christmas gifts for mom2010

Christmas Gifts for Mom 2012

This Christmas, make sure your mom gets the best gift she could ever ask for. From sentimental gifts to practical ones, there are loads of ideas you can try out. Just have a read and see what we mean.

As Christmas draws near, the scramble for gifts begins. A mother is one of those special people who deserves to be given a gift so wonderful that she knows exactly how much she means to you. Of course, a bonus would be that it will take your siblings years to come anywhere close to giving her a better present. So, how can you make your gift stand apart from the others? Here are some ideas.
Silhouette Pendant
Conventional jewelry is passé. Try a creative twist on something as simple as a pendant and see how wonderful it can be. For this idea you'll need:
  • A side profile photograph of your mom
  • An image editing software
  • A new locket
You can easily create a silhouette using a photo editing software, or ask a professional to do it for you if you're not confident. Keep in mind the dimensions of the locket before you print the silhouette out. Now cut it out and insert/stick it. Your mum's custom silhouette pendant is ready. Get a ribbon or an elegant chain to go with the pendant.
Brand New Mom
No woman has enough clothes. That is a fact. Even if our wardrobes are bursting in frustration, we will still go out and buy a ridiculously expensive piece of clothing, completely ignoring the gloomy groans of an overfilled wardrobe. So, this year, spoil your mother just like she spoiled you when you were a teenager. Here are your options:
  • Take her shopping for some classy designer outfits.
  • If she's game, take her for a complete wardrobe overhaul. Discard every piece of clothing she owns and replace it with brand new stuff.
  • Even if she won't let you interfere with her clothes, you can still give her a makeover from head to toe! Take her for a haircut, buy her new accessories, take her shoe shopping.
Ah! No woman in her right mind will deny herself this pleasure, so it's a win-win for the both of you.
Personalized Home Stuff
If your mum is into decorating and loves to tend to her home nonstop, a good gift will be a whole lot of decorative items that will mesh with what she already has. Take it one step further by having pictures of the family or just you siblings printed on stuff that your mom can use everyday. Some items you can try this on are:
  • Her coffee mug
  • A key ring
  • A set of coasters
  • The new year calendar
  • An apron
  • Fridge magnets
  • A wall clock
Signature Brooch
Jewelry, cliché though it may sound, is one of the best gifts you can give your mother. But that should not limit you to necklaces and earrings. Try something different this year. Go for a brooch instead. How do you make it personal? Here's what you do:
  • You're sure to know what your mother's favorite thing is. It could be an animal that she adores or a food item, or even good ol' shoes.
  • Use this object as your inspiration and look for brooches representing them.
  • This may take a while, so get started ASAP.
  • If you can't find such brooches, have them made by a trusted jeweler.
  • For the final finishing touch, engrave the brooch with her initials and the date.
Home Appliances
A clever gift you can give your mom is a home appliance - anything that you think will make her life as a homemaker a little easier. Give her things like:
  • A coffee maker
  • A vacuum cleaner
  • Mechanized gardening tools
  • A fancy blender
  • A food processor, etc.
Everyone likes to get their work done quickly and your mother will be delighted with the extra time she'll have on her hands.
A Day at the Spa
Every mom has her hands full with the decorating and the cooking and the cleaning this time of the year. What she forgets is that she needs to relax and unwind for a bit, or she'll be slogging off before Christmas and will be too tired to properly enjoy the big day. Help her rejuvenate beforehand:
  • Book an entire day at the spa for your mom a couple of days before Christmas.
  • Let her get a full body massage and whatever other treatment she wishes.
  • Have the staff at the spa concentrate on and soothe her problem areas if she has any.
  • Drive her or have her driven to and from the spa, so she doesn't even have traffic to worry about.
  • Make sure her mind and body are completely relaxed at the end of the day.
Keep your family in the loop. This way, you can all pitch in for the work she had planned for the day and give her another surprise when she gets home!
While you don't always need to wait for an occasion to tell your mom exactly what she means to you, Christmas is the perfect time to make up for all those missed opportunities. Create wonderful memories for your mom with these gifts, and let her know just how special she is.

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