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10 Gifts to Give Your Mother for Mother's Day

Because roses are not enough...

Charlotte Brockway

May 08, 2017

Drew University

10 Gifts to Give Your Mother for Mother's Day

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Mother's Day is quickly approaching.

That means you're about to acknowledge and spend the day with that special woman in your life, who gave birth and sacrificed everything for you. Although Mother's Day is a one day event, you should still take this time to appreciate everything she has ever done for you. She was there to wipe your nose, clean up after you, be there for you when you needed a shoulder to cry on, pack your lunch, and get you ready for your first day of school.

She has been with you every step of the way. Even when you're 22 and still trying to figure out where to go from here, she provides for you.

Your Mother is your home.

She is the safe space, haven and hearth for you to come home to and unwind from all the social anxieties and difficulties you go through. She spends all her time and energy for you, to see you succeed. In essence, she gives her life for you, through and through.

And what do you to acknowledge all the sacrifices you has made for you? Or better yet, what can you do to appreciate all the efforts she has done to see you succeed?

Roses are not enough. Here's a couple of things you can do to appreciate everything your mother has done for you:

1. Tell her you love her.

2. Come up with 101 ways to praise her.

You're incredible. You're fantastic. You're spectacular. You're important. Exceptional. Marvelous. You tried hard. You mean a lot to me. You make me happy. You make me laugh. You brighten my day. You mean the world to me. You're perfect. A big hug. A big kiss.

3. Don't let her work for Mother's Day.

Lady, put down the brush!

Do it, now! Don't touch!

Washing dishes? Stop what you're doing!

You are not allowed to work on Mother's Day!

4. Go out to dinner or to the movies.

Have a special movie or old-time classic that your Mom likes?

How 'bout some upcoming superhero movies?

5. Cook for her.

6. Let her take a day off from being a Mom.

7. Binge-watch Netflix with her.

Have a favorite season you love to watch? Game of Thrones per chance?

8. Give her a gift that empowers her.

Does your Mom love cooking? Is she having problems with the microwave? Oven? Does she throw all these hidden signs that she's in desperate need of seeing something that gives her power?

9. A toast to Mom Power!

10. Don't dis your mama!

Enjoy Mother's Day with that special mother in your life!

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10 Gifts to Give Your Mother for Mother's Day

Because roses are not enough...

1. Tell her you love her.

2. Come up with 101 ways to praise her.

3. Don't let her work for Mother's Day.

4. Go out to dinner or to the movies.

5. Cook for her.

6. Let her take a day off from being a Mom.

7. Binge-watch Netflix with her.

8. Give her a gift that empowers her.

9. A toast to Mom Power!

10. Don't dis your mama!

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And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

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15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

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19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

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