With Mother’s Day being celebrated on May 12 this year, you might wonder how to spoil your mom or maternal figures in your life without spoiling your bank account. As we live in a time of heightened consumerism, Mother’s Day is one of the many holidays where prices are jacked up for ultimate profitability. Although it would be nice to receive a bouquet of flowers, eat out at a fancy restaurant, or treat your mother to a luxury spa day, this is not the reality for many people out there.
So let us look at a few ways you can save this Mother’s Day and still show your mother some much-deserved appreciation.
- Handmade All the Way
Mother’s Day cards are a popular way to show your appreciation to maternal figures. Although the cards in stores may look great, they are often impersonal and contradict what the whole day is about. Test your creative skills and make a card that would genuinely mean something to your mother. This is not only something for young children to explore but for adult children as well.
Remember to include a heartfelt message that truly shows your appreciation. Make it as personal as possible by including memories that you will forever cherish of your mother. Other handmade options can include curating a family photo album or scrapbook.
- Bring Luxury to the Home
Instead of taking your mother to a spa with exorbitant prices, plan a spa day at home. A simple foot massage or face mask with relaxing music in the background and candles goes a long way. Treat her to some budget-friendly beauty products which you can find at your local pharmacy or grocery store and make it into a gift basket. Items can include face masks, bath salts, body lotions, bubble bath, and essential oils.
- Make the Day About Her
As Mother’s Day falls on a Sunday annually, let your mother sleep in and wake her up with a breakfast filled with her favourite treats. Clean the house, tend the garden, and possibly buy the groceries, so that she doesn’t have to worry about any of that on her day off.
Make her a special lunch or dinner at home where the whole family sits at the table. Go around the table and make everyone list what they appreciate about her.
Remember this day is not about showing your love through money but rather through quality time and thoughtful gifts.
