Mother’s Day falls on Sunday, May 11 this year. Your nieces and nephews are definitely going to want to make a big deal out of Mom on her special day. Here are some fun, easy, and budget-friendly tips for celebrating Mom. Show your savviness by helping out your favorite nieces and nephews with planning and executing these ideas.

1. Give Mom the day off! The gift of time to do as she pleases is a wonderful gift!

2. Breakfast in Bed gets Mom’s day off to the right start. Mom will love to be served all of her breakfast/brunch favorites to begin her day with her feet up in bed!

3. Household Chore Coupon Book – with a guarantee of No Complaints! What could be better? Have the kids think up all of the chores Mom asks them to do and make up a coupon book that covers all of these and maybe a few more!

4. Surprise Mom with a special outing just for her. Does Mom love having a manicure or pedicure? A gift certificate for a favorite service on Mother’s Day would be a real treat!

5. Toast Mom! During brunch on Mother’s Day, plan a little program where everyone around the table can say what they love and appreciate about her. Plan it, but surprise her and let the sentiments touch her heart beyond her own belief!

Children love celebrating their Moms on Mother’s Day. Use these top tips with your little ones to please Mom on her very special day!

Photo: Ambro
Published: May 7, 2014