Relaxing Mom is the Perfect Mother's Day Gift
This is mom's day to be queen, and that means she gets to relax. Here are the best ways to create the perfect atmosphere for her special day. How Can You Help Mom Relax on Mother's Day?Whether you are a kid or parent, if you are old enough to be reading this website, you can help mom relax and have some fun doing it! Here's a list of things to do on Mother's Day to make it special for her.Make Mom Smile with a Clean HouseGive mom a break from all the housework.If you don't have the time but have the budget, consider hiring a cleaning service to help. Consulting Angie's List is a smart start so you can find the best house cleaning services in your area and get rate quotes. There are several nationwide services with great reputations: Molly Maids has twenty-five years in the cleaning industry, and gives back by supporting domestic violence causes through the Ms. Molly Foundation. Maid Brigade has an emphasis on green eco-friendly cleaning and is an affiliate with Mom Corps, an organization which helps match moms looking for flexible work with corporations looking professional talent. Doing the cleaning yourself? Have everyone help and work as a team to clean. Let kids know that mom will appreciate a sparkling clean room, and give them an extra gold star or sticker if you track their help on a chore chart. Encourage them to start a couple of days before if rooms are really messy. Turn on some great music and make it a fun way to show mom you care.
Amaze Mom and Get All Homework DoneNeed some help? If you have a computer with internet access of at least 56K speed, live in the United States or Canada there is a good chance that your public library offers free online tutoring to help you finish your homework. Visit your local public library website and look for the words "Free Online Tutoring". You may also see other words listed like:"Live Homework Help©", "Tutor.com Learning Suite©", "HelpNow", "Brainfuse", "Smarthinking" You can access the service from home if you have a computer, and you will need a public library card to log on. If you don't have a card, you can use your Mom's card too! These services offer help from trained tutors with math, science, social studies, English, and many other topics, from K-12 grade. Call your local public library if you have further questions. She'll relax because she doesn't have to worry about helping with algebra today!
Make Everything Look and Smell GreatAfter the house has been cleaned, light some of her favorite candles before she gets up in the morning when you put her cards and flowers out. If you don't have any candles, you can put a drop or a spray of perfume on a light bulb, and it will scent the room nicely.Is her car clean? If not, tell her you would like to clean it as a Mother's day present. You can take a few drops or sprays of perfume to make it smell lovely inside. Don't forget to clean under the seats! Ask for Her Three To-Do WishesWant to make your mom's wishes come true on Mother's day? All you have to do is ask your mom to tell you three simple things she would love your help with.Here are a few ideas:
Once she tells you what she would like your help with you can ask for help from your brothers, sisters, dad or someone else. When you are done, watch how happy she is!
Keep the House PeacefulUnless your family has early morning plans, let mom sleep in, keep music and voices quiet, or go out with kids during the morning while mom has a chance to wake up slowly. Sleep is a true luxury and a gift, especially for new moms.Surprise Her with a MassageNever given a massage before? No problem. This video from the National Holistic Institute will show you how to pamper mom by giving her a fifteen minute relaxation massage on her big day. An easy gift idea she'll love. If you want to skip the introduction about the history of massage, the instructions for the massage begin at the 2:00 minute mark.
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