Eight Tips for the Best Mother’s Day Ever!

What do Mom’s really, really want on Mother’s Day? Flowers and chocolates are so yesterday’s gift, but if you are looking for an epic gift, keep reading.
  

Remember the phrase “it’s the thought that counts”?  Well, these gift ideas are not only thoughtful, but practical and memorable to boot!  Mom deserves to be treated with the highest of respect and loved, as she often says, “to the moon and back”, so it’s time to put a serious effort into rewarding her on that special day.

Here are some thoughtful gift ideas that don’t require any extra space in her home but will live long in her heart.
 

Tickets to the theatre:  Is your mom’s favourite artist or Broadway show coming to town this year?  Oh, what a squeal she will release when she holds the tickets she thought had sold-out! If your budget permits, include a dinner and hotel stay if there’s some traveling involved.

Pottery making: Your mom always showed a knack for design so this year, invite her to a pottery-making session where you can both create moments you will always cherish.  If you live in the Montreal, Quebec, area, the Westmount Visual Arts Centre has a great reputation.

Spa service: A gift certificate for a massage in the Montreal, Quebec area or mani/pedi session to help her be at her very best will be so appreciated.  At any age, these spa treatments do one a world of good but, as we get older, they become a routine necessity.

Art classes: She took art classes before the children were born but set aside her artistic aspirations to focus on family. Enroll mom in art classes (see Westmount Visual Arts Centre link above). If there is a specific medium she prefers, for example oil, watercolor or charcoal, seek out your community center or local art supplies store for specific offerings. Acknowledging her not only as a mother, but a woman with dreams, is a blessing from you to pursue what calls to her soul.

Weekend retreat:  She has been taking a more holistic approach to life and has joined a meditation and yoga center.  Inquire when their retreats take place and book her in for a weekend or longer retreat. Encourage her journey.

Memberships and Subscriptions: What a treat for mom when her subscriptions or memberships to her favourite activities are all paid up for the year! Paid subscriptions to magazines, coffee-of-the-month club, meal kit delivery service, skincare or memberships to the gym or museum will tell her just how much you support her activities outside the home.

Gardening supplies:  Your mother is an ace in the garden and has successfully grown and harvested prized vegetables and herbs.  This year, a gift certificate from the local nursery to get her garden started this season will be her prized possession!  Imagine her smile as she envisions all the possibilities for her garden!  Urban Seedling is a Montreal-based business that specializes in creating organic vegetable gardens in urban areas.

Car or taxi service:  A gift certificate to her local garage for the usual tunes-ups will go a long way and lets her know you care about her safety on the road.  If mom doesn’t drive, add her to your Uber account and Uber will charge your account every time mom needs a lift.

Any way you slice it, Mother’s Day this year will be like the richest and smoothest buttercream icing over her favourite lemon sponge cake!