{"id":1529,"date":"2014-05-07T18:40:55","date_gmt":"2014-05-07T18:40:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/riverbankfinance.com\/blog\/?p=1529"},"modified":"2014-05-07T18:42:29","modified_gmt":"2014-05-07T18:42:29","slug":"free-mothers-day-gift-ideas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/riverbankfinance.com\/blog\/free-mothers-day-gift-ideas\/","title":{"rendered":"Free Mother\u2019s Day Gift Ideas"},"content":{"rendered":"

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At Riverbank, it is our goal to help save you money so why not start by cutting down the costs of making mom happy. Don\u2019t let Mother\u2019s Day transition into feelings of stress rather than of love and happiness. Thankfully for you, Riverbank Finance has come up with a list of the top ten mother day gift ideas. Oh, and did I mention these gift ideas are free? Check them out:<\/span><\/p>\n

Top 10 Free Mother\u2019s Day Gift Ideas:<\/h2>\n

1) Breakfast in bed<\/h3>\n

Whether you are a professional chef or not, this Mother\u2019s Day gift idea will make mom\u2019s heart melt and won\u2019t break you fast.<\/p>\n

On Mother\u2019s Day get up extra early and raid your mom\u2019s cupboards, cabinets, refrigerator and any other place she may be storing breakfast food. Once you have come up with a good selection of food for a tasty meal get to cookin\u2019! Doing this will save you money and ensure that your mom will be consuming foods that she actually likes.<\/p>\n

Remember, it\u2019s the thought that counts. So, even if the meal you cook isn\u2019t award winning, odds are your mom will still love it.<\/p>\n

2) Take mom on a relaxing walk<\/h3>\n

Spring is a beautiful time of the year, full of bright colors and comforting smells- especially in Michigan. This Mother\u2019s Day take mom for a walk down the road, around town or through a nature preserves. On this walk you will be able to express your feelings and gratitude towards your mom. This is a great opportunity for the two of you to relax and bond!<\/p>\n

3) Mother\u2019s Day Card<\/h3>\n

A thoughtful card is a sure way to make mom smile; a handcrafted, thoughtful card is a sure way to make mom tear up. So grab a few pieces of paper, cut out a few cool designs, and construct a unique, one of a kind card for you mom. Inside, describe how much mom means to you. And of course, sign it with love from her favorite child \u2013 you!<\/p>\n

4) Best Mother Ever Award<\/h3>\n

Your mom probably has many cards expressing love but, does she have an actual award to prove that love? Create a Best Mom Ever Award on your computer or out of craft paper.<\/p>\n

On it state: \u201cThe 2014 Best Mother Ever Award goes to _(Insert your mom\u2019s name)_.\u201d<\/p>\n

In the bottom right hand corner of the award state: \u201cThis award has been presented by _(Insert your name_.\u201d<\/p>\n

Now your mom has proof that she is in fact the best mom ever and can rub it in her friend\u2019s faces.<\/p>\n

5) Poem<\/h3>\n

Nothing says I love you more than a heartfelt rhyme or melody! This Mother\u2019s Day use your words and write mom a poem that expresses your love and feelings towards her. Better yet, turn that poem into a song that you can sing to her on Mother\u2019s Day!<\/p>\n

6) Draw mom a picture<\/h3>\n

A picture says a thousand words. So if you are not very good at verbally expressing your feelings draw mom a picture that does it for you! You don\u2019t have to be an artist to create a masterpiece for your mother \u2013 she will love your picture no matter what! If you have a few dollars to spare, purchase a nice frame for your artwork so that your mom can hang it on her wall for all to see. If not, your picture will be a great decoration for your mother\u2019s refrigerator!<\/p>\n

7) Mow mom\u2019s yard<\/h3>\n

Mother\u2019s Day is here and that means spring is too! With spring comes the bright colors of nature, beautiful flowers and of course, the much hated lawn work. Your mom probably hates mowing the lawn as much as the next mom. So do mom a solid and mow the lawn for her this Mother\u2019s Day!<\/p>\n

8) Wash mom’s car<\/h3>\n

The birds are back and the pollen is flying! Needless to say, your mom\u2019s car needs a nice bath. Grab your cleaning supplies and make mom\u2019s car squeaky clean this Mother\u2019s Day.<\/p>\n

9) Dish Duty<\/h3>\n

Most families gather together and enjoy a meal on Mother\u2019s Day. If your family engages in this tradition, help mom out and do the dishes! This will give mom time to relax after she has gorged herself from the delicious Mother\u2019s Day meal.<\/p>\n

10) Clean the house<\/h3>\n

If your mom has not already taken part in the annual tradition of spring cleaning you can start for her! You do not necessarily have to deep clean your mom\u2019s house, but that could win you brownie points over your siblings.<\/p>\n

Tasks while cleaning include but are not limited to the following: dusting, dishes, vacuuming, organizing, sweeping and mopping.<\/p>\n

Happy Mother\u2019s Day!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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