Celebrating Mom

Mother's Day is Sunday.  If that has you panicking because you haven't planned ahead, no worries, I've got you covered.  

When my mom was alive I remember trying to think of things to do that would celebrate how special she was to me.  It was always hard for me to find a gift that truly showed how I felt about her and how much I loved her. Anything I attempted to "buy" her seemed inadequate.  

So I thought it would be fun to share some ideas that I think any mom would love... and the best part is there is little to no cost involved with most of these.  

Remember the "joy jar" Michael and I started this year?  Make a Memory Jar for your Mom and on slips of paper write special memories you have of your Mom, both big and little. 

Make it as simple or as fancy as you want.  

If you really want to do flowers, stop at the supermarket and grab a $5 bouquet.  You don't need to spend big bucks to say  "I love you."

If your mom loves plants you can get plants in a variety of different price points, and it will likely last longer than flowers. 

Write your mom a handwritten letter and let her know how much she means to you.

Take your favorite photo of the two of you and frame it for her.

Make your own Mother's Day card.  Remember how she kept all those things you made in school over the years?  It's no different now, what you make her at any age is just as special.

Plan a "date" with your mom... even if it is just for coffee.  Setting aside time in your schedule for her is priceless.  

There are so many things you can do to celebrate Mother's Day without breaking the bank.  Just as your mom's love for you has never wavered over the years, so has the fact that gifts from the heart, especially your time and attention, are the best things you could ever give her.

Happy Mother's Day to all the moms!  

If you aren't a mom yet or you are missing your mom like I am missing mine, Mother's Day can sometimes be a bittersweet day....in that case hugs from me to you.