It's that time again, and if you were thinking about what tokens of love you wanted to surprise your favorite mother with, might I suggest either an incredible hard cover book of Glaciers- Ice Portraits of Vanishing Glaciers by James Balog, or the documentary of photographing vanishing glaciers, Chasing Ice, also by James Balog.
Another great gift are ECO optics. Where they use 95% recycled materials as well as plant a tree for every frame you purchase. You can pick up sunglasses or glasses for your stylish mama and contribute to the awareness movement.
Other ideas such as the simple gift of placing all the families recipe, as well as your famous dishes in a personal recipe book as a thoughtful and heirloom gift.
As for the festivities, keeping things simple, usually is the best, if you don't want to focus on the consumerism that adds to the the unnecessary and harmful impact of waste from packaging, cards, etc. Perhaps you and the children can create cards on recycled paper, or instead of gift giving, plan a date with your mom. You can take her on a hike, to the beach, setting up brunch at home or on a picnic, or a lovely afternoon tea with sandwiches and scones are some fun ideas.
You could also do an at home spa, complete with a foot or body soak, aromatherapy oils scenting the room, facial masque, and foot or body soak, and supplying salts and essential oils for her laid back treatment, or just let her relax with books that she has on her wish list and allow her some peaceful reading.
Most importantly, you can write her notes, and express just how much she means to you. You can also spend the day at a museum, play, or musical, take her someplace special and meaningful. It would mean the world to her that you put some thoughts into celebrating the day with her and respond to what she wants or needs.
Whatever you plan, if it comes from your heart, it's the best token ever.
