Sweet Gestures: How to Show Mom You Appreciate Her

Sweet Gestures: How to Show Mom You Appreciate Her
A surprise note is sure to warm her heart. DimaBerlin/Shutterstock
Barbara Danza
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Whether you’re thinking ahead to Mother’s Day or just wanting to do something nice for your wife, daughter, or mom—here are a few very simple ideas that will surely put a smile on her face.

Acknowledgment

Moms can sometimes feel invisible or unappreciated for the things they do, although they probably understand that their work is cosmically important.
Pause for a moment to think of all of the selfless, caring, magical things your mom does. Whether it’s her amazing roast chicken dinner or her warm and cozy hugs, her willingness to always listen or support her family no matter what—pick something specific and tell her how much you appreciate it. You'll warm her heart.

The Evening Routine

More often than not, nightly tasks such as cooking dinner, filling lunch boxes, cleaning up, and preparing for the day ahead fall on Mom. What a nice gesture it would be if Dad and the kids requested that Mom put her feet up while they took over. Of course, the key is to aim to do as excellent a job as Mom would, not forgetting anything critical. Mom would feel so loved.

Something She Would Never Splurge On

Moms have a way of making sure everyone in their family is taken care of and has everything they could possibly need, while perhaps giving less attention to what she needs or might enjoy.
Think of the mother in question and consider giving her something that she has put off getting for herself or a service that you know she would love, but would never splurge on and give it to her.

Flowers

Especially for no particular occasion (although don’t forget them on Mother’s Day) a simple bouquet of flowers to tell her you were thinking of her is always a sweet gesture.

Surprise Notes

Hide sweet notes of love, thanks, or even a funny joke placed somewhere that you know she'll find it. A sticky note on her steering wheel, a doodle in her wallet, or a joke on her nightstand will surely put a smile on her face.

Her Interests

Most moms spend a ton of time catering to their children’s interests and hobbies, often setting aside those activities that used to interest them. Spark those interests again for Mom by signing her up for a class or giving her a book or tools to once again take up a hobby you know she would love to devote some time to.
Barbara Danza
Barbara Danza
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Barbara Danza is a contributing editor covering family and lifestyle topics. Her articles focus on homeschooling, family travel, entrepreneurship, and personal development. She contributes children’s book reviews to the weekly booklist and is the editor of “Just For Kids,” the newspaper’s print-only page for children. Her website is BarbaraDanza.com
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