Grandmothers are mothers too, of course. And there’s no better time to show your grandmother or elderly mother just how much you love them than this Sunday — the 100th anniversary of the first Mother’s Day.
Tandem Lane makes it incredibly easy for you to find the perfect gift for grandma and show her you’re thinking of her this Mother’s Day and beyond. But here are a few other ideas of things that will help bring a smile to her face.
Of course, putting together gifts for elderly mothers and grandmothers need not cost anything at all. Even showing up early in the morning to bring her breakfast in bed or doing chores around the house on Mother’s Day can make her feel special.
Prepare your elderly mother or grandmother’s favorite breakfast foods, and make sure to leave the kitchen spic and span.
Another incredibly simple way to make your elderly mom or grandma’s day special is by finding a special picture — perhaps of the two of you from an outing in the past year — putting it in a nice frame, and surprising her with it on Mother’s Day. She’ll love having the picture of you together, and also getting the chance to talk about and relive the memory you share.
Another way to make a present out of a memory is to write her a letter about it. Letters, after all, don’t just have to be exchanged between people who live far away from one another. Take some time and write it out with your best handwriting. She’ll love reading it, perhaps multiple times. And if, by chance, you do live far away, it can be one of the more meaningful ways to connect.
Consider taking your elderly mother or grandmother out for lunch or dinner at her favorite restaurant. It’s a great chance to share a conversation while she orders her favorite food and drinks off the menu. And don’t let her decline when it comes to dessert!
You don’t have to limit the outing to eating and drinking though. Visiting a museum, going to see a movie, or just walking around the local park can all be great ways to spend some time together and make the day truly special for her.
It may sound counter-intuitive, but this Mother’s Day, consider putting your mother or grandmother to work: Get her to tell you about herself and the family history and help her write it down. She will be thrilled to be making something permanent that your children or grandchildren can read.
There’s no need to limit this to a written document, however. You can also help her create a video, or even prepare a time capsule and bury it somewhere your own grandchildren can one day dig it up.
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