Mother's Day Suggestions

Although I don't believe in Mother's Day, because I feel Mothers need to be celebrated often throughout the year, but since it is what it is let me make a few suggestions for a super chic mother's day.

First of, since the celebration is a super special one, in my opinion, I suggest picking up a card from Papyrus Stationary and Greeting Card Stores, if you happen to be in California, or Target and Macy and some bookstores across the nation carry them as well. The cards are a bit pricey but you get what you pay for. They are as close to handmade (by you but not really) and sincerely unique. The wording isn't much but it gives you the opportunity to be creative. A very important part of a mother's day celebration, thoughts that you live by, not what someone else has written for you.

Second, be sure to wrap her gift unless it is a place or an event. Never, I mean never, give your mother a gift card. Remember the gift doesn't have to be much but it has to be meaningful. It doesn't have to cost alot, but has to be memorable. Mothers often feel bad about the $$$ their family spends on them for mother's day, but they do appreciate the thought, no matter how much they pretend they don't.

Make breakfast or dinner for her instead of going out to a restaurant. It is more personal rather than typical/commercial. If you cannot cook or bake, consider take out and set the table with fine china, candles and flowers and have everyone in the family dress up. Film the occasion or take pictures for her sentimental family albums.

Chocolates are overrated, but if that is the route you feel comfortable with, go for her favorites pieces, hand selected instead of the pre-packaged chocolate boxes from Costco. As for giving her flowers, consider tulips rather than the red roses (those are boring). Go to a flower mart or a farmer's market and create a unique bouquet if you are unable to get your hands on tulips. Trust me on this, mom's will appreciate your creativity more than the feeling that you just don't care when you go with the basics. Buy satin ribbon and tie the bouquet with it before delivering or handing her the flowers.

Surprise her with a visit if you live far away and $$$ can. If you live near wine region, take her there for the day (if she is into that sort of thing). Have a family picnic if the weather permits and be sure to include champagne in the plans.

The point is, make the day unique and special and stay away from the norms. Make it from the heart, something you spend a good amount of time putting together. I still believe Mothers should be celebrated all throughout the year, but if you want to just acknowledge her for one day in May, then make it special.

Have fun.