What Moms Really Want - A Mother's Day Gift Guide

Hi! How's your Wednesday going?
Mine has been kind of crazy, but I guess that's rather normal for my life. Haha. We have taken road trips to deliver puppies for the past 2 weekends,

(I own Shetland Sheepdogs and very selectively breed every now and then, and I have a strict I-don't-ship-my-dogs policy) and will be doing the same thing again this weekend, and then driving a van full of Amish people to the beach in FL for almost 2 weeks the following weekend. See what I mean? :)

Anyway... some of you, if not most of you, have clicked on my blog to see a gift guide for the mommies in your lives. So, the million dollar question is, what does Mom want for Mother's Day? *sigh*
It might be a lot simpler than you think.
I was going to have this nice big long list, filled with all of the things that the moms in my life said they wanted. But here's the deal:
I've asked my mom, my friends' moms, my grandmother, my friends... and they actually all said the same thing.
TIME.

Every. Single. Woman. They all wanted the same thing. Time. Maybe a combinationof other things and time, but in some way or another, it was always in the mix. Time.
The older mothers who are now grandmothers whose children are all grown and have moved away, want TIME- for you to come visit with them and share a meal, or tea on the front porch, or lemonade on the veranda, or cocoa by the fireplace (depending on where you live and what the weather is like and what they're into).
The moms with older children around the teen-to-early-adult age also want TIME- for you to show that you care, and that you're grateful for everything she has done for you that has helped you start a happy, succesful life. Those years get busier and busier in a teen's life- make time for Mom, too.
The moms with littler children, who sometimes feel overwhelmed and like they're barely keeping their head above water on some days, whether they are stay-at-home moms or trying to juggle work and caring for their little ones, want TIME- maybe even just time to take care of themselves, and relax and reset a little. For you to take TIME to love on her and speak into her heart that she is enough, that she is a good mom and that its not selfish to invest in herself in a positive way. She's constantly giving of herself at this stage in life- she needs replenishing, too.
Now, there are a lot of creative ways to give time to someone.
You could pay for the dinner for the grandmother, or prepare and bring the meal, or serve the tea, etc.
You could plan somewhere to go as a family for the mother whose children are constantly running off and doing their own things.
You could even get more personalized with it. Whatever she likes to do, perhaps give her a gift that has to do with that and do it WITH her.
For the mother who feels burned out and tired, how about a massage, or a spa pedicure? What about fixing the meal and letting her sit back and relax, and then doing the dishes for her? What about BOTH of those AND the spa treatment?
The truth is, I can give you all sorts of ideas, but nobody knows the mothers in your life like you do. So think about her/them. Think about her likes or hobbies. Think about her needs. What will bless her heart the most?
I hope this post has helped you think creatively and lovingly so you can give the best gift possible. And don't forget to tell her you love her.

I've also linked a page with some of the most-wanted items that are trending right now HERE, but remember, things are just things. Give thoughtfully.

You can get this band that I am using for my Fitbit here:
They are currently sold out in Rose Gold, but still available in 3 other colors and it's under $13. It has a smooth look and comfortable feel, with a strong magnetic closure.

P.S. I love you, Mom. <3

Love,

The Brunette <3