personally I’m a big fan of Red Envelope and Uncommon Goods for gifts that are different then most.

The key is that you make it a special day for her. It isn’t about the gifts, but rather a celebration of how much you love your wife and mother.

And to anyone out there who has a pregnant wife right now and might be expecting their first child. You really can’t forget Mother’s Day. Trust me, that you’ll win extra brownie points for getting her a gift this year and it’ll make for a special memory so do it right.

To all the moms out there reading this, all of us here at Digital Dads thank you for being moms and being who you are! We love you all.

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C.C. Chapman is a family first entrepreneur with two great kids (a boy and a girl) who loves the outdoors, cooking, photography and playing with technology. He is a sought after speaker, writer and content creator who looks forward to each day as a new adventure.