We would really like YOUR idea of a perfect Mother's Day Present. To start the ball rolling this would be my prefect present. Dads take note - it doesn't have to cost a fortune. It really is the thought that counts. A lot of pampering with a small gift (ideally homemade from the children) is the best present of all.
Lisa's idea of the perfect Mother's Day present
To be given a lie in! Preferably followed by breakfast in bed with home made cards and a bunch of daffodils on the tray. Heaven!
Other Great Ideas
1. I.O.U notes that can be redeemed on the day or whenever. These could be for a washing up session, a basket of ironing, a lie in, a night out at the pictures or whatever your imagination can come up with. Again, costs nothing and is greatly appreciated.
2. A lasting memento of the children while they are small. This could be simple painted handprints, or a beautiful impression of their hands. See www.babyart.eu for examples. These are so simple to do, no mixing just roll out and press the hand firmly into the clay and leave to air dry. Also can buy in our shop or online http://www.newbeginnings.gb.com/selection.php?Choice=35&FirstChoice=5
3. A gift from Oxfam. Amazing gift ideas that mum will love but will also help others less fortunate. You can give a piece of jewellery, chocolates and know that it will help other. Alternatively you can directly help another mother in a third world by funding training. A real feelgood factor present. http://www.oxfam.org.uk/shop/content/mothers_day.aspx?ICO=UnwrappedHome&ICL=UnwrappedPromo2&ICC=MumsTheWord_content-mothers_day
4. Kinderprint. Beautiful silver jewellery which has an imprint of your childs fingerprint. I know one mum who has a charm bracelet with each charm a different childs fingerprint. Beautiful to wear and immense sentimental value. I have a heart shaped pendant with my daughter's fingerprint and it brings a smile to my face whenever I wear it.
http://www.kinderprint.co.uk/index.asp
5. Lunch Out (or in) Either as long as mum doesn't have to cook that day!
Monday, 25 February 2008
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My choice would be a surprise - it wouldn't matter one bit what it was, just so long as I didn't have to organise it! Maybe a picnic (if the sun shines) or a walk in the woods, or even just pizza in front of a film - anything that shows just a little bit of thought. Last year my partner went shopping with the children and they chose 3 magazines and told me I HAD to spend the afternoon relaxing on the sofa reading them - that's something I would never normally do so it was very sweet that they had noticed that and wanted to make sure I 'relaxed'.
Hi Chaps, my ideal Mothers Day gift would be something the children have planted in the garden that I can enjoy all year. I'd love a blossom tree of some kind as all of my kiddoes were born in the Spring. One of my little ones has also written stories for me with us all as the characters - written on special paper it's something to keep (and the spelling is usually hilarious!)
Cheers!
x
Hi
Anything handmade by my son is the perfect mother's day present. He is always so proud of his masterpieces when he gives them to me that it makes it special!
I asked my mum for her idea of a perfect mother's day. She replied "waking up with a hangover after celebrating winning the lottery the night before!" Ah well, I suppose she can live in hope...
My ideal Mother's Day Gift would be to spend the day being pampered at a spa, then in the evening watch a film with the family eating popcorn & crsisps!
I adore my 3 mnth old son, but as much as I do, my perfect mothers day present would be for "the Stork" to take him back for 24hrs so I can have some quality time with my husband! I just can't seem to relax when I leave him with a baby sitter, and don;t enjoy the time away anyway!
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