Are you willing to spend money or time for this Christmas gift for your mom?
Here are some traditional gifts a mother would appreciate.
1. A cashmere sweater
Pamper your mom with the finest sweater possible. Luxurious cashmere would keep her warm through the cold months and would make a marvellous Christmas present. This would cost you money though.
2. A string of pearls
A traditional gift for mom from a son or daughter who wants to really pamper her by splurging on jewelry. Those pearls would look lovely on her. It would go with her favourite outfit and is a classic that is appropriate for her. A worthwhile splurge if you have the cash.
3. A handmade photoframe with a special photo.
Money can't buy everything. Memories are precious and can be captured in photographs. You could make your own photo frame, decorate and personalize it yourself and frame a photo that captures a special moment you and your mother spend together. It wouldn't cost much money, but it will cost you time.
4. Breakfast in bed
Mom takes care of the entire family everyday. Surprise her with breakfast. Make sure you clean up the mess before you bring her breakfast. Make it a double surprise with a spotless kitchen as well.
5. Dinner out so she need not cook.
If she cooks dinner everyday, give her a break. Take her out to dinner at her favourite restaurant.
6. A maid for a day.
Can you hire a maid to do the housework for her for a day? That would cost money.
If you are broke, you could surprise your mother by doing the housework for her while she has breakfast in bed.
7. A heart shaped locketI
Heart shaped lockets are lovely gifts for loved ones. Give your mom a lovely locket with a photo of the family.
8. A mink coat
That is the ultimate splurge. If you have cash to burn, thrill her with it. If not, skip this. Your mom will not want you to get in debt over a gift for her.
9. A book you put together for her.
Can you write? A collection of poems you wrote for her would be wonderful. Or you could scan in photos of special moments and type little notes to her and put these together into a one-of-a-kind book for her. You could use Print on Demand services like the one at lulu.com to give her a professional book like something from the bookstores, written by you for her.
10. Something to help her make quick, healthy meals easily.
recommend gt express for a kitchen gadget that lets her make great meals with minimal effort.
If she is in her forties, fifties, sixties or older, check out these christmas gift ideas for older women at http://www.christmas-giftshop.com/Christmas-gifts-for-50-year-old-woman.htm
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