No matter what one may hear or read from a variety of expert sources, a fantastic Mother’s Day gift can be obtained from a wide array of everyday locations.
- Can one find the perfect gift at a Walgreen’s, CVS or Hood’s drug store? Yes!
- Can one find the ideal Mother’s Day present at Auto Zone, Napa, or Murray’s Auto Parts Supply? Yes!
- Is the best Mother’s Day gift ever hiding in the bowels of your local Wal-Mart, K-Mart or Target? Resoundingly – Yes!
So what is the one common link that places the perfect Mother’s Day gift at each of these definitely pedestrian locations? Aha – the common thread is your intentional thoughtabout the gift recipient.
Taking this concept a step further, think of the best gift you ever received.
- Was it expensive?
- Did it come from an expensive apparel store or a high end electronics store?
- Did it involve some life-changing news or the accumulation of hundreds of person-hours of your family’s time?
Perhaps your perfect gift did include some of these elements, but it’s arguable that one reason the gift was ideal, was because it answered your need at that point in your life.
So, before you begin the search for the perfect gift for your own mother, take a moment to reflect on her lifestyle. Think about your discussions with her over the past year.
- Was there a particular item mentioned that would help her with day-to-day activities?
- Was there some experience that she dreamed about doing (hearing Neil Diamond perform live, visiting Graceland, or discovering her family genealogy)?
- Would she like to spend time with a particular family member or friend?
Now that you’ve found a particular need, it’s your time to shine as you find the perfect solution to that need. Following are some sample ideas that could be perfect gift for your mom.
If your mom dislikes housekeeping chores, the expected answer would be to gift her the services of a housekeeper. However, a more personal way to solve this need would be to purchase a set of cleaning supplies at a discount store like Wal-Mart (yes Wal-Mart!), and then to train all of the local grandchildren in the housekeeping preferences of grandma. The actual gift that she would receive would be the weekly or biweekly appearance of her beloved grandchildren to visit with her, to create a multi-generational bond and to clean her home. This is truly a win-win gift that serves a purpose, crosses three generations, and was actually purchased at a discount store!
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