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First, happy early Mother's Day to the moms who are reading this! You deserve a day off for doing all that you do. Pat yourself on the back and hit the snooze alarm while others try to do things for you on Sunday. Now for all you procrastinators who still have no clue what to get your mom this Sunday do not despair. Hopefully some of these suggestions will help you from running to the only open florist on Sunday morning before seeing mom.
Moms are sentimental. Why not try to make her something? Have a great picture of mom and you? Put it in a simple frame with a handwritten note telling her how much you've appreciate her. Kids love to help so if you have any little ones in your life have them help you make a beautiful crafty gift for mom. Family Corner has some great crafts for Mother's Day that kids of all ages can do.
Is your mom a kid at heart? I know mine is so last year my brothers and I took her on a duck tour! Sure it's very touristy but also silly fun that we knew she would enjoy. Philadelphia, Seattle and many other cities also have this silly yet educational tour. Two thumbs up, great family fun!
For the outdoors mommy in your why not pack a picnic and go for a walk at a spot she likes? Fresh air, food, and spending time together will definitely make her happy. Alan's kitchen has some great ideas for food. To find a park, use this search tool from the National Park Service to find a place to spend some time together this Mother's day.
Have a mom that enjoys the traditional Mother's Day gifts but likes to keep things "green"? Boston.com has some great "green" gift ideas for mom. I personally like the "Chocolate" category!
Are there are multiple moms in your family? How about having the all over for brunch? Everyone can get together and spend time with all the moms at once rather than splitting the holiday. Rachael Ray has some awesome Mother's Day ideas. Country Living also has a great brunch menu section.
Now, I can't do all the leg work for you but I think you get the idea. Hopefully I helped get some creative juices flowing so you don't end up spending too much money on flowers that are going to die in a week. Remember it's the thought that counts not the dollar signs when it comes to gift giving. My mom always told me that! Happy Mother's Day!