Many women have gifts that they would love to receive. Every gift list is unique, but there are gift list gifts that any mom would love to have. Below is a list of gifts that most grandmothers would love.

meet up

The clandestine longing in every mother’s dream is for her family members to get along. She wants her children to be happy. She wants to know that hers is a loving family. How you present your mom with that gift is up to you.

Some households set aside a day close to Christmas for family and extended family to spend Christmas together. For example, the last Saturday before Christmas (unless it is on Christmas Eve) can be reserved every year. It’s a day to gather siblings, cousins, in-laws, and outlaws for a merry night of fun and holiday sharing. This tradition helps avoid conflicts with the “other sides” of families who also want to share family time at the holidays, and allows children to celebrate Christmas Day with their families of origin in their own homes.

family picture

This gift has a special meaning for the many moms whose children and grandchildren are spread all over the world. A mother’s secret dream is that all her grandchildren are photographed together. This requires some advance planning, but it can be fun, a mini-gathering in the holiday spirit, and would provide cherished memories.

Handmade

“It’s the thought that counts” is an old saying, but it’s true nonetheless. Some of a mother’s most prized possessions are the ones that were crafted for her. She will always appreciate a poem, a construction paper turkey, or a picture of her house painted by a child or grandchild. Whether artistically inclined or not, children both young and old can purchase many personal and decorative items that can be made with supplies from craft stores. A handmade gift makes giving more out of love than money.

bouquets

Flowers are a luxury that most mothers rarely give themselves. 1 single red rose in its place on the table can be a pleasant surprise and a way to say “You are great”. A bouquet of fresh posies on the mantle is uplifting at the end of a long day. Flowers don’t have to be expensive. Sometimes a handful of wildflowers picked from a nearby field can strike the perfect note.

Gifts that are personalized

For many moms, the most difficult task is buying something just for them. Nothing says “just for you” like your mother’s name or initials on the gift. You can have wallets, purses, towels, pillowcases and briefcases personalized with your Mom’s initials. How about a frame engraved with “I love mom” or a special refrigerator magnet that can be personalized by a salesperson at a local mall?

cleaning gift

How wonderful would it be for your mom to go out for the day and come home to find her house spotlessly clean from top to bottom? A mom’s secret wish is that the “maid fairy” visit her house and do the little jobs she can’t seem to find time for: cleaning the baseboards, cleaning the refrigerator, dusting, and polishing the furniture. Imagine your mom comes home to find all her precious knick-knacks sparkling clean. That would be heaven for many moms.

Spa day

Depending on one’s share, this gift can include a facial, massage, pedicure, manicure, and even a haircut. It’s rare for a mom to feel pampered in an environment of candlelight, soft music, and her undivided attention. For that mom who goes to all the sports and school events, and chauffeurs her kids at all hours of the day and night, this is a wonderful way to relax.

A “Pamper Me” Gift

If your budget can’t cover a day spa visit, do the next best thing. Your gift could be a basket full of fun items for mom to pamper herself: bubble bath, soothing lotion, candles, and potpourri. Arrange to give him an hour or so to relax in the bubbles with the door closed and nothing to worry about.

Handmade “Love Coupons”

A clever gift that can be crafted on any home computer, or handmade by any member of the family, “Love Coupons” are the Christmas gift that “keeps on giving.” Coupons can be redeemed for valuable gifts such as: a back and neck massage, an “I’ll do the dishes” coupon, “Let’s go to dinner” or even “A shopping spree by you for you”.

Some of the best little items would include a hug when you need an extra one, a kiss when you’re feeling down, and an extra long distance phone call to a loved one far away. You will have fun designing this gift especially for your Mom, because there are so many possibilities for these Love Coupon Books.

love and appreciation

This precious thank you gift may be the single most important item on the list for many moms. Some of the things mothers do for their families are often invisible: behind-the-scenes efforts that go largely unnoticed. Of course, the things that mothers do for their families they do out of love. Still, we all need to know that our efforts are noticed and appreciated. Show your appreciation for her by giving your mom an extra hug and thanking her for that special meal she cooks for you, for taking you to her ball game, and those personal gifts she gave up so she could have what she wanted.

The “secret desires” of each mother are unique to her. You know your own mom best. A little time spent thinking will probably reveal your mom’s secret wish.