It's amazing how despite the super advanced technology and fast lifestyles that we now have, expressing our sincere love and appreciation to the special people in our lives has no exact answer. I find this fact valuable and I hope that most of the people out there can still set aside some of their precious time to give back to the person who gave us life, the person who carried and sang lullabies to us for hours everyday just so we can sleep sweetly, the person who tirelessly took care of us and loved us despite our mistakes and wrongdoings, the woman who selflessly pledged her whole being to our very existence...our LOVING MOTHER.
It doesn't always need (so much) money to make our mother, mommy, mum, mak happy. Remember that it's the time and effort that counts. But, anyway, here are some ideas on making Mother's Day memorable:
1) Dinner with mum (and dad). While we are busy growing up, going to school, having fun with friends, or working, it is inevitable that we don't really get to chat with mum, just for fun. Talk about whatever nonsense. Check out new eating places. Spending some dinner time with mum outside the house would be a great way to show your love. You don't have to bring her to an expensive place if you're on a tight budget. Just bring her to nice, clean restaurant (or even a mamak shop) and have time for her.
You can even send a small cake for dessert and greet her "Happy Mother's Day" or give her a bunch of flowers with that small teddy bear after eating. Aaawwww, aren't you the sweetest?
Or you can plan to cook her favorite dinner at home and just let her sit while you're busy at the kitchen. Make sure you wash and clean everything after. Mum should not do any chore for her day.
2) Send mum to a pampering day (or programme) at the spa. Mum has been working really hard to take care of us, cook us lunch and dinner, go to the grocery for our everyday needs, wash and iron our clothes, clean the house...But when did she ever get a whole day to relax? Housework is never-ending and it would be great to give mum a pampering day. Let her have a Thai massage, do her hair, get some manicure and pedicure, and feel like a queen! Make sure that you drive her to the spa and pick her up after her day to complete your gift.
If you are not sure which package to get for your mum, check out the websites of the local reputable spas or visit the spa and ask the beauty consultants. Make sure that the spa is also accessible from your place. It won't be nice to travel too far for a relaxing day. Book her schedule early so she won't need to wait.
Spa suggestions:
Cres Wellness - Stress Relief Aroma Therapy http://www.techmondo.org/clients/cres/
Sothy Paris - Digi-Esthetique Massage http://www.sothys.com.my/
Slimming Sanctuary - Le Sense - Heavenly Bath Bliss http://www.slimmingsanctuary.com.sg/heavenly-bath-bliss/sake-bath-soak/
3) A high-quality print of an old photo of mum on a beautiful frame. Now, this one will require you to dig up those old photos and be a bit more creative. Find a photo of a very memorable event in your life or her life. Maybe your 1st year birthday, her wedding day, a photo of you together at the beach having your first swim OR her photo with her own mum. Revive it at a photo studio and come up with a digital print on A4 or A3 size then frame it nicely. Put your message at the back, wrap it with plain paper then put a red ribbon.
This will let her know how much you value precious times together. If it's her photo, she will see that you understand how much she treasures her memories as well. A picture can express so much with no word at all. Let her go back in time and recall those sweet moments.
4) A personalized mum and me shirt (or other stuff like mug, necklace, key holder). Personalized gifts are probably still the most endearing items that you can give to anyone. This one is similar to idea #3 but this time, print it on an item that both you and your mum can use. This shows that you love her and that you are proud to have her as a mother. Nowadays, it's very easy to create personalized item using photos. There are small shops where you can do this quick and easy. Midvalley Megamall has at least 2 personalized gift stalls, 1 is at the 1st floor and 1 at the 3rd floor going to the cinemas. They have a wide variety of items where you can print photos as personalized gifts, souvenirs or for your personal use. I also came across 1 stall in Sunway Pyramid where they print digital photos on necklace tags, key holders, acrylic frames and other stuff. It's actually a simple yet endearing gift for a mother.
5) Bring her to a holiday trip. If you can afford to do this, it would be a great idea to give your mum a few days off either from office work or house work. With the very affordable airfares now from AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines and Firefly, it's gonna be easier for you to plan a trip. It doesn't have to be international to be fun and enjoyable. Our own country, Malaysia, has numerous holiday destinations for the family. Go to Langkawi, Pulau Pangkor, visit the historical places of Malacca, check out the Snake Temple in Penang or go diving at Redang Island.
OR if you don't have any budget for extra activities or gifts at all, you can make it pure and simple. On Mother's Day, let mum have time to relax and put her feet up while watching TV. Convince your brothers and sisters to help you do all the house work. Clean all your rooms, do the cooking and washing, throw the rubbish and don't let mum do any house work.
And for all the following days, let's all do our part in helping mum around. It can be as simple as cleaning the bathroom, doing the dishes, just help her around. She's been doing all these for so many years and it won't be too much for us to do a bit of our part.
Let every day be your mum's day, even just a bit. Our mum has been there for us all the time and we can make this world a better place by giving back a few minutes of our time each day.
HAPPY MOTHER's DAY to all the wonderful mums! We love you!
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