I think spa is a really good idea.
I know that my mom loves when my brother and I do things unasked like cleaning and such, so I also think its a good idea that you clean the house or something like that while shes at the spa...
You could always make coupons for her, I did that when i was a kid lol. Maybe a little lame but hey, redeeming a free dish washing coupon after a long day at work might become useful
Maybe our moms are around the same age as we are basically the same age
But last Hanukkah, I actually gave my mom a gift certificate to her favorite spa, which she loved! I think that's a great idea as well!
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Oh I would take a thoughtful gift or some time spent making memories with my grown children(almost 24 and 26 now wow!) over some strangers hands all over my body anytime! I like gifts from the heart the best and we never get too old for that. Like you said a handwritten sentiment and help with a chore are good ideas for me too.
Memories with children are made every day... I don't wait for Christmas to 'have a walk in the woods' or a treat my daughter baked... it's throughout the year. When you older child gives you a 'bought' gift but puts a lot of thought in it, it's just as much from the heart as a 'memories' gift.
some art .... a cool painting or picture... do you have any local galleries ... usually they arnt to exy!!!
I got an AWESOME gift for my husbaroonie off ETSY he loves collecting skate boards ( old school and exy ones) but anyway I put it into the search and found a really really deck this guy had painted, got it shipped out from the States ... hubby LOVES it & it is something a bit different .
they have really cool stuff search for hours ... more arty farty ebay if you will ...minus the bidding war & stoopid new feedback rules :roll:
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Sydney ♥ March 11, 1995
Melbourne ♥ November 20, 2009
To be continued... March 25, 2011 EV Solo Yeeeeeeeew!
Oh I would take a thoughtful gift or some time spent making memories with my grown children(almost 24 and 26 now wow!) over some strangers hands all over my body anytime! I like gifts from the heart the best and we never get too old for that. Like you said a handwritten sentiment and help with a chore are good ideas for me too.
Memories with children are made every day... I don't wait for Christmas to 'have a walk in the woods' or a treat my daughter baked... it's throughout the year. When you older child gives you a 'bought' gift but puts a lot of thought in it, it's just as much from the heart as a 'memories' gift.
Totally agree memories are made each day. I am blessed to have a life full of wonderful memories. I've always believed it is these memories and love shared is all we take from this world when its our time to go. So that is why I like getting "the gift of memories". And yes my kids get me bought gifts along with remembering me in more special ways. All is good
Oh I would take a thoughtful gift or some time spent making memories with my grown children(almost 24 and 26 now wow!) over some strangers hands all over my body anytime! I like gifts from the heart the best and we never get too old for that. Like you said a handwritten sentiment and help with a chore are good ideas for me too.
Memories with children are made every day... I don't wait for Christmas to 'have a walk in the woods' or a treat my daughter baked... it's throughout the year. When you older child gives you a 'bought' gift but puts a lot of thought in it, it's just as much from the heart as a 'memories' gift.
so true, no matter who it's from!
and let's face it, mothers are as varied in their likes/desires/wants as anyone else. so while one may only want memories, someone else absolutely would appreciate a well thought, personal, bought gift. no wrong there. seems the OP wanted to BUY something extra special for his mom, knowing how hard she works and all she does for him. so it does indeed sound like she would enjoy something that would INDULGE her, as well as perhaps something made/given at home, like cleaning, cooking, what have you.
i am still of the firm belief that a really beautiful card with an appropriate, personally written message ALONG with that GC for the spa, coupons for cleaning or cooking, etc....PERFECT gift. hell, i wish my husband would give me that. well, actually he has, minus the cleaning coupon book....but when he vaccuums :shock: ....hahahaha...but i digress....;)
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I know that my mom loves when my brother and I do things unasked like cleaning and such, so I also think its a good idea that you clean the house or something like that while shes at the spa...
You could always make coupons for her, I did that when i was a kid lol. Maybe a little lame but hey, redeeming a free dish washing coupon after a long day at work might become useful
But last Hanukkah, I actually gave my mom a gift certificate to her favorite spa, which she loved! I think that's a great idea as well!
~not a dude~
2010: MSGx2
2012: Made In America
2013: Pittsburgh, Brooklynx2, Hartford, Baltimore
2014: Leeds, Milton Keynes, Detroit
2015: Global Citizen Festival
2016: Phillyx2, MSGx2, Fenwayx2
2018: Barcelona, Wrigleyx2
Memories with children are made every day... I don't wait for Christmas to 'have a walk in the woods' or a treat my daughter baked... it's throughout the year. When you older child gives you a 'bought' gift but puts a lot of thought in it, it's just as much from the heart as a 'memories' gift.
I got an AWESOME gift for my husbaroonie off ETSY he loves collecting skate boards ( old school and exy ones) but anyway I put it into the search and found a really really deck this guy had painted, got it shipped out from the States ... hubby LOVES it & it is something a bit different .
they have really cool stuff search for hours ... more arty farty ebay if you will
Sydney ♥ March 11, 1995
Melbourne ♥ November 20, 2009
To be continued... March 25, 2011 EV Solo Yeeeeeeeew!
Totally agree memories are made each day. I am blessed to have a life full of wonderful memories. I've always believed it is these memories and love shared is all we take from this world when its our time to go. So that is why I like getting "the gift of memories". And yes my kids get me bought gifts along with remembering me in more special ways. All is good
so true, no matter who it's from!
and let's face it, mothers are as varied in their likes/desires/wants as anyone else. so while one may only want memories, someone else absolutely would appreciate a well thought, personal, bought gift. no wrong there. seems the OP wanted to BUY something extra special for his mom, knowing how hard she works and all she does for him. so it does indeed sound like she would enjoy something that would INDULGE her, as well as perhaps something made/given at home, like cleaning, cooking, what have you.
i am still of the firm belief that a really beautiful card with an appropriate, personally written message ALONG with that GC for the spa, coupons for cleaning or cooking, etc....PERFECT gift. hell, i wish my husband would give me that.
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