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With Mother’s Day just around the corner, kids without large allowances are wondering what they can give mom for her special day. But, not all gifts have to come from the store. Some can come straight from the heart.
These low or no-cost Mother’s Day ideas for kids will create a memorable day for mom…
Mother’s Day Gifts Kids Can Make:
1. Create a large *Happy Mother’s Day* Sign
2. Burn a *Mom’s Favorites* CD
3. Give mom a picture of you in a hand-decorated frame
4. Make a bag of potpourri using dried flowers from the garden
5. Put together a scrapbook with mom’s favorite recipes
6. Make mom a bracelet using beads from a craft store
7. Make a sign for a t-shirt that says *I Love My Mom* with an arrow pointing to the right or left
8. Make mom a special breakfast
9. Bake mom a cake and sing *Happy Mother’s Day To You*
Other Ideas for Mother’s Day for Children:
10. Wash and/or vacuum mom’s car
11. Clean your own room as a treat to mom
12. Help set the table for dinner without being asked
13. Give mom a red rose and place it in mom’s favorite vase
14. Take mom to the park for a picnic lunch
15. Take mom to a movie she’d enjoy
16. Buy mom some scented candles
17. Offer to do a specific chore for a week (washing dishes, dusting, cleaning)
18. Clear out the flower bed for mom to prepare for spring planting
19. Rake the leaves and make a compost pile
20. Buy a mini rose bush, some herbs, or flower seeds for mom’s garden
Whatever kids decide to do for Mother’s Day, mom will know just how special she really is.
Remember, gifts don’t have to be expensive. Just give from the heart!
Free, Helpful Resource: Free Holiday Ideas for the Kids