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Perfect Gift for Mom

Puja Lalwani
May it be Christmas, Mother's Day, or her birthday, we're always at a loss for ideas when it comes to selecting that one perfect gift for mom. Take a look at what you can give to make her feel special.
Biology is the least of what makes someone a mother. ― Oprah Winfrey
Little do we realize that our mother is the most caring and loving person in our lives. We take her for granted; we overlook her presence. Yet, she's always around whenever we need her. Perhaps, it's time to thank her for this, and also for being an inexhaustible source of comfort.

On Mother's Day

The celebration of Mother's Day salutes the transformation of a woman into a mother and her entire journey thereafter. This Mother's Day, make your mom feel like the best mother in the whole world!
Memories of Motherhood Box: A compilation that captures her journey into motherhood is a great idea for Mother's Day. Photographs of your childhood, and a few knick-knacks that symbolize the time she spent bringing you up and making you the person you are.
Putting together all will make it the most cherished memory of her lifetime. Don't be surprised if she excuses herself suddenly after going through the contents of the box. She's just trying to hide the tears that welled up when you gave her the perfect gift.
A Poem or a Letter: They say that actions speak louder than words. Sometimes it's only words that make a moment special. It could be a poem that you've penned down or a letter telling her how much she means to you.
For those of you, who are uncomfortable penning down your thoughts, a compilation of some quotes or poems that best define her place in your heart would do.
A Special Meal Prepared by You: Mom always made your favorite meal on your special days, be it your birthday, graduation, or the day you won the soccer game. You can do the same for her, and remind her that all that she did for you is appreciated and not taken for granted.
Prepare her favorite meal from scratch, and make sure that you're there to enjoy it with her. Make it a special time for both of you to bond and catch up. What would be better than giving her a little bit of time and attention?

On Her Birthday

There are some specifics that you should be looking into while buying her that perfect birthday present, because it's for a day that is solely hers. Ensure that it is unique and something that she's never received before.
It will remind her of you all the time and make her feel like the most loved mother in the world.
Birthstone Bracelet/Ring: A birthstone is a precious stone that symbolizes the attributes belonging to a person born in a particular month. There are several ways of identifying an apt birthstone.
You could simply observe a list as per the Gregorian Calendar, or you may refer to the birthstones established by ancient cultures. It's all your choice. Bound into a bracelet or a ring, a birthstone would be an exquisite gift for your mother.
Photo Bracelet: What better than giving a bracelet embedded with pictures of you both together? It's unique, it's creative, and it's special. It is an expression of the bond that you share. Moreover, it's a completely personalized present, and that just makes it the most invaluable for her.
The memories and all the good times can proudly be adorned on her wrist.
Birthday Gift Basket: Put together the different things that she likes into one basket, and give her the best of all worlds. She wouldn't appreciate anything more than the fact that you made an effort to note and remember all her likes and dislikes, and got them included in this unique gift.
For example, if she is a book lover, the ideal way to put together a gift basket would be to pick up the newest bestsellers, some exotic coffee beans, and a coffee mug. Perhaps, a little cushion would add value to this basket. This would be the perfect way for her to kick off her shoes and dissolve into romantic fantasies or an encouraging biography.

For Christmas

Christmas, in a way, celebrates the spirit of being together. Celebrate with your mother by giving her the best surprise this season.
Gourmet Food Baskets: As mentioned earlier, Christmas is a season of celebration, a time to eat, drink, and be merry.
A gourmet food gift basket with one of the best wines, imported cheese, crackers to go with it, good olives, and an assortment of Italian breads could do well; whip up a basket with your mother's favorites and give her the pleasure of a compilation done in good taste.
Vouchers to the Best Spa in Town: Everyone has always been pampered by his/her mother. Don't you think your mom deserves the same in return?
Book an appointment at the best spa in town, and give her the joy of being pampered like never before! At a spa, she can unwind, rejuvenate, and take a break from her otherwise mundane life.
Holiday to her Dream Destination: Almost every mom has a dream destination in mind that she had always wanted to go to, but couldn't. Buy a ticket, or an entire package to that destination. You may just have tripled the immense value that you already have in her life. This would be a perfect way to enjoy the holidays.
Maybe you could join her and celebrate Christmas together on a different land!
We're always unsure about what would be the best way to show that we care. For a mother, the best gift is just the gesture, just the little fact that you remembered her.
For her, to know that she holds a special place in your life is more than enough. No matter what you give her, no matter what you do, big or small, extravagant or simple, it's always going to be the perfect gift for her!