How to give Mom the best Mothers day when your on a Budget.

Are you wondering what you can get Mom for mothers day? Maybe she has everything she could possible want. Maybe you dont have the cash to take her out or buy her that beautiful gold necklace she's been wanting. When it comes to gifts and showing Mom how special she is, nothing says it more than something from the heart.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Paper
• Pictures
• Scissors
• Glue
• Fresh picked flowers

1. 
    

   Pick a theme. Possible themes could include, "I appreciate all you've done" Or " You're the greatest Mom"

2. 
    

   Use the paper and pictures to design a special card. This can also been done on the computer. Try to construct something that goes with the theme and use old photographs to illustrate the theme. Maybe a photo of you and Mom during a day that was special for the both of you. Inside the card, write a poem that says something about the relationship you and your Mom have.

3. 
    

   Make coupons redeemable for Mom only. These can include, " This coupon is redeemable for a free house cleaning" or " Use this coupon to recieve a night out for dinner" Be creative! You can use construction paper and sheers to spiff up the coupons and make them look cute.
   Also, pick fresh flowers and arrange them in a nice Vase.

4. 
    

   Invite Mom over, have a dinner made and activities prepared that everyone can do together. Old board games you played as a child? Something Nostalgic that lets mom know you hold her memories close to your heart. Maybe if other siblings are involved, have everyone go around and share their fondest Memory of Mom. Present gifts to mom with the card in an envelope, the coupons in a lil box, and the flowers nicely displayed in a vase.

Tips & Warnings

• Be creative and allow it to come from the heart.
• Happy Mothers day to all the Moms!

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on 8/12/2008 The coupon-idea really cracked me up! 5 stars!