What's an appropriate Mother's Day gift for a step-mother of only 5 years whose step-kids are now grown?
398119
yeah a really nice bouqet of flowers and a card saying some thing nice like your a great mom or something.
863377
Get her a baby outfit and a sonogram pic from the internet.  Just when your mom is about to pass out say PSYCH! And give her what you really got her...one of those $9.99 mug and mini tea-bag sets from Walmart (the ones with the little winter scenes on the mugs).
502018
click the links below to see a list of inexpensive mother's day gifts\nhttp://www.betterbudgeting.com/articles/holidays/giftsformothersday.htm\nhttp://www.stretcher.com/stories/03/03apr28e.cfm\nhttp://www.ecewebguide.com/holiday_themes/mothersdaygift.html\nhttp://www.holidayfamilyfun.com/articles/christmas/giftideas.htm\nhttp://www.mommysavers.com/celebrations/mothers_day.htm\nhope this helps
934052
If your Mom has a hobby, get something related to that.  \nSubscriptions to a magazine she likes to read is a gift that gives all year.\nMy daughter got me a gift certificate to my favorite lunch place, good for a weeks worth of lunches. \nIf your Mom is like me, she doesn't need trinkets, but something useful is always appreciated.  You know, you could also write her a letter and tell her how much you appreciate and love her.\nPictures are always a good thing too.  A nice scrapbook of her life, something you put together for her.
12019
Jewelry is often a good gift for mothers.  Or a gift certificate to her favorite store, beauty salon or restaurant, depending what she likes would be good.
103380
make her some homemade gift certificates , for such things as a free day of babysitting,running errands for her , help with housework.etc. get the picture?
716644
Get them a simple giftcard from a local store. Let them choose whatever they want.
852139
Mothers are usually very unpicky at presents, but check in at what products shes using, what clothes brand she loves.\n-You might like to buy her a giftcard for the mall\n-Make something like an album of your memories together, growing up and happy times. You can decorate it so it looks all prettyful.\n-Buy a gift certificates for you and her(or alone) at the spa\nor a gift certificate to get manicures & pedicures together\n-You can always extend the subscription to her magazine or buy her a subscription on her favorite magazine\n-Also you can write her a letter on how much you appreciate her and slip it into one of the presents.\nOkay..I'm starting to sound like Mother's Day extravaganza, so I'll stop myself now. This doesn't sound Christmas-y..ah well...at least I tried.
420602
The letter & the photo ideas are nice ones. As a mother, I can tell you that the best presents are always those that come from the heart. They needn't cost much (if anything at all). just so long as it's given with all the love you have for your mother. My daughter has given me "World's Best Mum" certificates & stuff like that, but the best thing ever from her, was a photo of her at her school prom with a poem that she'd writen herself, about how she felt about our relationship. Stuff like that is totally unique, a keepsake, memories that you can look back on with love in years to come. Give her something that shows how much you love her - I know she'll be more pleased with that than if you spent loads of money on something that any daughter could buy for her mother.
228546
You can give her a framed picture of both of you.\n\nYou could buy a nice economic wood picture frame (could be 4" x 6" it won't cost more than $5.00) and paint it or decorated in an unique way.  If you could not buy one you could make one yourself with cardboard or wood stiks.\n\nYou could also see if the bookstore you work at is something you like for her and ask you boss if he could take the money out of your pay in several installments.\n\nIf you had no money, go see if you could find some pretty flowers and make her a bouquet.\n\nThere are lots of ideas you could use. But it wont matter what you get her. The best gift a son or daughter could give to their mom is their love and to let her know she is being the best mom you could ever had.  That's all moms care about
655721
How about a scrapbook or photo album showing their whole lives and their families?? \nIt is something I am sure they would love having, looking at and can show to their friends.\nLets face it after 60yrs of marriage what could they possibly need.
691330
make something, moms love that.  if it shows pictures of when you were growing up, she would cherish it, or if it had something words even to help her relive a moment you  too had together when ou were younger, or even to be able to relive the moment she gets her gift from you, she would love it.
787479
At this time in their life they probably want to feel like they are an adult. Well, I think a dozen roses would fit the ideal gift. She'll realize that you realize that she's growing up. Roses=Maturity, and if you get here mere materialistixc gift she will think that another birthday was blown and she is just another day older. Suprise her! It can also be construed as nonromantic, or romantic if you want it to be. Plus, a dozen roses and a card is not as expensive as some other things people are suggesting to you... com'on, make her tingle inside.
451666
just married and a newborn son? \n\ngive her a gift certificate to come and babysit the baby so they can go out on a date (or stay in and nap).
501742
I would consider getting her two gifts - one that will last a lifetime to commemorate the event, like a nice necklace, rosary, or bible, and maybe something she will enjoy and appreciate now like a game or toy.
389978
My parents are helping us out a great deal for our wedding.  My mom has helped me with the planning, the finances, the stress, etc etc.  We are getting my father a nice bottle of wine and a gift certificate for a manicure and pedicure for my mom.  When I go into the salon to have mine done the day before, I am just going to surprise her and take her with me.  We are also planning on a nice toast specifically for them and we're also thinking of having a song dedicated to them (to dance to) following the toast. I'm not sure if it's necessarily "customary," but I think it should be if they really help out.  If you can't afford much, just put some thought into it and do something creative.  Make a cd for each of them with songs that remind them of you (or the two of you together).  Definitely do something for them...it's kind of their big day too.
794476
I think there are many perfect presents for a Mother, depending on the age of her child.   If you are a teenager I bet she would love for you to give her a month of not having to do the laundry and/or cleaning of the house, not your bedroom (which you should always do).   If you are younger, then I would say a nice kiss, hug, and ask your father.   \n\nIf I were to buy my mother a present, I would look and see what her favorite perfume is and buy that, a small bottle that I could afford.   You can get most perfumes at a mall or store likes Sears, Macy's, or even CVS.\n\nDoes she like to read?   Then get her a nice book from one of her favorite authors.    Does she like to do crafts then go to a craft store and buy her a nice kit, etc.\n\nRemember it is the thought going into the present that counts, not the value.