5 Great Mother’s Day Gifts That Don’t Cost A Lot Of Money And Come From The Heart
Mother's Day is this Sunday (May 8), and if you haven't even begun to think about what to get your mom, here are a few ideas that won't cost a lot and will show her how much you love her.
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Get Her A Customized Pot Of Flowers
Head up to Sierra Vista Growers because they will help you put together your own pot of flowers or plants for your mom. You can tell them how much sun her patio gets, or if the pot will be indoors. Mom will love that you got her something that will grow, not die like a vase of cut flowers.
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Make Brunch For Mom
There is nothing worse than trying to get a table on a holiday, so stay home and treat your mom to brunch at home. It doesn't need to be fancy, just some scrambled eggs with bacon, maybe some french toast and a mimosa all served on some pretty plates. Of course, you'll also have to do the dishes and clean up, but she's been doing it for you for years, so don't complain!
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Get Your Mom Netflix Or Cable
Maybe your mom is a homebody, but she hasn't quite gotten around to Netflix or learned the joys of having a DVR. Get you and your siblings together and get her hooked up. She'll love all the movies and shows she can watch, and you'll love getting her hooked on Orange Is The New Black.
Ok, maybe not that one, but she's sure to find something to watch.
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Get Her Air Conditioner Turned On
The weather is about to get blast furnace hot, and that means it's time to get those swamp coolers up and running. Don't make your mom go on the roof and get hers going. Call a plumber to come out and close down her heater and get the air conditioner going. It will cost about $$80, but it's well worth it to get the furnace shut down properly.
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Get The Picture She Loves Printed And Framed
We all have that picture in our phone that moved our mom to tears, or had her say 'Oh my gosh, I love that picture.' Don't let it just sit in your phone, get it printed and framed. Or get a bunch printed and put into a calendar. You can get them printed at Walgreens, and they'll put them into a calendar so your mom can see your adorable face for the next year. Trust me, she will love it.