With Mother's Day coming up, I bet many of you are scrambling to find your annual token of appreciation for your hard-working mom. If you're at your wit's end, here are a few ideas that may help to inspire you!

Here are some ideas to make this day special and memorable for her.

1. Breakfast, Lunch, or Dinner

You can always treat your mother out to dinner, but cooking requires a lot of thought and effort. Step into your mom's shoes and give her hands a break from cooking. A nice breakfast or brunch in bed or an elaborately planned out dinner will make your mother feel appreciated. That is, of course, if you do the dishes too.

2. Flowers Fade, but Cards Last Forever!

I usually make my mom a card every year, and it can be pretty hard to think of something you haven't said before. Nevertheless, I know my mom still appreciates it because she keeps every single one! So while you can purchase fleeting flowers with a simple "Love, ____", consider writing something from the heart to your mother. Come up with creative ways to decorate it too! It doesn't matter if you're "artsy" or not, anything that shows effort will be noted by the one who knows you best. You can create custom photo cards that will show off the effort you put into your gift.

3. Hugs, Kisses, and I Love You’s

When was the last time you hugged or kissed your mother? Or told her you loved her? For Mother's Day, give your mother a real bear hug-- and we mean the kind that lasts more than 10 seconds. Kiss her, tell her you LOVE her, and how much you appreciate all of her efforts. It might make her cry, but we hope they'll be tears of joy!

4. Gifts

If you want to show your appreciation by purchasing your mother something, think of something either practical or decorative. A canvas print or metal print of the family would be perfect. If you have some budget, put together a "favorite things" basket and fill it with all the things that she loves! Maybe it's gardening, tennis, cooking, or photography! Whatever it is, include some fun knick-knacks or gadgets, some of her favorite chocolates, and include a note about why you chose those certain items.

5. A Custom Photo Book!

Okay, we might be a little biased, but it's seriously a good idea. What better way to combine all of the previous ideas into one? Making a Mixbook with family photos, heartfelt words, and beautiful page spreads is the perfect gift to appreciate your mother.

Click here to get started, and enjoy all our beautiful photo book themes. Everything is customizable!

Remember, as long as it's from the heart, it’s good enough for her. :) Have a wonderful spring and be sure to check back for more specials and exciting updates from Mixbook!