Mothers day....what should I do?

Question

Its Mothers day on Sunday and I love my mum to bits. Only problem is I'm skint and can't even afford to buy her a card. I would feel really bad not giving her anything but I don't know what I should do. PLEASE help me!!!

gandalfs_gonads I think you need to make an apology to your mother on mothers day for being such a dissapointment. You should make your mum proud.No mother would be proud of a son who made comments like that

SG Elite...I'm in the UK so it is this Sunday!

Answer 1

Why don't you make her a card. Although it sounds cheesy, it really is the thought that counts. I make my mum a card every year and she says that she would much rather this than a bought one, as it shows that you have really put some effort into it.
Don't worry about making it fancy, just do what you feel like. If you want to give her something I normally make some little cakes or something as well, with whatever I have in the house. She'll appreciate anything you do because you have used your time to do it.

Answer 2

My Mum always used to love having us there, and she loved to be pampered on Mothers day. Offer to be her servant for the day. Do the chores, cook the dinner, or just give her a little massage and paint her nails. A home made card which others have suggested is also a great idea. Mum's just want to feel loved and appreciated. I'm sure you'll come up with a way to spoil her, and I'll bet she'll think this is the best Mothers day ever.....When she gets your time and effort instead of a shop bought gift.

I wish my Mum was still alive so that I could spoil her tomorrow. Make her day special!!

Answer 3

Book a treatment at a beauty solon, such as a massage or a nail treatment, or a facial. my local salon let me pay monthky for my purchase, which was fab. or you could go for the classic bottle of wine, some flowers, choc's etc... A you can pick these up fairly cheap. or just give her money to get something she really wants! just explain that it's not much because your having a bit of a rough time with money at the moment. or you could make her something by hand such as a card. it's the thought that counts not the gift.

Answer 4

Make sure she spends the day as relaxed as possible, make sure you do all the things for her that she usually does for you, whatever they are, like getting your breakfast, doing the chores, making sure you have enough clothes laundered, making her tea or coffee, constantly picking up after everyone in the household, getting lunch and dinner together, cleaning up afterwards and washing up, figuring out what food needs to go on the shopping list. I'm not kidding, she will feel really appreciated if you do this for her, all day. You will also have much more of an idea just how hard she works to keep you fed, clothed and happy, and you will appreciate her more. To do all these things all day, will show her that it is more than just a gesture from you, that you care that she has a great mothers day. I am sure it will bring you closer as you will gain more of an understanding of what she does, and she will feel very blessed knowing her child cares so much and doesn't take her for granted. Then at the end of the day, if you still have the energy to walk and talk, tell her that you realise how hard she works, and that seeing as you are more than capable of helping out, from now on, you are gonna help out a little more, and mean it, she really will be in seventh heaven.

I'm not suggesting you laze around and do nothing for your mum, its clear you adore her, I'm just suggesting that for one day, you step in to her shoes, so that she can step out of them and truly relax, I think it would be a great gift, in so many ways and on so many levels and that you will both learn more about eath other. Your mother is lucky having a child who thinks so much of her and is willing to show her. I hope you enjoy your day, whatever you end up doing, as a mother, knowing my daughter has nothing to give me tomorrow, no money or anything, I know, even though she is only 8, that she will do all she can to make sure I don't have to lift a finger. It really makes me feel very loved. Have fun.

Answer 5

my son made me this in school the other day , why dont you print it out .

if all mothers in the world
were cooked inside a pot
and all of the ingredients
were mixed about alot
im sure there would be a recipe
to please more than a few
but the one thing id come up with
is the one that made me - you
a pinch or two of kindness
a dash of loving care
a sprinkle of unselfishness
a drop of being fair
heavy dose of tenderness
a healty slice of love
a little touch of worry
and faith in god above
a little hint of discipline
a grain or two of hurt
a tablespoon ok kisses
and cuddles for desert
an extra share of patience
and tender loving care
if you ask about real happiness
i guess ive had my share
i really love you mum
without you lifes unreal
i hope this little recipe
will show you how i feel
so lots of love on mothers day
i hope this makes you see
that as far as i am concerned
you re the only girl for me .

says it all dont you think .

Answer 6

Speaking as a mum, it's not what you can give materially. A visit from my children on Mother's Day makes my day and anything else is a bonus! Just remember-A Mother's Love is Never Measured-A Child's Love, Always Treasured.

Answer 7

I agree with the others. A handmade card is a lovely thing, and so if you and your mum love each other she'll love that you spent time making something. And to go round and see her will be lovely, and be attentive - offer to cut the grass or take the recycling down the road, or something useful. Wash her car, or something similar that she finds a chore.

Answer 8

You could make your mum a card buy hand, mothers love things like that, honest. You could Make up a photo album or picture frame. Just get one of your old one and dress it up for your mum. I love it when my son comes home from school and gives me the mothers day card he made, its soooo much more special to me. Maybe Write her a lovely poem and just put a few special words in it.
Good luck

Try some of the websites i have pasted for you hope you find something special for your mum.

Answer 9

tis easy wake her up about nine with a nice cup of tea or coffee and a small gift it doesnt have to be bought from the shops ya mum would love something that came from your heart so either make her a cake or ask a neighbour if u can pick some of there flowers for her

Answer 10

I know it's a bit late now, but the best thing to do is to make her something. Write her a poem if your creative, draw her something if you're arty, or even write her a song and sing it to her.

Don't feel embarrassed or ashamed because you haven't spent any money - she'll be more than happy with the time and effort you went to to make it a Happy Mother's Day.