Kievgid

Of all the big questions in the world - what is the meaning of life? Why are we here? Who ate the last Hobnob? - There’s only one that needs no explanation and that is ‘why is my mum so fab?’ Mums just are - they feed and water us, spend years cleaning up after us, drive us about to parties in our teenage years, bite their lips (or not) during your first home hair dye experiment and generally provide a shoulder to cry on, a listening ear and a ready hug for the whole family. So having said all of that, it’s amazing how easily we sometimes take our mums for granted - and a fair few of us are still taking home our dirty washing of a weekend or cadging lifts into town when we’re old enough to be looking after ourselves!

Speaking of presents, some of the greatest are those which involve your time - time being the most precious thing any of us have! You can use the power of the internet to use yours most wisely too… Instead of traipsing around the shops on a busy Saturday, battling the crowds only to find a fairly run of the mill selection of Mother’s Day gifts, why not click online and check out the huge range of perfect presents to buy on the net?

Yes, some of us aren’t great with fancy words or big gestures - but you can always pick a personalised and special gift which will signal to your mum that you’ve put thought and effort into something that you knew would be special to her. Equally if you are short of ready money, you can go the other way and make something yourself for the ultimate in personalised gifts!

Even if handicrafts aren’t your thing, there are plenty of ways to show your appreciation - for example, think of practical presents such as doing her garden, finishing those odd DIY jobs that your dad is never going to get round to… perhaps taking your mum out to see a film or for a curry, or simply popping round with some cakes, making her a cuppa and spending time to chat and listen to her news. Mothers Day Gifts don’t have to be fancy or exclusive, they just need to be tailored to the recipient and have a personal touch.

Many of the Mother’s Day poems that are popular for this special occasion will bring smiles and tears to the eyes of both sender and recipient. The depth of feeling in many of these is unabashedly sentimental and will tug at the heartstrings as the words bring back memories of years that have passed too quickly. Mothers Day is one of the most popular of all occasions and it holds many records. There are more cards and flowers bought at this time of year than any other. Even phone calls on Mother’s Day will fill the airwaves as children anxiously and eagerly make contact with that one person in the world who has always loved and cared for them, their Mother.