Your mom has put up with a lot over the years. (Hell, she carried you in her womb for nine months.) And while flowers and cards are thoughtful and lovely, we know you’re more creative than that. This year, show mom how much you love her with a unique gift that’s all about the experience.
8 Ways to Spoil Mom
You owe her...big-time
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Published Apr 21, 2015
A Plane Ticket
There’s nothing your mom loves more than well, you (awww). So treat her to a plane ticket to come visit!
A Cooking Class
Whether she’s the next Julia Child or the queen of takeout, she’s still got something to learn. Sur la Table and Williams-Sonoma offer classes like pizza making and sushi rolling, nationwide.
The Washington Post
A Local Museum Membership
Treat your mother to 365 days of art and culture with a yearly membership for two. (Note: This means you get to go with her to that Matisse retrospective.)
A Day Trip To The Spa
Do we even need to explain this one?
THM
A Byob Painting Class
Help your mom channel her inner Picasso by setting her up with a paintbrush, an easel and a bottle of her favorite wine.
Geekwire
An E-book Subscription
We love Scribd ($9 per month) and Oyster ($10 per month), both of which offer unlimited access to thousands of titles. If she doesn’t already have an e-reader, wrap one up as the icing on the cake.
The New York Times
A Food Tour Of A Local Neighborhood
Send mom on a guided, walking food tour of a local neighborhood rich in culinary history (think: the Bronx’s Arthur Avenue or San Francisco’s Chinatown). Viator is a great way to find one in your area.
Housekeeper Credit
Nobody likes scrubbing a bathtub. Surprise mom with a housekeeper credit that she can use the next time she’s feeling overwhelmed. Whenever she needs help cleaning the house, watering the plants or doing the laundry, she'll thank you for giving her the afternoon off.
