Mother’s day is not just one day of the year! Moms do so much for us, that our appreciation for her should be shown every single day with simple things like an I love you note next to her car keys, a thank you message during the day or just a hug as soon as she gets home from work.

Mother’s day is a great opportunity to step it up and make her feel extra special. Here are a few simple tips to accomplish just that…

Buy her a gift. Buy her something that you know she's always wanted, or find something that you know she will like. Try to buy something special that she wouldn't necessarily buy for herself. The important thing is that your gift is thoughtful and makes her feel appreciated. A piece of jewelry like a trendy gold necklace is a great idea; she will feel proud every time she wears it because it will remind her who and for what occasion it was given to her.

If a piece of jewelry is not in your mind, try putting together a small gift basket of her favorite things. A bottle of wine, a bar of chocolate, a bouquet of flowers. Even if the individual items aren't very expensive, she will appreciate the thought that you put into choosing her favorite things.

Make her a gift. Paint her a painting, write her a poem, make a video out of your favorite pictures and post it on You Tube or Facebook, carve her something out of wood, or arrange photos of the two of you together into a collage. You won't have to spend much money, and she will appreciate your gift all the more if you make it specifically for her. Don't be afraid to get creative. 

Make a special Mother's Day meal. Cook her favorite foods for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Consider serving her a breakfast in bed for a classic Mother's Day treat. Make the meal, set the table, and clean up afterward.  If you aren't confident in the kitchen, look up recipes online. Ask a sibling, a friend, or another family member for help. Consider making her sweet treats. Cookies, brownies, muffins, whatever she likes. Make a nice basket with a Mother's Day card. If you don't live with her, you can invite her over to your house for dinner. It might not be a surprise, but she will appreciate it or perhaps consider taking her out to her favorite restaurant.

Whatever you choose to go with just remember, this day it’s all about her!