1. GET HER A HERB GARDEN
Herb gardens are a perfect gift for mums who love to cook and to garden. Herbs can be used for medicinal purposes, spices, kitchen decor and scents that will make your mum’s house to smell aromatic. Readily available herbs that you can buy for your mum include; parsley, basil, sage, oregano, dill, chives, mint and thyme.
2. MAKE HER FAVOURITE MEAL
Set up a table in your house or your mother’s house and make a three course meal with the main meal being her favourite. Sit down and enjoy the meal with her as you catch up, she will appreciate you for sacrificing your time for her.
3. MAKE A VIDEO
Make your mum’s day by making a video showing her that you appreciate her. You can include your siblings and even your kids. Videos are also keepsakes that can be viewed many times and passed on to the next generation. Your video could also break the internet and make you and your mum famous.
4. BINGE-WATCH A TV SHOW TOGETHER
Set a date with your mum to binge-watch her favourite tv show. Do not forget to make different flavoured popcorn and drinks. Research shows that binge-watching releases dopamine in the brain that ends up relieving stress.
5. CLEAN HER HOUSE
Celebrate your mum by cleaning her house or hiring someone to do it for her. She will appreciate the efforts.
6. WRITE HER A THANK YOU LIST
Receiving handwritten notes, cards and even letters is heartwarming. Writing down a heartfelt thank you list for your mother will warm her heart. Showing gratitude this way has been proven to have health benefits, so putting aside time, energy and thoughts into writing will make your mum happy, put you in a good mood and will give you an opportunity to self reflect. This thank you list can also be a keepsake that can be shown to the future generations.
7. TRY A NEW RECIPE TOGETHER
Set a date with your mum and try a recipe that both of you have never tried before. This will be adventurers and rewarding and will give you the opportunity to eat something new. Cooking with your mum will require co-ordination, which will strengthen your bond more. It will also give you time to catch up.
8. GIVE HER A PLANT
Despite being an out of the box idea and a good decor for a home, plants influence our moods by making us happier. They are also a sign of respect and giving a plant to your mum can imply that they are nurturing because they will take time to care for them.