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Here are a few ideas for those that are running late or had Mother’s Day sneak up on them. A little thought and a few options that might surprise that special lady in your life.
Quick Combinations
Only have time for a fast stop before you next see mom? Grocery stores or Costco have gift cards and goodies to put together a quick gift basket.
Movie Passes 
– Mom might enjoy a trip to the cinema so scope out what theater chain is nearby and grab some passes. Amp up this gift with a bag of popcorn and a couple of boxes of candy!
Go Green
– Any local home goods store will have plants, grab one with your gift card. You can also throw in an IOU for a shopping or planting date to use the card together! No one says the gift garden needs to be in the ground today! Or if a live plant is not an option a few bags of seeds will fit in any card envelope.
Something Homemade
– You may not be crafty yourself but you can give mom a gift that opens the door to all kinds of handmade goodies at Etsy.com
Set a Date
– Groupon maybe a good match for picking out a treat for mom. Plan an afternoon together and buy two, or send mom to the spa for some pampering and alone time. Buying for the woman in your life? Grab two too and have her bring a friend!
– Living Social is another option to search out experiences for mom, as a couple, or for the whole family. Try something new together, or plan an adventure with the packages offered locally or a bit further away.
Bed & Breakfasts
– Give a getaway to Mom. Keep it relatively local and travel costs will be low. Most Bed and Breakfasts offer added goodies to the usual hotel experience and give mom an excuse to be a tourist without the impersonal feel. Many B&Bs are located near local attractions, if you have questions call and ask. This has the added benefit of supporting local businesses.
Continued Entertainment
– Movie subscription! HULU, NetFlix, or Amazon Prime allow for gift subscriptions and give mom endless options to enjoy some audio visual entertainment. Not her cup of tea? Amazon has some great options beyond a regular gift card. Audible.com is a great option or Kindle Unlimited for book readers!
– Note for HULU and NetFlix you need to buy a gift card for them to use.
For the House
– Get mom something comfortable for the kitchen with an anti-fatigue mat from GelPro. Gift cards are available and with all of their options they have to jazz up mom’s kitchen this is a perfect option!
– Pajamagrams will keep mom comfy at home, or a gift card for her favorite store. Make the delivery a little fancier with a gift bag and tissue paper.
No matter what plans you have for the day enjoy yourself and this day celebrating all women. Happy Mother’s Day!
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Movie passes are a terrific gift for mom’s or dads. I also like the idea of the Pajamagrams or gift cards!