How to Make Your Own Free Birthday Gifts for Mom
Birthday gifts for a busy mother needn't cost a lot to be heartily appreciated. Acts of service can be far more valuable to a mom who can't find the time to keep the house as neat and organized as she would like, or who rarely enjoys a meal she didn't have to prepare and clean up herself. A gift of your service is free and easy and will make your mom's birthday an event she will remember and cherish for years to come. Does this Spark an idea?
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Look for opportunities to solve a problem or a complete a chore that has been plaguing your mother for days, weeks or even months. This will take a bit of observation, but nearly every mother has at least one arch nemesis, be it laundry, cooking, disorganization or home repairs. Zero in on something you can take care of yourself for nothing more than the cost of your time and attention.
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Provide the valuable service the day before or day of your mother's birthday. If you're clearing out and reorganizing the pantry, do it quietly the night before and leave a happy-birthday note on the inside of the pantry door. Other gifts should be presented on the day of her birthday, such as a candlelight dinner for two, complete with children serving as waiter and chef.
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Make a card that lets your mother know exactly what her birthday gift entails. This may be a formally printed invitation to a picnic on the lawn for which you have prepared the food, mowed the lawn and tended to the garden. If you cleaned out the refrigerator, paste a picture of a fridge inside the card to let your mom know she should go have a look.
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Include a "warranty" or "satisfaction guarantee" for jobs completed around the house. Your warranty for an organized coat closet may ensure that the closet will remain organized for at least a year. A satisfaction guarantee for a clean kitchen ensures that the gift giver will clean up anything she missed the first time around as soon as it is pointed out to her.
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Tips & Warnings
Coupon books are another popular way to provide services around the house, but these often end up forgotten and unused. Instead of promising services in the future, complete the task now for a bigger impact.
References
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