Make mom feel special

This Sunday, we celebrate the ones who brought us into this world, the matriarchs, the ones who kissed our booboos, read us stories, gave us treats and toys when we were good but whose wrath knew no bounds when crossed. It’s a day for moms.

When considering Mother’s Day presents, there is plenty to take into consideration. Flowers, candy and jewelry top the list, but it’s important to make sure the blooms are her favorite color or type, the chocolates are extra sweet and the gemstones and setting are the ones the special lady of your life prefers — not to mention whether she likes silver, white gold or traditional yellow.

Then there are the meals to consider, whether it be taking mom out to her favorite restaurant for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

While purchased gifts and going out are certainly a way to tell your mom just how much you appreciate her, there are other ways to make this day special. If you can, pop in for a visit, planned or surprise, and sit around catching up. A phone call — NOT a text message — to catch up with what’s going on in each others’ lives even if it’s been days, months or even years can mean the world.

Got kids who are a bit unruly? Offer to take them for the day and give mom a break from the yelling, hitting, whining, begging for toys, etc. No kids? Take care of anything that needs to be done around the house, even those jobs at which you might wrinkle your nose. No jobs to do? Give mom a pampering with a foot rub, maybe a special outdoor picnic or, at the very least, control over the Netflix choices for the day.

The point of the day is specifically to make moms feel special. While gifts bought at the store definitely can do that, keep in mind that sometimes just the little things can mean the most.