Best of … things to do for mom

Contributed by Tim Brugger, Catalogs.com Top 10 Guru

As any self-respecting Mom will tell you every day should be Mother’s Day; and she has a point.

Through the inevitable trials and tribulations, at the end of the day Mom is always Mom, and that’s a (real) good thing.

Though every day should be Mother’s Day, alas it was not to be. But we needn’t let that stop us from showing her what she means to us. In fact, random acts of kindness resonate more anyway. So don’t wait, the right time for the best things to do for mom is right now; just ask her.

Gourmet delivery

Breakfast in bed

When in doubt, hit her straight in the sweet tooth. Surprising her with a delivery of gourmet fruit spreads, marmalades and assorted jams and jellies is always a great thing to do for Mom. And go for the package of eight Harvey’s Groves has available, that’ll keep Mom in toast and fresh made jams for weeks. And she’ll think of you with every delicious bite.

Camera & photos

Digital memories

Mom’s love pictures; it’s been scientifically proven. Especially if those pictures include family and friends. So here’s the plan, jump over to Adorama Camera and pick up a nicely refurbished digital camera for under $100. Which in and of itself is a nice thing to do for Mom, but before you hand it over snap some pictures of you, your family and her grandkids, if any. Then give it to her with downloadable snapshots of all the people that make her world go ‘round. The points scored implementing this simple strategy will last six, maybe even seven months; cha-ching!

Engraved locket

Something close to the heart

Things Remembered is a great place for gifts for all occasions, no doubt about it. But to really blow Mom away, personalize one of these beautiful Heart Lockets with the engraving of your choice, and maybe even a picture of a loved one (or ones) inside. But don’t wait until an occasion to do it. Random is good, so to really make an impact when considering things to do for mom, drop this little beauty on her when she least expects it.

Prepaid subscription

Time with a good book

Moms, bless their big hearts, seem to have held on to the sometimes lost art of reading. Many of them would prefer an audio book while driving or traveling to the sometimes ear-busting sounds of today’s music. A pre-paid subscription to Books Free is the perfect solution for Moms who prefer curling up to a good book than watching re-runs of another reality show. She can read at her own pace, and swap one book or audio version for another at her whim. And Books Free has a great selection of the latest releases, along with the classics; nice.

Crafting supplies

Something always needed

However Mom expresses her creative abilities, there’s a good chance Sunshine Discount Crafts has what she’ll need. In addition to mosaics, you’ll find beads, clay, florals, quilting and just about every other artisan-like tools and accessories under the sun. And when considering things to do for Mom, invariably you’ll need to assure here you didn’t spend too much. This time you can be honest, because in addition to more craft related items than a person can count, Sunshine Discount Crafts let’s them go for a pittance.