I Forgot To Bring A Mother's Day Gift For My Mom — So I Planned These 5 Surprises To Make Her Day Extra Special

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Loading... Loading... Given the work schedule most of us have today, it's not unsurprising that we forget a lot of days that should be celebrated with utmost enthusiasm. One of those days is Mother's Day – the one day where we get to make our mothers feel special. So, when you forget to buy a gift for your mom on her special day, that feels like a major slip-up… and the guilt doesn't help. So here are five simple yet heartfelt surprises that I planned for my mother to make her ordinary day extraordinary: Breakfast In Bed: Because Breaking The Routine Is The Perfect Kickstart It's usually our mothers who prepare the morning meals and get ready everything so that other family members and start their day on a positive note. So, on Mother's Day, you can try to break the routine and prepare a delicious surprise for her. Representational image of a mother getting breakfast in bed| Image generated using Dall-E DIY Spa Day: Because Who Doesn't Like To Get Pampered From Time To Time Our mothers handle everything. Whether your mother is a homemaker or goes to the office, more often than not, she is too busy worrying about others and forgets to take care of herself. So, a simple, relaxing, at-home spa treat can be the perfect surprise for her. Representational image of a mother getting DIY spa treatment| Image generated using Dall-E Trip Down Memory Lane: Because Revisiting Memories Can Bring Laughter And Tears Loading... Loading... In the modern world, how many of us get to speak to our mothers at length about topics that make them laugh? So, this Mother's Day, prepare a new photo album of old memories or revisit any old family video to reminisce about the cherished time you both have spent together. And maybe, this sentimental journey can give some idea about what to plan for the coming years. Representational image of a mother and daughter revisiting old memories| Image generated using Dall-E Handwritten Letter: Because Nothing Can Beat The Classics I know that we all have become used to messaging each other and handwritten letters are almost extinct, but some things are timeless. Pour your heart out in a beautiful handmade paper, express your love and gratitude to her, and this piece of paper will be her most treasured possession ever. Representational image of a daughter writing a handwritten letter to her mother| Image generated using Dall-E Quality Time Together: Because No Gift Is Bigger Than You Out of all the things in the world, if there's one gift for which there is no substitute for a mother, it is quality time with her kids. So, on this special day, try spending some quality time and doing some activities together. You can watch a movie together, bake something, go to her favorite restaurant, or simply have a conversation over a cup of hot mocha, there's nothing more dear to her than you. Representational image of a mother spending quality time with her kids| Image generated using Dall-E Photo generated using Dall-E