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10 special things to do for Mother's Day

2014-05-12 10:19:07

(Chinadaily.com.cn)

 

No matter how old you are, your mom will always remain as one of the most important people in your life. Maybe you don't know how to express your appreciation and love to her on an ordinary day, but Mother's Day is the special time when you can let her know how important she is to you. Here are 10 things we can do this Mother's Day to show how much we appreciate and care for our mothers.

1. Give her flowers

Almost every girl appreciates flowers and do does your mother. You can show your love to your mom by giving her flowers that match her personality. Or, if you do not know your mom's favorite, carnations could be your best choice.

2. Write her a letter

You can just write a letter describing how much your mother means to you. It can be very effective that your mom will keep them and always be reminded of how important she is to your lives as a family member.

3. Make a something sweet for her

Making her a dessert would mean a lot to her - a lovely dessert for your lovely mom. You'll be able to show her your sweetness with this as you made it by yourself.

4. Cook for her

Mothers usually are the ones who cook for us. Your mom will absolutely love it if you surprise her by taking over the kitchen and cooking something for her. Just make sure you clean up afterwards.

5. Travel with her

Mothers work hard, so traveling can help her to relax and forget her problems. She will treasure the moment - wherever you go, just your presence. A lot of us forget that the best gift to give her is ourselves.

6. Chat with her

Now is a wonderful time to chat with her and give her all the compliments you didn't know how to express in the past. If you can't be together, use the Internet to have a nice video conversation.

7. Give her the gift of jewelry

From personalized jewelry and birthstone necklaces to mother's rings and charm bracelets, you're sure to find one to let her know she is so special to you.

8. Buy her the latest gadget

Whether your mom is a technophobe or a member of the technorati, there's always a unique gadget that's just right for your special mom.

9. Take her to a spa

Massages or spas are for moms of all ages, and she will enjoy breaking the boredom of staying indoors the whole day, and this will offer your mom comfort and an increased sense of well-being.

10. Take pictures with her

Your mom may be longing to see you but it gets harder as you grow up. You can take pictures with her and this will help her remember the times that you were together.

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