Journalism of Courage
She always knows what gift will bring you joy, but your panic begins just before every Mother’s Day... "Should we plan a weekend getaway?" "Should we take her out to the movies?” "Should we call people over for a dinner party?" While all of these might be typically good ideas, don't you think your mother deserves a little more thought? Here are a few ideas you can try out. (Source: Thinkstock Images)
Pamper her with a gift certificate for a local spa. The massage will help her relax and clear her mind of daily stresses. (Source: Thinkstock Images)
Cook her favourite dishes for her and lay out a scrumptious dinner spread. She'll love being wined and dined by you. (Source: Thinkstock Images)
Her one constant complaint is your lack of time. So, why don't you team up with her and cook a meal together? You'll spend quality time with your mom and it'll give another reason to fuss over — your cooking skills! (Source: Thinkstock Images)
If you are the creative type, do a DIY project. Think of what she likes and put your creative skills to use. DezignGenie.com has shared a few simple, yet super cool DIY ideas that will definitely put a twinkling smile on your mother’s face. (Source: Thinkstock Images)
Scarf watchband: If you've picked up yet another scarf from the flea market and don’t know where to wear it, put it to new use – as a watch! All you have to do is replace the belts by weaving the scarf around the bars that hold the bands of the watch. Now, let your mom walk the streets making this groundbreaking fashion statement. (Source: Designgenie.com)
Blossoming wall art: Bright faux flowers glued to the insides of a hollow papier-mâché in the shape of mom’s initials will surely brighten up her day. (Source: Designgenie.com)
Home-made trivet: Is your mother an admirer of artsy crockery? Why not craft her a trivet to complement her collection? Dismantle 40 clothespins, lay them flat-side down and make a hole in each (1/2-inch from narrow end). Wire the pins together, passing the wire through the double-notched sides (all facing the same direction). Tug the wire into a circle and voila! This DIY is everybody’s cup of tea. (Source: Designgenie.com)
Mother’s Day special lunch menus: Don’t stop at just cooking for her. Make her feel even more grand by presenting a custom handmade menu, preinted on a napkin with a cute message. Print out your message and menu from Microsoft Word, but using white iron-on transfer paper. Then simply iron it onto a napkin of your mum’s taste. (Source: Designgenie.com)
Wine-cork vases: Who doesn’t enjoy an occasional glass of wine (or sometimes more)? Express your appreciation of your mother’s interests by building an innovative cork vase. Do this by using a tall glass, about 40-70 corks and some heavy-duty glue to stick these onto the glass. You can go for similar sized and shaped corks for uniformity and a vintage look. (Source: Designgenie.com)
