Gifts have become ubiquitous. Everywhere you turn there’s a call for a gift. Gifts for colleagues, friends, gifts for neighbors, Mom, Dad, party guests … and yes of course boyfriends, girlfriends, and partners. While I agree that giving is one of the highest virtues in life, our gifting culture has become somewhat hollow without much meaning. It’s often an “Oh sh*t I gotta get her this for her ________” (fill in the blanks) rather than “I would love to gift her this”. Don’t get me wrong. I’m no saint. I would rather be out of town and miss the occasion completely.

But the mood changes dramatically when it comes to people close to us, those who really mean something in our lives - our parents, sibs, friends, BFFs, and of course for those crushes. But there’s something special about gifting Mom and Dad. Especially the Moms. Dads are usually happy with a quality leather wallet or a good bottle of bourbon from Tenessee.

What Do Mothers Want On Mother’s Day?

Mothers just want to see their kids happy, healthy, and safe. It’s all they ever wanted and ever will. That’s what makes finding the best Mother’s Day gift so goddamn hard. When I was in school and up until college, I had no idea what my mother would want for a gift. But once I had my first child, I knew exactly what would make my Mom happy. It’s not a 4 wheeler off-the-road SUV (that she actually wants), it’s not a beach bungalow. They might make her ecstatic but won’t touch the heart as much. Mother’s Day gift needs to be something meaningful. And it could be something really simple.

“Youth fades; love droops; the leaves of friendship fall; A mother’s secret hope outlives them all.”
—Oliver Wendell Holmes

Forever Rose Box. Timeless Real Roses.

Flowers hold a special meaning for women (sorry guys), and especially more so for Moms when they come from someone in the family - whether it’s from the husband or the kids. It’s a special moment. She feels worth it. It’s more than words can say. Blooms make her eyes sparkle as bright as any diamond has ever.

Roses symbolize love. And ‘forever roses’ signify eternity. A box of real roses frozen in time and encapsulated in forever beauty and youth will resemble the deep, forever love for your mother you’ve felt but never been able to fully express in words. For a mother to know that her child is pledging forever love for her .. means EVERYTHING. It’s all she’s ever wanted to hear. Trust me on this. This is what mothers are and will forever be. Get her an eternal rose box and show what she’s always been for your, and will be.

Trip For Two. A Weekend Trip

This is my favorite. Print out your bookings in advance. And hand it to her in an envelope. Tell her you’ll hit the road together or even better take the train and spend the weekend somewhere. Just the two of you. Go a step further and tell her that you called her work and took the Monday off for her :D This is especially great if you’re a girl. But boys and men can do this too. You can take your sib but leave Dad at home. Don’t ask why, just do it. You and Mom and a relaxing weekend trip, far from home and all that she’s stuck into. To start, you’ll bond again like the good old days, and she’ll be able to finally drop her hair and have fun - without worrying about dinner. This will take years off her age.