There’s nothing like a pandemic to double our appreciation for the world’s mothers. As global lockdowns confine families to their homes, mothers are often the captains keeping the domestic ship afloat.
The irony is that while many of us now value moms more than ever, movement restrictions and reduced income may hinder the customary Mother’s Day splurge on 10 May. If you’re dealing with either of the above, get creative with these cheap and easy DIY Mother’s Day gifts.
In times of incessant stress baking, what is more celebratory than cake? Though the new coronavirus has brought out the baker in many of us, Mother’s Day is an opportunity to be a little bit extra. Scour baking blogs for simple, one-bowl cake recipes and embellish with a simple box of Smarties, Astros and buttercream icing. Try foodess.com’s ‘Moist Chocolate Cake’ recipe for a delicious cake made with basic ingredients.
Add a sprinkle of ambience and a little living room TLC can make a great Mother’s Day gift. To spruce up your home spa, set an appointment time, designate an area, prop up some pillows, light some candles, burn a stick of incense, play some soothing music and dream up some treatments to suit your mom’s particular aches and pains. Foot baths and massages, DIY face masks as well as manicures and pedicures can all be done with love and a little laughter.
If cakes and spas aren’t an option, how about some Mother’s Day coupons? These coupons allow your mum to cash in a chore, a favour or a task, and the giver has to get to it without complaining. Make creative coupons with a pen and a sheet of paper, then be sure to keep your promise when one is waved happily in your face.
