Mothers are the heart of the household that beats love and kindness; she is her kids’ number one fan. Her goal is to keep them happy even if it meant that she could lose her sleep or pleasure, her aim is to provide her children with the best kind of life.
The Arab News team came up with a list of gift ideas in anticipation of Mother’s Day on March 21. Most of the suggestions can be found in Saudi stores.
The gift of appreciation
You can never go wrong with a beautiful flower arrangement from your local flower shop. Women in general are visually oriented and love colorful and beautiful blooms. Mother’s Day has always been associated with pink flowers because these represent love and femininity. We highly recommend you go with a tasteful arrangement from Abdulaziz Al-Noman, famous flower designer in Jeddah to help you get the best attractive arrangement for your number one fan.
The gift of great memories
A fancy frame with a picture of her favorite people or a snapshot that captured a great memory will always remind your mom of the good times she had. Such a thoughtful gift is perfect for her living room where she can stare at all day with a smile on her face. Photo frames are easy to find in every home accessory shop. Home Plaza would be a great place to choose from.
The gift of relaxation
Almost every spa offers a special treatment for Mother’s Day. With such a package, mothers can spend up to a whole day relaxing. They can unwind and will leave the spa feeling relaxed and pampered. We suggest you try Claude Maxime. Spa to Go comes to your house and turns it into a bubble of complete relaxation.
The gift of good company
It is always great seeing the people you love and break bread with them. Book a table at her favorite restaurant and invite the people she loves the most and enjoy a quiet meal. Now she can enjoy both her favorite people and her favorite dishes. We suggest you take her to Chinese restaurant Toki, or Aseil for some Saudi dishes and shisha.
The gift of pampering
You can always make her feel like a queen when you offer to help her do the chores. Cook her breakfast, brew coffee the way she likes it and squeeze fresh orange juice for her. This will surely make her feel special and she will wish you would do that every day. We suggest pancakes or scrambled eggs for the perfect breakfast.
The gift of luxury
Wrap her in a beautiful silk Hermès scarf. Your mom will feel like royalty and she will fall in love with the print and colors of the new collection. You can never go wrong with Chanel either. Get her a beautiful pearl necklace that she can wear every day. It will never go out of style.
The gift of jewels
Diamonds are a girl’s best friends. They have a way of making women feel special and unique. So put a wide smile on your mom’s face and buy her diamond earrings. She will call her friends and sisters to brag about them in no time. There are a limitless number of jewelry and gold shops in Jeddah, so take your pick.
The gift of technology
Mothers are usually not very up-to-date on the latest technology. Still, they want to know what their kids are up to and what they are talking about. Make her feel like she caught up on the fast track and buy her the latest gadgets. You can find an iPhone 5, iPad mini or Galaxy note in Jarir bookstore or Extra in Jeddah.
The gift of time
A watch may be the most important accessory to a mom. It helps them keep track of time. It is essential for them to have a timepiece that will match with everything and is waterproof so they don’t need to take it off every time they need to wash their hands. Depending on your budget, you can choose from Michael Kors or Raymond Weil.
The gift of scent
Mothers don’t usually like to change their perfumes. You can be the first to introduce her to a new scent and she might actually like it. For classic moms we suggest Chanel No. 5 and for a change Coco Noir or Tom Form Jonquille De Nuit.
