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Mother’s Day is coming up real fast! Treating your mum on Mother’s Day is a really essential part of letting her know that you love her very much. You appreciate all of the work that she did raising you, and now that you are an adult with enough perspective in life, it’s your turn to look after her and do something nice for her. This is so important for your relationship and also for her general well-being – let her know she’s still needed and appreciated even if you’ve grown up. These five treats are fantastic ways of letting it show.

Book a Spa Day

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There’s nothing better than a girl’s day out, and a girl’s day out at the spa is the ultimate option. Book in a day pass for the spa and allow her to choose a treatment, such as a massage, a facial, or a manicure. She deserves to feel like a queen for a day, and you can go along with her to be the princess. It’s a day full of relaxation and giggles that every mother and daughter should do at least once.

Take Her Out

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Dinner is a traditional way to show your affections for someone, and your mother bought your meals for you for a large percentage of your life. It’s time to give her something back and treat her to a wonderful dinner out on the town. Go for what she likes, not what you like, and be sure to book in to beat the crowds. Then tell her to dress up for a surprise!

Make a Gift

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Your mother still has that lopsided mug you made in art class, so she will definitely appreciate something that is handmade now and actually looks good. Put your skills to use to create something personal. Can you sew? Carve? Decorate a cake? Think of something you could do for her and put it together with your own hands. Taking the time to do so shows how much you care.

Go the Cliché Route

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It always makes my Mum smile when I give her a bouquet. So why wouldn’t I want to see another smile on her face? You know, sometimes the old clichés really are the best. A box of chocolates, a beautiful bouquet, and a card saying that I love her is a big treat that she can enjoy for days. Your best finding out what her favourite type of flower is first though! Then you can look them up online and even get the Mothers Day flowers delivered to you whether in Australia, U.S, France, or anywhere in the world.

Let Her Choose

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If you are stuck for ideas, there’s always room for a shopping trip. Set a budget and let her know that she can have whatever catches her eye. This way you can buy her a new dress without worrying whether or not it will fit, that latest book by her favourite author without having to check her bookcase, or that secret bracelet she has been eyeing for weeks but hasn’t bought. Treat her to a day of shopping together.

If you love and appreciate your Mum, Mother’s Day is the time when you absolutely must make sure she knows it. While you can spend time with her at any other point of the year too, make sure you don’t miss this big date – and make time for her.

Avery Parker