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lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

Mother's day gift ideas

chef · Guru

My Bible study did a spa day at which we made our own scrubs and such. I don't use that stuff so it was my Mother's Day presents. I've already given people their gifts since the scrubs are only good for about 2 weeks.

Fort Worth Mom · Mod/Penguin lover/Princess!

My Mom likes the gift of green.

So, that's what I'll send! biggrin

Lindley · Guru

Having my son and dil over for grilled steaks and will watch my grandson while they sit in my jacuzzi. This will be her first mothers day.

Momala · Great cook-happy wife-superb fisherman

A jar filled with "coupons"
totally vacuum the house
scrub the kitchen floors (scrub brush, sponge, rinse with clear water)
rake the front lawn
a Sunday brunch (OTHER than Mother's Day!)

all sorts of "coupons", redeemable at her time schedule.

weltschmerz · Guru

lilyofcourse wrote:
I need them!
Thinking of doing a basket. Getting a mani-pedi for her.
Other ideas?
What are ya'll doing for mother's day?

Mom doesn't like flowers and is diabetic.

-- Edited by lilyofcourse on Tuesday 26th of April 2016 08:44:43 PM

Going to the cemetery.

karl271 · Guru

We are going out to eat at one of my wife's favorite restaurants.... (mine, too)

Lindley · Guru

weltschmerz wrote:
lilyofcourse wrote:
I need them!
Thinking of doing a basket. Getting a mani-pedi for her.
Other ideas?
What are ya'll doing for mother's day?

Mom doesn't like flowers and is diabetic.

-- Edited by lilyofcourse on Tuesday 26th of April 2016 08:44:43 PM
Going to the cemetery.

I will be going there too! I know it is hard not to celebrate mothers day without your mother. Sorry weltschmerz

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

I've never been to the cemetery since the funeral...

flan

Lady Gaga Snerd · Guru

I dont want any things for Mother's Day! I want pampering instead! I want someone to wax my car. Or shampoo the rugs or something like that.

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

Lady Gaga Snerd wrote:
I dont want any things for Mother's Day! I want pampering instead! I want someone to wax my car. Or shampoo the rugs or something like that.

Heck yes!

Dust...Vacuum...Pull the weeds...

flan

Lady Gaga Snerd · Guru

Yes...yes....yes!!!

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

Or...pay for my next tattoo!

flan

Lawyerlady · On the bright side...... Christmas is coming! (Mod)

A mani-pedi would be really nice. As would a concrete bench for the front garden.

I had a mug made for my mother with all the grandkids pictures on it, and I don't know where I put it. I want to send it with some really good coffee - my mother loves coffee more than Czech, I think.

My MIL is getting some books she requested.

Riding · Guru

flan327 wrote:
Or...pay for my next tattoo!

flan

Now I would like this but that's just me !! I think I am getting some new straps to tie Lola (My heritage softtail) into the enclosed trailer better

Each to their own. I am not sure what my kids will do, but I always enjoy whatever it is

My mom passed away 19 years ago, and for the first couple of years I really struggled with Mother's Day, I had a hard time celebrating being a mom, when I just felt the huge empty spot in my life where my mom always was. I just felt like a motherless daughter.

Then I realized she would not be happy with me at all for not allowing her grandbabies celebrate and spoil me like I always did her. So we started a tradition where we got pale pink and white balloons, one for each of my kids and myself and they wrote a special message on them (I wrote for them when they were too young to write) and we sent them up to Heaven. It helped me and them grieve and while I will never get over losing her, I have just learned how to get through. It is not easier, it is just not as hard.

I have been blessed with five darn awesome kids who are all great adults!! that I not only love, I truly like!

weltschmerz · Guru

Lindley wrote:
weltschmerz wrote:
lilyofcourse wrote:
I need them!
Thinking of doing a basket. Getting a mani-pedi for her.
Other ideas?
What are ya'll doing for mother's day?

Mom doesn't like flowers and is diabetic.

-- Edited by lilyofcourse on Tuesday 26th of April 2016 08:44:43 PM
Going to the cemetery.
I will be going there too! I know it is hard not to celebrate mothers day without your mother. Sorry weltschmerz

It's hard. I miss her every day.

Ohfour · Hooker

I'm hoping to be out of town on mother's day. I hate Hallmark holidays...

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

I do something for my parents on the different days.

They do so much for me, I can't let it pass. I owe them too much.

Cheerios4606 · Guru

Want to get my mom a rose bush to plant in her garden.

Domestic Engineer · Guru

Ohfour wrote:
I'm hoping to be out of town on mother's day. I hate Hallmark holidays...

Come see me. biggrin

My mom ruined the meaning of Mother's Day for me.

I know what to do_sometimes · Frozen Sucks!

Not sure what I will get Mom. Perhaps a GC to a local restaurant. DS called DD the other day so I'm sure they are conspiring. Hope it's a massage!

FNW · Guru

I don't usually buy my mother anything, we all go out to the club for brunch. But I saw these custom silverware pieces a woman does and I had a serving spoon made up that said, "Grandma of Twins" I thought I'd give to her. I bought it for Christmas, but forgot to give it to her and ran across it recently.

I know what to do_sometimes · Frozen Sucks!

I received two cards in the mail today. They are from DS. He sent one from him and one from DD, he called her the other day and they were scheming. I won't open them until Mother's day. I think I will invite Mom up for the w/e.

just Czech · Give Me Grand's!

Lawyerlady wrote:
A mani-pedi would be really nice. As would a concrete bench for the front garden.

I had a mug made for my mother with all the grandkids pictures on it, and I don't know where I put it. I want to send it with some really good coffee - my mother loves coffee more than Czech, I think.

My MIL is getting some books she requested.

Are you sure she likes coffee more than me? biggrin

just Czech · Give Me Grand's!

I'm going to mom's this Saturday. Dads birthday was today and the 5th is the one year anniversary of his passing. She's having a hard week, so I hope to brighten one day for her.
Sorry for your loss welts.

weltschmerz · Guru

just Czech wrote:
I'm going to mom's this Saturday. Dads birthday was today and the 5th is the one year anniversary of his passing. She's having a hard week, so I hope to brighten one day for her.
Sorry for your loss welts.

Thank you. You, too.

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

May is an expensive month.

Mother's day, then Jesse and my nephew graduate the same weekend.

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

weltschmerz wrote:
just Czech wrote:
I'm going to mom's this Saturday. Dads birthday was today and the 5th is the one year anniversary of his passing. She's having a hard week, so I hope to brighten one day for her.
Sorry for your loss welts.
Thank you. You, too.

Hugs to both of you.

flan

just Czech · Give Me Grand's!

Thanks, flan.

just Czech · Give Me Grand's!

Now, to lighten the mood..

Don't forget to pick up a bottle of wine for your mom for Mother's day. After all, you are the reason she drinks.

Now smile, darn it!

Fort Worth Mom · Mod/Penguin lover/Princess!

just Czech wrote:
Now, to lighten the mood..

Don't forget to pick up a bottle of wine for your mom for Mother's day. After all, you are the reason she drinks.

Now smile, darn it!

LOL! I need to tell my kids that one.

Make mine bourbon, please! biggrin

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

I'd rather have cheesecake.

Tignanello · My dog name is, Sasha!

Um, I realize that this is a stupid question, but when IS mother's day?

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

Tignanello wrote:
Um, I realize that this is a stupid question, but when IS mother's day?

Here it's May 8th.

flan

Tignanello · My dog name is, Sasha!

I think it's prob the same here. I wonder if my parents will be back from Europe. If not, then all she's getting is a mothers day text message.

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

Tignanello wrote:
I think it's prob the same here. I wonder if my parents will be back from Europe. If not, then all she's getting is a mothers day text message.

Sounds fair to me.

flan

weltschmerz · Guru

Riding wrote:
flan327 wrote:
Or...pay for my next tattoo!

flan
Now I would like this but that's just me !! I think I am getting some new straps to tie Lola (My heritage softtail) into the enclosed trailer better
Each to their own. I am not sure what my kids will do, but I always enjoy whatever it is
My mom passed away 19 years ago, and for the first couple of years I really struggled with Mother's Day, I had a hard time celebrating being a mom, when I just felt the huge empty spot in my life where my mom always was. I just felt like a motherless daughter.
Then I realized she would not be happy with me at all for not allowing her grandbabies celebrate and spoil me like I always did her. So we started a tradition where we got pale pink and white balloons, one for each of my kids and myself and they wrote a special message on them (I wrote for them when they were too young to write) and we sent them up to Heaven. It helped me and them grieve and while I will never get over losing her, I have just learned how to get through. It is not easier, it is just not as hard.
I have been blessed with five darn awesome kids who are all great adults!! that I not only love, I truly like!

Please d0on't do that.

It kills so many animals. They suffer from a slow and painful death.

http://balloonsblow.org/impacts-on-wildlife-and-environment/

weltschmerz · Guru

We had a resident duck up at the lake. Her feet got tangled up in balloon string, and we couldn't catch her to release the string. She could still fly. It cut off the circulation and her feet turned necrotic and finally fell off. She could no longer dive, and slowly starved to death. It was heartbreaking to watch. Her 11 ducklings also didn't make it without their mama.
One balloon string = 12 deaths.

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

Riding wrote:
flan327 wrote:
Or...pay for my next tattoo!

flan
Now I would like this but that's just me !! I think I am getting some new straps to tie Lola (My heritage softtail) into the enclosed trailer better
Each to their own. I am not sure what my kids will do, but I always enjoy whatever it is
My mom passed away 19 years ago, and for the first couple of years I really struggled with Mother's Day, I had a hard time celebrating being a mom, when I just felt the huge empty spot in my life where my mom always was. I just felt like a motherless daughter.
Then I realized she would not be happy with me at all for not allowing her grandbabies celebrate and spoil me like I always did her. So we started a tradition where we got pale pink and white balloons, one for each of my kids and myself and they wrote a special message on them (I wrote for them when they were too young to write) and we sent them up to Heaven. It helped me and them grieve and while I will never get over losing her, I have just learned how to get through. It is not easier, it is just not as hard.
I have been blessed with five darn awesome kids who are all great adults!! that I not only love, I truly like!

That's sweet.

Empyreal · Senior Member

Fort Worth Mom wrote:
My Mom likes the gift of green.
So, that's what I'll send!

Sending pot in the mail seems way risky. I'd maybe send her a scarf instead?

Lawyerlady · On the bright side...... Christmas is coming! (Mod)

just Czech wrote:
Lawyerlady wrote:
A mani-pedi would be really nice. As would a concrete bench for the front garden.

I had a mug made for my mother with all the grandkids pictures on it, and I don't know where I put it. I want to send it with some really good coffee - my mother loves coffee more than Czech, I think.

My MIL is getting some books she requested.
Are you sure she likes coffee more than me?

She drinks about 2 pots a day by herself.

Fort Worth Mom · Mod/Penguin lover/Princess!

Empyreal wrote:
Fort Worth Mom wrote:
My Mom likes the gift of green.
So, that's what I'll send!
Sending pot in the mail seems way risky. I'd maybe send her a scarf instead?

LOL! Not pot, my pretty. Money!

I'll put a check in her card! biggrin

Empyreal · Senior Member

Fort Worth Mom wrote:
Empyreal wrote:
Fort Worth Mom wrote:
My Mom likes the gift of green.
So, that's what I'll send!
Sending pot in the mail seems way risky. I'd maybe send her a scarf instead?
LOL! Not pot, my pretty. Money!
I'll put a check in her card!

Oh, right... I knew what you meant! I was being facetious! Mostly evileye haha

Fort Worth Mom · Mod/Penguin lover/Princess!

Empyreal wrote:
Fort Worth Mom wrote:
Empyreal wrote:
Fort Worth Mom wrote:
My Mom likes the gift of green.
So, that's what I'll send!
Sending pot in the mail seems way risky. I'd maybe send her a scarf instead?
LOL! Not pot, my pretty. Money!
I'll put a check in her card!
Oh, right... I knew what you meant! I was being facetious! Mostly haha

I figured that you knew, Empy!

I was just messing around.

Let's face it, my Mom is 92. She'll turn 93 in September.

I'll do my best, to give her anything she darn well pleases! (She likes cash! biggrin )

If she wants $, to plan yet another trip to Europe, or wherever....I'm cool with that! wink

Riding · Guru

weltschmerz wrote:
Riding wrote:
flan327 wrote:
Or...pay for my next tattoo!

flan
Now I would like this but that's just me !! I think I am getting some new straps to tie Lola (My heritage softtail) into the enclosed trailer better
Each to their own. I am not sure what my kids will do, but I always enjoy whatever it is
My mom passed away 19 years ago, and for the first couple of years I really struggled with Mother's Day, I had a hard time celebrating being a mom, when I just felt the huge empty spot in my life where my mom always was. I just felt like a motherless daughter.
Then I realized she would not be happy with me at all for not allowing her grandbabies celebrate and spoil me like I always did her. So we started a tradition where we got pale pink and white balloons, one for each of my kids and myself and they wrote a special message on them (I wrote for them when they were too young to write) and we sent them up to Heaven. It helped me and them grieve and while I will never get over losing her, I have just learned how to get through. It is not easier, it is just not as hard.
I have been blessed with five darn awesome kids who are all great adults!! that I not only love, I truly like!

Please d0on't do that.
It kills so many animals. They suffer from a slow and painful death.
http://balloonsblow.org/impacts-on-wildlife-and-environment/

I knew someone would only get this out of the message. I shared personal feelings that I usually don't feel comfortable sharing, and then only this.....

not to discount what you have to share...but that this is the ONE thing you had to point out

thanks goes back to lurking

-- Edited by Riding on Tuesday 3rd of May 2016 04:23:23 PM

Lawyerlady · On the bright side...... Christmas is coming! (Mod)

Riding wrote:
weltschmerz wrote:
Riding wrote:
flan327 wrote:
Or...pay for my next tattoo!

flan
Now I would like this but that's just me !! I think I am getting some new straps to tie Lola (My heritage softtail) into the enclosed trailer better
Each to their own. I am not sure what my kids will do, but I always enjoy whatever it is
My mom passed away 19 years ago, and for the first couple of years I really struggled with Mother's Day, I had a hard time celebrating being a mom, when I just felt the huge empty spot in my life where my mom always was. I just felt like a motherless daughter.
Then I realized she would not be happy with me at all for not allowing her grandbabies celebrate and spoil me like I always did her. So we started a tradition where we got pale pink and white balloons, one for each of my kids and myself and they wrote a special message on them (I wrote for them when they were too young to write) and we sent them up to Heaven. It helped me and them grieve and while I will never get over losing her, I have just learned how to get through. It is not easier, it is just not as hard.
I have been blessed with five darn awesome kids who are all great adults!! that I not only love, I truly like!

Please d0on't do that.
It kills so many animals. They suffer from a slow and painful death.
http://balloonsblow.org/impacts-on-wildlife-and-environment/

I knew someone would only get this out of the message. I shared personal feelings that I usually don't feel comfortable sharing, and then only this.....
not to discount what you have to share...but that this is the ONE thing you had to point out
thanks goes back to lurking

-- Edited by Riding on Tuesday 3rd of May 2016 04:23:23 PM

Riding, consider the source and think nothing of it. {{{hugs}}}

Lexxy · My dog name is Sasha, too!

My mom has a giant urn next to her walkway. Every year I buy her a large hanging basket with the trailing flowers to fill it. She expects it every year so if I ever changed up I think she'd be disappointed. We are having a light brunch at her house. An easy no cook meal. Chicken salad on croissants with fruit salad all prepared at Costco.

FNW · Guru

What a beautiful sentiment, Riding. Thank you for sharing.

Cheerios4606 · Guru

Sending my mom a rose bush for her to plant in her garden. :)

weltschmerz · Guru

Riding wrote:
weltschmerz wrote:
Riding wrote:
flan327 wrote:
Or...pay for my next tattoo!

flan
Now I would like this but that's just me !! I think I am getting some new straps to tie Lola (My heritage softtail) into the enclosed trailer better
Each to their own. I am not sure what my kids will do, but I always enjoy whatever it is
My mom passed away 19 years ago, and for the first couple of years I really struggled with Mother's Day, I had a hard time celebrating being a mom, when I just felt the huge empty spot in my life where my mom always was. I just felt like a motherless daughter.
Then I realized she would not be happy with me at all for not allowing her grandbabies celebrate and spoil me like I always did her. So we started a tradition where we got pale pink and white balloons, one for each of my kids and myself and they wrote a special message on them (I wrote for them when they were too young to write) and we sent them up to Heaven. It helped me and them grieve and while I will never get over losing her, I have just learned how to get through. It is not easier, it is just not as hard.
I have been blessed with five darn awesome kids who are all great adults!! that I not only love, I truly like!

Please d0on't do that.
It kills so many animals. They suffer from a slow and painful death.
http://balloonsblow.org/impacts-on-wildlife-and-environment/

I knew someone would only get this out of the message. I shared personal feelings that I usually don't feel comfortable sharing, and then only this.....
not to discount what you have to share...but that this is the ONE thing you had to point out
thanks goes back to lurking

-- Edited by Riding on Tuesday 3rd of May 2016 04:23:23 PM

I KNOW what it's like to lose a parent. I know what it's like to lose BOTH parents. I know what it's like to feel like an orphan and I know what it's like to miss them every day.

That being said, I merely asked you not to release balloons which kill animals and marine life.