Yeah, we know she’s not your mom, but a smart man takes care of his woman on Mother’s Day. We’ll show you how to earn a little love credit with one of these 10 romantic gifts that will do nothing but make your relationship stronger.
Whether you’re married or dating a woman with kids, Mother’s Day is all about showering the mama in your life (the one who selflessly cares for the little ones in hers) with a token of your complete appreciation for all the work she does.
Unfortunately, while you might think she’d appreciate an appliance like a super charged vacuum or a fluffy pink duster – merely as a reflection of your gratitude for all the hard housework she does and a way to make it easier – those kinds of gifts will not score you any brownie points!
So what can a guy, who is maybe feeling a little clueless, do to show his woman that he indeed values not only all the busy work she does, but truly appreciates every fiber of her being and can’t imagine anyone else he’d rather be the mother of his children? Not to worry! We’ve put together a list of gifts sure to garner you a big wet, sloppy kiss and if you play your cards right… a lot more.
An exquisite oil painting
There’s something unique about buying your love a piece of art that celebrates motherhood and speaks volumes to her about the fact that you recognize what a wonderful mom she is. An oil painting has the ability to express more emotion than other gift items.
There’s a beauty and tenderness in the relationship between a mother and a child and at the online gallery, Overstock Art which features handmade oil painting reproductions. There are many masterpieces a husband/boyfriend could pick from to celebrate the amazing gift of motherhood and the role of mothers.
Just a few worth considering:
- Poppy Field in Argenteuil, Claude Monet. In this colorful oil painting, originally created in 1873, Monet painted his wife and son strolling together among the poppies.
- Maternity, Pablo Picasso. This stunning oil painting, originally created in 1905, depicts the intimate bond of mother and child.
Special offer: Through Sunday, May 9, 2010, overstockart.com will be offering a discount of 40% off oil paintings featured in the Mother’s Day gallery (does not include frames or pre-framed paintings), just use the coupon code MOMART40 at checkout.
Hot mama underwear
Sometimes men have a hard time saying what they want to say, but this one, is a spank me (amazon) kind of undies, sexy and cute and makes us women feel loved (special and sexy) are the perfect ice breaker, an ideal way for a man to tell his special lady what a hot mama she is! And certainly a far more fun way of saying it than having it written on a coffee mug!
The mama necklace
If you want to give your love an heirloom piece of jewelry sure to express your gratitude for all that she does as a mom, you can get a lovely piece from jewelry designer Tali Gillette. She’s found a way to transform a child’s first words into a beautiful pendant with her Mama Necklace. This chic and unique line of jewelry is available in 14K yellow gold, 18K white gold or 18K rose gold, comes with a beautiful chain and is sure to get you your love’s undying gratitude.
Bon Bons
Really, doesn’t every mom deserve a chance to sit around eating bon bons? You can order them online or get them at your local grocery store.
Rock star mom tees and tanks
Show your mom-to-be you still think she’s unbelievably sexy with a funky mama t-shirt, tube top, hoodie and halter top that will help her show off her bump in a most flattering way. Amazon has a lot of fun clothing for a Rock-Star-Mom. 🙂
A luxurious at home spa
Give your woman the gift of “me” time with this revitalizing clay mask; a unique and healthy way to pamper herself this Mother’s Day. The Evan Healy Clay Kit is an organic gift set which includes French Rose Clay and Moroccan Rhassoul Clay, Green Tea Clay, a handmade terra-cotta clay bowl and a generous fan-shaped application brush. It’s a little slice of affordable luxury that is good for her and good for the earth, too.
What I love about you: A journal
If you’re not sure how to tell your wife that you do notice all the things she does for you and the family, how much you’ve learned from her, admire her, and love her, here’s a fill-in-the-blanks gift journal that will get you going. Authors Kate and David Marshall created this special love journal to celebrate love and offer a fresh way for couples to say “I love you.” The questions and fill-in blanks prompt you to say what’s in your heart but maybe not always on the tip of your tongue. Playful and tender, this is the perfect gift for the woman n your life who makes your pulse race. Expressing love is always the answer.
A flower box of organic truffles
You can get a fun flower box with chocolate 🙂 so yummy!
A luscious metal keepsake
Mom jewelry on amazon! lots of beautiful items!
Flirty aprons
If the woman in your life is a doyenne of all things culinary; if she keeps your belly forever filled with her homemade creations, then giving her one of these flirty aprons is a great way to show her just how much you appreciate her prowess in the kitchen.
Flirty florals that include luscious lemons, chic pink, very cherry, sassy black and saucy safari, Flirty Aprons (amazon) redefine what it means to feel cute, fun and sexy in the home. They even have mother/daughter matching aprons!
