Mother’s Day Tips for Men
Motherâ??s Day – it’s a dangerous holiday to navigate and one that you really donâ??t want to forget. For your mom, Motherâ??s Day is the big one – itâ??s the only day out of the year that youâ??re pretty much required by law to show a little love and affection for the woman who gave you life. If youâ??re not a parent, and also not a woman, itâ??s hard to grasp why this one is so important. Read on for some tips to get you through the day and to keep you in her good books.
Hell hath no fury like a forgotten Mom
Step number one, and definitely the biggest: remember Motherâ??s Day is. In the U.S. and in Canada, Motherâ??s Day is held on the second Sunday in May. Other countries celebrate it around the same time. This year, Motherâ??s Day is on MAY 13. Write it down and stick up Post-It notes around your house. Do not forget: MAY 13. Try some word association. Your mother MAY react like Jasonâ??s mom in Friday the 13th if you forget Motherâ??s Day. Simple enough.
Show some love
Step number two, remember what Motherâ??s Day is all about. Showing your mom some genuine affection on Motherâ??s Day isnâ??t enough to qualify you as a mommaâ??s boy, but it will mean a lot to her. If sheâ??s still changing your sheets though, youâ??ve got concerns. A slightly sappy card with a heartfelt note from you will have her eyes welling up and some fantastic home cooking coming you way.
Flowers and chocolates are pretty standard gifts, so try to think outside the box. What are her hobbies? Hint â?? vacuuming isnâ??t one of them. Neither is cleaning the bathroom. Does she take pilates (fancy stretching)? Is she in a book club (ladies talking about stuff theyâ??ve read)? Take a minute to think out what sheâ??s into (not doing your laundry), then choose a gift that relates.
Treat her right
Slightly sappy card with heartfelt words opened: check. Thoughtful present fawned over: check. Okay, Motherâ??s Day is done, right? Not quite! Slow down there sonny – itâ??s called Motherâ??s Day for a reason. Not Motherâ??s Morning. Not Motherâ??s 20 Minutes. Book a lunch date or take her out for dinner. Tour an art gallery with her and absorb a little culture. Just spend a little time with your mom – itâ??s one day out of the year, and sheâ??s going to really appreciate just hanging out with her favorite son.
This Motherâ??s Day (MAY 13), donâ??t forget the special lady in your life. Some genuine consideration and a little effort will have Mom singing your praises to her friends who have hot, single daughters. Itâ??s a win-win situation.
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