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Mother's Day Tips and Gifts

Mother's Day is a special occasion and is often a difficult time for children and families to pick the right gift for Mom at this special time.  The following tips and ideas for gifts, getaways, spas, cards, flowers and more are listed below.

Treat mom to a special Ontario may getaway north of Toronto, or consider a spa gift certificate for a present. Mom can use the gift certificate throughout the year and take a spa getaway on her own. Mother's Day Weekend Most spa getaway locations will sell gift certificates for day spa gift, overnight spa or weekend spa getaways. Make this Mother's Day special for mom.

Provide Mom with a special gift, one that does not involve cooking, or her arranging for take-out. Most Mom's would prefer a little rest and relaxation and pampering. Flowers are nice however taking her on a spring garden tour might be nicer or a special mother-daughter getaway.

More Tips For Mother's Day 2012

If you are away and not close to mom make sure of the The Phone Call—plan this ahead—know when Mom will be at home and not on her way out the door because your brother or sister is taking her out for brunch. Plan to have the grandchildren ready to say Happy Mother’s Day—this will probably mean more than anything you can do or say.

The Mother's Day Card—this is very personal thing. Plan early and try to pick this out ahead of time or have the kids make one. Last-minute cards can always be sent by e-mail.

The Mother's Day Gift—’Mom is so hard to buy for? Not! Mom wants something that you have put some thought into—something that pampers is always a safe bet.

Breakfast in Bed: Planning to surprise your Mum with breakfast in bed? Choose healthy options like fruit with low fat yogurt and a toasted raisin cinnamon bagel or poached eggs on wholemeal toast with some pure, unsweetened fruit juice. Breakfast in Bed with room service on a May getaway with would be better.

Say it with flowers: Some lovely blooms will be just as welcome as chocolates but are heart healthier with none of the fat or calories. Most country inns and resorts north of Toronto can make these arrangement for your special day of arrival or pick a Community in Bloom winner, take a road trip and see some of the award winning gardens.