Great Ways to Pamper Moms of Young Kids
Frugal and Simple Ideas That Celebrate a Special Mother in Your Life
Feb 18, 2009
It's busy being a mother of young children. This Mother's Day, Valentine's Day, or other special day, take time to celebrate mom in these simple, frugal ways.
A Relaxing Shower or Bath
Having a leisurely shower or bath is generally a thing of the past for mothers of small children. This treat takes only ten to thirty minutes, and the effects last for days! Give her some time alone in the bathroom, perhaps even with a good book. Want to get even more special? Have the children make a mud mask, cucumber slices, and shake up the bath bubbles.
Help the Kids Make Something Special
Small children are great at celebrating mothers. They love to give hugs, but sometimes they need some help when it comes to making a special gift. If it's Mother's Day, Valentine's Day, or mom's birthday, get the kids together the week before and help them decide on and make a special, homemade gift for mom.
Bring Home Dinner
It's always a treat to have someone else make dinner. To stay on the frugal side and stay simple, choose an at-home or picnic style meal that is easy to bring home and requires little to no preparation. Make sure to choose something that everyone will eat, so that it's not necessary to make several other meals as well. Give mom a hint of what's coming so that she doesn't prepare dinner, only to find that you've brought dinner home. Make sure to bring at least one of her favorite dishes, even if it is not child-friendly.
Take Over Part of the Household Routine
Become a house elf for the day. If mom is usually the one to do the laundry, do it instead. Get the children ready to go outside or set up their beds for night time. It's always a joy to discover that the to do list is minimal.
Make Time for Family
It's easy to let weekends and evenings become busy and full of grocery shopping, lessons, and other must do events. On this special day, make some time for family. Let mom choose what she'd like to do, and when. For a few hours, turn off the phone and enjoy each other! Whether it's a walk in the forest or a picnic outside, perhaps even a trip to the beach, make some time in the schedule to enjoy the things that make family special.
Mothers of young children need some tender loving care. With some simple and frugal ideas, it's possible to celebrate and stick to a budget at the same time. Simple ideas like having a bath alone with some homemade bath products, creating a take out dinner at home, and helping the smallest children create artwork for mom will add some frugal appreciation this Mother's Day - or any day!
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