Mother’s Day Gifts: Think Outside the Box

Mothers – they make the world go round! They are the keepers of our families, nurturers and providers, home-makers, problem-solvers, and creative geniuses. They manage to do the impossible every day and often make it look effortless. It is no surprise that motherhood is the hardest job in the world.

Nothing makes moms feel more appreciated than our recognition of their hard work. Our job is to make sure each mom is showered with love this Mother’s Day.

Step 1: Make a list

Besides your own mom, remember to consider all the amazing mothers you would like to recognize. These could be your grandma, aunt, sister, mother-in-law, wife or partner, daughter, niece, cousin, friend, teacher, boss, colleague, peer, neighbor and even the human moms of our beloved pets. Many of them can be on your personal Mother’s Day list.

Are we missing anyone? Let us know in the comments below!

Step 2: Gift Ideas

When it comes to gift ideas, try to think outside the box. It may be difficult for you to buy or make expensive gifts for each of the wonderful mothers you know and treasure, but you can absolutely get creative with your options. Here are a few ideas to consider for every budget:

• Roses are always a great idea. “I don’t love roses…” said NO woman ever! We will share our TOP FIVE rose varieties for 2019 Mother’s Day below, so make sure to keep reading.
  
• A hand-written card or letter. This simple, sentimental, and thoughtful gift goes a long way. Buy a pack of beautiful cards or make your own. All you need is a few moments of your time and a few stamps to send a lovely message to each of the moms you adore. Even better (and more affordable), if you hand-deliver these notes.
  
• Bake cookies or sweet treats. Moms always made them for us and now you can return the love in the form of gooey, yummy, sugary sweetness. It may be a great idea to make a few batches at once, packages them with ribbons and gift to each of the moms on your list.
  
• Create an experience. As the saying goes, “Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.” Sharing space with those you love is an incredible, priceless gift. Whether that means taking a mom in your life out for brunch or making brunch for her at home. Quality time together is what makes each experience special.
• Just reach out. Sometimes it’s not possible to give each mom on your list a gift, and that’s okay. What matters most is that you let her know that she is appreciated. A simple call, text message, email or social media post/comment goes a long way.

Pick one or all of the above ideas for each of the wonderful moms on your Mother’s Day list and see how a simple gesture can brighten their day!

Step 3: Top Rose Varieties

For Mother’s Day 2019, think PINK! You can never go wrong with pink roses, and luckily for you, Tessa has many options to pick from. Here are the trendiest five varieties for this year’s Mother’s Day celebration: