There is a sweeping epidemic that has crept into one too many households in America. Mundane and predictable Mother’s Day plans have begun to plague families. This Mother’s Day, moms probably anticipate a card, flowers, and family dinner if she can gather the children together. Well, pingg doesn’t support unoriginality, so we want you to catch mom off guard with these great Mother’s Day ideas.
Note to moms: Conveniently leaving this blog post up on the computer or printing multiple copies and strategically littering them around the house may act as a hint to husbands and children.
Show Mom Extra Love
My main gripe with Mother’s Day is in the name. It’s only a day. Why not begin sending love her way a couple days early? Starting on May 1st, send mom daily pinggs on the days leading up to Mother’s Day to show her you’re already thinking about her. Mathematically speaking, more pinggs equals more love. Here are some of the cards you can send mom’s way:
Mom doesn’t need another spatula or an apron. If your mom is anything like my mom, the gift of your company is worth much more. Do something fun together rather than giving her a typical gift. For the mothers who like to primp, take her out for a spa day so she can finally get some well deserved relaxing in. For the more adventurous mom, try taking her geocaching. It’s a fun way to spend some time outdoors. You just go to the site, put in a location, grab a GPS, and head out with your mom. It’s like hide and seek’s more advanced, big brother and a great (free!) way to spend the day.
Forget the Gift Card
I love gift cards, but I just don’t think they cut it for Mother’s Day. Try getting her something really meaningful and unique this year. Take a look at the great gifts Ten Thousand Villages has to offer. They are a fair trade organization, which means they offer fair wages to the artisans who hand make each of their items. They offer great gifts for mom like the ones below. Get mom something special and support a good cause while you’re at it! They have over 300 stores around the United States and an extensive website.
Don’t Break the Piggy
When Mother’s Day would roll around when I was young, I’d crack open my piggy bank and head to the store with my life savings of $8.73. This year try and save that piggy bank! Enter to win pingg’s Mother’s Day Giveaway. Your mom would be one lucky lady if she owned a beautiful piece of jewelry from Fine & Good Jewelry, but, you’d be even luckier if you won it for her!
PLUS in addition to this great giveaway, Fine & Good Jewelry designer, Aimée, is offering a 20% discount for anything on her site until April 30th! Simply enter the coupon code MOM987 at checkout!
