Stay-at-home mums spend a great deal of time getting household chores done. Why not make things easier for Mum by presenting her with a practical gift this Mother’s Day? Here are some gift ideas that will appeal to homemakers.
Books for Stay-at-home Mums
It’s tough being a stay-at-home mum. Dealing with screaming kids, dirty laundry that keeps piling up, messy rooms and meals that need to be cooked daily can be physically, emotionally and mentally draining. Some expert advice and tips may be handy. That’s why books written especially for stay-at-home parents make very practical gifts.
Check out The Stay-at-home Survival Guide: Field Tested Strategies for Staying Smart, Sane and Connected while Caring for Your Kids by Melissa Stanton [Seal Press, 2008], The Ultimate Guide for Stay-at-home Parents by Robert Koger [Wild Plains Press, 2008], Finding Your Way Home: How to Become a Successful Stay-at-home Parent by Lucynda Koesters [AuthorHouse, 2005] and Eliminate Chaos: The 10-Step Process to Organize Your Home and Life by Laura Leist [Sasquatch Books, 2006].
Kitchen Appliances
The kitchen is often the homemaker’s domain. So making the kitchen a comfortable and clutter-free area will be a very thoughtful gift. Get a new dishwasher, fridge, microwave oven or food processor, depending on what item needs to be replaced. A mobile kitchen cart, an in-sink cutting board with strainer, an appetizer serving set or a crystal salad bowl are good ideas too. If money is no object, try renovating the kitchen. That will be the ultimate kitchen gift.
Indoor Kitchen Garden
If Mum enjoys cooking using a variety of herbs, surprise her with an indoor kitchen garden. The computerized AeroGarden, a user-friendly indoor smart garden will be great choice. It has a built-in micro processor that automatically adjusts nutrient delivery and water flow and turn lights on and off to simulate the sun. With an indoor kitchen garden, Mum will never run out of fresh herbs in the kitchen!
Properly Maintained Car
A stay-at-home mum also often doubles up as the family driver, ferrying the kids to school, sports, music classes and a host of other activities. So a properly maintained car will make her chores much easier. On Mother’s Day, make sure her car is thoroughly cleaned, vacuumed, waxed and fill up the fuel tank.
Pampering Mum
Treat Mum like a queen on Mother’s Day. Let her rest and pamper her all day long. Start the day with a nice breakfast in bed. Let Dad and the kids do all household chores while Mum relaxes or watches her favorite TV shows. Prepare a long, luxurious bath for her later in the day. Arrange an evening out for Mum with her girlfriends. More importantly, try to make everyday Mother’s Day by pledging to help out more at home. This will be a gift that she’ll cherish more than anything else.
Say thank you to stay-at-home mums with thoughtful and practical gifts. On Mother’s Day, surprise her with books for stay-at-home parents, a new kitchen appliance, an indoor kitchen garden or a properly maintained car. Pamper Mum on Mother’s Day too. Better still, stretch Mother’s Day all year round by agreeing to do more household chores.
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