| You've done the flowers just way too many | | | | Gerbera Daisies here. We're talking topiaries, Birds |
| times and you know it. Mother's Day is a chance | | | | Nest Ferns, orchids, and other plants that will |
| for you to really show your appreciation for the | | | | really make a statement indoors or out. Ones |
| woman who invented you. Flowers seem to pale | | | | that are higher priced that she might not have |
| in comparison when you think about it that way! | | | | splurged on for herself. Having a room full of |
| So what do you do? How do you surprise the | | | | beautiful plants is not only therapeutic, but it's |
| lady who brought you up and made you who you | | | | healthy. You also could think about buying her an |
| are? | | | | indoor water fountain to go in her new |
| We've said it before and we'll say it again - using | | | | 'conservatory'. |
| your creativity will enable you to start thinking | | | | If your mom is a reader, instead of getting her a |
| outside the box and really come up with | | | | book or two, why not go big? Get her 15 or 20! |
| something meaningful. Plus, a little decadence, | | | | If you know basically what she likes to read, |
| whether it be expensive or just downright fun, | | | | spend some time in the bookstore and get her |
| doesn't hurt either! | | | | books in that genre. You might also want to pick |
| If you and your siblings pool your money, why | | | | up some that look interesting to you. This would |
| not send your mom on a cruise? A week of | | | | be intriguing to her, as well as getting her out of |
| swimming, relaxing in the sun and reading to her | | | | her comfort zone. These could all be stacked up |
| heart's content would be an amazing gift, and it | | | | in groups of 5 and tied with some twine like old |
| would be something she would never forget. | | | | schoolbooks. |
| Or, what about buying her a month's worth of | | | | If your mom is the type with an adventurous |
| relaxation? Hire a cleaning lady to come in and | | | | spirit, why not get her a metal detector? Imagine |
| take over the housework for her. Hire a caterer | | | | her delight at going out on her own to look for |
| to drop off dinner twice a week. Sign her up for | | | | treasures. If you're not careful, you'll be skipping |
| a few massages and a pedicure. Drop the dogs | | | | out to go with her. You never know what you're |
| off to get groomed. Let your imagination go wild | | | | going to find! |
| here, and try the gift of free time. Maybe you | | | | With a little advance planning you can come up |
| could also sign her up for a craft or educational | | | | with the perfect gift for your mom. All you need |
| class she's been wanting to take but just hasn't | | | | is a little 'out of the box' thinking and some good |
| been able to make the time to do it. Now would | | | | old-fashioned creativity. No matter what gift you |
| be a great time for her to get started. | | | | give, you can bank on the fact that your mom |
| If your mom loves to garden, why not get her a | | | | will love it (at least, she'll tell you that she does!). |
| bunch of new plants? And we're not talking | | | | |