free download<\/a> of a ready-made Love List template \u2014 all you have to do is fill it in!<\/p>\nThese lists are treasures for someone to hear. They are the best gift someone can receive. It is amazing to receive a gift that mirrors who you are. It is a gift to be seen. And unfortunately, people often don’t get to hear these kinds of things in their lifetime. For some reason in our culture, folks wait until funerals to express their love. Love Lists are a way to express your love and appreciation NOW!<\/p>\n
2. Get Present <\/strong><\/p>\nAs we get older, material things become less important to us and old-fashioned quality time with people we loves becomes the real treasure.\u00a0 Everything is so fast-paced these days and we\u2019re all always checking our smart phones or clicking away on the laptop. Why not give your mom a gift of your undivided attention? Make a handmade gift certificate for her that is good for an entire day together, just the two of you. Maybe you could plan an at-home spa day in which you give her a Mani Pedi and cook a healthy lunch? Does she have a favorite hobby that you can join in somehow? What if you went with her to her sewing class and then the two of you bought some fabric together and sat in the park to sew? Could you plan an afternoon picnic and you bring your camera so you can frame a favorite shot later? How about morning bird watching followed by a cup of tea at a local cafe?<\/p>\n
Give Mom the gift of your time and attention by planning a very special adventure, designed with her in mind.<\/p>\n
3. Straight from the Heart<\/strong><\/p>\nRemember when you were in elementary school and at Mother\u2019s Day you\u2019d make your mom a photo paperweight or a vase of pretty paper flowers? Remember how your mom would always say, \u201cThis is my favorite gift!?\u201d She meant it. Nothing tops a gift that someone specially makes with us in mind. You may think you\u2019re too old to pull off a craft gift for mom, but think again. How about heading to one of those pottery-painting places where you can decorate a coffee mug? Create two of \u2018em, one for each of you and then set up a time for a regular coffee klatch with mom by phone or in person. Or, use some of your talents as a photographer, painter, or photographer to create a one-of-a-kind artwork for mom.\u00a0 Sew her an apron with a personalized quote on it. Memorize a couple pieces of piano music and invite her to an at-home evening concert, followed by some wine and cheese. Don\u2019t forget, you\u2019ll always be your mom\u2019s child. And there\u2019s nothing moms like more than something created just for them by their kid!<\/p>\n
Need a few more ideas? There are three more great ideas for you on the sample pages<\/a> from the ebook, Present Perfect: 127 creative, one-of-a-kind, no-to-low cost, wow-em gifts they’ll never forget. <\/em>Check out the samples and if you like what you see, you can download the book instantly for just $10.<\/p>\nSherry Richert Belul<\/a> lives in San Francisco and is mom to a fabulous 11-year-old boy. Sherry is founder of Simply Celebrate<\/a>, which is dedicated to helping people love the life they have so they can have the life they want. Simply Celebrate offers coaching, tele-workshops, and one-of-a-kind gifts! Sherry\u2019s current focus is helping people foster deeper relationships through conscious and creative gift giving.<\/em><\/p>\n
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received for granted. It was just expected that our moms would feed us, protect us, do our laundry, and listen to our woes. We may not have thought twice about how many times mom put her own needs second so she could focus on her kids’ needs. We may even have felt disappointed or deprived in our childhoods. \u00a0But as adults, we have an opportunity to appreciate our moms for everything they’ve been to us. We can step back and get it\u00a0that our moms have poured so much of themselves into helping us develop into the people we are now.<\/p>\n