Mother's Day is right around the corner folks! For me and my sis Mother's Day has always been celebrated, every year without fail and that calls for gifts (yay! I love to give!) Ever since when we are given our own pocket money, we have tried to save as much as possible in order to organize a small mother's day appreciation dinner! So after many years along with Mom's birthday and Christmas, the gifts ideas are running on limited ideas but nonetheless I still think of something to give and given situation now, choices are wider in range compare to when we were younger where we have to set budget of within MYR50.
In case you are wondering what to give to mum, here are the things that we have given mom and she love it.
1) A self made card is worth more than anything money can buy
I do not have a picture of it but I have made many myself. If you have never try this before try doing it! Google up some craft ideas if you type in "Card ideas for Mom's Day" I bet there are a lot of website that would show you how to craft up a beautiful card for mom and to top that, put in a poem of some heartfelt words for mommy straight from the heart! If you are no good with poems or words, search up some song words or appreciation quotes from the Internet and put in some personal touch like a picture of you and mom and that will be pretty!
2) A day with mom with a hearty meal
Time is gold! That's how the wise saying goes! Well indeed if you spend your time with mommy it is gold indeed. Amidst our busy schedule, remember to spend some time with mommy, and Mom's Day is a good day to start! Suggestion: Take mom for a dim sum morning, and then bring her for a light shopping and then a light dinner to whatever mom likes! The most precious gift you can give to mom - YOUR TIME
3) Voucher for an exclusive spa, resort retreat and relaxing facial
This we have done before when we were younger - during my college time. Buy mom a spa and massage voucher at relaxing Rain-forest spa. Mom who has always given us the best has been a while since she went for such place and its is nice to get her one and then sent her there so that she could enjoy her day being pampered like a queen. If you are wondering where to get one which are reasonable yet great. You can consider :
Rainforest Spa
Green Canopy Setia Eco Park
5C Jalan Setia Nusantara U13/17
Tel: 03-3344 3848
Fax: 03-3344 3878
Nice place to get mom pampered. You can always give them a call
and booked in advance. I went there in advance and request for a voucher from them and i put them in a nicely written card and envelope for mom.
4) A vacation
If you could afford it, it is always nice to buy mom a vacation, doesn't have to be expansive overseas trip, there are many beautiful places in Malaysia that can be really nice. Do pre-informed her first before placing the booking so that she knows because to some people travelling might not be their cup of tea! So hope that you know your moms.
5) A photo frame with your family picture in it
This is easy to do and very nice and affordable! All you need is a little effort and the ideas will flow freely!
6) Know your mom and look for things that she let hint when you are talking to her example
- Perfume
- For my mom she especially like perfume and we wouldn't want mommy to use that cheap over the counter perfume that stales at the end of the day! So far mommy love J'adore from Dior (very sweet scent for a modern mommy) and Diamonds from Giorgio Armani. You can experiment with other scents and see which one you would imagine your mommy wearing!
- Watch
- I remembered my first watch for mommy that she still wears until today! Its from Elle and I am in my first job and it was mom's day, so I brought her to choose which one she would like. Being a mom, I believe that they wouldn't want their children to spend so much on them and I remembered my mom choosing carefully never wanting to overload me! I think its time to get mom another watch this time something extravagant! (Christmas perhaps coz I have brought my mom's day gift already- Oops!)
- Wallet & Bag
- Nobody wants their mommy to still be holding that old wallet when we are all clad in LV, Gucci or Burberry! Buy mom something nice for all the times and efforts that she has poured into your life! She definitely deserve things that are good! Make her proud by buying her a nice wallet or even a bag! This has got to be easy! Look at your ability, if you are the Guess kind of person, I bet you could walked into a Guess and ask for a nice wallet or bag recommendation from the sales person. To make it easier go to "Bags Affair" or "Bagz Bar" in Sunway Pyramid, they have variety of bags that will suit your interest for mom! If you are up for a certain brand and could afford it, well go for it! Coach, Longchamp and Burberry has a lot of suitable range for mommy! Try and see! You will be surprise! But most important thing is check your budget!
- Electronic gadget?
- Depends on how modern mommy is and what she required! Maybe mommy needs an iPad? Or and Apple iPhone. You could check it and buy mommy one! But then if mommy is not that tech savvy you could get her something nice like if mom love to bake - An oven, a saute pan, a gourmet tea brewery kit (its very nice and I am tempted to buy BUT I know it is of no use to mom!) but I would love to buy something nice to lighten mommy's work load - Yay! I have another gift idea! By writing this I have gift ideas until next Christmas! (Ha! Ha!) Here is something the new i-robot (no its not from Apple) or maybe its called the mini robot! (Automatic vacuum machine that functions to clean up the house at a designated time)
- Custom made Jewelry
- This is a bit old fashion but its always a safe bet for those who ran out of idea on what to buy for mom! You can walk into Diamond & Platinum or Poh Kong Diamonds or any jewelry shops and ask for Mom's Day gift and in a material world today, they have a wide selection of Mom's Day gift. One for example check the below pamphlet out!
These are one of the example of promotion done by D & P.
For cheaper more affordable ones you can try Lazo Diamond (example below)
The ideas can go on for miles! All you need is a little effort, the next time you think, what should I get for mom remembered sometimes what mom needed is not all this but a little time spend with them, that will certainly bring a smile to their face! So happy celebrating mom's day! Tell your mom you love them everyday and not just on Mother's Day!
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