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Shannon Cl
I work with kids with special needs and their moms are amazing. I cannot give them enough credit for their patience and love they give to their children even when times are rough. I need ideas of something meaningful I can get the moms for mothers day.
Answer
Some ideas:
A day off! I'm half-serious here as your work/relationship with the parents may not allow it. Parenting is no easy job for anyone but I can imagine it's much more taxing when parenting a child with special needs. A much needed break would be well appreciated. If it's possible, I would offer babysitting services for each of the moms after work hours so they can go and unwind.
If your work and work space allows it, I would consider hosting a luncheon, brunch, or tea for them in their honor at your work. It's much more time/effort effective than offering individual babysitting services and it's a nice way to show that you appreciate the effort they put into their kids. You may also be able to get your boss and/or coworkers on board with this and have them agree to host it and flip the bill. Giving little speeches and handing out little plaques or certificates of achievement or gift bags individualized for each child/parent at the luncheon would also be a nice touch. A picture slideshow or video montage would be good to have at an event like this. Even cuter would be to tape a short video of each child saying a special Mother's Day message or anecdote about their mom.
Personalized letter to each parent wouldn't cost more than the stationary that they're written on but they could make a big impact. Writing each parent a letter about how much their effort is appreciated and the strides you've seen in their kids because of the efforts the parents and kids have made could be really touching. Sometimes a little recognition from others goes a really long way in boosting one's morale.
A Mother's Day card enclosed with a gift card with a small amount for a popular coffee shop or eatery for each parent.
Personalized - anything- featuring a photograph, hand-print or words written by their child. Magnets, mugs, mouse pads, calendars, paperweights, pencil holders etc. are all things that could be personalized.
Gift certificates for manicures or pedicures at a local salon. If you talk to the salon owner, you may even be able to get discounts because of the special situations of the parents.
Some ideas:
A day off! I'm half-serious here as your work/relationship with the parents may not allow it. Parenting is no easy job for anyone but I can imagine it's much more taxing when parenting a child with special needs. A much needed break would be well appreciated. If it's possible, I would offer babysitting services for each of the moms after work hours so they can go and unwind.
If your work and work space allows it, I would consider hosting a luncheon, brunch, or tea for them in their honor at your work. It's much more time/effort effective than offering individual babysitting services and it's a nice way to show that you appreciate the effort they put into their kids. You may also be able to get your boss and/or coworkers on board with this and have them agree to host it and flip the bill. Giving little speeches and handing out little plaques or certificates of achievement or gift bags individualized for each child/parent at the luncheon would also be a nice touch. A picture slideshow or video montage would be good to have at an event like this. Even cuter would be to tape a short video of each child saying a special Mother's Day message or anecdote about their mom.
Personalized letter to each parent wouldn't cost more than the stationary that they're written on but they could make a big impact. Writing each parent a letter about how much their effort is appreciated and the strides you've seen in their kids because of the efforts the parents and kids have made could be really touching. Sometimes a little recognition from others goes a really long way in boosting one's morale.
A Mother's Day card enclosed with a gift card with a small amount for a popular coffee shop or eatery for each parent.
Personalized - anything- featuring a photograph, hand-print or words written by their child. Magnets, mugs, mouse pads, calendars, paperweights, pencil holders etc. are all things that could be personalized.
Gift certificates for manicures or pedicures at a local salon. If you talk to the salon owner, you may even be able to get discounts because of the special situations of the parents.
What should i put in a christmas gift basket?
Danielle
I want to make my mom a Christmas gift basket since I'm on a tight budget but I'm drawing blanks on what to put in it, I have candy, candles, and a pair of pjs, anything else??
Answer
Homemade cookies, fuzzy socks (i know my mom loves those),
a homemade coupon book they look like this: http://thedahlingdatingdivas.blogspot.com/2010/09/amazing-homemade-coupon-books.html add things that say 'One free day on bed in breakfast' or 'One free foot massage' or 'One free night of no dishes' She will LOVE that, lottery tickets if you can get someone to go buy them for you, giftcard, hallmark card, slippers, perfume, lotion, jewelry.
There's lots you could put in there :)
Homemade cookies, fuzzy socks (i know my mom loves those),
a homemade coupon book they look like this: http://thedahlingdatingdivas.blogspot.com/2010/09/amazing-homemade-coupon-books.html add things that say 'One free day on bed in breakfast' or 'One free foot massage' or 'One free night of no dishes' She will LOVE that, lottery tickets if you can get someone to go buy them for you, giftcard, hallmark card, slippers, perfume, lotion, jewelry.
There's lots you could put in there :)
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