| Mother's Day is one day that can get fathers a trip | | | | actually be redeemed (word of advice: if you won't |
| to the dog-house.... or an enthusiastic hug. Some | | | | give a foot massage, don't offer the coupon). |
| moms are easy to shop for, and simply to be | | | | Mommy Jewelry is a Classy Way to Show You Care |
| remembered. In those cases, stick to this formula | | | | To make the day memorable beyond the hour |
| and you'll be fine: flowers + card + dinner = happy | | | | massage or the week that the flowers will last, |
| Mom. But many of us have hard-to-shop-for moms, | | | | jewelry for mother's day is a good choice as a lasting |
| and it is always a challenge to find the right gift. | | | | gift. There are two ways to go with jewelry. The |
| That's where I am focusing today. So, where to | | | | kids can pick the piece or the grown-up(s) can pick |
| start for those moms who create a challenge? | | | | the piece. Either way, Mom is sure to get something |
| The Basics of Mother's Day | | | | she will smile about for years to come. |
| Some simple advice to stay out of the dog-house is | | | | Some favorite kid-picks are bright colors, a bit of |
| this: if it plugs in to the wall with a cord, chances are | | | | costume jewelry, and home-made jewelry that feel |
| it's not a good idea, That includes vacuums, big flat | | | | more like dress-up than dressy. A personalized |
| screen TVs, irons, and that Xbox you really want. | | | | mommy necklace created by the kids may be the |
| There will be exceptions to this of course, but when | | | | best gift ever created (macaroni still works, beads |
| in doubt, consider yourself warned! | | | | are great for older kids, and kits are available for |
| A word about flowers. Even if she says she doesn't | | | | those who feel less "creative"). The joy here is not |
| care about receiving flowers, try it anyways.... you'll | | | | necessarily the final product, but the effort it takes |
| be surprised. Keep it simple. Even a single rose (or | | | | to organize the kids and the love they put into the |
| even better -- your wedding flower! -- a very | | | | gift. Trust, me, it's heart-warming every time. |
| personalized gift) can lift her spirits. | | | | When grown-ups pick the jewelry there is often |
| Another idea is to think outside the box: Most moms | | | | more consideration of Mom's current jewelry options |
| would LOVE a day off. A day at the spa, or a | | | | and her wardrobe, and her usual activities. If the |
| scheduled "girls' day" (where the kids are with dad | | | | mom in question gardens most days then the gift |
| for the whole day) may be the perfect gift. What | | | | should either be a very rugged durable piece or it |
| can you do to make her life easier? The answer if | | | | should be chosen with the idea of dressing up for an |
| different for every woman, but if you find that | | | | evening out rather than every-day wear. |
| Achilles heel in her schedule, she will be grateful for | | | | Finally, one of the most precious pieces of jewelry a |
| weeks. | | | | mom can get is a personalized with birthstones for |
| Sometimes a little extra attention at the end of the | | | | each of her children. These come in many shapes and |
| day can do the trick without costing a dime. Create | | | | sizes including individual charms as separate simple |
| coupons for things like "Free foot massage", "will | | | | gemstones attached to the necklace or bracelet. A |
| cuddle during a chick flick", "Time together without | | | | single pendant incorporating separate stones into an |
| mentioning the kids." These can be funny or serious | | | | interesting background creates a singular piece for a |
| or a mixture of both. Just make sure they can | | | | mother of many children. |